Prep talk: The rise of Crespi High pitcher Jackson Eisenhauer
"I spent a lot of time in the weight room," he said. "Putting on strength has been a big part of it."
Eisenhauer showed up as a 5-foot-5, 135-pound freshman. Now he's a 6-foot, 175-pound senior. He spent time getting stronger under the guidance of former El Camino Real standout Woody Cliffords, who has a private training service.
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"He made massive improvements over the fall and winter — strength, stability, power," Cliffords said. "He still has room to grow."
He has helped Crespi to a 6-0 record. Now he and Tyler Walton give the Celts an imposing one-two pitching duo. …
Former L.A. Jordan football coach Derek Benton is the new football coach at Fremont. …
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