“I used to have to reach a certain point in the playoffs before I ever saw a reporter at the games, but now reporters come to the games all the time. “It seems like it has become better, especially in the past couple of years,” said Hearlihy, in her eighth season as the Indians’ coach. She said its impact is not lost on the athletes. “There is more exposure now, and that only helps to create more interest.”Īlemany girls’ basketball Coach Melissa Hearlihy, too, believes the media are doing a better job of recognizing girls’ athletics. More and more, (newspaper) reporters have come to the games. “It used to be that people thought girls’ sports were not worthy of publication, but I think a number of people will tell you differently now. “I’ve been coaching for 15 years, and (the coverage) has only become better,” Manlet said. She attributes the advances to improved play, better overall coverage of high school sports and the realization by newspapers that there is an audience for girls’ sports. Longtime Simi Valley softball Coach Suzanne Manlet has seen major strides in newspapers’ attitudes toward coverage of girls’ sports. The so-called major boys’ sports such as football and basketball are not the only ones to reap the rewards of such coverage. It’s as good as the stuff you see on the college teams.” “It helps school spirit and the kids and parents love it. We never used to have these long stories on the kids like we do now. It’s so much bigger than when I started out,” he said. The Rio Mesa football coach, who began his career 30 years ago, marvels at the extent of media coverage and its impact. John Reardon is among those who have witnessed the metamorphosis first-hand. The increased emphasis has brought changes in the types of stories written and the role of the high school reporter. Times have sure changed.”Īs the Southland’s major daily newspapers strive to provide readers with increased community coverage, reporting on high school sports has expanded. The family wishes to express deep appreciation and sincere thanks to Aegis Living, Ventura and Buena Vista Hospice, for their exceptional care during Bobbie's struggle with dementia.Said Engilman: “It is kind of strange to have the media so involved in (high school sports), but they are covering more things (this way). Main Street, Suite 201, Ventura, CA 93003, or to a charity of your choice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Bobbie's name to the Alzheimer's Association, memo line on check: Ventura County Chapter. A funeral Mass will be held at Santa Clara Catholic Church in Oxnard at 10 AM on May 12, with a grave side service to follow. She also enjoyed collecting family heirlooms.Ī visitation will be held at Reardon Funeral Home in Oxnard on May 11 from 4-7 PM. She enjoyed dancing, music, family genealogy, cooking and searching for antiques. John's Hospital, and finally the Naval Surface Warfare Systems, Port Hueneme, where she excelled in Technical Training for Surface Warfare Systems and Combat Systems Technical Publications.īobbie was a member of Santa Clara Catholic Church in Oxnard. Mugu Naval Base Contractor, Personnel Director for a Technical Contractor, Personnel Benefits Advisor for St. She worked as a PBX operator, Secretary for the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce, Secretary and Office Manager for a Pt. She attended graduate school at UCLA where she received a California Teaching Certificate.īobbie was interested in many aspects of business. She then attended college at LaVerne University, where she received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She obtained her Associate of Arts degree from Oxnard College in 1977. After high school, she and her parents moved to Oxnard, CA. She graduated from Mercy Academy in Louisville in June of 1963. They were married in October 1973 at Sacred Heart Church in Ventura, CA and enjoyed 49 wonderful years together.īeverly (Bobbie) grew up in Louisville, KY. She is survived by her husband, Laurence Eck. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her stepbrother Jerry O'Neal. She was born on June 14, 1945, in Louisville, KY to Monica and Henry O'Neal. Beverly Ann Eck, age 77, passed away on Apat Aegis Living, Ventura, CA.
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