Lou Torres Fills New Head Coach Position for Football

VICTOR HUANG

Co-Sports Editor

Lou Torres, who has been teaching at Alhambra since 1989, is no stranger on campus as he takes over for his longtime mentor and friend, Gil Ruedaflores, who retired at season’s end.

Torres’ notable career spanning 35 years led him to Alhambra after playing under Ruedaflores at Salesian and later coaching alongside him. Torres followed Ruedaflores to Glendale Community College where they led four All-Americans to four Bowl games and an appearance in a national championship game. Torres then came to Alhambra with Ruedaflores and took on the position of assistant coach and offensive coordinator.

“I think there are a couple of things I’m looking for in the sense of commitment and time,” Torres said. “There’s an awful lot of our staff that’s working and going to school. I will require from my assistant coaches dedication to be there when I expect them to be there.”

According to Torres, he already has his game plan set up for next year on what he calls the “Wing-T offense.”

“I’m a Wing-T, double wing coach,” said Torres, “but I’ll modify it and adjust it to what kids we have. The Wing-T offense is one of the most difficult to defend in high school football.”

In addition, Torres strongly emphasizes the importance of “school loyalty.” As the new football head coach, as well as the athletics director, Torres felt that it was his duty to step up and continue Ruedaflores’s legacy.