Prep talk: Opening night at Crescenta Valley’s new football stadium was ‘unbelievable’
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It was a week Crescenta Valley football coach Hudson Gossard will never forget.
It began with him having to switch from defensive coordinator to offensive coordinator after coaching changes. Then his wife had to undergo surgery. Then he had to take care of final preparations for Crescenta Valley to open its new stadium on Sept. 5.
“It was an unbelievable atmosphere,” Gossard said. “High school kids dream of playing on their own high school campus. It was something awesome, something special.”
Gossard was almost in tears after what happened before the game against South Pasadena. He said before every game he receives a kiss from his wife, Codi. She was driven from the hospital and surprised him with a kiss.
“She’s a saint,” he said.
Gossard went to the press box to call the plays just like his father, Dennis, who passed in June after some 50 years being involved with Crescenta Valley football.
Crescenta Valley ended up winning the game 42-21. The emotions and memories won’t be forgotten.
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