"From the very first game programs produced by high schools to revealing the unusual sports that used to be played, this documentary offers informative and intriguing details and will be much appreciated by anyone who has participated in California high school sports, whether as a coach, player, parent or past participant. There are so many historical items Dahlem found before his death last year. From old video to old trophies to old medallions, it's a look back and a look forward on how high school sports has changed, including the fact girls weren't welcome to compete in playoffs until 1974."
"Nothing was more intriguing than Dahlem showing there used to be a hand grenade competition, with a student from Huntington Park winning the first competition. Yes, it was about arm strength, so baseball players were good throwing hand grenades. The film will receive its first showing on television on Saturday night on Spectrum at the conclusion of the Santa Margarita-De La Salle state football championship game. Then it will move to the Southern Section's YouTube site."
A 45-minute documentary chronicles the CIF Southern Section's history, led by voluntary historian John Dahlem's research and presence. Dahlem located and preserved game programs, old video, trophies and medallions that trace the organization from its 1913 beginnings through modern times. The film highlights unusual former competitions such as a hand grenade event and documents social changes, including the fact that girls were not allowed to compete in playoffs until 1974. The project features former commissioner Rob Wigod as narrator, lists Taylor Martinez as executive producer, and premieres on Spectrum before moving to the Southern Section's YouTube channel.
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