Prep talk: On Mother's Day, Matthew Torres and Chris Fields salute their moms

"Enter his mother, Roxanne, who has raised four boys and one girl by multitasking and embracing sports activities. She intervened to help Matthew make it through tough times. "Her bringing me to church and getting to know God has made me the man I am today," the 6-foot-3, 185-pound senior said."

"Torres became the No. 1 pitcher in the Valley Mission League this season with an 8-0 record while also hitting .488. He helped Sylmar win the league title and become the No. 1 seed for the City Section Division I playoffs. He has a secret plan scheduled for Sunday to salute his mother. Who doesn't like surprises?"

"At Carson High, All-City quarterback Chris Fields has a mother, Shere Fletcher, who could play or coach football the way she has dived headfirst into learning the sport to be at the side of her son. There were once tough times as a family. Fields said the family was "impoverished." Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future."

"She became a paralegal and never misses a practice or game. She should be called "Coach Fletcher" but prefers mom. "I've been through everything with my mom," Fields said. Her Mother's Day gift since the 49ers are her favorite team is a vintage Jerry Rice jersey and a trip to Santa Anita."

On Mother’s Day, two single mothers are recognized for becoming their sons’ No. 1 fans and remaining present through good and bad times. Roxanne raised five children after her separation, helped her son Matthew Torres navigate tough periods, and supported his growth through church and faith. Matthew became the No. 1 pitcher in the Valley Mission League with an 8-0 record, helped Sylmar win the league title, and earned a top seed for playoffs. Shere Fletcher supported All-City quarterback Chris Fields by learning football to coach and attend every practice and game. She worked multiple jobs, studied to become a paralegal, and continues to prioritize her children’s future.

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