Thursday in the Californian newsroom was running beautifully smooth and slow. There was time to catch up on some enterprise work, perhaps even enjoy a caffeinated beverage without having to slurp it down. But as soon as I had my delicious coffee in hand, they told me to run out for a video.
However, this really was a great story worth the extra attention.
Local soccer phenomenon David Estrada was drafted as the No. 11th pick in the MLS draft. Most sports analysts had him listed as getting picked up in the third or fourth round, so both Estrada and all of us the Californian were suddenly rushed when he was selected within the first hour of the draft. Although the interview, photos and video were fairly rushed with the sudden attention surrounding Estrada, the final package came together well. We even convinced Estrada to pose for us in his childhood backyard in East Salinas where he first learned how to play soccer. From humble beginnings to sports stardom — it’s always a good a story to hear. To read sports reporter Ryan Wallace’s story and view photos by photographer Scott MacDonald click here.
by cjay
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