SAN BERNARDINO — Heading into only his second football season, SanBernardino High’s Randy Mendez has done the amazing — moved fromoffensive center to quarterback.

San Bernardino High School’s Randy Mendez (#1),, who moves from the offensive line to starting quarterback this season, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in San Bernardino. (Photo by John Valenzuela/Contributing Photographer)

It’s unusual; think NFL Hall of Fame center Jim Otto replacing Kenny Stabler.

But while football history suggests no — and despite challenges at home — Mendez’s transition to QB1 has worked this year for the Cardinals.

Last week the burly signal-caller was recognized by the team last week as the player of the game. He accounted for 83 yards of offense during a close defeat to Fontana. He would have had more ya

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