Lenaerts Making Strides Toward Recovery, Family Says

The mother of La Quinta football player Aron Lenaerts, who lapsed into a coma last week during practice, says her son has begun walking and appears on the road to a full recovery.

“I think he’s improving every hour,” said Bonnie Lenaerts. “He’s not hooked to any IVs or machines; the only thing (doctors) have to give him is some Tylenol for a headache, and it’s like a regular headache. Every day he’s more alert for longer periods of time.”

Lenaerts collapsed on Friday during a contact drill and came out of a coma Saturday at UCI Medical Center; he began walking Tuesday afternoon, his mother said.

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Kim Brown was named Saddleback College’s softball coach on Wednesday. Most recently an assistant at Capistrano Valley Christian, Brown coached Flagstaff (Ariz.) High for two years and also directed a junior club team.

As a player, she helped Central Arizona College to consecutive National Junior College Athletic Assn. championships as its shortstop and cleanup hitter.

She replaces Jack Robinson, who left after three years with a 68-49 record.