Rowe update: Rowe recovery progressing

NEWPORT BEACH - Newport Harbor High junior baseball player Ryan

Rowe remains hospitalized, but was doing well Wednesday, two days after

being injured in an outfield collision in a Pride of the Coast Tournament

game Monday, Sailors Coach Joel Desguin said.

“He’s still sleeping a lot and he’s a little groggy and he’s not up

and around yet,” Desguin said. “But he’s still doing well.”

Desguin said the family wished to sincerely thank those who have

called or written to express their support and concern.

Rowe suffered a concussion when his head collided with a teammate’s

knee while chasing a fly ball. He underwent surgery later Monday to

relieve pressure created from bleeding inside his skull.

Desguin said he accepted a baseball signed by the Pacifica High

players and coaches to deliver to Rowe after Wednesday’s consolation

title game, won by the Mariners, 8-6.

-- by Barry Faulkner