Prep Talk: Dwayne Finley continues to contribute as a high school official

When Dwayne Finley graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1984, he had thoughts of becoming a high school athletic official.

For 35 years, he served as a football, basketball and baseball official for both the City Section and the South Section.

He became such a good umpire that he worked college baseball for 30 years.

Finley was always known for keeping his cool and keeping games under control.

Coaches appreciate his ability to talk to them to clarify questions. And he’s nowhere near ready to retire.

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