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

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 yards except for a penalty that negated a long TD run.

Mendez and the Cardinals are at Cathedral City (0-1) at 7 p.m. Friday.

ENCOURAGING NUDGE

Physical education teacher Jason Doty recognized Mendez’s strong arm and ga

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