- East Bay Prep Corner
Holiday Classic slated for Dec. 26
By Jimmy Durkin
Monday, September 20th, 2010 at 1:03 pm in Uncategorized.
I just spoke to Matt Williams, the organizer for the Holiday Classic All-Star Football game that will pit the stars of the East Bay against the Sacramento area stars. You may remember last year’s game ended in a 13-13 tie after two overtimes and included a 57-yard field goal by Foothill’s James Langford. Well, the game is back on for this year and scheduled for the same date of December 26, which falls on a Sunday this year.
It again will be played at Grant High in Sacramento. The game received a good response last year and there were considerations of moving it to the East Bay, but the organizers want to establish it a little more before they begin rotating the location. It’s been at Grant for four years now (the first three years it was the Sacramento area vs. Stockton-Modesto-Merced area) and so they’ll give it at least one more year to become more well known and then hope to bring it to the East Bay on an alternating basis.
Williams is dedicated to making sure they get all the best and deserving players on the East Bay squad and so he’s asked me to open up the discusion to the Prep Corner readers on who should make the team. Ultimately, the opinions and nominations of coaches will play a significant role, but Williams wants to make sure every deserving player is consider so please feel free to comment on this thread with your suggestions. He’ll be sure to keep an eye on any name you give him and he’ll also answer any questions you may have about the game.
Here is a by position breakdown of how many players they need on the team:
QB — 2
RB/FB – 3
WR – 5
Center – 2
G/T – 8
DE — 4
DL — 6
LB — 8
DB — 6
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September 20th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Who will be coaching this game for the East Bay? Have they decided on that yet or they will determine that after the season?
September 20th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Jimmy- Add TE-2, most reg. season teams don’t run spread; some do though but not viable in all stars due to minimum prep practice meetings…
TE’s can also do ST, which they typically do anyway.
With all due respect to the big boys, OL/DL would struggle running routes-hands. Also, in red zone, all star games become run heavy so jumbo two TE packages are a given.
September 20th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
The positions are straight from the game organizer, not me, although I’m guessing TE was an accidental ommision.
September 20th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Cunningham of Alameda for RB, if he keeps his grades up.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
qb – lloyd and mozee..best thrower and best dual threat, good combo for all star game…
rb – waters (LL), stover (northgate), marshall (dv), probably pica (conc too) (allen and atkinson twins on def)
wr – rowand (foothill), carter (wash), mcgovern (mv), shapiro (dls), starnes (conc), turner (mv)
(im taking 6 because i disagree, with the wr and qb class this year in east bay we need to get 4 on the field, no need for fb/te except shortyardage and goaline–get the athletes the ball and let them do there thing)
ol – entiire dls line (can we do that?)—
defense ill think harder about
September 20th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Gotta have Mack’s Marcus Peters in there, probably at both WR and CB. He might be the best player in the East Bay this year.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
There is still a lot of football to be played before settling on who the all stars should be, although those names are a good start. There are many great athletes out there making their marks each week and will impact future games. Is the entire DLS offensive line seniors?
September 20th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Don’t forget Lucas Dunne DLS’ primary rb. Guy has been a stud in his first two games. 287 yards rushing on only 23 carries for just shy of 12.5 yards per carry average and 139 yards receiving with 6 total TD’s. Has a big test this week against the massive D-line of Bishop Gorman. But he definitely has to earn consideration for his performance so far.
September 20th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Yes the starting DLS O-line is comprised of all seniors this year.
September 20th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Is Lucas Dunne that good or is it his OLine that makes him good and gain all those yards?
September 20th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
You could say that about anyone on DLS. It is a combination of talent and the system. They are all very good players and work hard, which helps each other become that much better. I think Dylan or Blake still make 1st team all league if they were on a team like Dublin or Livermore, but I don’t know that a lot of them would stand out or get as much press on a poor team.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I agree with Lloyd for QB’s but not sure about mozee, it is too early. Keep an eye on QB’s from Heritage,Freedom and Liberty.
September 20th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
ManDown, don’t all good rb’s need good O-lines? Tough to get those yards when your O-line isn’t opening up holes for you, no matter how skilled you are. Why do you think when RB’s win awards they thank their O-line, or why RB’s that make the Pro Bowl pay for the O-line to come?
Prep Fan, that’s an interesting point you make, as for years people say that DLS wins because they have teams full of players that would be stars on their local high school team. But now, your statement is instead confirming the fact that these players work harder than anyone else, and that the coaching is just that good and that DLS isn’t necessarily the most talented team on the field. Interesting…
Look, I will be the first to admit that I had my doubts about Dunne being the primary back. I said that last year, but he has had some monster games. Should it matter who he plays for or what system they use? Plus I don’t know how much you have seen him play this year, granted it’s only been two games, but the guy has not only been running around people, he’s been running right through and over would be tacklers. If the kid is putting up the numbers and it’s not against weak competition, I think he deserves consideration for this game.
September 21st, 2010 at 12:36 am
I didn’t say they work harder then anyone else, but they sure might. I didn’t say the coaching is that good, but it surely is. I did say they have very good players who work hard.
I don’t know if Houston starts this year if he is at Monte Vista (certainly not last year with Nottingham) or SRV, but he sure looks good in the DLS system, works hard, is a good athlete and he’ll get a ride to nice university. He would definitely start at a school like Livermore, but probably would not stand out as a great QB as he wouldn’t have the time to throw or the options that he has now. I’m sure that is why his pop sent him over to Winton Ave. It looks like a great move for him.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:44 am
ONE KID I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK AT IS THE WR/DB FROM ALBANY AVI ROSENBLUM. HE IS ON A TEAM THAT IS NOT THAT GOOD SO HE HAS NOT GOTTEN ALOT OF PUB, BUT HE CAN CATCH, RUN, AND MOST DEFINITELY HIT, ALSO HAS GOOD SIZE-6’1 190.
September 21st, 2010 at 8:48 am
THIS YEAR HE ALREADY HAS 4 TD’S 3 ON OFFENSE AND 1 INT RETURNED FOR A TD.
OTHER KIDS WOULD BE THE LB FROM ARROYO CANT REMEMBER HIS NAME. THE BIG LINEMAN FROM MACK WENDALL. HOW ABOUT THE QB FROM OAKLAND HIGH. VERY TALENTED KID CAN PLAY RB AND WR IF NEED BE, OR ANYTHING BASICALLY ON DEFENSE. MAYBE THE RB/FB FROM KENNEDY. JUST A FEW TO KEEP AN EYE ON FOR THE SEASON. AND HAVE HARDY NICKERSON COACH THE TEAM
September 21st, 2010 at 9:01 am
how is cunningham not mentioned here?
last year he was one of the top rushers in the state and not to mention he was one of the 25 players to watch
yea he lacks a little in height but u have to give the kid credit just cuz he isnt doing as good as he would with his o line gone from last year he still puts numbers up and deserves a shot in this game
September 21st, 2010 at 9:01 am
the above comment was regarded to Michael Cunningham a RB from Alameda High
September 21st, 2010 at 9:17 am
Prepfan- Houston is considered one of the top junior qb prospects in the state. Yeah he wouldn’t have started ahead of Nottingham, but he was certainly better than both of the SRV qb’s last year. The only reason Kline wasn’t on varsity was that Kessler wanted to give the senior his shot. So they kept Kline on JV to get playing experience. Personally I think Houston is better than Lockie, but I’m sure MV fans will feel differently. Kline is probably ahead of Bart at this point. A little more accurate with his throws. But Bart has the bigger arm and is definitely more athletic than Kline. A lot of schools would love to have Bart as their qb, top schools included. The system has nothing to do with it, to be honest their backup qb is a traditional veer qb, not Houston. Obviously it’s nice to have a good running game to set up the pass, but if all you do is pass and can’t run the ball then that qb isn’t going to be doing so hot anyways.
Highguy, did Cunningham even play in the last game? If not he’s missed two games and not because of injury. That’s why he is not listed. If he comes back and has an outstanding season I’m sure he will be considered.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:20 am
I thought Cunningham retired from the game? Just kidding but he’s back and played good in the SLZ game this past friday.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:39 am
yea he had an injury against newark and still did amazing and he took the odowd game off which if he was there probably wouldnt have made a difference (im just being honest) but he did really good against san lorenzo. this guys a one man band. doing everything for his team behind a struggling line and a team facing injuries. but he manages to do it. all star bound player. hands down.
September 21st, 2010 at 11:26 am
I agree that Houston is considered one of the top junior qb prospects in the state. My point was that if he had attended MV or SRV, there is no gaurantee he would have beat out Lockie or Kline and even be starting right now. Of course there was no gaurantee he would start at DLS either, but he got his opportunity last year when the team was struggling and made the most of it. It has worked out perfectly for him.
September 21st, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Whoever plays, man, that was an awesome experience last year, and thanks for the link on that kick to re-live it! You can see the excitement, and if you listen closely you can hear the announcers? That was a well-played, tough and epic game, well worth it for the spectators and players, who met new friends and got looks from coaches. By the way, remember when Langford came out to kick off after that 57-yarder in last minute, even the Sacto side applauded him – nice show of sportsmanship by football-appreciative crowd who even milled around on the field after the game, shaking hands, etc., was too cool, almost surreal.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:14 pm
sac eastbay game was great last year luv da uniforms atmosphere everything but eastbay play callin n choice of qb. Where was stephens from campo thats wat we needed 2 get a victory.
September 21st, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Brandonbeard please ive seen albany they dont have anything there trash if it wasnt 4 swett the would come n last n da bsal. Is big green still coachn over there man he must b bad luck were ever he goes u can bet the team his headed 4 a 2-8 season if he’s lucky i know he’s gone 0-10 too. True definition of a loser!
September 22nd, 2010 at 6:16 am
one of the qb’s ross from washington is the starting QB at Laney. wouldn’t say that was a horrible choice. how many qb’s from last years class are starting somewhere, JC or not?
of course mannion and nottingham would have been top choices..but after that i think they made solid choices.
3 days of practice is never going to benefit the offesne in a allstar game…
congrats to former huskie as well Cedric Lousi who is now the starting End for San Jose St…and Vince B. from the ugglies starting MLB…
September 22nd, 2010 at 7:06 am
Yes we need a TE. Also, these numbers for each position are not set in stone. It will depend on what the coaches run on offense and defense. Oh I forgot to add a kicker/punter. The last position we would like to have is a specialized Long Snapper!
We are jotting down all names mentioned.
Mannion was going to play but realized the family was flying out the day of the game for a vacation.
I believe the number of athletes that got full rides off this game last year was 4. Of course, many of the athletes playing had multiple offers already.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
East Bay coaches should be out of Tenorio(Encinal), Wade(Miramonte), Sweeney(Foothill), Alameda(Pinole), Barnes(Arroyo)?, Kessler(SRV), and Woods(Deer Valley). Probably can’t lose with any of thoses coaches.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:27 am
Because last year’s game was so succesful I would bet more players will want to play and more poeple will go. I will not miss it, was too cool last year and you could feel the rivalry nature of it, for sure. Also want to see who’s gonna break that field goal record….
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:30 am
Is the game only for seniors? If not, should get DaMariay Drew from Livermore.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:56 am
Only for seniors. I thought the game was awesome as did both coaching staffs and the players last year. In fact, so did the fans. Can’t wait for Dec. 26th.
September 25th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Wow Bill, u still at it huh? A whole year has gone by and you still speaking on Big Green. Truly a loser is someone like you who keeps speakin on someone who has nothing to do with you. U crack me up! U have to grow up bro! We are talking about high school sports. U think Albany is weak, then thats fine! WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE THAT IN UR EYES, BUT AS FAR AS ME, NO NEED TO SPEAK ON ME BRO! I have no issues with you except that ur a grown man speaking on big green, who does not care about you or what you think you know. U sure are a big winner in my book!!!LOL! And if we are so bad why wopuld u come to see us play since you say you’ve seen us! Just dumb I see! u so busy trying to bash u sound stupid!
September 26th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Hoping to get new names in the next 2 weeks as nominations will go out..
September 26th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I definetly think Jared Leaf from Alhambra Bulldogs, should be included in the Holiday Classic. Picked as a pre-season Top 25 to watch by the Times is living up to the hype. In two and half games he already has 500 yards rushing, and is a game changer at middle linebacker. Leaf is the best in bay area.
October 11th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Brian Hamilton of Concord High has been named Head Coach of the East Bay Squad…
October 11th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Outstanding choice no other coach has been able to take a roster of 24 players and make them competitive 3 years running. Game should be exciting with him at the helm; I will buy a ticket to see what he does with a whole stable of talented horses.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
miramonte- coupin at rb and dolbec at OT
October 11th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
You need to take a look at Rich Manuli. He is thw TE at Alhambra High School. He was all DFAL last year and is on his way again. This kid has a great pair off hands and rarley drops the ball.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
YOUR Q.B HAS TO BE RICKY LLOYD !!!!! come on the kid’s going off he has over 1500 yrds passing and 18 t.d’s……. simply put RICKY’S YOUR MAN!!!!!
October 12th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
grant jones (yv) for wide reciever
October 13th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Once again avi rosenblum from Albany should be in the game has 5 ints already this season to go with 5 touchdowns and makes tackles all over the field and can block and make statements with his crackbacks and hits on both sides of the ball this kid is a d-1 player on a ok team once again AVI ROSENBLUM FROM ALBANY
October 13th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
wr./db carter from wash he could play both, Guard bryce fryman wash. he playsin a spread offense. wr. KC jennings wash marcus peters mac. wr rowand foothill
wr dane turner monte vista. rb waters LL. both atkin boys. a sleeper at QB Anmahl Singh washington he runs a spread offense at wash and has a strong arm. QB rickey loyd. pic con rb lb cooper american high.rb Dunne DSL.
get rest of your line from mac and berkley and fremont high there lines are huge fast and agile.
October 27th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Team will be selected this Saturday. The team will probably be announced 2 weeks after that.
Thanks for all the names they have been added to the list.
Matty
October 27th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Sullas from MV ask Bergman he is the man with McGovern
October 27th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
before you bet the farm on the DLS o-line you gotta look at Cal’s left side (Garwood and Pearson) they have dominated and held their own against DLS during the scrimmage.
October 27th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
I agree with #40, Grant Jones at YV is a game changer. If they’re not throwing to him at WR, he’s causing trouble at LB. Watching Ricky throw to him would be worth admission.
October 27th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
WR is going to be the most scrutinized position…we could argue there all day…
but i think the guarantees to play WR (peters can play defense) are carter (wash), starnes (concord), mcgovern (MV), rowland (foothill)…after that it is tough calls…
if you go based on stats jennnings from washington is next and concords other WR (not sure if he is sr though)
October 27th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
after looking at it again…i keep my top 4 carter, starnes, mcgovern, rowland…
then from following take 2 more at least since i know hamilton will be going 4 wide most of the time need at least 6 wr’s…
Jennings (washington)
King (BOD)
Butler (northgate)
young (concord)
not sure which if any of these guys are seniors though…say may cancel them by default
October 27th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Shapiro from DLS should be in the convo for WR for this game.
October 27th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I agree with Monarch 86
CAL’s left side of the OL is monstorous. BIG Joe Pearson (top 25 to watch and Nations elite 100)is pancaking players and creating massive holes look at the stats CAL is leading Ebal in offense (notDLS)
Cal has 4 running backs with well over 250 yards rushing.
Where is further respect for any of cal players? Alvarez, Taft ?
October 27th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Bart Houston is a good player but… he plays on a run first offense..
October 27th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
I would hope anyone who is 6’4″ 280 is getting pancakes consistently. From what I’ve seen though his technique isn’t the best.
The DLS line (both O and D) is going to be the biggest challenge the Cal line has faced all year. They are strong, fast, and explosive. There is a reason that DLS has been able to play with smaller players on their lines in the past. Their technique is superb and they are able to utilize any players weakness to their advantage.
This is coming from a Cal football alumni who has played against them and gotten his ass handed to him. The DLS line will be 2 to 3 times better than any line Cal will face all year, even in the playoffs.
I’ll be there at the game on Nov. 12th cheering on the Grizzlies, but the Cal line will have to mentally prepare themselves for a cage fight if they expect to win.
October 28th, 2010 at 7:45 am
OT- Morrow, OLB/RB- Allen, FS/RB- Okamura, DE/DL- Whitehead. Encinal
October 28th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Arex
wheres the love? Sounds like you are CAL alum from all the years CAL was weak LOOK AT THE STATS, RESULTS and RECORD – then make comments. CAL has many players that are top of the class
Then you state the obvious… DLS will be the biggest challenge for CAL and the lines… DLS is a challenge to the nations best.
if you are such a CAL loyalist read the stats, come to the next few games and get a real picture of this team
then you can call yourself a CAL fan
October 28th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Cal only faced DLS once prior to the NCS title game at the Coliseum in 2007 (in 1982 or so), so Arex must be a recent grad. While he is stating the obvious, he has a point and experienced the whooping in 2007 first hand, as they only lost 21-14 the next season. I think this year’s team is superior to the 2007 team that Arex may have played on. That team only scored 35 points twice, while that is this current team’s lowest score so far after 7 games. That was the best Cal team ever to that point in time and the only team to ever hang a banner, but this year’s team has dominated every game so far, not just won them. There is a lot more football to be played before annointing this team the best Cal team ever, but they have looked pretty darn impressive to date.
October 29th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Haha. Prep Fan is correct.
I still stand by what I say though, the Cal line this year relies a lot on there size. But that’s something you cannot do against DLS. Cal’s team is definitely a better team than 2007. But if they don’t beat DLS either time, they will not be the “best” team.
And about my loyalty. I guarantee I’ve bled orange and black far harder than you can ever dream of bleeding.
As far as the holiday classic, I’d say Alvarez would be a good pick as well.
October 29th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Actually, PrepFan is just a little bit off. CHS played DLS twice prior to the NCS Championship game in 2007. Back in 1978, winning 20-6 and 1979 (Coach Lad’s first season) winning 3-0 on a last second field goal. Coach Lad still considers this one of the most disappointing losses of his career. DLS was 2-0 heading into this game, and suffered 8 turnovers.
As for this years CHS team being better than the 2007 squad, that’s certainly up for debate. The 2007 squad was better on defense than they were on offense. They lost 10-9 to San Ramon that year on a missed extra point. But don’t forget, their line was pretty good sized as well. While they may not have had a 280 pounder, several of those kids were 240+.
If I had to make a choice, I would say this year’s squad is better than the team in 2007. They throw the ball far more effectively (in reading all the commentary about EBAL QB’s above, Drew Reil’s name is inexplicably absent – in my mind he is the EBAL’s top QB this season, by more than just a little bit – 17 TD’s / 2 Int’s). They run the ball as well as they did in 2007, if not better. On defense this year’s squad has kept three teams out of the end zone in games. That said the defense of the 2007 squad was excellent. It might be a toss up on that side of the ball, but I would still side with this year’s squad there as well.
One of the important factors is that Coach Billeci comes from the DLS system. He knows it and understands it. If you watch this year’s CHS O-Line, they use the rolling start that has been a signature DLS trait. Coach B is far less emotional than Coach Sanchez was. I think in big games, emotional coaches can be a help but they can also be a detriment. To me, the 2007 Championship game was a prime example of this. Instead of coming out with an idea of establishing their game, Coach Sanchez gambled with a trick play that resulted in a DLS TD on the first play of the game. It was a foolish and I think unnecessary attempt and it broke the spirit of that CHS squad almost immediately. I just don’t see something like that heppening with this year’s team.
Am I saying that CHS is going to beat DLS this year? My feeling there is that DLS is the best team until someone beats them. I happen to believe that CHS has a chance to do that and that’s not something I would have said for many years when talking about another East Bay squad. Will CHS beat DLS? If those kids believe they can… they have a shot.
October 29th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I agree that Drew Reil is doing a heck of a job at Cal. Lockie is one yard better on total yards but if you look at the pass percentage, Reil is way ahead. He is so new to the scene that no one knows about him. He did not have a stellar junior year to lead into this year. He might not be as good an athlete as others or have as much pure quarterback sense but he is deadly on timing routes, has a good enough arm to get pretty far down field and seems to be able to follow two or three options and get the ball to the open receiver.
October 29th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
i agree alvarez should be in the discussion at RB..along with stover, waters, and dunne though is going to be very tough call..and then of course atkinson twins if they play, my IMO they should both go to the secondary, both are better defensive players than offensive players anyways. and they should both start easily in the secondary.
i definately think 1 or 2 Cal lineamn shold be on the team however along with 1 or 2 DLS lineman…
qb’s – lloyd if he plays obviously…then probably singh and reil for the last 2 spots…considering the competition faced by both qb’s they have played the best after lloyd.
TE’s – dont know of any stellar TE’s this year so someone can fill me in on any they know of…maybe one of the bigger WR’s could fill this position.
wr’s – starnes, carter, mcgovern, rowand (then shapiro, jennnings, butler, young, king) for final 2 spots i would think, need 6 wr’s to run the spread
October 29th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Let me take a stab at this…
QB: LLOYD
RB: WATERS, PICA, PRIER
WR: CARTER, STARNES, MCGOVERN, E. JOHNSON, ROWLAND, CARNEGIE
I only can go by players I’ve seen play, not stats and these kids can play. Never seen Singh, T. Young is a junior, I do like Shapiro.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
All of the wide receivers that have been mentioned are very good players. Trevor Davis from Alhambra should considered too, but he just doesn’t get the amount of passes thrown to him like those other guys do.
He’s not bad at returning punts, either. Of the first 5 punts he fielded this year, he returned 3 of them for touchdowns (2 were called back).
At least the colleges are recognizing him. He has a full-ride written scholarship offer to a DI university (who flew him out there last week), and there’s another University flying him to visit their campus in two weeks.
Grant Hill of YV is another WR that I like. Has he gotten any offers yet? You would think that he would be a slam-dunk for a scholarship.
Where is McGovern of Monte Vista going to college next year?
I think that he and Davis should both be considered for the Holiday Classic this year.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Trevor Taft from Cal is developing into a good TE. Big, fast and strong with good hands.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Trevor Taft of Cal is a stud on both sides of the ball and is one of the unsung heroes of this year’s Cal team.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Wow, great minds think alike
October 29th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
What about Matt Butler of Northgate?
He is killing it this year. Top 5 in receiving, rushing and scoring in DVAL. (check the Dval stats)
His yards per carry and reception are insane and he has a bunch of touchdowns. He is also tearing it up on defense. Don’t know how many int’s he has, but I know he picked off a pass at the end of the game a few weeks ago to seal the victory. He would be a stud in any league around. Surprised nobody mentions him. He should be on that team.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
i see that Norcalfball had a change of heart @48 from his original post @5. Good to see someone else recognize Butler.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
there is your TE then…a good call…
October 29th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Wynn, Reanauld and Dunn should make it, however their respective colleges might not allow it.
October 29th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
What about Matt Butler of Northgate?
He is killing it this year. Top 5 in receiving, rushing and scoring in DVAL. (check the Dval stats)
His yards per carry and reception are insane and he has a bunch of touchdowns. He is also tearing it up on defense. Don’t know how many int’s he has, but I know he picked off a pass at the end of the game a few weeks ago to seal the victory. He would be a stud in any league around. Surprised nobody mentions him. He should be on that team.
—-I see that Norcalfball had a change of heart @48 from his original post @5. Good to see someone else recognize Butler.
October 29th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Interesting how the lineman always get low billing in these documents yet they are the key to a strong offense. Two of Cal Highs lineman were in the top 25 at the Oakland SPARQ event this last summer and went to Los Angeles for the West ultimate SPARQ camp (Garwood and Pearson). Pearson also went to the nations Ultimate Camp in Oklahoma this last year. Those that doubt the lineman really dont know what they are talking about. I dont think you make these camps without technique, skill and a strong desire to run over people. Glad xx above is out there to allow others to see how silly people are today, xx can say alot but it is clear he doesnt know what he is talking about.
Lastly, the current senior team beat the DLS JV team handily two years ago behind the strength of the line.
October 31st, 2010 at 7:44 pm
No one has mentioned DL yet. I think Benjamin Teichman (San Ramon) and Tanner Clark (Granada) should be included. After Friday’s game Clark has 60 tackles and 4 sacks and Teichman had 53 tackles and 2.5 sacks before Friday’s game (dont know his stats from the last game). DLS isnt the only team with good DL!
November 8th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Phone calls start tonight to let the players know they have been selected. If all goes as planned we will have the entire team called and confirmed this week.
November 8th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Jonathan Allen and Paul Okamura from Encinal Jets.
#32 J. Allen – 71 Carries, 862 yards 12.14 per carry
#23 P. Okamura - 34 Carries 547 yards 16.09 per carry
With the average of 10-15 carries a game, these two running backs should be included. I see the 1000+ yards but they have in some cases 140-145 carries. Consider the yards per carry as you look at the candidates.
Here an example of the latest stats for the EBAL (not to pick on them but just an example that was updated today.
Rushing (by yards)
Player G Rush Yards Avg.
Lucas Dunne, De La Salle 9 140 1,309 9.3
George Atkinson III, Granada 9 111 1,066 9.6
Michael Sullas, Monte Vista 7 145 985 6.8
Kyle Alvarez, California 9 100 864 8.6
Damariay Drew, Livermore 9 87 750 8.6
November 8th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Also please consider the defenses these teams have been up against (not to pick on the Jets, but just an example since teams’ schedules differ substantially).
November 8th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Does anyone ever look across the bay.Ive seen all these teams and players and nobody mentions 4 guys from SPSV.RB Patrick 19 tds,1200yds must avg 13 or better per carry.Souza QB(21) 13 throwing,8 rushing 1800 combined yds,Herndon REC 9tds 15 yds or so per catch and the 320lb lineman,Delgado who pancakes everyone!
These guys could play with any of these teams.
Only loss to a good Encinal team and I know SPSV was without some key players in that game.
November 8th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
How about Justin-Siena- 1-8, program falling fast this year. Suggestion going to NCS commisioners- drop down to a league with Calistoga, St. Henela, Potter Valley and Willits. They could re-group and build back up to a Div 4 power in a couple of years. Nothing wrong with being humble and admit fall from grace.
November 8th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Justin should be in a league with Berean Christian, Valley Christian – Dublin, St. Liz, CSD. Wilson Academy, and Rincon Christian. All these schools can play some comp football and Justin could get back on the good foot- like JB says.
November 18th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Can we buy tickets yet to the Holiday game? (Website?) Juniors (like D. Drew) not eligible. Any news yet on players selected/confirmed? Game was great last year; certainly as more news on it goes out it will be a good look-see for the college coaches (can they attend at that time?) also. Best game in town anyway (whichever town).
November 18th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Prepfan, I know your last post on this thread was a bit dated, but to back up your point about Encinal’s good rushing stats vs poorer defenses and how it compares to the EBAL rushing stats, we can look at the stats of DLS and Encinal rb’s vs Serra.
Encinal-
Okamura: 2-10, 5.0 YPC
Trodder: 7-51, 7.3 YPC
Allen: 13-81, 6.2 YPC
DLS-
Dunne: 10-171, 17.1 YPC
Te’o: 10-75, 7.5 YPC
DeMattei: 8-41, 5.1 YPC
November 18th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Sullas had 110 and another 57 called back on penalties 18 carries total 15 actual
November 22nd, 2010 at 11:19 am
I am setting up a site where one can buy tickets online. This way you dont have to wait in line when you get to Grant High.
If anyone is interested you can check out last years highlites at http://www.wannaplaycollegesports.com
Both teams are loaded again! I hope to make the roster announcement soon. it always takes longer than anticipated.
I will say this if you like wide open offenses. Concord’s LLoyd and Folsom’s Grave are committed. You all know about lloyd but Folsoms Graves stats 53 TD passes, only 3 INT’s, and 16 rushing TD’s for the year. He will move into 3rd place on the alltime Ca. passings TD’s with one more. He has over 100 td’s in just 2 years. He was a wr his soph year.
Check out last years highlites at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiBhmb3HzdM
You will have to go to youtube.com and paste this link. Or go to youtube and type in Dano graves.
The other QB’s are just as exciting!