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2017 Hometown Sports Football Guide

The days are turning shorter and cooler. The trees are changing into their autumn
color palette. The air is crisp and the smell of Pumpkin Spice everything, has arrived.
How else do we mark when Fall is coming? Oh, yeahIts FOOTBALL time again!
SHAUNA KERR 6
HOMETOWN BY THE NUMBERS 8
This is the time of year when Greg Kerr and Jon Doss pull out all the stops for KBAK-
CBS and FOX 58 viewers, to bring you Kern Countys most comprehensive coverage
of High School Football. As we lead up to the season in August, Greg and Jon will HOMETOWN MEMORIES 9
profile every local high school team in our nightly sports coverage. Those profiles
2017 HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE 10
PLAYERS TO WATCH 14
can also be found on the Hometown Sports page of bakersfieldnow.com. Then, well
compile those segments into a full 1 hour special: COUNTDOWN TO HOMETOWN
FINALE which will air Saturday, August 26 at 9pm on KBAK-CBS. FRESNO STATE SEASON PREVIEW 17
During the season, well bring you 5th QUARTER airing Friday nights on KBAK-CBS
BCS DOCTOR DUO 18
at 11:15pm, and HOMETOWN SPORTS airing Sunday evenings at 5pm on FOX-58. BC SEASON PREVIEW/SCHEDULE 19
PRO FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 20
FOOTBALL FAN SURVIVAL GUIDE 24
So, as youre looking for match ups of your favorite High School, Professional or
Collegiate football teamsWe hope you find our Football Guide to be a helpful
resource this season. You can also find the latest scores on our ScoreStream app, PAC 12 SCHEDULE 26
MOUNTAIN MAN 28
the latest news on our BakersfieldNow news app, and updates on Eyewitness News
Facebook page.
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Be sure to follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram - or watch us on
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HEADS UP 36
KBAK-CBS and FOX-58!

-Teresa Burgess, General Manager PRESEASON SCHEDULE 38

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 SHE PUT THE HOME IN
HOMETOWN SPORTS By Greg Kerr

Shauna brought
a presence into a
room that left you
changed forever

Indulge me for a moment. As we enter our 31st

year of Hometown Sports, I would like to think
we have gotten to know each other. However,
many of you did not know my wife, Shauna,
who went to be with the Lord on the 16th of
May. I will never be the same. I realize, through
Gods grace, I will laugh and smile again.
I have two grown children and a grandson to
live for as well, but Shauna brought a presence
into a room that left you changed forever. Ask
her friends from where she grew up in Wasco
or those she worked with at Broadway/Macys
or Loudon elementary or even the numerous
places she volunteered her time.

So what made Shauna special? Her personality?

Her beauty? I would say yes to both, but
the underlying reason was her unwavering,
unapologetic devotion to live her life for her Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ. That may not go over
so well in some places of public education or
government, but it did in the Kerr household.

There were times in our marriage when I put

work first. I am ashamed of that, but it is true. It

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Greg Kerr joined KBAK-TV in 1987 and was inducted into the
Kern County Bob Elias Sports Hall of Fame in 2016,.
He has a son, Kyle, stepdaughter, Sherah, and grandson, Ryker.
was Shauna who would reel me in reminding me
we missed our morning bible study or we didnt
pray together that day. She always had it right.

When she began her four-year battle with cancer

(first breast, then colon, and finally liver), she
didnt complain. She witnessed to others; she
shared her faith in her most desperate of times.
She gave praise when most of us would have
asked, Why me? I will always remember three
moments in time during her long battle. The first
upon being initially diagnosed with breast cancer,
she cried, and I saw a fear in her eyes that went
straight to my soul. She survived that battle with
the help of 12 rounds of chemotherapy, but that
same chemotherapy prevented her from having
her regularly scheduled colonoscopy. Once
cleared, almost a year later, her colonoscopy
showed stage 4 colon cancer. Again, a second
time, the look on her face was like a punch to
the stomach. That look will live with me forever. I times, but it never seems adequate when you
wanted to take her place. are saying goodbye to someone who cared
more about your salvation than they did your
She didnt complain, but she was recognizing social status. Again, she always had it right.
her mortality, where once again, as always, she
turned to God. She would witness to others on The separation is painful, time will NOT heal
Facebook making legions of friends along the all wounds, and it shouldnt. It means what
way. Her prayers were raw and real, no minced we had was meaningful. She is, praise God,
words, she asked for miracles, giving praise in pain free, cancer free in the presence of our
advance. The final moment was May 16th, 12:25 Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and for us as
AM, when I watched her take her final breath. It Christians, that is what this life on earth is
felt like mine. Leading up to that moment I told all about. She put the Home in Hometown
her everything on my heart, the impact she made Sports, but now she is truly home. It is good
on my life, and so many others. I told her multiple with my soul. I love you Shauna Leigh Kerr.

Shauna was the 1980 Wasco Rose Queen.

In her memory, Greg is working with
Wasco High School to begin a
Shauna Kerr Memorial Scholarship
with all proceeds going to each years Rose Queen.

If you would like to contribute,

please send your donation to:
Wasco Rose Queen Pageant
P.O. Box 691, Wasco, CA. 93280

Please put Shauna Kerr on the

memo line and make checks payable to
Wasco Rose Queen Pageant.
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SEASONS
Steve Denman

THE NUMBERS
was head coach at
BY

80
Tehachapi before

3
announcing his
retirement at the
end of last season.
Quarterbacks to reach the NFL
David Carr (Stockdale)
Derek Carr (Bakersfield Christian)
Cody Kessler (Centennial)

1
Wins for Ridgeview coach
State Dennis Manning in his eight
championship seasons with the Wolf Pack.

10 23,701
team: 2013
BHS Drillers

Attendance of 1994 game between Bishop

Amat and BHS (played at Bakersfield College).

Wasco Tigers

4
current winning streak
Super Bowl Champions:
against rival Shafter.
David Carr (Stockdale/NY Giants)

Longest winning streak: Bear Pascoe (Granite Hills/NY Giants)

39
BHS Drillers (1988-1989-1990) Brock Marion (West/Dallas Cowboys)
Joey Porter (Foothill/Pittsburgh Steelers)
*Stephen Neal (NE Patriots) attended high school
in San Diego, did not play high school football.
 HOMETOWN MEMORIES
Deon Martin - South High Rebels, 1986-87
We were the true three-headed monster running the
wishbone with Chris Dutton at fullback, Jason Broom
and myself (Deon Martin) at halfback. Game of the year,
Halloween night at BHS. The last time South High beat
the Drillers, 35-14. The old SYL, when champions were
champions.
Jim Barker - viewer/former sponsor
The thing I miss since moving to Boise is
Hometown Sports. Greatest memory, the 1987, 1988,
and 1989 Drillers. Cant touch this.
Randy Rich - North Stars/Denver Broncos
I was long gone when you started your show, but
have watched you support and give your best to our
community. Love you as a friend and respect your
imagination in keeping it fresh. Go North High Stars!
Anthony McClanahan - BHS Drillers
Once a Driller, always a Driller. I remember the com-
mentary, the game by game plays, the endless hours
of film study because you know my mom taped every
show. What I remember most is the relationships the
show created for us off the field. Hometown Sports
gave us life. Thanks for all you do.
Taylor Myers - Foothill High Trojans, 2000
Hometown Sports is a great show that showcases
local football. Always enjoy watching it, even now.
Jake Moore - Centennial High Golden Hawks, 1994-95
The biggest upset of the year against Tehachapi to
move onto the SSL playoffs. The game was played at
West high because we didnt have our own stadium
or any seniors for that matter. What great memories.
Brandy Camarillo-Charles -
viewer (BHS Student Class of 1990)
Hometown Sports! What an awesome tradition that
started so long ago. I remember the excitement and
anticipation of watching our team on TV.
Scott Garrison - viewer
The best local show on TV. A ritual for 30 years.
Robbie Bellue - Garces High Rams
I remember the video and the commentary like it
was yesterday. Thanks Greg, top shelf. My hero from
then till now.
Annelise Bellue Bruce - viewer
Greg Kerr has come full circle. Weve watched
Hometown forever, starting with Robbie and Kelly
Bellue at Garces in the 1980s, Greg is still going
strong. Hometown Sports is the best in sports
coverage, like a family.
Cindy Willard Banducci - viewer
Wasco High football, coach Rusvel Prado, valley
champions in 2012. Its a great day to be a Tiger!
What a team, what a coach!
Floyd Reading - viewer
The 1989 valley championship game, Garces at
Tranquillity. Fog so thick you could not see the game
or the missed assignments.
Raju S Jassar - viewer
I remember that first weekend of Hometown Sports
like it was yesterday. BHS-Garces 7-7 tie at Griffith
field started it all in 1987.
John Soper - viewer
A football Friday was not complete without rushing
home to catch the highlights and then watch Hometown
Sports on the weekend. We are so lucky to have a show
like this that features every school. Greg Kerr is the Dan
Patrick of Kern County. No one can do it like he can.
Kevin Sneed - former Head Coach West H.S./Centennial
H.S./Former Assistant coach at BC
Hometown Sports has been the best sports program
for all Kern County athletes and has always provided
recognition and fair, consistent programming. Coaches
and players come and go, teams and programs rise and
fall, but Greg Kerr and Hometown Sports has it all.
Conor Bruce - Garces Rams, 2016
Growing up as a kid watching Hometown Sports
was the most exciting time for me. I would watch my
cousin Angus who was 4 years older than me play on
TV and I thought it was the coolest thing. It gave kids
like me motivation to be like the players we were
watching on TV.
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 2017 HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH YOSEMITE LEAGUE SOUTHEAST YOSEMITE LEAGUE

East Bakersfield High School Ridgeview High School Foothill High School North High School
Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent

8/25 7:30p @ Delano 8/25 7:30p @ Stockdale 8/25 7:30p @ Kennedy 8/25 7:30p vs Independence

9/1 7:30p @ North 9/1 7:30p vs Liberty 9/1 7:30p vs Arvin 9/1 7:30p vs East
9/8 7:30p vs Mira Monte 9/8 7:30p vs Frontier 9/8 7:30p @ Shafter 989 7:30p @ Wasco Union
9/15 7:30p @ Highland 9/15 7:30p @ Central 9/15 7:30p vs West 9/15 7:30p vs Delano
9/29 7:30p vs Foothill 9/29 7:00p @ BHS 9/22 7:30p @ Delano 9/22 7:30p @ Monache
10/6 7:30p @ West 10/6 7:30p vs Golden Valley 9/29 7:30p @ East 9/29 7:30p vs Tehachapi

10/13 7:30p vs Tehachapi 10/13 7:30p @ West 10/6 7:30p @ Highland 10/6 7:30p vs South
10/20 7:30p @ Ridgeview 10/20 7:30p vs East 10/13 7:30p vs North 10/13 7:30p @ Foothill

10/27 7:30p vs Independence 10/27 7:30p @ Tehachapi 10/27 7:30p @ South 10/20 7:30p @ Mira Monte
11/3 7:30p vs Golden Valley 11/3 7:30p vs Independence 11/3 7:30p vs Mira Monte 11/3 7:30p vs Highland

Golden Valley High School Tehachapi High School Highland High School South High School
Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent

8/25 7:30p vs Taft Union 9/1 7:30p vs Burroughs 8/25 7:30p vs Arvin 8/25 7:30p @ Chavez
9/1 7:30p @ Chavez 9/8 7:30p vs Garces Memorial 9/1 7:30p @ Shafter 9/1 7:00p vs Delano
9/8 7:30p vs Centennial 9/15 7:30p vs BCHS 9/8 7:30p @ Kennedy 9/8 7:30p @ Arvin
9/15 7:30p vs Shafter 9/22 7:30p @ Paraclete 9/15 7:30p vs East 9/15 7:30p vs Independence
9/22 7:30p @ Highland 9/29 7:30p @ North 9/22 7:30p vs Golden Valley 9/22 7:30p @ Tulare Western
10/6 7:30p @ Ridgeview 10/6 7:30p @ Independence 9/29 7:30p @ Hoover 9/29 7:30p @ West

10/13 7:30p vs Independence 10/13 7:30p @ East 10/6 7:30p vs Foothill 10/6 7:30p @ North
10/20 7:30p @ Tehachapi 10/20 7:30p vs Golden Valley 10/20 7:30p @ South 10/13 7:30p @ Mira Monte
10/27 7:30p vs West 10/27 7:30p vs Ridgeview 10/27 7:30p vs Mira Monte 10/20 7:30p vs Highland
11/3 7:30p @ East 11/3 7:30p @ West 11/3 7:30p @ North 10/27 7:30p vs Foothill

Independence High School West Bakersfield High School Mira Monte High School
Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent

8/25 7:30p @ North 8/31 7:00p @ Porterville 8/25 7:30p @ Shafter

9/1 7:30p vs Stockdale 9/8 7:30p vs Chavez 9/1 7:30p vs Kennedy
9/8 7:30p vs Arroyo Grande 9/15 7:30p @ Foothill 9/8 7:30p @ East
9/15 7:30p @ South 9/22 7:30p @ Stockdale 9/15 7:30p @ Arvin
9/22 7:30p vs Tulare Union 9/29 7:30p vs South 9/22 7:00p vs California City
10/6 7:30p vs Tehachapi 10/6 7:30p vs East 9/29 7:30p @ Rosamond
10/13 7:30p @ Golden Valley 10/13 7:30p vs Ridgeview 10/13 7:30p vs South
10/20 7:30p vs West 10/20 7:30p @ Independence 10/20 7:30p vs North
10/27 7:30p @ East 10/27 7:30p @ Golden Valley 10/27 7:30p @ Highland
11/3 7:30p @ Ridgeview 11/3 7:30p vs Tehachapi 11/3 7:30p @ Foothill

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 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
SOUTHWEST YOSEMITE LEAGUE
Bakersfield High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:00p vs Edison
9/2 12:30p vs Orem @ Mission Viejo
9/15 7:00p @ Chaminade
9/22 7:00p @ Valencia
9/29 7:00p vs Ridgeview
10/6 7:30p @ Garces Memorial
10/13 7:30p @ Frontier
10/20 7:30p vs Centennial
10/27 7:00p vs Stockdale
11/3 7:30p @ Liberty
Centennial High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p @ Diamond Ranch
9/1 7:30p vs Clovis West
9/8 7:30p @ Golden Valley
9/15 7:30p vs Bullard
9/22 7:00p vs Clovis
10/6 7:30p @ Stockdale
10/13 7:30p vs Garces Memorial
10/20 7:30p @ BHS
10/27 7:30p vs Liberty
11/3 7:30p @ Frontier
Frontier High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p @ Cabrilo
9/1 7:30p vs Paso Robles
9/8 7:30p @ Ridgeview
9/15 7:30p vs Atascadero
9/21 7:30p @ Mission Oak
10/6 7:30p @ Liberty
10/13 7:30p vs BHS
10/20 7:30 @ Stockdale
10/27 7:30p vs Garces Memorial
11/3 7:30p vs Centennial
*Game times and locations subject to change.
Garces Memorial High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p @ Bakersfield Christian
9/2 8:00p vs St. John Bosco @ Mission Viejo
9/8 7:30p @ Tehachapi
9/16 7:30p @ San Joaquin Memorial
9/22 7:30p vs Edison
10/6 7:30p vs BHS
10/13 7:30p @ Centennial
10/20 7:30p vs Liberty
10/27 7:30p @ Frontier
11/3 7:30p vs Stockdale
Liberty High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p vs Clovis West
9/1 7:30p @ Ridgeview
9/8 7:30p @ Central
9/15 7:00p @ Buchanan
9/29 7:00p @ Oaks Christian
10/6 7:30p vs Frontier
10/13 7:30p vs Stockdale
10/20 7:30p @ Garces Memorial
10/27 7:30p @Centennial
11/3 7:30p vs BHS
Stockdale High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p vs Ridgeview
9/1 7:30p @ Independence
9/8 7:30p vs Atascadero
9/15 7:30p @ Clovis
9/22 7:30p vs West
10/6 7:30p vs Centennial
10/13 7:30p @ Liberty
10/20 7:30p vs Frontier
10/27 7:00p @ BHS
11/3 7:30p @ Garces Memorial
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SOUTH SEQUOIA LEAGUE
Arvin High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p @ Highland
9/1 7:30p @ Foothill
9/8 7:30p vs South
9/15 7:30p vs Mira Monte
9/22 7:30p @ Taft Union
9/29 7:30p @ Shafter
10/13 7:30p vs Kennedy
10/20 7:30p vs Bakersfield Christian
10/27 7:30p @ Wasco Union
11/3 7:30p vs Chavez
Bakersfield Christian High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p vs Garces
9/1 7:30p @ Central Valley Christian
9/8 7:30p vs Mission Oak
9/15 7:30p @ Tehachapi
9/22 7:00p vs Wasco Union
9/29 7:30p @ Kennedy
10/6 7:30p vs Chavez
10/13 7:30p vs Shafter
10/20 7:30p @ Arvin
11/3 7:30p @ Taft Union
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p vs South
9/1 7:30p vs Golden Valley
9/8 7:30p @ West
9/22 7:30p @ Central Valley Christian
9/29 7:30p vs Taft Union
10/6 7:30p @ BCHS
10/13 7:30p vs Wasco Union
10/20 7:30p @ Kennedy
10/27 7:30p @ Shafter
11/3 7:30p @ Arvin
*Game times and locations subject to change.
Robert F. Kennedy High School Wasco Union High School
Date Time/Opponent Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p vs Foothill 8/25 7:00p @ Coalinga
9/1 7:30p @ Mira Monte 9/8 7:30p vs North
9/8 7:30p vs Highland 9/15 7:00p vs McLane
9/15 7:30p @ Kerman 9/22 7:00p @ Bakersfield Christian
9/22 7:30p vs Shafter 9/29 7:00p @ Delano
9/29 7:30p vs Bakersfield Christian 10/6 7:00p vs Kennedy
10/6 7:00p @ Wasco Union 10/13 7:30p @ Chavez
10/13 7:30p @ Arvin 10/20 7:30p vs Taft Union
10/20 7:30p vs Chavez 10/27 7:30p vs Arvin
10/27 7:30p @ Taft Union 11/3 7:30p @ Shafter
Shafter High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p vs Mira Monte
9/1 7:30p vs Highland
9/8 7:30p vs Foothill
9/15 7:30p @ Golden Valley
9/22 7:30p @ Kennedy
9/29 7:30p vs Arvin
10/6 7:30p vs Taft Union
10/13 7:30p @ Bakersfield Christian
10/27 7:30p @ Chavez
11/3 7:30p vs Wasco Union
Taft Union High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p @ Golden Valley
9/1 7:00p vs Monache
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9/15 7:30p @ Exeter
9/22 7:30p vs Arvin
9/29 7:30p @ Chavez
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10/6 7:30p @ Shafter
10/20 7:30p @ Wasco Union
10/27 7:30p vs Kennedy
11/3 7:30p vs BCHS
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OUTLIERS
McFarland High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p @ Avenal
9/1 7:30p vs Tranquility
9/15 7:00p @ Kern Valley
9/22 7:00p @ Morro Bay
9/28 7:30p @ Granite Hills
10/6 7:30p vs Riverdale
10/13 7:30p vs Orosi
10/20 7:30p vs Orange Cove
10/27 7:30p @ Desert
11/3 7:30p @ Farmersville
Delano High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:30p vs East
9/1 7:00p @ South
9/15 7:30p @ North
9/22 7:30p vs Foothill
9/29 7:00p vs Wasco Union
10/6 7:30p @ Tulare Western
10/13 7:30p @ Tulare Union
10/20 7:15p vs Monache
10/27 7:00p @ Porterville
11/3 7:30p vs Mission Oak
Boron High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:00p @ Kern Valley
9/1 7:00p @ Bretheren Christian
9/8 7:00p @ Bishop Union
9/15 7:00p vs Rio Hondo Prep
9/29 7:00p vs Saddleback Valley Christian
10/6 7:00p @ California City
10/13 7:00p vs Polytechnic
10/20 7:00p @ Ribet Academy
10/27 7:00p vs Vasquez
11/3 7:00p vs Rosamond @ Boron
Kern Valley High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:00p vs Boron
9/1 7:00p @ Silver Valley
9/8 7:00p vs Templeton
9/15 7:00p vs McFarland
9/22 7:15p @ Granite Hills
9/29 7:00p @ Corcoran
10/6 7:30p @ Bishop Union
10/27 7:00p vs Rosamond
11/3 7:00p vs California City
Porterville High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/31 7:00p vs West
9/8 7:00p @ Taft Union
9/15 7:30p vs Hanford
9/22 7:30p @ Dinuba
9/29 7:00p vs Buchanan
10/5 7:00p vs Mission Oak
10/12 7:00p @ Tulare Western
10/20 7:00p vs Tulare Union
10/27 7:30p vs Delano
11/3 7:00p @ Monache
Monache High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/25 7:00p @ Golden West
9/1 7:00p @ Taft Union
9/8 7:00p vs El Diamante
9/15 7:00p @ Kingsburg
9/22 7:30p vs North
10/5 7:15p @ Tulare Union
10/13 7:15p vs Mission Oak
10/20 7:15p @ Delano
10/26 7:15p vs Tulare Western
11/3 7:00p vs Porterville
Maricopa High School
Date Time/Opponent
8/26 7:00p @ Valley Christian
9/1 7:00p vs Alpaugh
9/8 7:30p @ Desert
9/15 7:00p vs Faith Christian
9/29 7:00p vs Coast Union
10/6 7:00p vs Valley Christian Academy
10/13 7:00p @ Cuyama Valley
10/21 7:00p @ Shandon
10/27 7:00p @ Trona
Frazier Mountain High School
Date Time/Opponent
9/1 7:00p vs Desert Christian
9/8 7:00p vs Valley Christian
9/15 7:00p @ Kings Christian
9/22 7:00p @ Laton
9/29 7:00p vs Fresno Christian
10/6 7:00p vs Alpaugh
10/13 5:00p @ Trona
10/20 7:00p @ Cuyama
10/27 7:00p vs Riverdale Christian
11/3 7:00p vs Laton
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 PLAYERS
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By: Greg Kerr
TEHACHAPI WARRIORS HEAD COACH DOUG DeGEER
NOAH HOWELL/OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH DeGEER SAYS: A leader in the weight room, he is one of the
top ranked long snappers in the country. A big part of our team.
CHRIS GARCIA/QUARTERBACK
COACH DeGEER SAYS: He has a strong arm and is very athletic
for a quarterback, making his a dual threat. He had success as
a sophomore and we have high expectations this season.
CONNER TIMM/RUNNING BACK
COACH DeGEER SAYS: He is a true taiback, very quick, and his
work in the weight room will make him durable. After a produc-
tvie junior season, he will be a mainstay in our backfield.
LOGAN CURRY/RUNNING BACK
COACH DeGEER SAYS: Our largest running back, he was a
tight end last season and we are moving him to a more
traditional role as a fullback. He should be carrying the ball in
short yardage situations. He is also a very versatile player on
defense playing either on the line or as a linebacker.
SEAN SCHULGEN/LINEBACKER
COACH DeGEER SAYS: A strong returning linebacker, he is a
true leader on and off the field, pushing teammates to improve
in the weight room and at practice.
LIBERTY PATRIOTS HEAD COACH BRYAN NIXON
BROCK ANDERSON/LINEBACKER
COACH NIXON SAYS: A returning starter at linebacker, the
leader of our defense.
MICHAEL BRAY/CENTER
COACH NIXON SAYS: A veteran on the offensive line, he is the
leader of an experienced group up front.
ISAIAH HILL/QUARTERBACK
COACH NIXON SAYS: He has great instincts and manages the
game very well. Very athletic, he knows our offense.
SAM STEWART/RUNNNG BACK/LINEBACKER
COACH NIXON SAYS: A two-way starter as a sophomore, he
has football savvy and tremendous instincts.
ANTHONY VILLANUEVA/LINEBACKER
COACH NIXON SAYS: An old school linebacker who runs well
and is very physical.
SETH KRAUSS/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH NIXON SAYS: He will play both ways. Tall, long receiver
with great jumping ability.
FRONTIER TITANS HEAD COACH CHRIS BANDY
KOBIE BUDAK/LINEBACKER
COACH BANDY SAYS: Returning leading tackler, great leader.
CONNOR GETTMAN/RUNNING BACK
COACH BANDY SAYS: Good size, physical runner and a very
smart player and leader.
TYE JOHNSON/RUNNING BACK
COACH BANDY SAYS: Fast, tough, physical. No one works harder.
KOLTEN BAKER/RECEIVER
COACH BANDY SAYS: Started as a sophomore, great hands and
route runner.
ALEX TYLER/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH BANDY SAYS: Defensive lineman returning from ACL
injury but is dominant when healthy.
RIDGEVIEW WOLF PACK HEAD COACH DENNIS MANNING
RUBEN CRUZ/LINEBACKER
COACH MANNING SAYS: Very physical returning inside linebacker
with good speed.
ELIJAH ALEXANDER/RUNNING BACK
COACH MANNING SAYS: Just a sophomore, poised and physical for
such a young player. He has great vision and is not afraid to run
north-south.
NICK EDWARDS/CORNERBACK/RECEIVER
COACH MANNING SAYS: At six-foot-three, he has good speed and
quickness for a player so tall. He will also look to catch the football
as a receiver that can run precision routes.
ARVIN BEARS HEAD COACH EDGAR MARES
ESAI GUITEREZ/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH MARES SAYS: A returning senior at guard, he will be a force up
front.
HILARIO VILLA/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH MARES SAYS: A returning starter who had a great off-season and
will give us experience on the defensive side of the ball.
PEDERO COLMENERO/FULLBACK/LINEBACKER
COACH MARES SAYS: A returning starter on both sides of the ball, very
coachable, unselfish, with a great work ethic. Very athletic.
SOUTH REBELS HEAD COACH CARY MILLS
DANDRE DANIEL/DEFENSIVE END/TIGHT END
COACH HALL SAYS: Tall and lanky, a three year varsity starter with
speed off the edge.
SMASH MITCHELL/RUNNING BACK/LINEBACKER
COACH HALL SAYS: Our power running back, also a tough linebacker
who can rush the passer and drop into coverage.
JARED CARTER/RUNNING BACK/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH HALL SAYS: Can play corner or safety, good instincts, quick
feet and good speed.
JAYLEN SANDERS/QUARTERBACK/SAFETY
COACH HALL SAYS: Good instincts as a safety with long arms, he led
the team in intercetions. As a quarterback, he has a strong arm and
is a tough runner.
CEYONTAY BELL/RUNNING BACK/CORNERBACK
COACH HALL SAYS: A breakaway threat at running back with excel-
lent vision. Also a very good defender.
RYAN HARLAN/RUNNING BACK/LINEBACKER
COACH HALL SAYS: A do everything player, rarely comes off the field.
MIKE WILLIAMS/DEFENSIVE END
COACH HALL SAYS: Very tough, a rough outside rusher, very physical.
SHAFTER GENERALS HEAD COACH JERALD PIERUCCI
ALEX AGUILAR/QUARTERBACK
COACH PIERUCCI SAYS: Just a junior, Alex is an athlete who can
throw the ball. His knowledge of the offense and his dual skills
make him a solid weapon on offense.
JUAN TERRAZA/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH PIERUCCI SAYS: Juan is a smart athletic center and defen-
sive tackle. He has size to add to his weapons. A good run and pass
blocker, he is the anchor of our line.
JONATHAN CUEVAS/DEFENSIVE BACK/RECEIVER
COACH PIERUCCI SAYS: Jon is a smart, good tackling defender
who has a nose for the ball. He is a leader of our secondary, which
starts two other seniors.
ISSAC ENRIQUEZ/RECEIVER
COACH PIERUCCI SAYS: Issac is a tall receiver who has become a
good route runner. He returns as a favorite target of our quarterback.
HIGHLAND SCOTS HEAD COACH MIKE GUTIERREZ
JOSHUA YUBETA/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH GUTIERREZ SAYS: He returns for his third year on varsity. Was
the Hometown Sports Hitman of the year last year. He is two time
first team SSL selection as an offensive lineman.
ZEKE ARAMBULO/QUARTERBACK/LINEBACKER
COACH GUEITERREZ SAYS: He returns for his third year on varsity,
Each year he has increased his personal and team numbers while
leading our offense.
 INDEPENDENCE FALCONS HEAD COACH LUCAS LUCERO
DEVON ZINN/OFF. LINEMAN/DEF. LINEMAN
COACH LUCERO SAYS:Strong and explosive with a motor that
never stops. He will be a force on both sides of the ball.
BRADEN GORDON: RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH LUCERO SAYS:Hard worker and dedicated. Has had
a tremendous off season and put on 15 pounds of muscle.
We expect him to be a playmaker on both sides of the ball.
RAMON HENDERSON/ATHLETE
COACH LUCERO SAYS:Young but mature beyond his years. Fast,
strong and competitive. He has game changer abilities on both
sides of the ball.
LUKE GALVAZ/OFF. LINEMAN/DEF. LINEMAN
COACH LUCERO SAYS:A leader on the offensive line, he has
great character. A dual sport athlete with great feet for a big
man. He will be a driving force for our offense this season.
AIBREY JONES/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH LUCERO SAYS: Extremely physical and strong, he has a
great work ethic and is a leader on the field.
BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN HEAD COACH DARREN CARR
BRADEN WINGLE/QUARTERBACK
COACH CARR SAYS: A unanimous all league selection last year,
he is smart, tough, and sneaky athletic. He throws with great
touch and accuracy and has a quiet demeanor which keeps
others calm in tough situations.
DEVYON MILLER/RUNNING BACK/SAFETY
COACH CARR SAYS: Has the potential to go a s far as he wants
to go. One of the best players in town, He missed the 2016
season with a knee injury and has hit this offseason hard in
the weight room. Smooth runner, makes people miss in space.
As a defender, he is an aggressive tackler who plays at an
extremely high level.
ALEX WALLACE/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH CARR SAYS: Quick, an excellent route runner with solid
hands, great attitude and hes a game changer. On defense, he
understands route concepts and has a nose for the ball.
JONAH ROGERS/DEF. LINEMAN/OFF. LINEMAN
COACH CARR SAYS: Violent defensive lineman, one of the best
Ive ever coached. Uses his hands very well and players with
an attitude. He is very powerful at point of attack Great motor
with a chip on his shoulder.
KEONTE GLINTON/DEFENSIVE BACK/RECEIVER
COACH CARR SAYS: Competitive but quiet. Lets his play talk for
him. Very smooth in his backpedals, no wasted movements, he
breaks on the ball suddenly. On offense, he takes one cut and
gets vertical, a true playmaker you must get the ball to.
CALVIN YUROSEK/OFF. LINEMAN/DEF. LINEMAN
COACH CARR SAYS: A great technician, strong lower body that
has good punch and good length at the tackle position. Works
extremely hard. Has a great motor defensively, is athletic when
disengaging from an offensive lineman and finding the football.
JASON GAUTHIER/LINEBACKER
COACH CARR SAYS: A three-year starter at middle linebacker,
twice named first team all league. He is the leader of our
defense. Brings a lot of aggression when tackling and is equally
effective against the run and pass. He is like another coach on
the field.
EAST BLADES HEAD COACH DAVID FANUCCHI
DAVID CEJA/LINEBACKER/TIGHT END
COACH FANCCHI SAYS: Big, athletic linebacker, he is able to
make plays sideline to sideline. A two way starter.
ANGELS BAEZ/OFF. LINEMAN/DEF. LINEMAN
COACH FANUCCHI SAYS: A three-year varsity lineman.
He is very versatile, can play anywhere along the
offensive line. Will be a force in the trenches.
RICHARD LARA/QUARTERBACK/LINEBACKER
COACH FANUCCHI SAYS: Returning starter with great arm
strength. Makes outstanding decisions in both the pass and run
game.
JON MONROE/RUNNING BACK/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH FANUCCHI SAYS: Very versatile and explosive player. Will
line up at running back and out as a wide receiver. Can play
safety or linebacker, is relentless on defense.
STOCKDALE MUSTANGS HEAD COACH BRETT SHELTON
JALEN SMITH/QUARTERBACK
COACH SHELTON SAYS: A dual threat at quarterback he has a high
football I.Q. and is very competitive.
ROBERT NICK MAIDEN/LINEBACKER/RUNNING BACK
COACH SHELTON SAYS: Aggressive and physical, a ballhawk and very
reliable tackler.
WALTER BRYANT/RECEIVER/LINEBACKER
COACH SHELTON SAYS: Tough, a great teammate. He enjoys contact,
a very physical linebacker and a great route runner on offense.
BRANDON DUNN/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH SHELTON SAYS: A precise route runner with reliable hands.
Good vision the field, very aggressive.
STEPHEN RENOCK/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH SHELTON SAYS: Precise route runner with deep ball
capability. He competes for the ball every play.
ZACHRI GREEN/RUNNING BACK/LINEBACKER/DEF. BACK
COACH SHELTON SAYS: Big play capability. A mixture of agile and
physical. A hard worker, very tough.
KENNEDY THUNDERBIRDS HEAD COACH DENNIS MOODY
ROMAN PRIETO/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH MOODY SAYS: A 3 year starter he is big, strong fast and
physical. A great kid and a leader.
JORGE DAVILA/FULLBACK/LINEBACKER
COACH MOODY SAYS: A 3 year starter, he is the leader of the team.
JASON OTT/RECEIVER
COACH MOODY SAYS: A 3 year starter, he will figure in the passing
game this season.
NORTH STARS HEAD COACH NORM BROWN
CONNOR WHITNEY/CENTER/LINEBACKER
COACH BROWN SAYS: Team captain, first team all league at center
and linebacker last year. Three year starter at center.
BAILEY WEST/QUARTERBACK
COACH BROWN SAYS: Started three games last season and was
a solid pocket passer. An extremely confident thrower, he showed
improvement this summer.
JAMES JOHNSON/TIGHT END/LINEBACKER
COACH BROWN SAYS: A returning starter at tight end and outside
linebacker, he was second team all league as a sophomore.
PARKER DUNCAN/LINEBACKER
COACH BROWN SAYS: A three year starter at linebacker, he is
coming off knee surgery from last year.
AUSTIN MADDEN/RECEIVER/CORNERBACK
COACH BROWN SAYS: A two way starter, he could be the key to an
outstanding passing game.
DYLAN RUTLEDGE/OFF. LINEMAN/DEF.LINEMAN
COACH BROWN SAYS:A returning first team selection on the of-
fensive line, he will play both ways this year adding a big physical
look to our line play.
DAMIAN MIRELESS/DEFENSIVE END
COACH BROWN SAYS: Returns as a two year starter and is the
leading sack guy. Has great pass rushing skills.
COLE FIELDS/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH BROWN SAYS: Was the MVP on last years Junior Varsity
team, he will help solidify the secondary and lost receiver position,
along with kick return duties.
CHRIS ROMERO/FULLBACK
COACH BROWN SAYS: He will move to fullback to hopefully replace
the void left by Dustin Reed. Expect him to be our new leader
scorer in the red zone area. Started five games last year as a
sophomore.
WASCO TIGERS HEAD COACH RICK STEWART
DRE HANKINS/RUNNING BACK
COACH STEWART SAYS: He can be a 1,000 yard rusher and a
1,000 yard receiver.
OSMO VELEZ/OFF. LINEMAN/DEF.LINEMAN
COACH STEWART SAYS: Just a junior, he should be a lower Division
1 player in college.
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GARCES RAMS HEAD COACH A.J. GASS
ISAIAH MARTIN/RUNNING BACK
COACH GASS SAYS: Is a big powerful running back who can
make something out of nothing. Hes got good vision and runs
with aggression.
EMMANUEL CASTRO/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH GASS SAYS: He is a big strong physical presence on the
offensive line. He is extremely mobile for a layer his size and
can maul any linebacker who tries to fill the gap.
JACK TOBIAS/LINEBACKER
COACH GASS SAYS: He has a nose for the ball and is the brains
of our defense.
BRYAN PANTOJA/LINEBACKER
COACH GASS SAYS: He is a natural linebacker, he uses his
wrestling background to his advantage. Hes a sure tackler.
LeBREVON AUSTIN/RECEIVER
COACH GASS SAYS: He is the best route runner in town.
His routes are clean and his hands are excellent.
WEST VIKINGS HEAD COACH DERRICK DUNHAM
GABRIEL SALCIDO/QUARTERBACK
COACH DUNHAM SAYS: He leads by example, a hard worker that is an
easy going guy. He plays quarterback with a linebackers mentality.
BEN PHILLIPS/LINEBACKER
COACH DUNHAM SAYS: A 3 year starter, he is the vocal leader of
the team. Smart and dependable.
RYAN BROWN/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH DUNHAM SAYS: The leader on the offensive line, he is
very selfless and tough.
MIRA MONTE LIONS HEAD COACH DAVID COLDIRON
HECTOR SAUREDA/LINEBACKER
COACH COLDIRON SAYS: A second year starter at linebacker, was
an impact player last season as a junior.
JACOB BRITO/OFF. LINEMAN/DEF. LINEMAN
COACH COLDIRON SAYS: A leader on both our offensive and
defensive lines. He is also a leader in the weight room. This will be
his third year on varisty.
ANGEL TORRES/QUARTERBACK/LINEBACKER
COACH COLDIRON SAYS: Was first team all league linebacker and
will be increasing his role this season as our starting quarterback.
Smart and competitive, we are excited about him stepping in at
quarterback.
FELIPE CALDERON/RECEIVER/SAFETY
COACH COLDIRON SAYS: A great competitor, he is our emotional
leader.
FOOTHILL TROJANS HEAD COACH DAN INGLE
JUAN MANRIQUEZ/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH INGLE SAYS: 4.0 Student, hard worker. Very strong and
quick with lots of untapped potential.
STEVEN HORTON/NOSE GUARD/CENTER
COACH INGLE SAYS: We call him Big Steven, as his mother is
battling cancer, Steven is stepping up squatting 500 pounds.
A tough Foothill kid.
AARON PINALES/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH INGLE SAYS: Smart, skilled kid with good hands.
Mature, willing to do what the team needs.
EDWARD HURD/RUNNING BACK/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH INGLE SAYS: Nephew of Myron Hurd, Foothill great in the
90s. Edward is a good, smart runner. A warrior in the weight room
and a big hitter.
CENTENNIAL GOLDEN HAWKS HEAD COACH CHAD BROWN
WILL ALEXANDER/QUARTERBACK
COACH BROWN SAYS: A second year starter, extremely smart and
poised on the field. Has a strong arm and provides great leadership.
ZACH HARTSFIELD/RECEIVER/LINEBACKER
COACH BROWN SAYS: The only returning starter at linebacker, he
will lead the defense. On offense, he provdes a big strong target to
throw to.
ZACH HERNANDEZ/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH BROWN SAYS: Has a nose for the ball, he led the defense
in turnovers last season. Runs great routes on offense and will
provide a great downfield threat.
EAAMON SULLIVAN/OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH BROWN SAYS: He will anchor the offensive line at tackle.
Has had a terrific off season working in the weight room and will
set the tone for the offensive line this season.
KALEB ABERNATHY/DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
COACH BROWN SAYS: A big, strong defensive tackle, he will draw
double teams from opposing offenses. A strong run defender, he
plays with a relentless motor.
LUKE TERRIO/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH BROWN SAYS: A team leader, he will make the tough
catch over the middle. Has good speed in the open field. Will do
whatever it takes to make the team successful.
BHS DRILLERS HEAD COACH PAUL GOLLA
CADEN OCHOA/QUARTERBACK/SAFETY
COACH GOLLA SAYS: Extreme football intelligence. Can and will
play every skill spot on the field on both offense and defense.
CAMERON WILLIAMS/QUARTERBACK/SAFETY
COACH GOLLA SAYS: Hard hitting with great defensive
recognition. Great arm and accuracy, a dual threat quarterback.
BRYCE UNDERWOOD/CENTER
COACH GOLLA SAYS: First team all league center, great
technical player. Exceptional quickness off the ball.
JUSTIN McGILL/RECEIVER/SAFETY
COACH GOLLA SAYS: Averaged over 15 yards per catch last
season. Great speed and agility. First team all league safety.
Hard hitting, downhill player.
TAHJ WRIGHT/RECEIVER/DEFENSIVE BACK
COACH GOLLA SAYS: Great hands and a knack for the ball.
Averaged over 15 yards a team. First team all receiver last year.
TAFT WILDCATS HEAD COACH GEORGE FALGOUT
SETEFANO MAUI/RUNNING BACK/DEF. LINEMAN
COACH FALGOUT SAYS: Will be the main threat at running back, a
leader on defense where he was an all state on the defensive line.
MAINO MAINO/CENTER
COACH FALGOUT SAYS: Six feet, 290 pound, he sets the tone on
the offensive line.
JACOB GONZALES/LINEBACKER
COACH FALGOUT SAYS: Just five foot eight, hes a sturdy 200
pounds and is the anchor of the defense at middle linebacker.
SETH TALENENTZ/QUARTERBACK
COACH FALGOUT SAYS: Six foot two, 215 pounds, he has the
size and the ability to keep defenses honest. He will be at the
controls of what promises to be another high scoring Wildcats
offense.
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New Coach, New Expectations, Old Bulldogs
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The Fresno State Bulldogs are coming off
their worst season in school history, but
there is a sense of optimism in the Valley
air.
The administration made it a point to re-
store Bulldog tradition and get the football
team back to its old ways. How do you
start doing that? You sign Jeff Tedford to
a five-year deal. Tedford knows Fresno
State very well: he was quarterback of the
Bulldogs in the early 1980s, a volunteer
coach in late 1980s under Bulldog legend
Jim Sweeney and he served as quarter-
back coach and offensive coordinator for
the Bulldogs in the 1990s. Tedfords foot-
ball career comes full circle as he takes
over the reigns as head coach of his alma
mater in 2017.
Tedford does inherit a team with some
experience, but make no mistake about it,
this is a rebuild.
Tedford has always been known as a
quarterback developer. The list of players
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fer, Billy Volek, AJ Feeley, Akili Smith, Joey a 4-3 defense. Seniors Malik Forrester and
Harrington and Aaron Rodgers. The Dogs Nate Madsen lead the interior line and the
expect Chason Virgil to be the starting QB linebackers are led by juniors Nela Otukolo
this year, and despite taking his lumps last and James Bailey. Both Bailey and Otukolo
season as a freshman, there are still many have all-conference ability. The secondary is
that believe Virgil can be a viable starting a nightmare: they return one starter from a
quarterback. The problem is that theres secondary that was unable to cover or tackle
no other quarterback on the roster that has anyone last year. Junior DeShawn Potts is
taken an FBS snap. the returning starter, but I would not be sur-
prised if he is not in the starting lineup come
Junior College transfer Jorge Reyna will September.
be looked at, but this appears to be Virgils
team for the time being. The offensive line There is no doubt Tedford has his work cut out
returns four starters. You would think that is for him. The brutal non-conference schedule
a good sign, but this line was not very good the Bulldogs face this year will not help him
at all last season. In the spring, the most im- at all: as they face Alabama, Washington
pressive lineman has been redshirt fresh- and BYU. One positive thing we have seen
man Netane Muti. The position of strength already from the new coaching staff is their
is easily the wide receivers positon which desire to recruit valley players, something the
is led by KeeSean Johnson. Johnson will old coaching regime was not doing well at all.
team up with Jamire Jordan and their slot There is optimism for a better future as more
man DaMari Scott. players grow up wanting to be Bulldogs in
the Valley, but for this particular season, the
The defensive side of the ball gets a com- Dogs will be happy to win four games and
plete overhaul as the new defensive coor- that will be a tough task to accomplish.
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Doctors Michael Tivnon, Bill Baker and the late Romain Clerou.
BCs Doctor Duo
GOING THE DISTANCE
Most that know football, know the
quarterback is the most important
position on the field. But without
effective sideline care, little else
matters.
Ive heard a good team doctor
can win you one game a year,
says orthopedist Michael Tivnon,
I dont know if thats true or not.
Thats kind of always what Ive
had in the back of my mind.
Luckily for Bakersfield College,
the Renegades may outclass all
others when it comes to team
medicine.
Doctors Michael Tivnon and Bill
Baker have been treating the
sidelines at Memorial Stadium
together for nearly four decades.
And if the 2011 and 2012 seasons
are any indication, theyre worth
well more than one win a year.
I remember when (quarterback)
Brian Burrell broke his collarbone
in the third game of the year
against Antelope Valley, Tivnon
recounts of the Gades 2011
campaign. We put a plate in
there, rehabbed him, and he
came back the next year and
won a state championship.
Tivnon and Bakers relationship
dates back even before
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Bakersfield football, when both
were practicing their craft at UC
Irvine in the late 70s.
I kind of took him
under my wing.
big priority to me.
(Baker) was a medical student
at Irvine while I was a surgery
resident, says Tivnon. I kind of
took him under my wing.
And Baker returned the favor
shortly after.
Within two years of both relocating
back to Bakersfield to begin
their respective practices, Baker
- already immersed in the BC
football program - brought Tivnon
into the fold.
When Dr. Tivnon came to town,
he brought with him some pretty
advanced techniques, Baker says
of Tivnons orthopedic practice.
It was obvious that he was an
innovative young guy.
The admiration was reciprocated.
We both had a mutual respect of
each others ability, Tivnon says.
And he knew from the way I kept my
practice that when I made a commitment, I
followed through with it.
Its very clear
that BC is at
the center
of our LIVES,
And after nearly 40 years together,
that commitment is what makes the
Renegades doctor duo so impressive,
because for both, taking care of the
team is just one of many things still on
their daily agenda.
For football, you basically give up
three and a half months, says Tivnon.
Theres lots of heartache and lots of
emotional moments. Its got to be in
your blood.
Its very clear that B.C. is at the center
of our lives, Baker adds. I want to be
of service (to BC) as long as I can. Its a
And keeping Tivnon and Baker around
is a priority for the Gades, too.
At a recent team fundraiser, Renegade
head coach Jeff Chudy made it clear
he expects the tandem to be around
as long as their predecessor - Romain
Clerou - patrolled the Bakersfield
sidelines.
And he was practicing a few months
before his 94th birthday! Baker
laughed.
While another 20 years of service
may be asking a lot, neither Tivnon
nor Baker seem to be going anywhere
anytime soon.
As far as Im concerned, its a lifetime
appointment, Baker says.
Its kind of like being a priest, added
the 72-year-old Tivnon. You just sign
on for life. Neither of us have ever said
anything about not taking care of (B.C.
football).
 BC PREVIEW
This time last year, the conversation surrounding
Bakersfield College football often included the return of
do-it-all offensive standout Derrick Vickers.
One year later, the BHS product is still a topic of
discussiononly this time, the burning question is how
the Gades will replace Vickers, now at the University of
Utah.
You cant really replace a guy like Derrick, said
sophomore running back La Meshio Hill. Hes one of a
kind. But weve got some outstanding, core guys that we
know can get the job done.
This is the best
incoming
freshman class
weve had in years
Chief among those core guys will be Hillanother
former Drillerwho led the Gades in carries in 2016, and
sophomore receiver Jakell Tomlin (guess what, another
BHS grad), whose highlight reel catches often energized
the Gades passing attack.
But if BC is truly going to make up for the loss of Vickers,
who accounted for nearly 50% of the Gades all-purpose
yards last season, theyll need major contributions from
their freshman class.
Luckily, head coach Jeff Chudy is confident with the new
crop he and his staff have brought in.
This is the best incoming freshman class weve had in
years, Chudy said.
And the cause for optimism likely stems from some of the
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locals BC is bringing in, including recent Stockdale grad
Elisha Ortiz, who amassed nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards
out of the Mustangs backfield last year.
I didnt really know who he was until his senior year when
he blew up, said Hill, who will likely share the Gades
backfield with the Stockdale standout. Hes a quick
learner and wants to be as good as anyone thats come
through BC; you can just see that look in his eyes.
But while BC will likely lean on its future in 2017, the
Gades will also have to learn from the past if they want
to surpass last seasons 6-5 record.
Of their five losses last year, two of them came after BC
faltered with fourth-quarter leads, including an overtime
loss to Moorpark in which the Gades led by two scores in
the final quarter.
(The coaches) have just told us to finish, said sophomore
lineman Orlando Hernandez. If we prepare, execute and
finish, well succeed.
We can never take our foot off the gas, Hill added. We
need to put them in the dirt when we can put them in the
dirt. We can never be too comfortable.
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9/16 6:00p vs Riverside City College
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10/7 BYE Week
10/14 6:00p vs Moorpark College
10/21 7:00p @ Cerritos
10/28 6:00p vs Santa Monica
11/4 6:00p @ Ventura
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10/15/17
10/8/17 Sunday, 1:05PM
Sunday, 1:05PM Tampa Bay at Arizona
Seattle at LA Rams LA Rams at Jacksonville
Baltimore at Oakland
10/15/17
10/8/17 Sunday, 1:25PM
Sunday, 1:25PM Pittsburgh at Kansas City
Green Bay at Dallas LA Chargers at Oakland
10/8/17 10/15/17
Sunday, 5:30PM Sunday, 5:30PM
NY Kansas City at Houston NY Giants at Denver
10/9/17 10/16/17
Monday, 5:30PM Monday, 5:30PM
Minnesota at Chicago Indianapolis at Tennessee
BYES: Atlanta, Denver, BYES: Buffalo, Cincinnati,
New Orleans, Washington Dallas, Seattle
WEEK 2
9/14/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Houston at Cincinnati
9/17/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Buffalo at Carolina
New England at New Orleans
Cleveland at Baltimore
Tennessee at Jacksonville
9/17/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Chicago at Tampa Bay
Minnesota at Pittsburgh
Arizona at Indianapolis
Philadelphia at Kansas City
9/17/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
NY Jets at Oakland
Miami at LA Chargers
9/17/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Dallas at Denver
Washington at LA Rams
San Francisco at Seattle
9/17/17
Sunday, 5:30pm
Green Bay at Atlanta
9/18/17
Monday, 5:30pm
Detroit at NY Giants
WEEK 7
10/19/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Kansas City at Oakland
10/22/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Carolina at Chicago
New Orleans at Green Bay
Arizona at LA Rams (London)
Tampa Bay at Buffalo
NY Jets at Miami
10/22/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Baltimore at Minnesota
Tennessee at Cleveland
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Jacksonville at Indianapolis
10/22/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
Dallas at San Francisco
10/22/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Seattle at NY Giants
Denver at LA Chargers
10/22/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
Atlanta at New England
10/23/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Washington at Philadelphia
BYES: Detroit, Houston
WEEK 3
9/21/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
LA Rams at San Francisco
OTT (London) 9/24/17
Sunday, 6:30AM
Baltimore at Jacksonville
9/24/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
NY Giants at Philadelphia
Atlanta at Detroit
Tampa Bay at Minnesota
New Orleans at Carolina
9/24/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Pittsburgh at Chicago
Denver at Buffalo
Houston at New England
Miami at NY Jets
Cleveland at Indianapolis
9/24/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
Seattle at Tennessee
9/24/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Cincinnati at Green Bay
Kansas City at LA Chargers
9/24/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
Oakland at Washington
9/25/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Dallas at Arizona
WEEK 8
10/26/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Miami at Baltimore
10/29/17 Sunday, 6:30AM
Minnesota at Cleveland
10/29/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Oakland at Buffalo
LA Chargers at New England
Indianapolis at Cincinnati
10/29/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
San Francisco at Philadelphia
Chicago at New Orleans
Carolina at Tampa Bay
Atlanta at NY Jets
10/29/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
Houston at Seattle
10/29/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Dallas at Washington
10/29/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
Pittsburgh at Detroit
10/30/17
Monday, 5:30pm
Denver at Kansas City
BYES: Arizona, Green Bay,
Jacksonville, LA Rams,
NY Giants, Tennessee
WEEK 4
9/28/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Chicago at Green Bay
(London) 10/1/17
Sunday, 6:30AM
New Orleans at Miami
10/1/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
LA Rams at Dallas
Detroit at Minnesota
Carolina at New England
10/1/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Buffalo at Atlanta
Jacksonville at NY Jets
Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Cincinnati at Cleveland
Tennessee at Houston
10/1/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
NY Giants at Tampa Bay
San Francisco at Arizona
Philadelphia at LA Chargers
10/1/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Oakland at Denver
10/1/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
Indianapolis at Seattle
10/2/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Washington at Kansas City
WEEK 9
11/2/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Buffalo at NY Jets
11/5/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
LA Rams at NY Giants
Atlanta at Carolina
Tampa Bay at New Orleans
11/5/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Denver at Philadelphia
Indianapolis at Houston
Cincinnati at Jacksonville
Baltimore at Tennessee
11/5/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
Arizona at San Francisco
Washington at Seattle
11/5/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Kansas City at Dallas
11/5/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
Oakland at Miami
11/6/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Detroit at Green Bay
BYES: Chicago, Cleveland,
LA Chargers, Minnesota,
New England, Pittsburgh
WEEK 10
11/9/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Seattle at Arizona
11/12/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Cleveland at Detroit
NY Jets at Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh at Indianapolis
LA Chargers at Jacksonville
11/12/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Minnesota at Washington
Green Bay at Chicago
New Orleans at Buffalo
Cincinnati at Tennessee
11/12/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
Houston at LA Rams
11/12/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Dallas at Atlanta
NY Giants at San Francisco
11/12/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
New England at Denver
11/13/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Miami at Carolina
BYES: Baltimore, Kansas City,
Oakland, Philadelphia
WEEK 15
12/14/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Denver at Indianapolis
12/16/17 Saturday, 1:30PM
Chicago at Detroit
12/16/17 Saturday, 5:25PM
LA Chargers at Kansas City
12/17/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Philadelphia at NY Giants
Arizona at Washington
Green Bay at Carolina
12/17/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Cincinnati at Minnesota
NY Jets at New Orleans
Miami at Buffalo
Baltimore at Cleveland
Houston at Jacksonville
12/17/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
LA Rams at Seattle
12/17/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
New England at Pittsburgh
Tennessee at San Francisco
12/17/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
Dallas at Oakland
12/18/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Atlanta at Tampa Bay
WEEK 11
11/16/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Tennessee at Pittsburgh
1/19/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Detroit at Chicago
LA Rams at Minnesota
Washington at New Orleans
Arizona at Houston
11/19/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Kansas City at NY Giants
Baltimore at Green Bay
Jacksonville at Cleveland
11/19/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
Buffalo at LA Chargers
11/19/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
New England at
Oakland (Mexico City)
Cincinnati at Denver
11/19/17
Sunday, 5:30PM
Philadelphia at Dallas
11/20/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Atlanta at Seattle
BYES: Carolina, Indianapolis,
Miami, NY Jets, San Francisco,
Tampa Bay
WEEK 16
12/23/17 Saturday, 1:30PM
Indianapolis at Baltimore
12/23/17
Saturday, 5:30PM
Minnesota at Green Bay
12/24/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Denver at Washington
Cleveland at Chicago
Buffalo at New England
LA Chargers at NY Jets
Miami at Kansas City
12/24/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Tampa Bay at Carolina
Atlanta at New Orleans
Detroit at Cincinnati
LA Rams at Tennessee
12/24/17
Sunday, 1:05PM
Jacksonville at San Francisco
12/24/17
Saturday, 1:25PM
Seattle at Dallas
NY Giants at Arizona
12/25/17 Monday, 1:30PM
Pittsburgh at Houston
12/25/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Oakland at Philadelphia
WEEK 12 WEEK 13 WEEK 14
11/23/17
Thursday, 9:30AM
Minnesota at Detroit 11/30/17 Thursday, 5:25PM 12/7/17 Thursday, 5:25PM
Washington at Dallas New Orleans at Atlanta
11/23/17
Thursday, 1:30PM 12/3/17 12/10/17
LA Chargers at Dallas Sunday,10:00AM Sunday, 10:00AM
San Francisco at Chicago Minnesota at Carolina
11/23/17 New England at Buffalo Indianapolis at Buffalo
Thursday, 5:30PM Denver at Miami Oakland at Kansas City
NY Giants at Washington Kansas City at NY Jets
Indianapolis at Jacksonville 12/10/17
11/26/17 Houston at Tennessee Sunday, 10:00AM
Sunday, 10:00AM Detroit at Tampa Bay
Chicago at Philadelphia 12/3/17 Chicago at Cincinnati
Tampa Bay at Atlanta Sunday,10:00AM Green Bay at Cleveland
Carolina at NY Jets Tampa Bay at Green Bay San Francisco at Houston
Minnesota at Atlanta Seattle at Jacksonville
11/26/17 Carolina at New Orleans
Sunday, 10:00AM Detroit at Baltimore 12/10/17
Miami at New England Sunday, 1:05PM
Cleveland at Cincinnati 12/3/17 Tennessee at Arizona
Tennessee at Indianapolis Sunday, 1:05PM NY Jets at Denver
Buffalo at Kansas City Cleveland at LA Chargers Washington at LA Chargers
11/26/17 12/3/17 12/10/17
Sunday, 1:05PM Sunday, 1:25PM Sunday, 1:25PM
New Orleans at LA Rams NY Giants at Oakland Dallas at NY Giants
Seattle at San Francisco LA Rams at Arizona Philadelphia at LA Rams
11/26/17 12/3/17 12/10/17
Sunday, 1:25PM Sunday, 5:30PM Sunday, 5:30PM
Denver at Oakland Philadelphia at Seattle Baltimore at Pittsburgh
Jacksonville at Arizona
11/26/17 12/4/17 12/11/17
Sunday, 5:30PM Monday, 5:30PM Monday, 5:30PM
Green Bay at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh at Cincinnati New England at Miami
11/27/17
Monday, 5:30PM
Houston at Baltimore
WEEK 17
12/31/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Buffalo at Miami
NY Jets at New England
Cincinnati at Baltimore
Cleveland at Pittsburgh
Houston at Indianapolis
Jacksonville at Tennessee
12/31/17
Sunday, 10:00AM
Washington at NY Giants
Dallas at Philadelphia
Green Bay at Detroit
Chicago at Minnesota
Carolina at Atlanta
New Orleans at Tampa Bay
12/31/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
Kansas City at Denver
Oakland at LA Chargers
12/31/17
Sunday, 1:25PM
San Francisco at LA Rams
Arizona at Seattle
5:30PM
TBD
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METEOROLOGIST MILES MUZIOS
FOOTBALL FAN SURVIVAL GUIDE
Based on
Catch the Average
latest weather
September: 86
forecasts during
Generally comfortable
MILES OF light clothing is fine.
WEATHER
Depending on which way
LIVE with the stand is facing you might
Miles Muzio even consider the following:

on Facebook * A hat or visor for shade

every weekday * Sunblock
* Sunglasses
@3PM! * Lip balm
* Hand held fan
Check with your local schools to see if you
may bring beverages or if they will be sold
on premises.
facebook.com/miles.muzio @MuzioMiles
Dont let the weather spoil your high school football fun.
Meteorologist Miles Muzio shares the historical game time temperatures
and provides a few pointers that will make your game experience comfortable.

Historical Weather Trends the

Temperature at 7pm in:
October: 71 November: 59 FOR EVERY GAME
10% CHANCE OF RAIN

Starting to get a little chillier.
For some it might be time to
bring along a light sweater or
windbreaker. Towards the
end of the month it has been
known to sprinkle so you
might also invest in a raincoat
or disposable rain ponchos.
Its time to break out the
cold weather apparel.
Dont forget:
* Gloves
* Scarf
* Cap or Beanie
* A light blanket or throw
* If you want to get creative,
some sporting stores have little
heat packets that you can put in
your pockets or gloves to keep
you warm
Be ready to purchase hot beverages like
coffee!
Follow all high school games @ Scorestream.com
* Show your team spirit!
* Paint your face, make a sign
and wear your team colors
* Have Fun!
* Be Courteous
* Bring something soft to sit on
* Wear comfortable shoes
* Watch Eyewitness News every
Friday night at 5p & 6p for
updated game weather
reports
2017 PAC-12 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
ARIZONA CALIFORNIA BERKELEY UTAH
Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time
9/2 Northern Arizona Tuscon, AZ 7:00p PT 9/2 at North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 9:20a PT 8/31 North Dakota Salt Lake City, UT 4:30p PT
9/9 Houston Tuscon, AZ 6:30p PT 9/9 Weber State Berkeley, CA 2:00p PT 9/9 at Brigham Young Provo, UT 7:15p PT
9/15 at Utep El Paso, TX 6:15p PT 9/16 Ole Miss Berkeley, CA 7:30p PT 9/16 San Jose State Salt Lake City, UT 7:00p PT
9/22 Utah Tuscon, AZ 6:30p PT 9/23 USC Berkeley, CA TBA 9/22 at Arizona Tucson, AZ 7:30p PT
10/7 at Colorado Boulder, CO TBA 9/30 at Oregon Eugene, OR TBA 10/7 Stanford Salt Lake City, UT TBA
10/14 UCLA Tuscon, AZ TBA 10/7 at Washington Seattle, WA TBA 10/14 at USC Los Angeles, CA TBA
10/21 at California Berkley, CA TBA 10/13 Washington State Berkeley, CA 7:30p PT 10/21 Arizona State Salt Lake City, UT TBA
10/28 Washington State Tuscon, AZ TBA 10/21 Arizona Berkeley, CA TBA 10/28 at Oregon Eugene, OR TBA
11/4 at USC Los Angeles, CA TBA 10/28 At Colorado Boulder, CO TBA 11/3 UCLA Salt Lake City, UT 6:30p PT
11/11 Oregon State Tuscon, AZ TBA 11/4 Oregon State Berkeley, CA TBA 11/11 Washington State Salt Lake City, UT TBA
11/18 at Oregon Eugene, OR TBA 11/18 at Stanford Stanford, CA TBA 11/18 at Washington Seattle, WA TBA
11/25 at Arizona State Tempe, AZ TBA 11/24 at UCLA Pasadena, CA 7:30p PT 11/25 Colorado Salt Lake City, UT TBA

ARIZONA STATE COLORADO OREGON STATE

Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time
8/31 New Mexico State Tempe, AZ 6:30p PT 9/1 Colorado State Denver, CO 5:00p PT 8/26 at Colorado State Fort Collins, CO 11:30a PT
9/9 San Diego State Tempe, AZ 7:00p PT 9/9 Texas State Boulder, CO 11:00a PT 9/2 Portland State Corvallis, OR 11:00a PT
9/16 at Texas Tech Lubbock, TX 7:00p PT 9/16 Northern Colorado Boulder, CO 11:00a PT 9/9 Minnesota Corvallis, OR 7:00p PT
9/23 Oregon Tempe, AZ TBA 9/23 Washington Boulder, CO TBA 9/16 at Washington State Pullman, WA 2:30p PT
9/30 at Stanford Standford,CA TBA 9/30 at UCLA Pasadena, CA TBA 9/30 Washington Corvallis, OR TBA
10/14 Washington Tempe, AZ TBA 10/7 Arizona Boulder, CO TBA 10/7 at USC Los Angeles, CA TBA
10/21 at Utah Salt Lake City, UT TBA 10/14 at Oregon State Corvallis, OR TBA 10/14 Colorado Corvallis, OR TBA
10/28 USC Tempe, AZ TBA 10/21 at Washington State Pullman, WA TBA 10/26 Stanford Corvallis, OR 6:00p PT
11/4 Colorado Tempe, AZ TBA 10/28 California Boulder, CO TBA 11/4 at California Berkeley, CA TBA
11/11 at UCLA Pasadena, CA TBA 11/4 at Arizona State Tempe, AZ TBA 11/11 at Arizona Tuscon, AZ TBA
11/18 at Oregon State Corvallis, OR TBA 11/11 USC Boulder, CO TBA 11/18 Arizona State Corvallis, OR TBA
11/25 Arizona Tempe, AZ TBA 11/25 at Utah Salt Lake City, UT TBA 11/25 at Oregon Eugene, OR TBA
OREGON UCLA USC
Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time
9/2 Southern Utah Eugene, OR 5:15p PT 9/3 Texas A&M Pasadena, CA 4:30p PT 9/2 Western Michigan Los Angeles, CA 2:15p PT
9/9 Nebraska Eugene, OR 1:30p PT 9/9 Hawaii Pasadena, CA 2:00p PT 9/9 Stanford Los Angeles, CA 5:30p PT
9/16 at Wyoming Laramie, WY 4:00p PT 9/16 at Memphis Memphis, TN 9:00a PT 9/16 Texas Los Angeles, CA 5:30p PT
9/23 at Arizona State Tempe, AZ TBA 9/23 at Stanford Stanford, CA TBA 9/23 at California Berkeley, CA TBA
9/30 California Eugene, OR TBA 9/30 Colorado Pasadena, CA TBA 9/29 at Washington State Pullman, WA 7:30p PT
10/7 Washington State Eugene, OR TBA 10/14 at Arizona Tuscon, AZ TBA 10/7 Oregon State Los Angeles, CA TBA
10/14 at Stanford Stanford, CA TBA 10/21 Oregon Pasadena, CA TBA 10/14 Utah Los Angeles, CA TBA
10/21 at UCLA Pasadena, CA TBA 10/28 at Washington Seattle, WA TBA 10/21 at Notre Dame South Bend, IN 7:30p ET
10/28 Utah Eugene, OR TBA 11/3 at Utah Salt Lake City, UT 6:30p PT 10/28 at Arizona State Tempe, AZ TBA
11/4 at Washington Seattle, WA TBA 11/11 Arizona State Pasadena, CA TBA 11/4 Arizona Los Angeles, CA TBA
11/18 Arizona Eugene, OR TBA 11/18 at USC Los Angeles, CA TBA 11/11 at Colorado Boulder, CO TBA
11/25 Oregon State Eugene, OR TBA 11/24 California Pasadena, CA 7:30p PT 11/18 UCLA Los Angeles, CA TBA

WASHINGTON STATE WASHINGTON STANFORD

Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time Date Opponent Location Time
9/2 Montana State Pullman, WA 7:30p PT 9/1 at Rutgers Piscataway Twp., N.J. 5:00p PT 8/26 at Rice Sydney, Australia 7:00p PT
9/9 Boise State Pullman, WA 7:30p PT 9/9 Montana Seattle, WA 5:00p PT 9/9 at USC Los Angeles, CA 5:30p PT
9/16 Oregon State Pullman, WA 2:30p PT 9/16 Fresno State Seattle, WA 6:30p PT 9/16 at San Diego State San Diego, CA 7:30p PT
9/23 Nevada Pullman, WA TBA 9/23 at Colorado Boulder, CO TBA 9/23 UCLA Stanford, CA TBA
9/29 USC Pullman, WA 7:30p PT 9/30 at Oregon State Corvallis, OR TBA 9/30 Arizona State Stanford, CA TBA
10/7 at Oregon Eugene, OR TBA 10/7 California Seattle, WA TBA 10/7 at Utah Salt Lake City, UT TBA
10/13 at California Berkeley, CA 7:30p PT 10/14 at Arizona State Tempe, AZ TBA 10/14 Oregon Stanford, CA TBA
10/21 Colorado Pullman, WA TBA 10/28 UCLA Seattle, WA TBA 10/26 at Oregon State Corvallis, OR 6:00p PT
10/28 Arizona Tucson, AZ TBA 11/4 Oregon Seattle, WA TBA 11/4 at Washington State Pullman, WA TBA
11/4 Stanford Pullman, WA TBA 11/10 at Stanford Stanford, CA 7:30p PT 11/10 Washington Stanford, CA 7:30p PT
11/11 at Utah Salt Lake City, UT TBA 11/18 Utah Seattle, WA TBA 11/18 California Stanford, CA TBA
11/25 at Washington Seattle, WA TBA 11/25 Washington State Seattle, WA TBA 11/25 Notre Dame Stanford, CA TBA
Mountain
MAN By Greg Kerr
@GKerr29sports
July 3, 2016. It was the day Steve Denman knew his next
season as head football coach at Tehachapi high school
would be his last. It was on that day, Denman made
reservations to visit Yosemite National Park with his wife
Judy, such reservations require a one year notice. In other
words, Denman knew then, he would be free of the day
to day responsibilities as the face of Mountain Football
in the summer of 2017.

For 35 years his game day routine was the same, I would
arrive at school before 7AM, I would check my emails,
teach my classes and then meet Judy for a sandwich in
the afternoon. It was their own personal pregame huddle,
usually at the Apple Shed, or more recently, Kohnens
Bakery. His body of work by the numbers befitting of life on
a mountain, 17 league titles, seven CIF championships and
300 career wins. Denman would be the first to say he didnt
do it on his own, Dennis Ruggles has been his defensive
coordinator since that very first season in 1982, Bill Carll would
come on board in 1990, Pat Snyder in 1994. Our mindset was
football, football, football said Denman.
 Our mindset was football, football, football.
His first championship came in 1985, Bret Oberg was his 1.
quarterback, You didnt want to let him down, he was in his
late 20s just a kid, but we thought of him a man. 35 years,
Who coaches that long? Asked Ruggles, thats a lot of kids,
he was a great leader, a guy everyone wants to be around.
His impact went well beyond the football field, He would often
tell his players to be good human beings, to represent your
team, your school and your community, said Carll. Oberg 3.
agrees, He is a throwback type coach who has lead young
men with the way he would conduct himself.

Retiring from the sideline has come with a few adjustments,

Ive never been a hobby guy, says Denman, I watched a
Dodger game on TV for the first time in over 30 years. I will
miss the competition, my staff and the kids, but I wont miss
the headaches, dealing with equipment, the travel, spending 2.
endless hours cleaning uniforms at the laundromat. Hell have
some distractions, says Carll, three small grandchildren.
Ruggles sees a smooth transition, Hes doing great, hes
really happy with retirement. Hes satisfied.

The final game he coached on the Tehachapi field he has

called home as both a player and coach, Denman reached
a milestone with his 300th career win, his next visit will be
as a fan, Ill soak in the atmosphere on the sideline with my Photos provided by Michael Duffy Photography. 4.
Top right photo provided by Greg Kerr.
grandchildren and just stand back and watch.
 DOWN
But Not Out
Tyler Schilhabel Turning
Tragedy into Opportunity

By Jon Doss @JonDossBAK

Tragedy and opportunity are not often spoken about

in the same breath, especially when that tragedy is
as breathtaking as in the case of Bakersfields Tyler
Schilhabel.

In September of 2010, Schilhabel, a promising

16-year-old quarterback at Independence High
Schoolwith dreams of playing college football
was paralyzed from the waist down following an ATV
accident at Oceano Dunes on Californias coast.

All of a sudden, the sport Schilhabel had dedicated

so much of his life to, no longer seemed like an
option.

Immediately after being hurt, I knew I wasnt going

to be playing anymore, but I didnt want to be without
Tyler with former BHS and BC receiver Derrick Vickers.
football, said Schilhabel, now 23. But I always
had a good outlook on my lifeeven right after
my accidentthanks to my family and community
support. Center, Schilhabel had the chance to meet and
develop a relationship with then-Cardinal head coach
...this accident has Jim Harbaugh, setting in motion a career in coaching.

I couldve said my life was still going to be fulfilling, but

given me more I dont know that I couldve imagined all these things
happening, Schilhabel said. Ive come to understand
opportunity than this accident has given me more opportunity than I
couldve imagined otherwise.

I couldve imagined It was that relationship with Harbaugh, now head coach
at Michigan following a stint with the San Francisco

otherwise. 49ers in the NFL, and a chance run-in with another

It was that positive outlook, and the people hes met
along the road of rehabilitation, that not only brought
Schilhabel back to football, but has taken him to one
of the games greatest levels.
While rehabbing in the hospital at Stanford Medical
high-profile head coach that set the wheels in motion
for Schilhabels early ascension to college football.
While speaking at an event in Utah last spring,
Schilhabelthen a student at Utah Valley University
met University of Utah head football coach
Kyle Whittingham, who was clearly impressed.

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I told (coach Whittingham) I was graduating in a
couple weeks and that I was interested in a career
in college football, Schilhabel said. He offered me
a job on the spot.

But the quick offer came with a caveat; Whittingham

wanted Tyler to get a full year of coaching under his
belt.

Without hesitation, Schilhabel went back to the

community that supported him most since that
weekend in 2010, Independence High School.

Under head coach Lucas Lucero last season, the

once-standout signal caller helped call plays for the
Falcons again for the first time since his accident.
It was such a great overall experience, Schilhabel
said of his time as an assistant coach under head
coach Lucas Lucero at Independence last season.
Im very passionate about Independence and the
story Ive had with them. Theyve always had my
back and gone above and beyond for me. That
whole school and football program has a special
place in my heart.
After fulfilling Whittinghams one request, Schilhabel
took the coach on his offer to move to Utah and the
Pac12 coaching ranks.
Tyler with former Centennial, now Carolina Panther
linebacker, Jared Noris.
Freshly-graduated from college, and less than
seven years removed from the accident that once
threatened to take football away from him, Schilhabel
is now a recruiting assistant with the Utes.
I didnt imagine getting the chance to get to the
collegiate level as soon as I have, Schilhabel said.
And really, its because of my accident. The people
Ive been able to meet, and now the career that Im
going into was because of that accident.
 ABEHIND
FIELD OF HIS OWN
THE SCENES WITH JESUS PEREZ
By Greg Kerr @GKerr29sports

H ow many of us look at a football field and

see a canvas? Jesus Perez does. A graduate of
Centennial High School, Perez has an artistic
flair which has found its way onto many of our
local high school football fields. The first job for
this former Golden Hawk was naturally, Shafter.
Two years ago in Shafter I noticed their logo
and thought it would look cool on the field, I asked
about doing it and they were open to it. So Jesus,
who uses a grid paper to map out his designs, put
paint to the turf and the Shafter General came to life
in its new home at midfield.

Since then, Jesus, a grounds worker at South

High, has painted midfield logos and endzones at
Independence, Highland, East, Golden State, Mira
Monte, South, North and yes, Centennial. The C
with the claw around it is one of my favorites, the
Rebel head at South is another, I have to mix paints
to get the skin tone right.

A typical job can take as many as 21 hours of

labor, using 35 gallons of paint for the endzones
and anywhere from 15 to 40 gallons for the logo at
midfield. I enjoy doing some good, and to see the
finished product on the field is awesome.
Photos provided by Jesus Perez.
Jesus is already in demand for the upcoming
season with a number of homecoming dates on
his calendar already booked. A season of blank
canvasses awaits him.
 Heads Up
Kern County Continues Concussion Progress
By Jon Doss
In Kern County, football is kingit always has
been.
So it makes sense that Bakersfields athletic
powers-that-be are at the forefront of football
safety, as head injuries have become more
and more a threat to Americas athletes and
the sport itself.
Photo provided by Ron White.
And in Bakersfield, that starts at the youngest
level.
Were such a rich football community, said
Ron White, Executive Director of Golden Em-
pire Youth Tackle Football and Cheer. And
when were talking about kids as young as six,
parents are counting on you. Theyre trusting
us with their children, so we want to make
sure were taking care of them.
For years, White and Golden Empire have led
the charge to educate Bakersfield coaches,
parents and players on the issue thats on ev-
eryones mind (literally): concussions.
I think its like anything else, as time goes
on, you start to realize theres a better way to
do things, said White. (Head trauma educa-
tion) has become a need; its become a public
health issue that needs to be addressed.
And Golden Empire has been seriously
addressing head trauma for the better part
of the last decade.
@JonDossBAK
Gone are the days in which volunteer coaches
walk on to a practice field and grab a whistle. At
Golden Empire, every coach has gone through a
rigorous and informative certification process with
USA Footballs Heads Up Football program.
The truth is, were still learning, said White.
Were still learning about short, middle and long
term management of concussions and how to
prevent them. Thats why its so vital now.
(Head trauma education)
has become a need;
its become a
public health issue
that needs to be
addressed.
The desire to make the game safer has not only
changed coaching credentials, but its changed
the way they run their practices.
In 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown
signed a bill restricting the amount of full-contact
practice, a step Golden Empire had already
begun taking years before.
Weve placed more of an emphasis on less
contact and more technique, White said.
But such dedication at the youth level means little
if the skills and education arent furthered when
student athletes get to high school, which is why
White and Golden Empire have worked closely
Golden Empire All Area Western Golden Empire All Area Southern
Conference quarterback dropping Conference Varsity Running back
back and letting it fly. looking for daylight.
with the Kern High School District.

And its not just this year, said Stan Greene,

KHSDs superintendent of sports services. We
were part of the original group at the Kern County
Concussion Consortium. From the beginning, weve
had our student athletes health in mind.

The Kern County Concussion Consortium is

a collection of health care professionals,
hospitals and athletic organizations that
collaborate to further educate coaches,
parents and students on, among other things,
ways to recognize and evaluate head injuries.

And the numbers indicate the work is paying off.

In the five years since KHSD began its head trau-
ma training, the number of identified concussions
among local high school athletes has risen by near-
ly 100%, meaning local programs are getting better
3.
and better at diagnosing head injuries before their
kids return to the field.

We feel like were ahead of most areas right now Golden Empire Southeast Wolverines Soph Division
running back on his way to a touchdown.
(with understanding the signs of head injury), said
Greene. But obviously we want to get better and do
as much as we can to protect our kids.
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