Monday, October 1, 2007

JAG’S TAKE A STEP BACKWARDS… LOSE TO FIRST PLACE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT

After three weeks of solid improvement the JAG’S took a major step backwards losing in the Desert 65-24. COD has turned it’s season around from 1-9 in 2006 to 5-0 in 2007. Our kickoff coverage team struggled to contain the Roadrunners allowing Desert to have outstanding starting field position. Oddly enough, we had been the number one kickoff coverage team in the conference prior to the game. Freshman kicker ABLE PEREZ (CASTLE PARK HS) continued to pound the ball into the end zone from 70 yards away but the COD return men brought it out with success.

Punter / Kicker MARCUS FLORES (GROSSMONT HS) made his third field goal of the year and punted them inside the 10 yard line. Excellent coverage by MARC VILLAFOR (BONITA VISTA HS) and MIKE PAGE (PALOMA VALLEY HS). In our return game freshman MICHAEL CORBETT (EAST HENDERSON HS / NORTH CAROLINA) ran a 91 yard kickoff return for the JAG’S.

Offensively the JAG’S moved the ball well and scored points. Sophomore QB DREW WESTLING (15-31, 179 yards and 2 TD’s) bounced back from a tough outing against Chaffey. Sophomore KEVIN PIKE (HILLTOP HS) and Freshman SHELDON GALLOWAY (CLAIREMONT HS) both caught TD passes.

The JAG’S return home for another Foothill Conference game against Victor Valley HS at 5:00 pm in DeVore Stadium.

GO JAG’S

Monday, September 24, 2007

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK CHAFFEY GAME

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
JOSE BAEZ (EASTLAKE HS) Jose, a freshman center led the way with a resergant offensive line this past week as the JAG'S rushed for over 200 yards for the first time this season. The teams strongest player, JOSE is a student of the game with excellent leadership qualities. 6'2 285 lbs.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
TORY ROBINSON (MT. MIGUEL HS) A returning starter, the 6'5 280 lbs defensive end was all over the field for the JAG'S. He recorded 8 total tackles including a tackle for loss AND...INTERCEPTED A PASS he batted from his left end position. Tory was a qualifier out of high school and walked on at the University of Alabama.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
MARCUS FLORES (GROSSMONT HS) Bouncing back from a difficult week against Grossmont, MARCUS stepped up and made two crucial field goals and punted for great field position. On punt rolled out on the 3 yard line.

BIG STICK:
TYLER ZANOLLI (ALISO NIGUEL HS) Starting free safety who bounced back from the University of Utah layed out punishment for the second straight week with the games big hit. TYLER also added to his conference leading 3 interceptions. At 6'2 185 lbs. TYLER has room to grow.

JAG’S IMPROVE PLAY ON FIELD BUT NOT RECORD… FALL TO CHAFFEY 42-34

In a frustrating game, the JAG’S returned to DeVore Stadium to face the Chaffey Panthers in a Foothill Conference game. For the third time this season the JAG’S moved out to an early lead 17-7 over traditional power Chaffey. As the game flowed, Chaffey continued to establish the run (primarily the outside zone) and went into half time with a 21-17 lead.



The JAG’S battled back with a ground game of their own… freshman RB KENSLOW SMITH (HELIX HS) continues to shine with 3 more TD’s (he leads the Foothill Conference in scoring) while rushing for nearly 150 yards on 20 carries. He had a long burst of 57 yards for a TD in the third quarter. Freshman receiver CURTIS MITCHELL (DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA) had his best game of the season with 5 catches… 2 of them were clutch 3rd down conversions. Freshman QB RYAN NELSON (LOYOLA HS, LOS ANGELES) stepped in in the 3rd quarter and moved the team with quick passes and good decisions.



On defense the JAG’S were once again hot and cold. RONNIE RUTLEDGE (MT. MIGUEL HS) came off the bench to intercept a ball and make numerous physical tackles. TYLER ZANOLLI (ALISO NIGUEL HS, ORANGE COUNTY / University of Utah) had the hit of the day with a blast of a receiver over the middle and extended his Conference lead in interceptions to 3. Sophomore DE TORY ROBINSON (MT. MIGUEL HS) had the best game of his career pressuring the QB, intercepting a pass he batted down and making 3 tackles for loss.



In the kicking game, the lone bright spot on the day was the field goal kicking of freshman MARCUS FLORES (GROSSMONT HS). Bouncing back from a tough day the previous Saturday, MARCUS kicked two field goals and punted the Panthers out of bounds on the 3 yard line.



The JAG’S travel to unbeaten 4-0 College of the Desert this weekend for a 5:00 pm start.



GO JAG’S

Friday, September 21, 2007

DREW WESTLING, SOUTHWESTERN QB IS #11 IN THE STATE IN PASSING YARDS

PASSING YARDS PER GAME [Minimum 2 games]
1. 371.0 - David Pittman (1113 yds, 3 games); Pasadena
2. 348.7 - Kevin Craft (1046 yds, 3 games); Mt. San Antonio
3. 335.3 - Jacob Bower (1006 yds, 3 games); Bakersfield
4. 335.0 - Greg Alexander (1005 yds, 3 games); Santa Rosa JC
5. 331.7 - Andrew Beam (995 yds, 3 games); San Joaquin Delta
6. 309.7 - Andr Miramontes (929 yds, 3 games); Canyons
7. 301.3 - Jason Tyler (904 yds, 3 games); West Hills
8. 298.7 - Jeremiah Masoli (896 yds, 3 games); San Francisco
9. 282.7 - Mark Iddins (848 yds, 3 games); Santa Ana
10. 277.7 - Chad Draper (833 yds, 3 games); Modesto
11. 267.0 - Drew Westling (801 yds, 3 games); Southwestern
12. 262.7 - Hunter Wanket (788 yds, 3 games); Palomar
13. 261.0 - Cody Mangusso (783 yds, 3 games); Mendocino
14. 257.0 - Matt Dardeene (771 yds, 3 games); Laney
15. 243.3 - Steve Pachan (730 yds, 3 games); Los Medanos
16. 241.7 - Andrew DeFelice (725 yds, 3 games); Long Beach
17. 237.0 - Blake Sutton (711 yds, 3 games); Grossmont
18. 230.3 - Edward Stefani (691 yds, 3 games); Hartnell
19. 230.0 - Jon Loeliger (690 yds, 3 games); Diablo Valley
20. 228.3 - Darius Reynolds (685 yds, 3 games); Reedley

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK GROSSMONT GAME

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
SHELDON GALLOWAY (CLAIREMONT HS). Sheldon, one of the leading receivers in the Foothill Conference continued to shine and do a great job blocking and catching the ball.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
ROBERT WILLIAMS (OTAY RANCH H.S.) ROBERT led all JAGUARS with 14 total tackles, a Forced Fumble and a Sack. He was a key to the defense that led the way in our opening Foothill conference game. The defense set the tone with outstanding play against the run and pass.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
ABEL PEREZ (CASTLE PARK HS) ABEL dominated the game with his kickoffs... twice he kicked it out of the endzone... over 80 YARDS. He kept Grossmont on their own side of the field the majoity of the game.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

JAG SPECIAL TEAM COACH JEFF PERSON TALKS FOOTBALL WITH FORMER AUBURN UNIVERSITY HEAD COACH TERRY BOWDEN



JAG football coach JEFF PERSON met up with Terry Bowden (from the first family of college football) recently at a breakfast he and Coach Carberry attended for the Business Club of America. Bowden was their as the key note speaker for the day but took time to chat with COACH PERSON on the keys to outstanding special teams play.

BOWDEN who was a head college coach at three different levels focused on committment and the importance of team...

GO JAG'S