SDFNL BLOG

12/14/2018

There will be no lack of familiarity in the State Bowl arena when the 3-Time State Champion Bulldogs of Folsom High School meets 2-Time State Champion the Cathedral Catholic Dons for the D1-AA CIF Championships at Cerritos College this Friday.   Nestled 20-miles from the state capital of Sacramento, this is a team that is not too keen about taking their foot off the gas pedal as they buried previously undefeated Central High School (Fresno) 84-46 in the Northern California Regional Bowl

11/21/2018

Those who where lucky enough to be at the hip confines of Devore stadium got to witness one of the top performances of the 2018 season as Shawn Poma led the Cathedral Dons to a 28-17 victory over the Torrey Pines Falcons. Whether he was running by or through Falcons, Poma put up massive numbers for the stat sheets with his 173 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns to win their 2nd San Diego CIF Open Championship in 3 years. His athletic journey began as a toddler when the San Diego native got his

11/08/2018

With the air crisper, the nights darker, and the San Diego high school playoffs in session, it’s simply the best time of the year. And you don’t have to look any further for one of the most interesting match ups this season. In fact, the Oceanside Pirates and the Eastlake Titans are quite familiar with one another with the Pirates holding a 7-0 (not counting forfeit victory) advantage since their first meeting in 2000.   On paper this may not appear to be one of the more intriguing games of

11/02/2018

It was all on the line under the San Diego Friday Night Lights, a chance to close the season out with a victory and grab the Palomar League title against rival Poway. With Rancho Bernardo Leading 21-5 into the 3rd quarter, the Titans of Poway managed to ignite a spark and surge to a 28-21 victory. But let’s let bygones be bygones. Next week the true season starts when all teams start with a clean slate. The 8th seed Rancho Bernardo Broncos (7-3, 4-1) will face the Grizzlies of Mission Hills

10/12/2018

It was an easy decision for long time Christian Patriot head coach Matt Oliver to go for 2 during their Week-4 battle against a team that they could meet again in the Division-III playoffs, the Monte Vista Monarchs. With the score tied 21-21 in overtime, senior quarterback Owen Easley, tossed right to tailback Javier Jimenez who proceeded to spin and run through 3 Monarch defenders into the end zone for a stunning East County victory! Fast forward to another nail biting win over Morse High

10/07/2018

By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Falcon Stadium-Torrey Pines High School-San Diego, CA:    In a well contested football game that was held at Torrey Pines High School, the Falcons scored on Ted Merrifield's 2 field goals of 25 and 24 yards each and tailback Max Bingham's (18 carries for 77 yards) scored the only touchdown on a 5 yard run as they defeated the much improved Mission Hills Grizzlies by a close 13-7 score.  The Grizzlies got their only touchdown in the 4th quarter as

09/29/2018

This is the post contentBy David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Excalibur Field-San Marcos High School-San Marcos, CA-Friday, September 28, 2018:  In a very low scoring contest that was full of turnovers, penalties but good defensive battles by both ranked schools in North County, 2nd ranked and previously undefeated La Costa Canyon at 5-1 had 7 penalties for 35 to San Marcos at 5-1 16 penalties for 125 the Knights were trailing 6-3 at the half and tied the game at 6-6 on Caleb Mancini's 49

07/28/2018

MISSION HILLS Coach: Chris Hauser. Overall record: 154-64-2 (18 years). Record at school: 120-49-2 (14 years). Division: I League: Avocado  Section Titles: 1 (2013). Players to watch: TE Jadan Washington and DL Isaac Anderson are drawing the attention of college recruiters. Washington, who had 14 catches for 222 yards, has ideal size for his position. Anderson (1st team All-CIF in 2017) is a super-quick, super-strong, DL who had 63 tackles, 10 sacks and 16 tackles for losses last season.

07/28/2018

Former University of Nevada Las Vegas and Helix HS, Kenny Keys Jr. passed away Friday, according to Inside the Rebels. The details of Keys' passing were not disclosed to the public out of respect to his family, friends and coaches, Inside the Rebels said. Keys was born on Feb. 25, 1993 to Syvonne McNair and Kenny Keys Sr. He was the older brother of fellow Rebel Kendal Keys, who is a senior at the university and plays as a wide receiver for the Rebels. "I was heartbroken to know the passing of