Kevonte Fatutoa Henry scored a two-yard touchdown run with 4:58 left, making it 35-21. San Clemente nearly blew away the Jackrabbits in the first 30 minutes, but a potential penalty kick and Long Beach Poly red card for a handball were rescinded on an offside call in the 19th minute. 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach CA, 90810 Phone: 562-997-8000 . 2. Salgado-Medina made a 34-yard field goal on the next drive to put the Diablos ahead 27-21. Dont get it twisted, Nagy told Chicago-area reporters. There are few games bigger than Friday nights and time and time again, the Jackrabbits turned to Samples to simply run the ball down Serras throat. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer). Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson was a star baseball player at Long Beach Poly. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Jordan High Schoolin Long Beach, California . On Feb. 2, 2005, Jackson appeared on television to announce his decision. 1979 Class List. Players have switched teams, rules have changed, milestones are ready to be reached. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia, Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson NFL Pos WR Height 5-10 Weight 178 Timeline Prospect Info High School Long Beach Poly City Long Beach, CA Watch Highlights. They told me I could wear No. When he enrolled at Poly the numbers on the varsity team were half what they are now, and there were only a handful of fellow Polynesian players, as opposed to the nearly 50 in the program across all three levels in 2021. The Long Beach high school football game of the year is happening tonight at Millikan, with the city's two top teams meeting as the Rams host Long Beach Poly. So, I went three years and said I was going to the NFL and thats what happened.. Portrait of Long Beach Poly wide receiver Desean Jackson, 17. Finally, after Samples brought the ball to the 36-yard line, the field opened up for Curry, the quarterback launching a spiral deep into the night at Veterans Memorial Stadium to find sophomore Jadyn Robinson for the games first touchdown. Playing for a Rams team hungry for Super Bowl success, Matthew Stafford faces enormous expectations as he tries to chisel out a new career chapter in L.A. Born in 1934 in Buffalo, New York and raised in Rochester, New York. If you see your name among the Jordan High School graduates, someone is looking for you! Jacksons ability to track long passes dates to his Poly days as a major league baseball outfield prospect, Yarber said. Poly (1-2) bounced back by driving 72 yards, scoring on a 32-yard pass from Shea Kuykendall to senior wide receiver Mekyle Jackson that tied score at 7-7 midway through the first quarter.. San Clemente will get a chance to equal that 2019 teams feat in the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs next week. It was a pretty easy finish., 30 SC GOAL, 1-0Finn Linas finds the ball of a long throw and puts San Clemente up over Long Beach Poly in this CIF-SS D2 title game. Theyve done nothing but show up every day, give it their best effort and putting themselves out there. 1. Were excited about our schedule with a couple of Fox Sports games, and were excited about the Moore League, said Barbee. High School Long Beach Poly City Long Beach, CA; Class 2023 Watch Highlights. The Eagles made the playoffs three more times during Jacksons first six seasons, describing the time as the most fun of his career. Coach Stephen Barbee didnt think it was indicative of anything he had a couple running backs in Karon Green and Josh Cason who he wanted to get some looks. Robinson finished with 9 receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Jason Robinson points to Leuzingers Jacob Lewis as he backs into the end zone for a touchdown in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Mission Viejo took over at Polys 14, up 30-28, and looking to extend its lead late in the fourth quarter. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. It was a lot of dreams made today., A post shared by South OC Sports (@south_oc_sports). Get new customers and drive traffic to your business. I just kind of felt they took it for granted that Im in their backyard and theyre the best school, theyre winning all these championships Oh, we got them in the cup, Jackson said. He is also a graduate of Syracuse University, where he received a masters degree in broadcast journalism. I always knew my entire life I was going to play football here, he said. Romeo Radoc. Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. San Clemente (13-3-8) allowed just one goal in the Division 2 playoffs with 12 goals scored in five postseason games. With 1:43 left in the half, Poly tied the game as Kuykendall found a wide-open Jason Robinson for a 28 yard touchdown pass. Poly cut the lead to 24-21 midway through the third quarter when Curry threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to USC commit Jason Robinson Jr. Robinson caught eight passes for 101 yards with a touchdown. I feel we just need to focus more and fix our mistakes. Bears coach Matt Nagy was a member of the Eagles staff for Jacksons first five seasons. Snap after snap on the drive, the ball found his trusty hands, and he kept digging for short gains until he found paydirt on third and goal with a one-yard push. Poly decided to run the ball. In the 69th minute, Ryan Savoie came up with a strong shot stop, and in the 75th minute, Savoie came out of his net to the right to challenge a Poly shooter. Devin W Corcoran, 66 years old, currently living in Long Beach, CA. I guess my dad wasnt feeling the SC visit, but my mom was all in on it. Devin Fisher; Jefrie Fulton; Scott Gamel; Sonya Hanford; Philip . Sure, he picked up a couple touchdowns. San Clemente boys soccer are CIF-SS Division 2 champions. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Darius Curry, bottom, is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Long Beach Poly took the lead on the opening drive of the fourth quarter when quarterback Darius Curry rolled to his left and connected with sophomore Jadyn Robinson for a 16-yard touchdown to give Poly its first lead of the second half of game at 28-27. The562s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored byJuJu Smith-Schuster and the JuJu Foundation. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzinger quarterback Ashley Tucker Jr. looks to make a pass as the Olympians take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. National high school football recruiting expert Greg Biggins threw some gas on the fire while calling a televised game on Fox Sports, ranking the Jackrabbits as the top public school program in the state. LONG BEACH, Calif. (BVM) - The Long Beach Poly football team is rolling. Polys defense, offense and special teams all made big plays in 4th Q to pull off the last second victory. 22 yard TD catch by Mission Viejo with 7:06 left in 2nd Q. Poly 14, MV 14. pic.twitter.com/7sNnXJLtEU. The bigger the game, Barbee said, the bigger Samples performance. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Mission Viejo students cheer for their team in varsity football action against Long Beach Poly Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. California coach Jeff Tedford, left, kisses receiver DeSean Jackson after a win over Tennessee in September 2007. Fans are packed into SoFi Stadium. Devin Jackson Long Beach Poly High School Long BeachCA This is me Follow 6'1"195 lbsSenior Graduated in 2011 Plays Football 10-11 Varsity Football JerseyPos #94DL OverallLeague 8-36-0 Nat. Long Beach Poly High School alone has produced the likes of Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Warren G, and boasts over a dozen current and former NFL players including Willie McGinest, DeSean Jackson . The Jackrabbits are a little thin at offensive line but still feature major talent with returning Moore League Offensive Lineman of the Year Wendell Moe, along with rising senior Tyson Ruffins, Nathan Samoa, Poe, and several young players looking to step up including Tauinaola Lole and Jeremiah Filipo. The Red Scare that dominated foreign policy in the early stages of the Cold War in the United States was just beginning as well as the destruction of the careers of noted American . Mission Viejo quarterback Kadin Semonza completed 17 of 33 passes for 233 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Devin is related to Roslyn Delmar Delmar . Photo: Zach Cavanagh San Clemente (13-3-8) allowed just one goal in the Division 2 playoffs with 12 . Class information and alumni listings for the class of 1979 from Long Beach Poly High School in Long Beach, CA. Curry completed a 9-yard pass to senior wide receiver Raiden Brown but could not convert on third-and-13, which forced a Poly punt with 5:26 left the punt was blocked by Mission Viejo. 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Saturdays win was the Tritons fourth CIF-SS championship in its fifth CIF-SS Final, all since 2011. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzinger quarterback Ashley Tucker Jr. tries to break away from Long Beach Polys Joshua Cason as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer). Jackson, 34, is one of the most dynamic deep-ball threats in NFL history. He still looks like he can run to me, Stafford deadpanned. I felt like they were giving other recruits better treatment. In our team meeting, we talked about whats your drive, what do you play for and a room full of full hearts and we had very clear vision on what we needed to do and they went out and did it. Theyve had experience, or their older siblings have had experience, so as soon as it comes playoff time, they lock in, get over themselves and focus on the team. This game was more of learning lesson. I feel like I could have down better for the team. In the CIF-SS playoffs, San Clemente beat Norte Vista, 2-1, in the first round, shutout Artesia, 4-0, in the second round, beat Santiago of Corona in penalty kicks after a scoreless draw, 0-0 (6-5), and rolled over Agoura in the semifinals, 4-1. Mission Viejo (2-1) missed a 36-yard field goal with three minutes left in the game. The Rams must navigate a schedule that includes a game against the Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 26. Poly blew the game open in the. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Mission Viejos Kadin Semonza puts up a pass against Long Beach Poly in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. #DevinSamples #LongBeachPoly #ShortsDevin Samples is the starting running back at Long Beach Poly High School. San Clemente boys soccer shuts out Long Beach Poly, 2-0, to win CIF-SS Division 2 championship. The goalie is very good, and the central defenders, you can tell the leadership from the back.. The Diablos later took the lead with a four-yard touchdown run by junior running back Chase Valousky, to go up 21-14 with 1:47 left in the first half. On offense, Poly has a pair of quarterbacks in the mix with returning senior starter Shea Kuykendall, as well as talented sophomore Darius Curry, a transfer from St. Bernard. Account Information; Bet Slip Settings; My Rewards; View Bonus Status; Quickstart Guide However, the Jackrabbits would not back down and cut Mission Viejos lead to three points in the third quarter. It went down to the wire all the way, Tedford said. High School Football Preview: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan September 24, 2021 Mike Guardabascio There was an electricity in the air at Long Beach Poly and Millikan's football practices this week, as the two top teams in the city prepare to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Check other contact information for Devin W Corcoran. Dont get the SC Times delivered to your home? An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. Follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports and Instagram @South_OC_Sports, and follow Zach on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Shea Kuykendall hands the ball off to Devin Samples as the Jackrabbits take on Leuzinger in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Now they are teammates on a team expected to contend for a berth in a Super Bowl that will be played in Inglewood. Devin Craig 4-9-0, 30 . (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, right is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzingers Jacob Lewis tries to squeeze through the pack as the Olympians take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Weve got great coaches in the league, I think things are looking up for a lot of these programs, its going to be a fun year.. In stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he consistently scored on pass plays that covered 60 yards or more. Hes a big-time factor hes done a great job in that part of his game, McVay said. When Jackson arrived at Long Beach Poly, he joined a program that was sending four seniors safety Darnell Bing, running back Hershel Dennis, offensive lineman Winston Justice, and defensive lineman Manuel Wright to USC. Im up for the challenge. Carroll declined an interview request, but Chow said the staff sensed something was amiss after they did a home visit with Jacksons family. Devin Samples scored on a five-yard run in overtime to lift Long Beach Poly to a 27-21 triumph over Gardena Serra in a nonleague showdown between two perennial powers at Cabrillo High in. Samples finished with 97 rushing yards and one touchdown on 25 carries. Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. . Chief Espino began his career with Liked by Kevin Jackson FILTER BY TEAM (S) Select Team (s) FILTER BY ATHLETE (S) Eli 3 Bell, Brielle 29 MVP League T 4 Bond, Chyle 28 New Haven AG 5 Bray, Mackenzie 27 Danbury Hatt 6 Brennan, Amyiah 29 Miami Garden 7 Broadus, Lauren 24 Philly Facto 8 Burkholder, Nadja 27 Idaho . April Abbott . Weve had a lot of these all season. Long Beach Fire Department Chief Xavier Espino announced today his retirement after nearly 37 years of service. @presstelegram @ocvarsity @BeachVarsity pic.twitter.com/sAvnj06bzE. Curry carries offers from LSU and Georgia, among others, and is the future of the programtime will tell how quickly he picks up Polys playbook and how the coaches split up playing time this season. Ever since I was little, the goal was to come out here and win a championship, score in a CIF Final, Finn Linas said, sporting the traditional San Clemente playoff buzz cut. Washingtons DeSean Jackson runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in December 2015. It was a new year, Barbee said. Robinson hauled in a 27-yard touchdown pass and Devin Samples scored the first of two touchdowns on the evening for a 28-14 lead with 5:51 to play in the third quarter. MV 21, Long Beach Poly 14 with 1:47 left in 2nd Q. San Clemente held tight to capture its first championship under head coach Chris Murray its first without legendary coach Mike Pronier at the helm. The move came the day NJ.com reported that the Eagles were concerned about Jacksons alleged ties to gang members in Los Angeles. Curry finished 30 of 40 for 300 yards passing, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Trailing by 21, the Olympians made one final push. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzingers Khyree Myles isnt able to catch a pass as the Olympians take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Devin Samples is a 5-7, 190-pound Running Back from Long Beach, CA. The team has also been buoyed by some high-profile transfers, including several Long Beach natives who had been playing out of the city at other private schools who decided to transfer back to their hometowns and put on the green and gold. We preached that it doesnt matter, offense, defense, special teams, were able to score on all of them, Barbee said. Top 3 Results for Devin Jackson in CA. The first two days of practice when I saw him out there, I said, Oh my goodness, he still has the pop, Yarber said. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. My hats off to them, they played a good game. Youre the missing piece!. Long Beach Polys DeSean Jackson intercepts a pass from Los Alamitos quarterback Jim Barnes and returns it for a touchdown in a CIF divisional championship game in 2006. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, left, is brought down by Mission Viejos Evan Curry, right, in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. It was like almost guaranteed that people from Poly went to SC, he said. Curry connected with Robinson to pick up the first down with less than 90 seconds to go in the game. But he ground his way to just 33 yards in 11 carries. How will the Rams fare against the competition in the NFC West, considered to be the toughest division in the NFL. He was really different than any other receivers wed had., Said Chow: He was a wow guy. Im breaking down Long Beach Polys 35-30 win at Mission Viejo, a game between two of the top 10 teams in the CIF-SS. The scenario has played out in DeSean Jacksons mind more than once. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer). 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Long Beach Poly High School. ]]> All of that being said, Barbee readily admits that this is probably the deepest team hes had, and longtime Jackrabbit football observers have this pegged as perhaps the most talented Poly team since the squad that won the 2012 CIF-SS championship. Linas represents the San Clemente soccer legacy that Murray alluded to, as Finns older brother Liam Linas was on the last Triton CIF-SS championship team in 2019. Get information on Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, CA including enrollment, state testing assessments and student body breakdown. This team has to earn it. He chose Cal. He ranks first among active players with a career average of 17.4 yards per catch. Mission Viejo drove 60 yards down the field but had to settle for a 26-yard field goal by Michael Salgado-Medina to give the Diablos a 30-28 lead with 6:39 remaining in the game. Our goals as always are to win the Moore League, win the CIF, and bring the state title to 1600 Atlantic. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Armani Wilkson disrupts a pass to Leuzingers Jacob Lewis as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. At that point in time Pete Carroll wasnt recruiting he was selecting, Biggins said. Jonathan Becerra led the Diablos with 10 tackles. Thursday's game will be the second meeting I talked with a lot of kids who actually wanted to go to other schools because they wanted to play more. One of those standouts was linebacker Ikenasio Mikaele, who picked up back-to-back sacks of Serra quarterback Jason Mitchell late in the second quarter and then scooped up a fumble on the Cavaliers first drive of the third quarter. Jackson, 34, is one of the most dynamic deep-ball threats in NFL history. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge. In their biggest test of the young season, the Olympians went toe-to-toe with perennial state power Long Beach Poly for a half, but the Olympians couldnt sustain their early momentum and Poly broke open the game with 21 consecutive points in the third quarter. Defensively, Poe is the top returner for Poly but the Jackrabbits feature a scary line that includes Wendell Moe, as well as a deep linebacking corps centered around Jeremiah Fort and Ike Mikaele, with returner Jalen Johnson and sophomore transfer Dylan Williams, who already carries an offer from Arizona State. Jackson appeared on track to be the next in line. Register to let other graduates of Jordan High School find and contact you. It was a long throw, Linas said. . The Jackrabbits got a sensational performance from junior running back Devin Samples, who had 35 carries for 284 yards and four touchdowns in the win. . (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Eric Brannon stops Leuzingers Jacob Lewis as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021.