Cen10 | Senior Banquet (Rough Draft)

CENTEN N I A L H USKY 2 02 1-2 2 SEN IOR BA NQU ET

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MESSAGE FROM COACH LOGAN

2021 Seniors What an incredibly successful season we had. I am so proud of all of you for your commitment, your work ethic, and your leadership. You have witnessed how life can throw a curve ball at you when you are expecting a fast ball. You have persevered and overcome these challenges and have grown and become more resourceful as a result. You are ready for anything else that will come your way. As you embark on the next chapter in your life, always work hard, follow your dreams, and stay focused on the things you can control. I wish you the absolute best.

I leave you with one of my favorite quotes: “Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.”- Confucius.

Love, Coach Logan

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Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life -Confucius

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Nathan Jiminez #3 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/nathan-jimenez

I can’t even explain how proud I am of you! You are such a dedicated and hard worker and God has plans for you and I can’t wait to see where life takes you. I’ve always been your #1 fan and I’ll always be here for you! Love you always, - MOM You are a stud! Thank you for being our Team Captain. You truly are a leader on and off the field. Keep ballin we have some work to be done.

-Coach Logan So proud of you my man! You are one of the best to do it here at Centennial. You overcame any concerns that anyone can have about your size by hard work and discipline. So happy to have coached you.

-Coach Barile You are husky football.....tough, fast, physical, and fearless. It was truly an honor being able to coach you.

-Coach Farnham My superstar & forever MVP. Ball your heart out your senior szn. You come so far & watching you grow up has been such a blessing. I can’t tell you how beyond proud I am of you little brother.

Stay focused on you, until the focus on you.. On and off the field you are our #1. I love you more than life big DAWG! -Jenacee Jimenez · We’re so proud of the man you’re becoming.

You know what you want and you work hard for it! Never stop, we love watching you do what you love. It doesn’t stop here, always grind and keep pushing through. God bless you, we love you. & we’re proud to be your Nino & Nina. We’ll always cheer you on! Let’s go!

-Nino & Nina Reyes · 4

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Eric Butler #6

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/eric-butler

EB, so glad you came to us. You are a great kid, great student, and a pleasure to coach.

Congratulations on SDSU, well deserved.

-Coach Logan Eric, I might ride you all the time but it's only because I know what your true potential really is! I'm glad you are here and we get to finish this just as we started, as a team. Look forward to seeing you on the field in college.

-Coach Mylerly I remember the first time I met you and your family. You were just a little guy that wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for the Denver Broncos. Now, we are here at your Senior year. I am beyond proud of who you are and the young man you have become. I 'm proud of all of your academic achievements and I am even more proud to count you as my family. You will accomplish amazing things in this world..both on and off the field. Just know, that no matter what, I love you and will continue to be here to support you!! Love you.

-Auntie Kisha I’m extremely proud of ur grind and dedication to achieving your goals nephew! Love you kid -Delmont Madison Eric. Keep grinding. We see you. Don’t stop. The best is yet to come. Congratulations on your senior year.

-Mickey Family

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Jaden Mickey #8

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/jaden-mickey

Son, I’m so proud of the young man you have become. We started this journey years ago and you have remained committed and dedicated to the process. You have remained focused and determined to accomplish all of your goals.

I will continue to challenge you to keep God first and allow him to use the skills he has blessed you with to be an inspiration and blessing to others. This is only the beginning.

Continue to be the head and not tail!! I pray that God continues to keep his hand on you as you continue to chase your dreams!

Love you!!

-Dad Son, to say that I’m proud of you doesn’t seem adequate. You have been a joy in my darkest moments. Your life and journey has been beyond amazing to watch. I’m grateful god chose us to be the vessel through which your presence graces this earth. Thank you for remaining focused, driven and determined; not only in school and football, but as a person in life. Your kindness, compassion and leadership are an inspiration. I’m excited for your next chapter. I love you so much and trust in your commitment to life. Let’s get it. There’s much more work to be done. The grind continues. #CampaignMickey #ochodamenace Love, -Momma Notre Dame, says it all. You are the epitome of a student athlete. Great student and a great player. You bring the juice to practice and I appreciate it.

-Coach Logan

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Dantre Kennybrew #9 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/dantre-kennybrew

You have been such a great grandson. I know life has handed you some bad turns, but believe me God has something for you that you will not imagine. Keep your head up and God first and sit back and watch him work. I love you Congratulations -GrandMother Love u son keep up the good work...and remember only the strong survive..

-Mama Reki I am so proud of u son keep up the gd work and stay focused congratulations son -Mom I am so proud of you. Everything you have had to overcome to be here and excel like you have is amazing. You are strong person and you have a great future ahead of you.

-Coach Logan Such a versatile player. Love the fact that you know all the positions and we can move you around with ease. It was a blessing to have you on the team. Look forward to watching you play on the next level.

-Coach Farnham · The Man!! I am so proud of you for who you are.

It has been difficult over the last 12 months and you continued to work and fight thru any adversity. Great job on this season and I believe you are going to continue to do special things.

Keep it up.

-Coach Barile

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Kai Lauderdale #10 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/kai-lauderdale

My son a loving, caring and incredible young man; one who always has your back. Son alway remember Mom loves you and will be there for you. You have the best support system and family wth you. Dad and I love you dearly.

Enjoy your senior night SON!!!!

-Mom My heart aches knowing you never truly got the shot you deserved as a senior and a dedicated four year player to the program. I’m still very proud of you son!

-Dad You are such a great kid with a tremendous future ahead of you. You a hard worker and I appreciate you.

-Coach Logan

I really appreciate your effort in everything you did. 100% all the time. Keep working on your craft and never settle. Get better everyday.

You quick twitch speed is your bet asset. Such a blessing to have coached you.

-Coach Farnham

Hey my man, I can't believe it's your senior year.

It's truly been a pleasure watching you grow as a football player and a young man. Keep working hard, keep the positive attitude, and always outwork the rest and you will succeed.

Proud of you.

-Coach Barile I am more than proud of you; I am impressed by you! I have watched you grow up into a respectful, kind, and determined young man. I am blessed to have been part of your journey.

Love you!

-Auntie Angela 8

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Adrian Barela #19 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/adrian-barela

You are and will always be the number one player in our hearts. We've watched in amazement as you've grown into the person you are today, and we're watching with great anticipation to see what you become...... This is just another milestone in the journey to follow.

We love you son.

-Mom & Dad Crazy how fast 4 yrs have gone. I appreciate all of your hard work and having to overcome injuries to continue to play, others might have given up. You are a tough, smart, and a good person.

-Coach Logan It has been a pleasure working with you the past four years. You will always be a receiver to me. :-).

-Coach Farnham Love you and as always so proud of you my Superman. May peace, health and happiness be with you in your next stage of life.

Love, - Tia Cat We are very proud of the young man you have become . Time has gone by so fast. So excited to watch all the great things to come for you.

Love you, -Nana and Papa We have always been big fans. Every time I think of this kid I think of the talented smart quarterback from the movie Varsity Blues.

Every one wants to be the superstar, you strike me as the person who wants to own the team!

-The Lauderdale's

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Jesse Schumacher #20 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/jesse-schumacher

My precious boy! I am so proud of the work you have put into everything you do......most importantly your trust in God and His timing.

Dang dude, you are killing it and it is so much fun to see the incredible growth in you as a player. Keep your eyes on Jesus!! Gramps and Grams are so proud of the boy you are!!!

-Mom What a blessing to have you as one of the linebackers on the special defense. This being your senior year is one to remember for a lifetime. I surrender occasion when one finds one who elevates them you have done that for me and I thank you. Your future is bright and I’m looking forward to see what’s to come for you.Remember to get your name called in life. #TAKTimeAllTheTime -Coach Coco Jarin · What a great senior year you are having. You are a such a good, hard working kid both on & off the field. Enjoy coaching you. Let's finish this!

-Coach Logan Jessee! I’m so proud of you! I cannot believe you are a senior!! I am blessed to be your Aunt and watch you grow into such an incredible young man. Joshua is blessed to have you as his fav cousin. I couldn’t ask for a better role model. Thank you. I love you and may God continue to protect and bless you.

-Ria Moore Jesse, great job this season! It’s been so exciting to watch you grow as a football player and young man! Enjoy the rest of your senior year and wishing you all the best in your future!

-Pennie Coleman

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Joel Thomas #21

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/joel-thomas

Been watching you for four years; You are an absolute SAVAGE! any program that picks you up would be lucky to have you!

-Lauderdale’s Joel, great job on a winning season! Wishing yiu the best of luck and enjoy the rest of your senior year!

-Pennie Coleman Joel we see you. Congratulations on your senior year and awesome football season.

Keep grinding. The best is yet to come.

-Mickey family

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Laurence Williams #24 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/laurence-williams

To my son, Words can’t express how extremely proud I am!!! You have overcome all the obstacles that have come your way and have shown how strong of a young man you!!! Keep pushing and reaching for greatness! Love you, -Mom To my brother, I am extremely proud of you and this season! I know you will keep moving forward! Love you!

-Lauryn DON’T EVER stop reaching for the stars, my grandson! So VERY VERY PROUD of the young man you are becoming. LOVE you ALWAYS to the moon & back -Grandmommy · I’m so extremely proud of you!! I will always be here for you!! Love you!!! Love you -Godfather Laurence, You are what playing at Centennial is all about. You came and set a goal to play and never wavered from that. You're mom did right by you because you are scholar athlete and carry yourself with the utmost respect for others. One thing left to do and that's change the narrative on public schools. So let's go and finish that dream you came to Centennial with.

-Coach Myerly My dude, I want to thank you for allowing me to train and mentor you over the last few years!! I’m so proud of you and your grind on and off the football field. You have continued to remain resilient as you continue to pursue your goals and dreams!! I am always here for you...

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Amauri Saffold #25 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/amauri-saffold

Congratulations on your senior year and season with the Huskies. Y’all are a team to be reckoned with. We wish you all the best the rest of the year and on all your dreams to follow. Enjoy the rest of the season.

-Mickey Family Our families go back for awhile. I’m so glad both of our boyz got to play with the Saffords!

Enjoy the rest of the season.

-The Wenzel Family Great season Amauri, now let's finish STRONG...!! WHO LET THE DOG'S OUT...!!!??

-Saffold So proud of the young man you are becoming.

Keep reaching for the stars with God first and the rest will follow. Love, -Mommy

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Andrew Rodriguez #29 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/andrew-rodriguez

Andrew, Thank you for coming everyday and giving us you're all! I wish you nothing but the best in your life!

-Coach Myerly

We’re so proud of you Drew! Continue to excel in everything you strive to achieve. We love you. Love -Uncle Fabian, Auntie Drea & Fabian.

Your gonna go places Drew

-Bennett Molina

WOW SENIOR ALREADY WHAT A HANDSOME YOUNG MAN KEEP REACHING FOR YOUR DREAM VERY PROUD OF YOU. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS EVERY STEP TO TAKE. LOVE ALWAYS -TIA LAVIA AND UNCLE RUBEN Oh the places you'll go! So proud of you and cannot wait to see all of your successes! We love you! Xoxo -Michelle Molina Awe Andrew! I can’t believe you are a senior!

You’ve grown to be such a a handsome and talented young man! We’re so proud of you Andrew! Keep up the hard work and remember to always reach for the stars! The world is yours! Love -Auntie Yvonne and Uncle Mike We are proud of you Andrew keep up the great job. Love you so much. Love, -Grandma Barbara 14

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DonRobert Cunnigan #36 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/donrobert-cunnigan

I’m so proud of you son. Keep pursuing your passion with all of the desires of your heart and God will be faithful unto you!

-Mom

Proud of you nephew!!

-Lauderdale’s

You’ve had a great season. We wish you the best as you move forward with the next chapter of your life.

-The Wenzel’s Your the last dying breed

-Saige Cunnigan

To my neighbor of 17 years. I have watched you grow into a young man. So very proud of you.

Keep pushing and striving for greatness -Williams family Time has flown by and your will be graduating.

Congratulations on all your accomplishments.

You have turned out to be a wonderful young man. Love you -Auntie Gail Wow! Where has time gone? You have grown into an impressive young man. We are all proud of you. Keep working hard so you can achieve all your dreams.

-Robert McDade

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Joshua Rivera #40 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/joshua-rivera

Josh, you are a amazing young Man! I am so proud of you. When you are out on the field you make.my heart melt and it brings me so much joy to be able to be there cheering you on. I love you so much. I am Blessed to have such a great Son like you. Love you Always and Forever -Momma What a great season it’s been. We hope you enjoy the rest of your season. Good luck moving forward.

-The Wenzel Family

Josh, may the Lord bless you with the desire of your heart. Soooo proud of you. Love you!

-Yolanda Mesa So proud of you Joshie, love you bro!

-Micayla Rivera Love you bro it’s been a lot of fun

-Jessee

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Ike Nwagwu #42

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/ike-nwagwu

It has been great getting to know you! We wish you the best of luck with all of your future plans. Enjoy the remainder of your senior year.

-The Wenzel Family Congratulations on your senior year! Enjoy your senior season and wishing you a bright future!

-Pennie Coleman

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Nathan Hill #43

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/nathan-hill

So proud of all your hard work and dedication!

Although it didn’t go as planned I’m proud of u for sticking with it and never giving up! Your one the hardest working kids I know! Stick to the script son the world is your go get it!! Keep doing u!! We love u!!

-Mom & Dad Nathan we know it’s been a tough time for you but you’ve made it this far on grit and determination. Keep dreaming. Keep grinding.

You can do anything you set your mind to. God bless.

-Mickey family Nate, you are a beast. We respect your hard work and your determination. You are the true definition of a Husky. We have nothing but respect for you! We can’t wait to see where you land, because we know the set back has been preparing you for the come back.

-The Wenzel Family Congratulations on your senior year! Enjoy this time and wishing you the best in your future!!

-Pennie Coleman Big Nate Dawg! BEAST MODE, Nuff said!

-Lauderdale’s Mr keep it real… you tell it like it is and are so respectful those are amazing parts of your character and will help you be a great successful man in your future. Best wishes -Denham Family

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Ethan Wenzel #44 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/ethan-wenzel

Curly, it’s been a wild ride, and I couldn’t be any more proud of you if I tried. I remember your first year of football. I was super upset, because the coaches were yelling and making the team do all of these crazy exercises. I’m so glad I trusted the process. Sports has taught you how to be a leader, to never give up, and to push yourself just a little bit more when you think you have nothing left. I have enjoyed every moment, and I’m so happy I was there to see all of it. Love you to infinity and beyond my little wild child.

-Mom Son, I remember back when you were still a little guy and we would be at the field watching your brother play baseball. You would say “ Dad! You want to see how fast I can run around the baseball field? “ You would take off and I would time you, then you would run it again to see if you could do it faster. I knew back then you were going to be special. I’m very proud of the young man you have become. I’m proud of all the hard work you put into becoming an incredible athlete and I’m especially proud of the work you have put into your education. You are a true blessing to our family and I love you boy! I look forward to watching you grow and conquering your goals in life. Got you for ever -Dad What a blessing it has been to watch you grow over the years. You worked hard and became the leader of our defense. Hard to believe you were my little slot receiver in youth football.

I will miss having you around as you continue on in your journey. You are going to do well on the next level and I look forward to watching you play at a higher level.

-Coach Farnham

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AJ Vaipulu #56

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/aj-vaipulu

Such an amazing talent and an incredible human being. You are the leader on the OL and there is where the game is really won and lost. The fact that you started as a freshmen is still unbelievable to me. You are so versatile playing all the positions on your journey. Your growth has been incredible and I look forward to watching you continue on to the next level.

-Coach Farnham A 4 yr starter at OL and has never missed a game. You are a warrior. Love the passion you bring each and every day to football. You are a true Team Captain. Lets finish what we started!

-Coach Logan Congratulations AJ!!

Time sure flies. You have been part of the Husky family for 7 years if I am correct. There are not enough words to explain what you have meant to the offensive line and our team over these last four years. I am so proud of you as a player, leader, but more importantly the young man you have become. I appreciate the opportunity to have coached you over these years. I will definitely miss our time together but look forward to watching play on Saturdays.

Mahalo nui loa, …

-Coach Burns · Congratulations on a great senior year and season. Keep grinding. Keep dreaming. You can do anything you set your mind to. You got this. Your future is bright. God bless.

-Mickey family AJ, you have been a force since your freshman year. It has been great watching you play. Your hard work has made Ethan a better player. Best of luck to you in the future.

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Gavin Tao #57

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/gavin-tao

Gavin, I’m so proud of the young man you have become and can’t wait to see all you accomplish in life. You are caring, kind, generous, genuine, funny, a great cook and an even better son! God Blessed us with you. I love you so much! Love, -Momma Congratulations on a great season. We wish you the best. Enjoy the rest of your senior year.

-The Wenzel Family Wishing you the BEST your senior year! I saw you play when you guys played against Santiago! You are really good. Congratulations Gavin!!

-Laura Arauz Looking tough! Keep up the good work!

-April (Anderson) Johnston Way to go, Gavin! Keep on doing great things!

We are proud of you.

-Lan Gomez Gavin we are so proud of you. You work hard and kicked @#$%! Love you, -The Tapley Family

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Teegan Vasquez #61 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/teegan-vasquez

Congratulations Teegan! Proud of your hard work and dedication. Wish we had more time together. Good Luck and let's finish this!!

Mahalo nui loa, -Coach Burns Keep grinding young man. Congratulations on your senior year. Dream big and set goals. You can do it if you set out to achieve it. Everything is possible.

-Mickey family We hope you enjoyed your senior season.

Congratulations on all of your hard work. Enjoy the rest of the year.

-The Wenzel Family Congratulations Teegan! It’s been an honor getting to know you this season! Enjoy your senior year and wishing you the best in your future!

-Pennie Coleman

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Carlos Soto-Hernandez #89 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/carlos-soto-hernandez

Congratulations!!! I appreciate all the the hard work and dedication you put in as a Husky O-lineman. It's a pleasure an honor to coach you. Good Luck in your future endeavors. Let's -Coach Burns Congratulations on your senior year. Go get your dreams. Grind everyday and you can achieve all that you desire.

-Mickey family

We hope you enjoyed your senior season.

Enjoy the rest of your senior year.

-The Wenzel Family Congratulations Carlos! Enjoy your senior year!

Wishing you a bright future!

-Pennie Coleman

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Doug Teloma #72 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/doug-teloma

Congratulations on your senior year. Dougie, with hard work and dedication you have a bright future ahead in your football career.

More importantly, you are a kind and respectful young man. It's been my pleasure to have coached you over these seasons. I am proud of you, now go out and win a championship!!

Mahalo, -Coach Burns Congratulations on your senior year. Keep grinding. The future is bright as long you keep dreaming and reaching for those dreams. One dream and one goal at a time, you can do it.

-Mickey family It’s been great watching you on the field. Best of luck as you move forward. Enjoy your senior year.

-The Wenzel Family Congratulations Dougie! Enjoy your senior year and wishing you a bright future!!

-Pennie Coleman Dougie … we are really gonna miss you but we know great things are in your future! Continue to shine ur light -Denham Family ABOUT 2 MONTHS DOUGIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Proud of you boy!!! @#$% of a season for you. Keep grinding.

Can't wait to see you at the next level.

-Sanchez Aiga

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Jase Elzie #75

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/jase-elzie

Congratulations on your senior year and a great season with the Huskies. God bless you in all your endeavors. Keep grinding and believe you can do anything you desire.

-Mickey family What a great season. We hope you enjoyed your senior season. Best of luck, and enjoy your senior year.

-The Wenzel Family Congratulations on a winning season! Enjoy your senior year and best wishes for your future!

-Pennie Coleman

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Mixali Tsavidis #78 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/mixali-tsavidis

Congratulations!!! It's been a pleasure and honor to have coached you over these years.

I truly appreciate the effort, dedication, and commitment to the offensive line and the program. Good Luck in your future endeavors.

Go Huskies!!

Mahalo, -Coach Burns Congratulations on your senior year. Keep grinding and set your sights high and dream big. There is nothing you can’t do if you decide you want it. We believe in you.

-Mickey family Mixali, it has truly been a pleasure watching you grow into such an amazing young man. We wish you nothing but the best as you continue your journey. Enjoy your senior year.

-The Wenzel Family Man! I don’t know what to say. You did it bruh you pushed through everything I could be happier to see you blossom into the young man you are becoming. Completely different from your first day at Centen continue to grow don’t be straight to fail. Love you boy make the family proud -Brandon

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Ayden Angeles #82 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/ayden-angeles

Alright kicker man, I wish I could've said receiver guy, but you are too cool, lol. I am very proud of you and how hard you have worked to be a great kicker. Finding something you are passionate about and working at that is a great quality. Keep that up and you will do well.

Gonna miss having you around.

-Coach Barile Congratulations on your senior year and amazing season. We see you. Your kicks are -Mickey family We have know your since the Charger days.

You have always been a talented player! It’s been a pleasure watching you play. You’re such a great inspiration and the true definition of a team player. Best of luck as you move forward.

-The Wenzel Family Low Key, best athlete on the team! Please get this man a scholarship!

-Lauderdale’s

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Ryan Kean #86

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/ryan-kean

I’m privileged to be your be your father.

Watching you grow into the young man you have become has been a big part of the highlight reel of my life. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you -Dad Loved watching you grow into such an awesome and respectful man. Love your hard work and dedication and excited to see what the future hold for you! Good luck!

-Jimenez family

Smile! Great kid with a great attitude. I know your future is bright.

-Grampea I am so very lucky to be your step mom! You are an amazing kid and you future is so bright!

I could not be prouder of you buddy -Cristen We are so proud of you Ry! Feels like yesterday playing catch and listening to your football dreams. We love you so much and can’t wait to see what is next for you. Xoxo #86 -Aunt Sammy Mean Kean. It was a pleasure having you around the program the past few years. Thank you for all the hard work you put in. You have grown into a fine player and young man. Look forward to what the future has in store for you.

-Coach Farnham Mean Kean the Scoring Machine. It's been a pleasure coaching you. I appreciate who you are and how you work...

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Jeremiah Leach #88 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/jeremiah-leach

Leach!! Hey my man, thank you for staying with us and working through all of the adversities you have experienced. I believe that this did not go as you planned, but I also believe you have grown through this time here, I have seen it. I am proud of you and want to see you do well with everything you have to come. Keep fighting and you will be great.

-Coach Barile

Continue to push for greatness. Proud of you and all of your accomplishments!!! San is smiling down on you!!

-Krissy

Hey sweetie I just want you to know how proud I am of you with all your accomplishments with school and football!! Go out there and do the dang thing!!! Your mom would be sooooo proud!! Love you!!

-Dan Leboeuf

Nephew I am so proud of you!! Keep pressing forward! I know San is smiling down on you.

I love you much!!!!

-Auntie Karen So proud of you boi

Dude Im so proud of you. You are an amazing young man. San is proud. Love Ya -Miss Tanya

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Noki Latu #90

www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/noki-latu

Mafileo Latu · Great season son! Keep pushing, God first!

Congratulations on an amazing season. We hope you have the very best senior year possible. It’s been a pleasure watching you play.

-The Wenzel Family

Congratulations on your senior year and a great Huskies football season. Enjoy the rest of your year. Reach for the moon, and if you land in the stars, you still winnin.

-Mickey family

Let’s go Huskies n get this BIG WIN

-Gilbert

Have a blessed senior year Noke!! Love from the Sacramento family!

-Kapa

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Brendin Benoit #95 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/brendin-benoit

Brenden, you fit in seamlessly with the team. It has been great watching you play this season.

Enjoy the rest of your senior year!

-The Wenzel Family

Congratulations on your senior year. The sky is the limit. Believe in you and go get your dreams. You can do it.

-Mickey family

Go out and show them how HUSKIES Do It Big 95.

-Gilbert

So glad you came to us this season, serving pancakes and delivering sacs … can’t wait to see where journey continues. We wish you well and the best success -Denham family

Brendin, it’s been so much fun cheering for you this season! You came into a new program and were an impact player. You’ve got big things ahead of you. We have loved getting to know your family and know we will be there to support you in the future!

-The Conklin Family

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Chris Estrella #96 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/chris-estrella

So proud of you buddy!! Keep up the hard work.

Looking forward to what the future holds for you. I love you!!!

-MOM Best of luck to you in your senior year! Let’s go Huskies!

-The Wenzel Family

Best of luck to you beyond high school and your future goals. Congratulations on your senior year. Believe and dream big. You can do it.

-Mickey Family Get it Chris n keep gettin it all life long.

-Gilbert

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Jack Thomas #98 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/jack-thomas

Congratulations on your senior year. Best of luck to you in your next endeavors. Keep grinding and there’s nothing you can’t do.

-Mickey family You've had an incredible senior year so far. We hope you enjoy the rest of the year.

-The Wenzel Famiiy

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Gavriel Lightfoot #99 www.centennialhuskyfootball.com/gavriel-lightfoot

Gavriel you are amazing on that DLine. The best is yet to come. Keep grinding. Congratulations on a great season and on your senior year.

-Mickey Family

Another Husky beast! You are going to do amazing things. It is a joy to watch you play on the field. You know you’re part of the family, so you’re invited to all the cookouts! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Good luck moving forward.

-Wenzel Famly

Juggernaut, and the key to Post season victory!

Congrats!

-Lauderdale's

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2021-22 BIG VIII CHAMPIONS One Team.

One Community STATE CHAMPIONS 2008 SOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONS 2012, 2014, 2015 CIF CHAMPIONS 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS ‘ 94,‘96,‘00,‘01,‘02,‘04,’05,’06,’07,’08,’10,’11, ’12,‘13,’14,’15,’16,’17, ’18,’19, '21

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Centennial football team strikes early, often in rout of Cathedral Catholic.

By ERIC-PAUL JO H N SO N | ej o h n s o n @ s cn g. co m | The Pre ss - E nt e r pr i s e PUBL ISHED: A ugus t 27, 2021 a t 10: 14 p. m . | U PDATE D : A u g u s t 2 8 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 2 : 4 0 a. m .

CO RO N A — The Ce nt e nni al fo o tball team failed to win th e time-of-p o ssessio n b a t tl e Fr iday ni g ht .

Fo r mo s t t eam s, t hat woul d be a majo r pro blem wh en go in g u p against o ne of t h e to p team s i n t he st at e. N o t s o fo r th e Hu s kies .

Ce n t e n n i al ’s qui c k- st ri ke offen s e was o n fu ll dis play in its s eas on o pener a g a i n s t San Di ego S e c t i on powerh o u s e Cath ed ral Cath o lic. Th e H u s k ies sco red e i g h t t o u c hdowns Fri day ni gh t, five of th o s e Th e H u s kies n eeded o nly five p l a y s a n d 5 2 seconds t o score th eir firs t to u ch d own of th e s eas o n . I zzy Ca rter d i d m o s t of t he dam age wi t h h is feet, gain in g 38 yards o n q u arterbac k keepers, i n c l u d i n g t he 8 - yarde r t hat gave Cen ten n ial th e qu ick advan tage. “ T h a t fe l t g reat ,” Cart er sai d abo u t s co rin g th e o pen in g drive. “After every thing we we n t t hroug h l ast season , it was great bein g o u t h ere playin g a no rma l s e a s o n a g ai n. ” Ce n t e n n i al ’s defe nse t he n m ade its pres en ce kn own . Carter P lewe s tripped the b a l l f ro m t he hands of De ri c Wo o, an d H ill po u n ced o n th e lo o s e ba ll. On the n ex t p l a y, Carson Conkl i n con n ected with Malach i Riley fo r a 32-yard sco re.

Ce n t e n n i al we nt 8 0 yards on ju s t th ree plays o n its n ext po ss essio n, w ith Co n kl i n connec t i ng wi t h E ri c D en h am fo r a 55-yard to u ch d own .

Ca th e d ra l Cat hol i c responded , as Lu cky Su tto n bro ke free fo r a 60- y a rd t o u c h d own run on fourt h- an d -1. Th e D o n s ’ defen s e came u p w ith a big i n t e rce p ti on m i nut e s l at er, bu t th ey were u n able to co nvert th e tu rn over into p o i n t s . co m i ng on dri ves of five plays o r fewer, an d ro lled to a 57-14 v ic to ry.

“I t h i n k ti m e of possessi on i s o n e of th e mo s t overrated s tats , ” H u s k ies co a c h M a tt L og an sai d. “ That and field po s itio n .”

T h e H us ki es nee ded onl y five plays an d 52 s eco n d s to s co re their first t o u c h d own of t he se ason. Izzy Carter did mo s t of th e damage with his feet, g a i n i n g 38 yards on quart erback keepers , in clu din g th e 8 - yarde r that g ave

Cen t en n ia l t h e q u ic k a d van tage.

“ T h a t fe l t g reat ,” Cart er sai d abo u t s co rin g th e o pen in g drive. “After every thing we we n t t hroug h l ast season , it was great bein g o u t h ere playin g a no rma l s e a s o n a g ai n. ” Ca r t e r co nt i nue d t o sl i ce Cat hedral Cath o lic’s d efen s e o n th e zo n e rea d, a nd he co n n e c te d wi t h R i l ey for an 11-yard to u ch d own to h elp Cen ten n ial ex tend its l e a d to 27 - 7 m i dway t hroug h th e s eco n d q u arter...

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Sierra Canyon football can’t match Centennial’s in Honor Bowl

By TA REK FATTAL | tfa tta l @ scn g. com | Da i l y N ew s PUBL ISHED: S ep tem b er 4, 2021 a t 7: 18 p. m . | U PDATE D : S e pt e m be r 4 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 1 : 4 5 p. m .

W h e n t wo he avywe i g ht s face off, th ere’s u s u ally a feel-o u t pro cess . An exc ha nge of w i t s . A t i t for t at i n g am es man s h ip. Bu t at a certain po in t, o n e s ide ma kes a w i n n i n g m ove.

T h e Si e r ra Canyon foot bal l t eam was n o t th at s id e in its 35-14 lo ss to Co ro na Ce n t e n n i al i n t he Honor B owl Satu rd ay aftern o o n o n th e Bally Spo rts N etwo rk .

T h e Tra i l bl azers t ook a 1 4 - 14 tie in to h alftime, a s co relin e an y tea m wo uld b e p ro u d of. B ut i n t he t hi rd qu arter, Cen ten n ial s h ifted in to an other gea r t h a t Si e r ra Canyon coul dn’t match . Th e Hu s kies s co red two to u chdow ns in co n s e c u t ive possessi ons t hat mad e it 28-14.

N o t o n l y di d Ce nt e nni al ’s of fen s e h it an o th er gear, s o d id its defen se, w hic h co m p l e t e l y st onewal l e d anyth in g Sierra Can yo n tried offen s ively.

T h e Tra i l bl aze rs eve n swi t c hed qu arterbacks to give a d ifferen t lo o k, repla c ing s e n i o r D ani e l Duran wi t h soph o mo re Alo n zo Co n treras . It did n’t matter.

A h u ge, bul l doz i ng run by Ja ys o n Co rtes with 6:29 left in th e fo u r th q ua rter s e t up h i s eve nt ual 1 - yard pl un ge to make it a th ree s co re lead fo r Centennia l.

G a me over.

I t w a s a g l i m pse of how good th e to p-tiered fo o tball teams in Califo rnia a re, a n d m a y be a bet t e r exam pl e of h ow difficu lt it is to kn o ck o n e off a s a new c h a l l e n ger l i ke S i erra Canyon , wh ich is kn o ckin g o n th e proverbial do o r of a ro o m f i l l ed wi t h nat i onal l y- ra n ked programs like St. Jo h n Bo s co, Mat er Dei a nd Co ro n a Cent enni al . E ve n t ho u gh Cen ten n ial ( 2-0) h as n’t wo n a CIF title since 2 0 1 5 ( Pa c- 5 ), t he Huski es are 10-time CIF ch ampio n s th at aren’t n ew to big g a me s .

T h a t s h owed S at urday.

Si e r ra Ca n yon (2 - 1 ) st art e d th e game with a s to p o n d efen s e an d s co re o n its f i rs t of fe nsi ve posse ssi on, a great d rive capped with a co n n ectio n fro m Dura n t o Do m i n i c Arango- S erna t o take a 6-0 lead .

Ce n t e n n i al di dn’t fl i nc h. The H u s kies s co red 14 u n an s wered po in ts wi th rushing t o u c h d owns from Cort e s and qu arterback Cars o n Co n klin .

Si e r ra Ca nyon’s Carm el C runk retu rn ed an in terceptio n fo r a to u chdow n la te i n t h e s econd quart er t o t i e th e game ( after a perfectly execu ted 2- po int co nve rs i o n), but i t real l y was th e las t h igh ligh t of th e aftern o o n fo r the Tra i l b l a zers. . .

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Centennial football gets tricky in rout of JSerra

By DAVID DELGADO | d d elga d o @ scn g. com | O range Co u nt y Reg i s t e r PUBL ISHED: S ep tem b er 10, 2021 a t 11: 36 p. m . | U PDATE D : S e pt e m be r 1 0 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 1 : 3 6 p. m .

A N J U A N CAPIS TR AN O — Ce n ten n ial u s ed a co u ple of trick plays a nd a pa ir of i n t e rcept i on ret urns for t o u ch d own s to s park a 48-0 victo ry in d o mina ting fa s h i o n ove r JS erra on Fri day n igh t at JSerra High .

H u s ki e s quart erbac k Iz z y Carter cau gh t a 76-yard to u ch d own pass fo r the g a me’s f i rst score and t hrew a TD pass in th e th ird q u arter.

L a te i n the fi rst quart er, Cart er th rew a lateral to Eric D en h am acro ss the field, w h o f i re d i t bac k t o Cart er w h o th en raced u p th e s idelin e wh ile follow ing a co nvoy of downfi e l d bl oc kers .

“A n y t i me you c an get t he bal l in a gu y like Izzy’s h an ds , h e can go the dista nce a n y t i me, ” Ce nt e nni al coac h Matt Logan s aid . “ H e h o u s ed th at, an d th e linema n d i d a g re a t j ob ge t t i ng downfield.”

De n h a m c aug ht t wo t ouc hdown pass es , in clu d in g a 95-yard er in th e seco nd q ua r te r f rom recei ve r Dant re Ken n ybrew o n a s imilar trick play with Ca rso n Co n kl i n u nder ce nt e r t hi s t i me. “ W h e n yo u’re bac ked up t hat far an d it’s a lo n g yard age s itu atio n , ” Log a n sa id, “I ’d ra th e r do som et hi ng c reative, an d it wo rked .”

T h a t t o u c hdown m ade i t 2 1 -0 with 4:08 left in th e s eco n d q u arter. Denha m a d d e d a 13 - yard TD re cept i on with 52 s eco n ds left in th e s eco n d o n a pa ss fro m Ca r t e r. “ We s t r ug g l ed a l i t t l e bi t e arly, offen s ively” Logan s aid. “ D efen s ively we were g re a t a n d we’ve pl ayed g reat mo s t of th e year. It was fru s tratin g be c a use la st we e k, we st rug g l ed a l i t t l e bit early to o.”

T h e H u s ki e s (3 - 0 ) got off t o a s low s tart off with th eir firs t two drives resulting i n n o p o i nt s, t hen aft e r forc i n g th e Lio n s to pu n t, a bad bo u n ce off the leg of L a u re n ce W i l l i am s g ave JS erra ( 1-2) th e ball at th e Cen ten n ial 25-ya rd line.

T h e Li o n s ’ best opport uni t y t o pu t po in ts o n th e bo ard after th e fu mble recovery w a s s q ua ndere d as a pe nal t y backed th em o u t of th e red zo n e an d they settled fo r a 34 - yard fi el d goal at t e mpt by An th o n y An d rio li wh ich was off t a rget.

E t h a n We nzel ’s pi c k- si x of Dylan Mills to en d th e firs t h alf gave th e H usk ies a 3 5 - 0 a d v ant age and E ri c B ut ler Jr. fo llowed s u it late in th e th ird as he pic ked of f b a c ku p quart erbac k A xe l Olan d er fo r a 34-yard in terceptio n return fo r a t o u c h d own.

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Centennial football takes control early, romps against Long Beach Poly

By DENNIS PO P E | P ress-En ter p r i se PUBL ISHED: S ep tem b er 17, 2021 a t 10: 30 p. m . | U PDATE D : S e pt e m be r 1 7 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 0 : 3 1 p. m .

CO RO N A >> O ffensi ve exe c utio n is th e n ame of th e game fo r Cen ten nia l.

J a y s o n Cort e s rushe d for 1 2 0 yards an d two to u ch d own s as Cen ten n ia l sco red o n e a c h of i t s fi rst seve n po ss ess io n s in a 52-7 n o n leagu e victo ry over Lo ng B e a c h Po ly on Fri day ni g ht . Th e Lio n s ’ gro u n d game was s tifled by Ce ntennia l’ s d efe n s e as Zac h Pua was unable to recreate th e effo rts fro m h is 200- y a rd g a me a g a i n s t N ot re Dam e of S he rman Oaks las t week.

T h e H u s ki es wi l l host Long Beach Po ly n ext week wh ile JSerra faces R a nc ho Cuc a m o n g a. “ We d i d a good j ob runni ng th e ball. Th ey gave u s a lo t of d efen s ive fro nts so i t w a s go od work for us t hi s week, ” Cen ten n ial co ach M att Logan s aid.

Co r t e s ra n for a pai r of 1 - yard s co rin g ru n s , an d Jad en M ickey ad ded a lo ng ki c kof f ret urn for a t ouc hdown in th e firs t h alf as Cen ten n ial ( 4-0 overa ll) j um p e d o ut t o a 3 5 - 7 hal ft i me lead . “( L o n g B e ac h Pol y) has som e go o d players , s o to be able to co n tain th eir a thletes a n d n o t gi ve up anyt hi ng c heap o r an y big plays is h u ge fo r u s , ” Loga n sa id.

Carson Conklin completed 7 of 10 pass attempts for 71 yards and two touchdowns, a n d I z z y Cart er was 5 of 8 for 76 yard s an d als o ran fo r a 33-yard s core fo r the H u s ki e s , who score d on ei g ht of n in e po ss ess io n s overall.

Sh e a Ku y kendal l was 9 for 15 pass in g fo r 105 yard s an d o n e to u chdow n but L o n g B e a c h Pol y (1 - 3 ) l ac ke d balan ce an d was h eld to ju s t 25 ru s h in g y a rds.

“I t a l l b o i l s down t o exe c ut io n an d we h ad s o me laps es th at h u rt us,” Po ly co a c h St ephe n B arbe e sai d.

J a s o n Ro bi nson haul ed i n a t eam-h igh five pass es fo r th e Jackrabbits, w ho ra n j us t f i ve runni ng pl ays for 1 1 yards in th e s eco n d h alf.

“M y h a t i s off t o Coac h Log an. H e’s a great co ach an d h e ru n s a great prog ra m,” B a r b e e s ai d.

M i c key b roke t wo t ac kl e s and avo id ed a th ird befo re racin g u p th e left side fo r a 92 - y a rd ki c koff i n t he fi rst h alf.

“I s e t i t u p real good and c ut it back acro ss th e field , an d it was all she w ro te,” M i c key s ai d.

T h e Un i versi t y of Not re Dam e co mmit als o mad e fo u r tackles – o n e fo r a lo ss...

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Citrus Valley suffers first loss (by Centennial)

By JO HN MURP H Y Sp or ts Ed i tor Red l a n d s Co m m u ni t y N ew s S e p 3 0 , 2 0 2 1 U pd at e d O c t 2 , 2 0 2 1

Ce n t e n n i al hands B l ac khawks firs t lo ss C i tr u s Va l l ey sudde nl y had an o pen d ate o n its s ch edu le after its o rig ina lly s c h e d u l e d oppone nt , Cart er, co u ld n o t play d u e to COVID -19 pro to co ls.

Ce n t e n n i al of Corona was i n th e s ame predicamen t, s o Blackh awk co a c h Kurt B r u i c h a g ree d t o pl ay coac h Matt Logan’s h igh -powered team. Cen tennia l wo n 6 3 - 20 .

C i tr u s Va ll ey hung around fo r a wh ile, trailin g o n ly 35-20 at th e h a lf, o n the s t re n g th of t wo t ouc hdown pass es fro m Hu n ter Herrera to ju n io r tig ht end B ro c kto n Li um .

Ce n t e n n i al out score d Ci t rus 28-0 in th e s eco n d h alf.in th e win .

Centennial football team scores 84 points in rout of King

By DENNIS PO P E | P ress -En ter p r i s e PUBL ISHED: S ep tem b er 30, 2021 a t 10: 36 p. m . | U PDATE D : S e pt e m be r 3 0 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 0 : 3 6 p. m .

CORO N A – Hom ecom i ng at Cen ten n ial High always mean s a Kin g, a Q ueen, c row n s a n d t ouc hdowns.

Si x d i f fe re nt pl ayers had t o u ch down s befo re h alftime – an d eigh t different p l a ye rs score d i n al l – as Cen ten n ial do min ated Rivers ide Kin g in a n 84- 0 v i c to r y o n Thursday ni g ht . “ We h a d a l ot of short fi e l ds an d we s co red fas t. Kin d of a crazy h o meco ming,” Ce n te n n i a l coac h Mat t Log an s aid.

J a y s o n Cort e s ran for 8 7 yards an d two to u ch d own in th e firs t h alf as Centennia l ( 6 - 0 ove ral l , 1 - 0 B i g VIII Le agu e) wo n its Big VIII Leagu e o pen er for the 14th co n s e c ut ive se ason.

“I th o ug h t we exec ut ed pre t t y well. We were pretty clean an d really ra n the ba ll we l l , ” s a i d Log an, now 6 5 - 0 a gain s t Big VIII Leagu e teams o th er th an N o rco.

Ce n te n n i a l quart e rbac ks Iz z y Carter an d Cars o n Co n klin bo th pass ed fo r two to uc h d owns i n t he fi rst hal f, an d th e H u s kies defen s e als o s co red tw ice in r un n i n g up a 6 3 - 0 hal ft i m e l ead .

Fre s h m a n quart e rbac k N oah H aro s was ju s t 8 of 17 fo r 42 yards fo r K ing ( 3- 3, 0- 1) , w h i c h l ost 5 0 - 0 t o Ce nt en n ial in th e s prin g s eas o n an d moves to 0- 17 a llti m e a g a inst t he Huski e s. “ T h a t’s just a di ffe re nt ani mal over th ere,” Kin g co ach Jas o n McMa ins sa id.

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Centennial football dominates Norco in second half to win Big VIII League

By ERIC-PAUL JO H N SO N | ej o h n s o n @ s cn g. co m | The Pre ss - E nt e r pr i s e PUBL ISHED: Octo b er 15, 2021 a t 11: 57 p. m . | U PDATE D : O c t o be r 1 6 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 : 3 1 a. m .

N ORCO — For Jaden Mi c key an d th e Cen ten n ial fo o tball team, th is o ne w a s p e rs o n a l .

N o rco s n apped Ce nt e nni al ’s 57-game Big VIII Leagu e win n in g s trea k during t h e s p r i n g season, and t he Co u gars were tryin g to s co re back-to -back v ic to ries ove r Ce n te nni al for t he fi rst time in 22 years Ce n t e n n i al faced a doubl e-digit d eficit du rin g th e s eco n d qu art er Frida y eve n i n g, but t he Huski e s domin ated in all as pects over th e fin al 20 minutes of t h e g a m e and c rui sed t o a 4 8-24 win to remain u n beaten .

“I t h i n k we re al l y pul l e d eve ryth in g togeth er in th e s eco n d h alf,” Hu sk ies co a c h M a tt L og an sai d.

M i c key d el i ve re d t he pl ay t ha t really pro pelled Cen ten n ial ( 8-0, 3-0 in lea g ue) t o v i c t o r y.

Ky l e C r um scored on a 2 - yard keeper to h elp No rco cu t th e d eficit to 27- 24 w i t h 4 1 / 2 m i nut e s l eft i n t he th ird perio d . On th e previo u s play, M ic key w a s up s e t th at offensi ve pass i nterferen ce was n o t called o n th e receiver he w a s cove r i n g. He responded by retu rn in g th e kickoff 85 yards fo r a s co re.

M i c key a l s o t he t arget of t aun ts co min g fro m th e No rco s tu d en t ch eering sec tio n e a r l i e r i n t he g am e.

“A s a D B , you know you’re not always go in g to get th e calls to go in your favo r,” s a i d M i c key, who al ready i s co mmitted to No tre D ame. “ So, I ju s t ra n ba c k o n t h e f i e l d and sai d, ‘O k. Wat c h th is .’

“I l ove i t when t hey (st udent ch eerin g s ectio n s ) s ay s tu ff like th at. I love tha t t h ey a re t hi nki ng about m e. ” M i c key ’ s ki c koff re t urn i m m e d iately zapped an y mo men tu m No rco ga ined fro m t h e p rev i ous t ouc hdown. “ T h o s e p l ays are bac kbreake rs , ” No rco co ach Ch u ck Ch as tain s aid. “ Th a t to ta lly c h a n ge d t hi s g am e.

“I d o n’t t hi nk t he fi nal score in d icates h ow h ard o u r kid s played,” Cha sta in co n t i n u e d. “I’m very proud of th em fo r n o t backin g down . A lo t of tea ms wo uld h ave fo l d e d, but t hey kept on figh tin g.”

I n m o s t ye ars, wheneve r Ce n ten n ial fell in to an early h o le, it was the offense t h a t us ua l l y c am e t he re sc ue. On th is Frid ay, h owever, it was th e defense tha t w a s th e c at al yst , part i c ul arl y th e play of th e players u p fro n t.

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Centennial’s defense shuts out Roosevelt football

By DENNIS PO P E | P ress-En ter p r i se PUBL ISHED: Octo b er 22, 2021 a t 10: 22 p. m . | U PDATE D : O c t o be r 2 2 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 0 : 2 2 p. m .

CO RO N A – Ce nt e nni al ’s defe n s e made it eas y fo r Jays o n Co rtes an d th e offense.

Co r t e s ra n for t hree t ouc hdow n s in th e firs t h alf, an d Cen ten n ial’s defense shut o ut Ro o s eve l t , 6 4 - 0 , Fri day nigh t to clin ch th e Big VIII Leagu e title outrig ht. “ We c a me out hot , m aki ng plays an d execu tin g o n bo th s ides of the ba ll,” Co r t e s s a i d.

Co r t e s h ad t ouc hdowns of 1, 12 an d 14 yard s , res pectively, as Centennia l ( 9- 0 ove ral l , 4 - 0 B i g VIII) showed n o s ign s of a letd own fo llowin g la st week ’ s e mo t i o n a l 4 8 - 2 4 wi n ove r No rco. “ T h e ki d s underst and whe re we’re h ead ed an d wh at we wan t to d o a nd they c a m e o ut and pl ayed re al l y well, an d th e s h u to u t by th e defen s e is aweso me,” Ce n t e n n i al coac h Mat t Log an s aid.

Ce n t e n n i al , whi c h defe at ed Ro o s evelt 66-6 d u rin g th e s prin g s eas o n, moves to 1 4 - 0 a l l - t i m e ag ai nst t he Mustan gs .

“O n l y f i ve ot he r t e am s i n t he n atio n , pro bably, can beat ( Cen ten n ia l) , so let’ s b e re a l , ” Rooseve l t coac h Tom Leach s aid . “ We h ave to th in k abo u t th is a little d i f fe re n tl y. ” J a q uez N e al g ai ne d j ust 1 6 ya rd s o n 12 carries an d was tackled in th e end zo ne fo r a s a fet y i n t he fi rst hal f fo r Ro o s evelt ( 6-3, 3-1) , wh ich h ad its five- g a me w i n n i n g st reak snapped.

“Re a l l y good t e am s ge t sm ac ked by th em, ” Leach s aid. “Am I s ick of it? Yea h, but I c a m e h e re for a re ason and righ t n ow th is ain’t gettin g it do n e.” Centennia l s co re d o n eve ry posse ssi on of th e firs t h alf, an d led 23-0 after th e first q ua rter o n two s core s from Cort e s, th e Neal s afety, an d an o th er ru s h in g t o uc hdow n f ro m Co r n el l Hat c her.

Co r t e s a d ded hi s t hi rd score early in th e s eco n d qu arter, Carter P lewe returned a n i n t e rcept i on 3 8 yards for a to u ch down an d s h o rt field s mad e i t ea sy o n t h e H u s ki e s as bot h Iz z y Carter an d Cars o n Co n klin pass ed fo r s co res befo re h a l f t i me. “ We a lw a ys com pet e and i t ’s ju s t a bless in g to be o n th e field with this tea m,” s a i d Co r t es, who l e ads t he Hu s kies with 15 to u ch down s .

T h e s e co n d hal f st art e d wi t h a ru n n in g clo ck.

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Centennial football routs Mission Viejo in Division 1 quarterfinal

By DENNIS PO P E | P ress-En ter p r i se PUBL ISHED: Novem b er 12, 2021 a t 11: 41 p. m . | U PDATE D : N ove m be r 1 2 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 1 : 4 1 p. m .

CO RO N A – Iz z y Cart er was off an d ru n n in g early, an d n ow Cen ten n ial’ s fo o tba ll t e a m i s o n t o t he se m i fi nal s.

Ca r t e r ra n for t wo l ong t ouc h d own s , pass ed fo r two mo re an d s even different p l a ye rs s cored as Ce nt e nni al d efeated M iss io n Viejo 62-16 in a CIF - S o uthern Se c t i o n Di vi si on 1 quart erfi n al ro u n d game o n Friday n igh t. “ We ki n d of t ook i t l i ke we were playin g fo r a s tate ch ampio n s h ip – a ll g a s, no b re a ks , ” Cart e r sai d.

Ca r t e r l e d al l pl ayers wi t h 1 25 ru s h in g yards o n s ix carries as Cen tennia l ( 110 ove ra l l ) t ot al e d 3 4 3 yards o n th e gro u n d to win th e firs t playoff ma tc hup b e twe e n t he t wo publ i c sc ho o l programs .

“I t ’ s n i ce t o fi nal l y pl ay t he m becau s e each year we’re battlin g to be the ‘ B est P u b l i c Sc hool ,’ or what eve r,” Cen ten n ial co ach Matt Logan s aid . “ We go t them t h i s t i me but I’m sure t hey’l l be back.”

T h e H u s ki es are now 1 - 2 i n th e s eries after Miss io n Viejo wo n th e first two reg u l a r s eason m ee t i ng s bac k in 2011 an d ’12.

K a d i n Se m orza com pl e t ed 10 of h is firs t 11 pass attempts bu t wa s una ble s us t a i n dri ves and fi ni she d 22 of 36 fo r 252 yard s fo r M iss io n Viejo ( 9- 2) , w h i c h l o st t o an Inl and E m pi re s ch o o l fo r ju s t th e th ird time s in ce 2004. “ We fe l t t hey were t he be st team we’ve played all year an d we knew a s the g a me we nt on t hat we’d be i n tro u ble a little bit, es pecially in th e r un g a me,” M i ss i o n V i ej o coac h C had Joh n s o n s aid .

Ce n t e n n i al scored on fi ve of its s ix firs t-h alf po ss ess io n s , with Carter finishing of f t h e H u ski es’ fi rst dri ve with a 32-yard to u ch down ru n befo re ad ding a 51y a rd s co ri ng run i n t he se con d q u arter an d to talin g 109 ru s h in g ya rds in the f i rs t h a l f.

M i ss i o n V i ej o t i ed t he g am e early o n a 14-yard ru n by Ken n y M an a ssero, a nd Da n i e l D om i ng uez fi ni shed off a n in e-play drive with a 1-yard dive, but the ex t ra - p o int at t em pt was bl ocked by Cen ten n ial’s Lau ren ce Williams a nd the Di a b l o s we re st ym i e d on t heir fin al th ree po ss ess io n s of th e firs t h a lf.

“H o n e s t l y, i t com e s down t o execu tio n . I th in k we h ad a great ga me pla n,” Se m o r za sai d. “ We knew t hey were go in g to s co re po in ts bu t if we exec uted b e tt e r, we m ay st i l l have l ost, bu t it wo u ld’ve been clo s er th an th is .”

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Centennial football team heading into showdown with Mater Dei

By ERIC-PAUL JO H N SO N | ej o h n s o n @ s cn g. co m | The Pre ss - E nt e r pr i s e PUBL ISHED: Novem b er 18, 2021 a t 1: 55 p. m . | U PDATE D : N ove m be r 1 8 , 2 0 2 1 at 1 : 5 9 p. m .

CO RO N A — The Ce nt e nni al fo o tball team is lo o kin g to party like it’ s 2014 o r 2015.

Ce n t e n n i al c apt ured bac k- t o-back ch ampio n s h ips in th eir firs t two s ea so ns in t h e C I F S out hern S e c t i on’s to p d ivis io n , bu t th e H u s kies h ave been k no c ked o ut i n th e se m i fi nal s of t he Divis io n 1 playoffs fo u r s traigh t times . Centennia l w i l l l o o k t o e nd i t s c ham pi ons h ip-game d ro u gh t wh en it h o s ts Mate r Dei, the co n s e n s u s N o. 1 - ranked t e am in th e n atio n , in a s emifin al game Friday a t 7 p.m.

Ce n t e n n i al (1 1 - 0 ) and Mat e r D ei ( 9-0) were s ch ed u led to play in t he sea so n o p e n e r, but t he g am e was c an celed after Cen ten n ial h ad to en act COV ID- 19 p ro to co l s . The st akes wi l l be h igh Friday even in g. “ T h i s i s a c hance t o show how go o d we are. We th in k we are th e best tea m in t h e co u n t ry, as eve ry t eam sh o u ld feel, in my o pin io n . We h ave an o p po rtunity t o s h owc a se what Ce nt e nni al fo o tball is all abo u t.”

Fr i d a y ’s s howdown wi l l be t h e 11th meetin g between th e s tate powerho uses s i n ce 20 0 7 , and t he se ri e s i s tied at five win s apiece. Cen ten n ial bea t Ma ter De i i n th e pl ayoffs en rout e to win n in g th o s e D ivis io n 1 ch ampio n s h ip in 2014 a n d 20 1 5 , but Mat e r Dei has wo n th e pas t two games by a co mbin ed sco red of 9 0 - 26 .

Ce n t e n n i al coac h Mat t Log an s aid pro tectin g th e fo o tball will be pa rtic ula rly i m p o r ta n t Fri day ni g ht . “ We h ave t o l i m i t m i st akes on o u r en d an d n o t allow Mater D ei th o s e big pla y s o n of fe n s e,” Log an sai d.

Ce n t e n n i al opened t he post s eas o n with a 62-16 victo ry over Miss io n V iejo.

T h e of fe nse was i n t op form , rackin g u p a s eas o n -h igh 604 yards . Izzy Ca rter a n d Ca rs on Conkl i n com bi ned to th row fo r 212 yard s an d th ree to uc hdow ns, a n d t h e t wo quart erbac ks al s o ran fo r a co mbin ed 181 yard s an d three mo re t o u c h d owns. The Huski es di splayed th eir d epth of playmakers , as well, a s eig ht p l a ye rs s core d at l e ast one t o u ch d own .

“Li ke L og an always says, we wan t to s co re every po ss ess io n ,” Carter sa id. “ We a re exc i t ed for t hi s one. Prac tice th is week h as been extremely in ten se, a nd we a re re a d y t o go out t here and s h o ck th e wo rld .”

Ce n t e n n i al i s al l owi ng onl y 9.9 po in ts per game, an d th is year’s defense is b e i n g co m pared t o som e of th e o th er great u n its in program h is to ry ( 2008 a n d 20 1 5 ). Mat e r Dei i s averagin g 50.6 po in ts per game, s o Friday’s g a me w ill b e th e b i gge st t est of t he ye ar fo r th e Hu s kies . Elijah Brown is o n e of the to p q ua r te r b ac ks i n t he st at e, but Logan s aid th e game plan s tarts with try ing to t a ke aw a y t he run g am e.

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