National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter

THE 45t h ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION 2016 MVPs

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Honoring SCHOLAR-LEADER-ATHLETES

April 7, 2017 San Diego, California

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P.O. Box 503933 | San Diego, CA 92150-3933 | www.nffsandiego.org 619.341.0545 | Fax 619.923.2414 PROGRAM - 6:30 P.M. Welcome ...... Brian Fogarty, President Pledge of Allegiance ������������������������������������ Daniel Brunskill and Devyn Bryant Recognition of MVPs ������������������������������������������������Paul Rudy, KUSI-TV Sports Invocation �������������� Monsignor Daniel Dillabough, VP, Mission & Ministry, USD

Master of Ceremonies - Paul Rudy, Prep Pigskin Report, KUSI-TV Sports

RECOGNITION of SAN DIEGO HALL of FAMERS Marcus Allen, University of Southern California, 1981 Lance Alworth, University of Arkansas, 1959-61 Bob Babich, Miami of Ohio, 1968 Mike Garrett, University of Southern California, 1965 Fred Dryer, San Diego State College, 1968 Dr. Bill McColl, Stanford, 1952 John Robinson, Coach, University of Southern California, 1976-1982; UNLV, 1999-2004 Billy Ray Smith, University of Arkansas, 1979-82 Ed White, CAL, 1968 Walter J. Zable, College of William and Mary, 1937

PRESENTATION of AWARDS SCHOLAR-LEADER-ATHLETE AWARDS DIVISION OPEN, I, II, III, IV, V • UNIVERSITIES

WILLIE JONES MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARD Mykel Bernal, Oceanside High School

WALTER J. ZABLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Tristan McCoy, Rancho Bernardo High School

MERITORIOUS COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Mike Hastings, Point Loma High School

OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL OFFICIAL AWARD Mike Downing

CONTRIBUTION TO AMATEUR FOOTBALL Dale Lindsey, USD and Rocky Long, SDSU

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 1 NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME WALTER J. ZABLE/SAN DIEGO CHAPTER We are justifiably proud of the genuine sportsmanship and integrity exhibited in high school and college football. An emotionally integrated force, football provides the com- mon denominator and rallying ground for students, faculty, alumni and friends of our great American schools,colleges and universities. To no small degree, football provides a unique training field for leadership in our competitive society. We earnestly strive to support educators in a desire to maintain the popularity of football as the finest and most testing game for developing skills of competition. Weighing equally with football ability in selection of the Scholar Leader Athlete awards, are scholastic excellence and community leadership. Tonight’s event is the 42nd annual banquet to honor outstand- ing Scholar-Leader-Athlete high school and college players of the Greater San Diego area selected by the Awards Committee of this chapter. SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETE SELECTION The 2013-14 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athletes were selected from a group of outstanding nominees from San Diego area high schools, colleges and universities. The schools were contacted, and recommendations from prin- cipals and football coaches, along with grade transcripts, were considered. A scholastic average of 3.0 or better is one of the requirements for consideration of this top award. The student must have also received All League honors as a football player. Citizenship on and off the campus is a third consideration in the selection process.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARDS COMMITTEE Steven R. Brand Dan Herbert - Chair Brian Fogarty Steven R. Brand A. E. “Spike” Harvey Stuart Lee Lourie Dan Herbert John McColl Stuart Lee Lourie Tim Oder John McColl John Shacklett Carlos Milsap David Smola Tim Oder Brandon Stone Jim Pehl Bruce Ward Carole Roth BANQUET CHAIR Paul Rudy A. E. “Spike” Harvey Jerry Schniepp John Shacklett BANQUET COORDINATOR David Smola Jennifer Bower Brandon Stone Bruce Ward CHAPTER OFFICERS President – Brian Fogarty Vice President – Dan Herbert W. B. “Andy” Anderson, Treasurer – Jim Pehl Emeritus (dec.) Secretary – Jennifer Bower Dr. George Brown (dec.) Chet DeVore (dec.) Past Presidents Sid Gillman, Emeritus (dec.) Bob Babich Steve V. Haynes (dec.) Al Coupee (dec.) John T. Rozar (dec.) Bill Mast Walter J. Zable (dec.) Jerry Ringer 2 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 WALTER J. ZABLE Walter J. Zable, scholar- leader-athlete, was the founder and chief executive officer of San Diego-based Cubic Corporation, one of the nation’s largest and most successful electronics firms. He graduated from the College of William & Mary and was an honorable mention All-American football player as well as first-team All-South Atlantic Conference low-hurdle champion. He lettered in football, baseball and track. Zable was drafted to play professional football with the New York Giants, but war-related duties did not allow him to play. He received his master’s degree in physics and mathematics from the Uni- versity of Florida. William & Mary conferred upon him an honorary doctor of law degree. Zable’s football honors include selection to the Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary Team and induction into the William & Mary Hall of Fame. He was the first recipient of the Distinguished American Award from this chapter of the National Football Foundation. He was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame and was presented with the Foundation’s highest recognition for athletic and humanitarian excellence – the Gold Medal Award. He also received the NCAA’s most prestigious award, the Teddy Roosevelt Award. In 1985, he was named honorary chairman of the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, Calif. His leadership honors include San Diego Magazine’s “Industrialist of the Year,” National Management Association’s Golden Knight Award, City of Hope’s “Man of the Year,” and San Diego Press Club’s “Headliner of the Year.” In July 1992, Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder appointed him to a four-year term on the William & Mary Board of Visitors. In February 1992, he was named “Community Champion of the Year” by the San Diego Hall of Champions. In 1995, the San Diego Press Club selected him as a Headliner in Sports and Business. Zable was one of the founders of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame San Diego chapter that was established in 1971. and has been one of its strongest supporters. He was a member of the national organization’s Board of Directors. Unfortunately, we lost Zable in June of 2012. He was 97 years old. NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 3 MVP PROGRAM As part of the efforts to honor high school athletes, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Program was established. Each week during the regular high school football season, a “Game of the Week” is selected from more than 40 games played in the greater San Diego area. With input from the local media, a Most Valuable Player is selected from each team prior to the conclusion of the game.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS - 2016

Brett Braunsdorf...... Helix High School Terrell Carter �����������������������������������������������������������������Madison High School Marcus Dean ��������������������������������������������������������������Mira Mesa High School Sam Dixon �������������������������������������������������������������� Mission Hills High School Hunter Gaines ���������������������������������������������������������� Grossmont High School Alfredo Garcia ��������������������������������������������������������������� Eastlake High School Dale Gerlt ������������������������������������������������������������ University City High School Jordan Heath ����������������������������������������������� Cathedral Catholic High School Spencer Jackson...... Mt. Carmel High School Jerome Johnson III...... Valhalla High School Fenuki Kauvaka...... Otay Ranch High School Jonathan Lewis...... St. Augustine High School Joey Morones �������������������������������������������������������������� Christian High School Kyle Mullin �����������������������������������������������������������Scripps Ranch High School Jake Neufeld ���������������������������������������������������La Costa Canyon High School Sully O’Brien ���������������������������������������������������������� Torrey Pines High School Josh Reyes ��������������������������������������������������������� La Jolla Country Day School Jacob Rozar �������������������������������������������������������������Bonita Vista High School Mark Salazar ������������������������������������������������� Rancho Bernardo High School Elijah Shelton ��������������������������������������������� Mater Dei Catholic High School Max Shuffer ��������������������������������������������������������������� Oceanside High School Kyree Woods ������������������������������������������������������ Steele Canyon High School

4 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 OPEN DIVISION Jack Cavellier Cathedral Catholic High School Jack Cavellier is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound defensive end for the CIF Division 1-AA state champion Cathedral Catholic football team, where he competed for coach Sean Doyle. Cavellier was a defensive co-captain for the Dons, who finished 15-0 and ranked No. 4 in the state and No. 16 in the nation. Cavellier recorded 98 tackles in 2016, including 25 tackles for loss and 11 ½ sacks. He was selected to the All-Western League First-Team Defense and was an All-CIF San Diego Section Second-Team Defense pick. Off the field, he carried a 3.93 GPA and was voted to the San Diego Union- Tribune All-Academic Team. The Cathedral Scholar is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Options Program at Cathedral, where he mentors students with special needs. Cavellier has volunteered for over four years at the City of San Diego Recreation and Therapeutic Commission, working with young adults and children with special needs. Cavellier will continue his football and academic career at Claremont McK- enna College, where he will study business. In his free time, Cavellier enjoys volunteer work and playing basketball with friends. Jack is the son of Steve and Sharyl Cavellier. Yu Jay Kurosu Torrey Pines High School Yu Jay Kurosu is a 6-foot, 210-pound offensive and defensive lineman at Torrey Pines High, where he played for coach Ron Gladnick. Kurosu earned two varsity letters playing football. The 2016 Falcon Player of the Year paved the way for a Torrey Pines running game that averaged over five yards per carry. Kurosu was an All-CIF Second-Team Offense selection and was named to the All-Avocado League First-Team Offense for the second consecutive season. He was also honored as the Falcons’ Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2016. Off the field, Kurosu carried a 4.2 GPA and was named to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team for the second straight year. The senior captain was honored in 2015 with an AP Scholar Award. Kurosu will continue his football career at the University of Chicago, where he plans to study economics or math. In his free time, Kurosu enjoys working out, watching movies, video games and playing pickup basketball with friends. Yu Jay is the son of Hirobumi and Tomomi Kurosu.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 5 OPEN DIVISION Chance Sears Cathedral Catholic High School Chance Sears is a 6-foot-2, 230-pound offensive lineman for the CIF Division 1-AA state champion Cathedral Catholic football team, where he played for Sean Doyle. Sears earned three varsity letters playing football and one playing rugby. Sears proved to be versatile on the line, playing guard, tackle and center for the Dons, who went 15-0 and finished ranked No. 4 in the state and No. 16 in the nation. Sears was named to the 2016 All-Western League First-Team Offense and was honored as the co-best offensive lineman on the Dons. Off the field, Sears carried a 4.22 GPA and has been on the honor roll all four years at Cathedral Catholic. He has been a member of the Entrepreneurship Club for one year. Sears will attend Claremont McKenna College, where he aspires to major in economics/finance. In his free time, Sears enjoys lifting weights, playing video games and hanging out with friends. Chance is the son of Timothy and Jennifer Sears.

Graham Valentine Cathedral Catholic High School Graham Valentine is a 6-foot-2, 265-pound offensive and defensive lineman for the CIF Division 1-AA state champion Cathedral Catholic football team, where he competed for coach Sean Doyle. Valentine earned four varsity letters playing football. Valentine helped pace a running game that averaged 6.6 yards per carry on a team that was unstoppable en route to a 15-0 record and No. 4 ranking in the state. He was named to the All-Western League First-Team Offense and All-CIF San Diego Section First-Team Offense for the second straight year. Off the field, Valentine maintained a 4.28 GPA and was a two-time selection to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team. He has been a member of the National Honor Society since 2015 and is the vice president of the Entrepreneurship Club at Cathedral Catholic. Valentine plans to attend UCLA, where he aspires to major in business economics. In his free time, he enjoys working out and watching Netflix. Graham is the son of Keith and Lynne Valentine.

6 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 DIVISION I Nicholas Demos La Costa Canyon High School Nicholas Demos is a 6-foot, 207-pound linebacker at La Costa Canyon High, where he competed for coach Sean Sovacool. Demos earned two varsity letters play- ing football and one playing lacrosse. The ferocious defender was second on his team with 82 tackles in 2016, including five tackles for loss and two sacks. For his efforts, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the Mavericks and was selected to the All-Avocado League Second-Team Defense. He also set a school record by squatting 615 pounds. Off the field, Demos carried a 4.15 GPA and was named a KUSI PPR Student Athlete of the Week in 2016. He is president of the Players in Motion club at his school and a member of the National Honor Society and the Ultimate Frisbee Club. Demos plans to attend Johns Hopkins University, where he aspires to major in biomedical engineering. In his free time, Demos enjoys working out, skate- boarding and driving trucks. Nicholas is the son of Mark and Laura Demos.

Noah DiNapoli Saint Augustine High School Noah DiNapoli is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound wide receiver and punt returner for St. Augustine High School, where he played for head coach Richard Sanchez. DiNapoli earned two varsity letters playing football and two playing basketball. During his senior year, DiNapoli recorded 47 receptions and 734 all-purpose yards. The team captain was named to the All-Eastern League Second- Team Offense as a wide receiver for the Saints. A standout student-athlete, DiNapoli carried a 4.3 GPA and was named to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team for football in 2015 and 2016. He has been a member of the California Scholarship Federation since 2013 and was on the Principal’s List every semester of his high school career. This past Thanksgiving, DiNapoli organized a community-wide food drive that raised 3,500 cans of food for Catholic Charities. DiNapoli received an academic scholarship to Villanova University, where he aspires to be a pre-med major. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and video games. Noah is the son of Nick and Ann Marie DiNapoli.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 7 DIVISION I Sampson Niu Madison High School Sampson Niu is a 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker at Madison High, where he competed for coach Rick Jackson. Niu earned three varsity letters playing football and one for each track and field and basketball. Niu played a key role in the Warhawks’ run to a CIF Division 2-AA state championship in 2016. He regis- tered 160 tackles and eight sacks. Niu was selected to the All-CIF San Diego Section First-Team Defense for the second consecutive year and was named co-MVP of Madison. He was also a participant in the Army All-American and Polynesian Bowls. Off the field, Niu carried a 3.67 GPA and was a two-time selection to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team. He has been on the honor roll the last three years and is a member of the ASB Club. Niu is currently the vice president of the senior class. He also has spent time volunteering for Claire- mont Youth Football and Cheer. Niu plans to continue playing football at the University of Oregon, where he aspires to study business. In his free time, Niu enjoys eating Mexican food and listening to Island Reggae music. Sampson is the son of Sai and Faufau Tammy Niu.

Patrick Rutledge Point Loma High School Patrick Rutledge is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound tight end and defensive end at Point Loma High, where he played for coach Mike Hastings. Rutledge earned three varsity letters for football, starting both ways two out of the three seasons. Rutledge was a nightmare for opposing offenses, recording 18 sacks his senior season. On the offen- sive side of the ball, he recorded 21 catches and two touchdowns. His efforts earned him a spot on the All- Western League First-Team Defense. Rutledge’s accomplishments extend off the football field. He carried a 3.83 GPA and has earned Principal’s Honor Roll all four years in high school. He has volunteered at his local church for over eight years and has participated in internships with the San Diego Zoo. Rutledge will be enlisting in the Army after graduating from Point Loma. He then plans to go to San Diego State, where he will study zoology. In his free time, he enjoys riding his Harley, playing the guitar and lifting weights.

8 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 DIVISION II Vincent Alexander Cruz Mira Mesa High School Vincent Alexander D. Cruz is a 5-foot-10, 205-pound linebacker, offensive lineman and defensive lineman at Mira Mesa High School, where he played for coach Gary Blevins. Cruz earned two varsity letters playing football and two varsity letters in lacrosse as a goalie. Cruz’s versatility gave the Marauders a force on both sides of the ball. The team captain was honored by being named to the All-Western League First-Team Defense. Off the field, Cruz carried a 3.72 GPA and was a San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team pick. He has also been recognized as a top scholar and is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. In the community, Cruz serves as a youth minister CORE leader at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and he is constantly working for the realization of the rights of Filipino- Americans. Cruz also champions advocacy and volunteerism to promote food programs to eliminate food insecurity. Cruz plans to attend the University of La Verne, where he will continue to play football and major in molecular biology. In his free time, Cruz enjoys kayaking, playing his ukulele and guitar and playing video games with his big brother, Aaron, and friends. Vincent is the son of Mr. Ariel Cruz and Dr. Sharon De Peralta Quentin Frazier Mater Dei Catholic High School Quentin Frazier is a 6-foot, 187-pound defensive back, wide receiver and punt returner at Mater Dei Catholic High School, where he competed for head coach John Joyner. Frazier started at all three positions and earned four varsity letters playing football. Frazier made 71 tackles and had 15 pass deflections and an interception as a defensive back. He compiled 794 yards on offense and scored five TDs for the Divi- sion II champion Crusaders. Frazier was named to the All-Metro Mesa League First-Team Defense and All-CIF San Diego Section First- Team Defense in 2016. Off the field, Frazier carried a 3.96 GPA and has been on the honor roll for three straight years. He is a member of Catholic Athlete for Christ and the Na- tional Honor Society. Frazier has spent countless hours volunteering for organi- zations such as California Lost Boys, Crusader Helping Hands and Urban Angels. Frazier will continue playing football at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he aspires to study business administration and management. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, training and listening to music. Quentin is the son of Michael Frazier and Lisa Petronis. NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 9 DIVISION II Dominic Gudino Olympian High School Dominic Gudino is a 6-foot-3, 310-pound center and nose tackle at Olympian High, where he competed for head coach Paul Van Nostrand. Gudino earned two varsity letters in football and two more in track and field for throwing the shot put and discus. A force on both sides of the line, Gudino registered 43 solo tackles (10 for loss) and had more than 40 pancake blocks his senior year. He was named All- Metro Mesa League First-Team Offense, All-CIF San Diego Section First-Team Offense and a Blue-Grey All-American. Off the field, he maintained a 3.5 GPA and was named to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team for football the last three years in a row. He is part of the Link Crew program, which helps aid fellow peers in high schools. Also, Gudino is a student leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at Olympian. Gudino accepted a scholarship to continue playing football at San Diego State University. He is currently undecided on a major. In his free time, Gudino enjoys playing his ukulele and spending time with his family. Dominic is the son of Antonio and Aida Gudino.

Keenan McDonald Imperial High School Keenan McDonald is a 6-foot, 210-pound linebacker and defensive end at Imperial High, where he competed for coach Kerry Legerra. McDonald earned three varsity letters playing football. A big-time playmaker, McDonald led the Tigers in tackles for loss (18) and sacks (8.5) in his senior season. McDonald was selected to an Imperial Valley All- League team in each of his three varsity seasons. Off the field, McDonald carried a 4.00 GPA and is a three-time selection to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team. He has been involved with Link Crew, Leadership and Homeless Feed for one year each. He has been part of the worship band at First Christian Church and a member of the Honor Society for four years apiece. McDonald is undecided on where he will attend college, but he aspires to study criminal justice. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, working out, mountain biking and snowboarding. Keenan is the son of Paul and Patty McDonald.

10 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 DIVISION II Tyrese Reed Mission Bay High School Tyrese Reed is a 5-foot-11, 190-pound defensive back, wide receiver and kick/punt returner at Mission Bay High, where he played for coach Willie Matson. A multi-sport star, Reed earned four varsity letters in track, two in football and one in soccer. Reed, a standout sprinter on the track, helped the Buccaneers finish with a 5-6 overall record. He was named to the 2016 All-Eastern League First-Team Defense for his dominating play as a defensive back. In the classroom, Reed carried a 3.88 GPA and is a three-time selection to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team. The honor roll student participates in several different organizations. He has been involved with Aces After School Tutoring for four years, leadership and poetry clubs for three years each and Bible Study for two years. He is president of the leadership and poetry clubs. Reed plans to attend Louisiana State, where he aspires to major in law. In his spare time, Reed enjoys socializing, playing video games and working out. Tyrese is the son of Barakat and Yolanda Mawalin.

Eli Shelton Mater Dei Catholic High School Eli Shelton is a 5-foot-10, 160-pound wide receiver at Mater Dei Catholic High, where he competed for coach John Joyner. Shelton earned two varsity letters playing football. The explosive receiver hauled in 41 balls for 895 yards and eight touchdowns, helping the Crusaders win the Metro-Mesa League title and a San Diego Section Division II championship. Shelton was named to the All-Metro Mesa League First-Team Offense for the second straight year. Off the field, Shelton carried a 3.56 GPA, putting him in the top 25-percent of his graduation class. He has spent countless hours volunteering for organizations such as Build A Miracle, Father Joe’s Village and the Ronald McDonald House Charities in San Diego. He has also helped coach in the Eastlake Panthers Youth Football League. Shelton plans to attend Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, where he aspires to major in business. Eli is the son of Rod and Deanna Shelton

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 11 DIVISION III Kayvon Brown Lincoln High School Kayvon Brown is a 5-foot-10, 194-pound safety at Lincoln High, where he competed for coach David Dunn. Brown earned four varsity letters playing football. A 2016 All-CIF San Diego Section Second-Team Defense selection, Brown compiled 123 tackles to go along with nine forced fumbles and two blocked kicks to help Lincoln finish 7-5 overall. Brown was named to the All-Eastern League team for the third consecutive season. In the classroom, Brown carried a 3.79 GPA. The honor roll student was selected to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team. Brown has been accepted to several colleges, but has not made his final selection as of yet. He aspires to study sports sociology. In his free time, Brown enjoys working out and going to the movies. Kayvon is the son of Kevin and Erica Brown.

Cole Dimich La Jolla High School Cole Dimich is a 6-foot, 180-pound quarterback at La Jolla High School, where he played for head coach Matt Morrison. Dimich earned two varsity letters playing football and two playing baseball. The signal-caller threw for over 1,800 yards and eight touchdowns. He also rushed for 498 yards and eight scores while leading the Vikings to a 7-5 overall record. Dimich was named to the All-City League First-Team Offense and was recognized as the Most Improved Player by the Vikings. Off the field, Dimich carried a 4.59 GPA and earned a Scholar Leader Athlete Award for both baseball and football in 2015 and 2016. He has been a member of the National Society of High School Scholars since 2015 and was named an AP Scholar in 2016. He has participated in several organizations, including National League of Young Men, Faces of Homelessness and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Dimich is undecided on what university he will attend, but aspires to major in aerospace engineering. He enjoys woodworking and is currently working on obtaining his flying license. Cole is the son of Milan and Brynne Dimich.

12 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 DIVISION III Domonic Esparza Hilltop High School Domonic Esparza is a 5-foot-7, 185-pound running back and middle linebacker for Hilltop High, where he played for coach Cody Roelof for two years and coach Drew Westling for one. Esparza earned three varsity letters playing football, four wrestling and two in lacrosse. A relentless runner and defender, Esparza compiled 1,028 all-purpose yards and recorded 87 tackles on the season. He was named to the All-South Bay First-Team Defense and was selected as Hilltop’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2016. Esparza was the team captain for all three years. Esparza excelled in the classroom, where he carried a 4.1 GPA and has been on the honor roll for two years. Outside of sports and school, Esparza has spent over 100 hours volunteering to teach kids how to play football and other sports. Esparza plans to attend to the University of California Santa Barbara, where he aspires to major in nursing. In his free time, Esparza enjoys surfing and snowboarding. Domonic is the son of Caesar and Monica Esparza.

Daniel McColl La Jolla High School Daniel McColl is a 6-foot-1, 205-pound middle linebacker and running back at La Jolla High, where he competed for coach Matt Morrison. The two-way starter earned three varsity letters playing football, four playing volleyball and two in basketball. McColl had a combined 834 yards and nine touch- downs rushing and receiving. He registered 99 tackles and intercepted two passes as a linebacker. He was named to the 2016 All-City League First-Team Defense and was selected as the Vikings’ Team MVP for the second straight season. Off the field, McColl carried a 4.80 GPA and was named to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team two years in a row for basketball, football and volleyball. He is a 2016-2017 National Hispanic Scholar and earned the status of AP Scholar with Distinction. McColl will attend Stanford University, where he plans to study manage- ment science and engineering. In his free time, McColl enjoys working out and skateboarding. Daniel is the son of John McColl and Anastasia McColl.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 13 DIVISION III Caleb Phillips Santa Fe Christian High School Caleb Phillips is a 6-foot-5, 205-pound tight end and outside linebacker at Santa Fe Christian High, where he played for head coach Jon Wallace. Phillips earned four varsity letters playing football and two letters playing volleyball. Phillips compiled 321 tackles in his high school career and was named the Coastal League Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. He was an All-Coastal League First-Team Defense pick was selected to the All-San Diego First Team by San Diego Prep Insider. In the classroom, Phillips carried a 4.32 GPA while taking multiple honors and AP classes. He has been a member of the National Honors Society for the past two years and the California Scholarship Federation since his freshman year. Phillips has participated in two mission trips, one to Uganda and one to Mexico. He will continue to play football at Stanford University, where he aspires to major in pre-med. In his free time, Phillips enjoys playing volleyball and hang- ing out with friends. Caleb is the son of Paul and Jennifer Phillips.

14 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 DIVISION IV Trent Forster Santana High School Trent Forster is a 6-foot-2, 270-pound offensive line- man and defensive lineman at Santana High, where he played for coach Tim Estes. Forster earned three var- sity letters playing football and one playing basketball. A team captain for the Sultans, Forster helped lead a running game that averaged 6 yards per carry in 2016. He was selected to the All-Grossmont Valley League First-Team Offense and All-East County First-Team Offense. Forster was also named a team captain for the South team at the Spanos All-Star Classic and was a recipient of the CIF Sportsmanship Award in 2016. Off the field, Forster carried a 4.31 GPA and is in the top five percent of his graduating class. He is a four-year honor roll student and has been a member of the National Honors Society for two years. Forster has participated in Link Crew and ASB for four years and has been the Commissioner of Elections at Santana for four years. Forster will be attending the University of San Diego, where he aspires to study business and play football. In his free time, he enjoys working out, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family and reading. Trent is the son of Darrin and Chasity Forster. Casey Mariucci La Jolla Country Day High School Casey Mariucci is a 6-foot-4, 210-pound tight end, wide receiver and defensive end at La Jolla Country Day, where he competed for coach Tyler Hales. The multi-sport star earned three varsity letters playing football, two in basketball and one in track. A force on both sides of the ball, Mariucci hauled in 79 balls for 1,381 yards and 12 TDs on offense and had a whopping 15.5 sacks on defense in 2016. His play helped the Torreys claim the San Diego Section Division IV championship and finish runner-up in the CIF Division 5-A state playoffs. Mariucci was named an all-leaguer for the third straight year. Off the field, Mariucci carried a 3.83 GPA and was named to the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic team. The four-year honor roll student has served on the community service board for three years and participated in a two-week service trip in Tanzania. Mariucci will attend Columbia University, where he aspires to major in financial economics. In his spare time, Mariucci enjoys working out, surfing, snowboarding and playing basketball. Casey is the son of Steve and Suzanne Mariucci. NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 15 DIVISION IV Gabriel Preciado Mar Vista High School Gabriel Preciado is a 6-foot-4, 275-pound offensive Lineman for Mar Vista High, where he played for head coach Tyler Arciaga. A three-sport athlete, Preciado earned three varsity letters in football, three in basketball and two in baseball. Preciado was selected to the All-Metro South Bay First-Team Offense his junior and senior years. He was named to the All-CIF Second-Team Offense after a stellar 2016 season in which he helped Mar Vista capture a league title and finish 8-3 overall. Outside of sports, Preciado carried a 4.2 GPA and has been on the Principal Honor Roll all four years. He has been a member of the California Scholarship Federation since his freshman year and has been a member of the Associated Student Body for three years, holding the position of Commissioner of Athletics. Preciado will attend the University of San Diego, where he will play football and major in environmental science. In his free time, Preciado enjoys camping with friends and family, playing basketball and volunteering for Imperial Beach Little League. Gabriel is the son Ismael and Maria Preciado.

Michael Wilson Mar Vista High School Michael Wilson is a 5-foot-8, 160-pound quarterback and free safety at Mar Vista High School, where he played for head coach Tyler Arciaga. A tri-sport star, Wilson earned three varsity letters playing football, two playing basketball and four more playing baseball. Wilson was named to the All-South Bay League First-Team Offense in 2016, and All- South Bay League Second-Team Offense in 2015. Moreover, Wilson was recognized as the KUSI Week 6 Student-Athlete- Spotlight in the 2016 football season. Off the field, he carried a 4.40 GPA and was named to the San DIego Union- Tribune All-Academic Team for football, basketball and baseball in 2015 and 2016. Wilson has been a part of the Principal’s Honor Roll for four years and is currently ranked second in his graduating class. Wilson volunteers with the YMCA of San Diego County and the St. Paul’s Senior Services. Wilson plans to attend a four year university, where he aspires to major in business administration/management. In his free time, Wilson enjoys working out and shooting hoops. Michael is the son of Rick and Lena Wilson.

16 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 DIVISION V Rodrigo Del Real Calipatria High School Rodrigo Del Real is a 5-foot-8, 175-pound running back, offensive lineman and linebacker at Calipatria High, where he played for head coach Mike Swearingen. A versatile athlete, Del Real earned three varsity letter playing football and one playing baseball. Del Real helped the Manzanita League champion Hornets average over 6 yards per carry and finish the season with an overall record of 7-4. The team captain was named to the 2016 All-Manzanita League First-Team Offense for his play at left guard. Off the field, Del Real carried a 4.13 GPA and was on the honor roll all four years at Calipatria. He has been a member of the California Scholarship Federation Club for one year and has been the ASB class vice president at his school for two years. Del Real is not sure what university he will attend, but he aspires to study nursing. In his free time, Del Real enjoys playing basketball with friends, watching movies, ATV off roading, listening to music and working out. Rodrigo is the son of Rodrigo Del Real and Cecilia Redondo.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 17 UNIVERSITY Daniel Brunskill San Diego State University Daniel Brunskill is a 6-foot-5, 270-pound tight end and offensive lineman at San Diego State University, where he competed for head coach Rocky Long. Brunskill was named the 2016 Offensive Lineman of the Year by the Aztecs and was an All-Mountain West Second Team selection. Brunskill graduated from Valley Center High in 2012, where he was an all-state second-team pick and was named to the All-CIF San Diego Section First-Team Offense as a senior. He was also a team captain in his senior season. Off the field, Brunskill carried a 3.1 GPA in 2016 and was honored with the SDSU Football Presidential Award for High Academic Achievement. He was also named to the Mountain West Fall All-Academic Team for the fourth consecutive year and was a SDSU Scholar Athlete for the fourth straight year. He is currently pursuing a chance to play in the NFL, but is considering becoming a football coach or a civil engineer in water resources. In his free time, Brunskill enjoys hiking, shooting guns, fishing, hunting and beach volleyball. Daniel is the son of Michael and Susan Brunskill.

18 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 UNIVERSITY Devyn Bryant University of San Diego Devyn Bryant is a 5-foot-11, 193-pound cornerback at the University of San Diego, where he played for head coach Dale Lindsey. A 2016 team captain, Bryant was named to the All-Pioneer League Second-Team Defense for the second consecutive year. He was also a 2016 recipient of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports-Scholar Award. Bryant graduated from Horizon Christian Academy in 2013, where he was an All-Coastal League First- Team Defense pick and was honored with the Most Coachable Award by his team. He was also a team captain. Off the field, Bryant carried a 3.54 GPA and was a Second-Team Academic All-American in 2016. He was named to the All-Pioneer League Academic First Team for a second straight year and was on the Pioneer Football League Honor Roll for the fourth time. Bryant is the vice president of the National Society of Black Engineers and participates in the Autism Tree Project Foundation. Bryant is currently pursuing his dream to play football professionally, but also plans to eventually pursue a career as a professional engineer. In his free time, Bryant enjoys snowboarding, fishing and hiking. Devyn is the son of David Bryant and De Shon Hall.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 19 WILLIE JONES – IN MEMORIAM

In June 1994, Willie Jones had everything going for him. He was young. handsome, intelligent and had been awarded a four-year scholarship to Cornell University. Then, on the terrible, tragic night of June 17, a sudden act of violence ended those dreams and the promise he offered not only to us, but to the world he would have served. We, at the Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter of the National Football Foundation, vowed that Willie would not be forgotten. We could think of no more fitting, nor more deserved honor, than to name our Most Inspirational Player Award in his memory. We hope that by reminding ourselves of our loss, we will be inspired to overcome with courage and the adversity we face in our own lives. At the same time, we hope his memory will inspire us to the kind of excellence he strived to attain. Willie Jones was 18 years old when he was taken from us. He had a smile as big as all outdoors. Everyone who met him, loved him. He was a graduate with a 3.97 grade point average. He was the student council president, captain of his school’s wrestling team, and planned to study to become a doctor at Cornell University. His mother, Rosetta Jones, said she and her husband, Willie, are extremely proud that the chapter has named its Most Inspirational Player Award after their son. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are here and will present this award tonight.

20 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 WILLIE JONES MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER Mykel Bernal Oceanside High School

Mykel Bernal, the recipient of the 2017 Willie Jones Award, was told he would probably never play a down of football after having multiple heart surgeries as a young boy to repair an ailment. But he displayed a persistence and determina- tion nobody could have expected to defy the odds, eventually developing into one of the top offensive lineman in the San Diego Section. Bernal’s resiliency, passion and drive are just a few reasons why he is respected to the highest degree by his peers, coaches and teachers at Oceanside High. The 6-foot-3, 295-pound offensive and defensive lineman’s work ethic in the weight room, on the field and in the classroom made him the perfect choice for team captain. He was pivotal in that role for the Pirates in 2016, as he helped the team overcome the devastating loss of coach Pulu Poumele. In the classroom, Bernal carried a 3.54 GPA, ranking him 69th out of 536 in his class. He has been recognized by the San Diego Union-Tribune as a scholar athlete for the past two years. Bernal has spent many hours volunteering his time as a coach with the Oceanside Warriors youth football program and with helping to organize the annual clinic for the organization. Bernal was a force on both sides of the ball for the Pirates. The two- year starter played every position on the offensive line and played mul- tiple positions on the defensive line. He helped Oceanside finish with an 8-3 record in 2016, earning All-Avocado League First-Team Offense honors along the way. Bernal was also part of the 2015 Pirates, which won the San Diego Section Division I title. Bernal has two varsity letters playing football. He will continue to play football at Riverside City College and then plans to transfer to a uni- versity, where he aspires to study engineering. In his free time, Bernal enjoys working out and being with friends and family. Mykel is the son of Domingo Bernal and Rita Delarosa.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 21 COACH OF THE YEAR Tristan McCoy Rancho Bernardo High School

Tristan McCoy, the 2017 recipient of Football Coach of the Year honors, has served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Rancho Bernardo High School, since 2011. The 1996 graduate of the school went 7-25 in his first three years before rebounding to go 34-5 over the last three seasons. In 2016, following a CIF Division III- A state title run the previous year, the Broncos won their third straight Palomar League championship and reached the Open Division playoffs for the first time in school history. Rancho Bernardo stretched its winning streak to 20 games before falling to Helix in the Open Division semifinals. The Broncos finished with an 11-1 record. McCoy’s development of a culture based on the core values - brave, loyal, unrelenting and enthusiasm - has steadily helped lead the Bron- cos back to prominence. In 2014, Rancho Bernardo had a runner-up finish in the San Diego Section Division II playoffs. In 2015, the Broncos won the section’s Division II title, a SoCal Regional championship and the school’s first state championship in any sport. McCoy, who won section titles at Rancho Bernardo as a player in 1993 and 1995, played football at St. Mary’s College in Moraga. He went on to earn his Master’s Degree at Columbia University before teaching history and coaching football and baseball at Mira Costa High School. Since 2007, McCoy has been teaching history and coaching at Rancho Bernardo. He and his wife, Alisha, live in Rancho Bernardo with their two sons, Mason, 6, and Madden, 4.

22 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 MERITORIOUS COACH OF THE YEAR Mike Hastings Point Loma High School

Mike Hastings, who is set to begin his 20th season as the head football coach at Point Loma High, has been a teacher, coach and mentor for countless students over the past 23 years. His main focus continues to be on being a transformational coach and there is nothing he values more than seeing his players graduate and become men built for others, great husbands, great fathers and community leaders. Hastings’ coaching career started at his alma mater, University High, in 1993, where he coached the defensive line for his former coach, Ron Hamamoto. In 1994, Hastings accepted a teaching and assistant football coaching position at Point Loma High. It was there that he was mentored by the legendary coach, Bennie Edens. After the 1997 season, coach Edens retired and Hastings was named head coach at the age of 28. The next 19 years produced many great moments for Hastings: winning the first game of his career against El Camino and legendary coach Herb Meyer, winning several Western League championships and making multiple trips to the CIF San Diego Section championship game. He also cherishes the 13 years he was able to coach alongside his dad, Bill Hastings. Mike graduated from University High School in 1987 and accepted a football scholarship to Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. It was there that his college head coach, Lyle Setencich, and his defensive line coach, Bill Dutton, helped Hastings develop to his maximum as a player and continue to grow as person. Hastings also gives credit for his success to his high school coaches, Ron Hamamoto and Greg Delano. Hastings has been married to his number one supporter, Linda, for 19 years. They have a 14-year-old daughter, Kylie, who is a freshman at Point Loma. Mike is the youngest of four brothers. His mom, Joan, lives in Point Loma and can often be found cheering on her son and the Pointers from the stands.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 23 OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL OFFICIAL Mike Downing

Mike Downing, the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Football Official Award, started officiating in 1979 as a way to meet individuals in the Los Angeles area who loved the game of football as much as he does. He began his career in the San Fernando Valley Association. In 1984, Downing moved to San Diego and has been officiating football games all across the county ever since. The 1979 graduate of Drake University has been a member of the San Diego County Football Officials Association since July of 1984. He has been a board member for several years, hold- ing the positions of treasurer and president throughout his time. Downing has officiated several San Diego Section playoff and section final games, as well as small college football games. He is currently a crew chief for local high school football games at all levels and still con- tinues to officiate Pop Warner on Saturdays. Downing is also currently a member of the San Diego County Track Starters Association – a past president and active board member there. Downing’s passion for the game has led him to be the president of the San Diego County Youth Football Fund. The organization assists the San Diego football community in several different ways, helping with expenses for injured players and assisting parents with enrolling their children into Pop Warner when their finances will not allow them to do so. Downing, who played football in junior high and at Aquin Catholic High School in Freeport, Illinois before earning degrees in Marketing and Actuarial Science at Drake University, has worked for Principal Financial Group since 1979. He is the vice president of employee benefit sales in San Diego. Downing will be celebrating his 35th anniversary of marriage to his college sweetheart, Susan, in April. They have three children – Gregory, Ryan and Patrick – who played football for Cathedral Catholic High or its predecessor University High. Mike and Susan reside in Encinitas.

24 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 CONTRIBUTION TO AMATEUR FOOTBALL Dale Lindsey USD

Dale Lindsey has been involved with football as a player and a coach for over 50 years, inspiring and motivating thousands of student athletes over that time. He has been part of several different professional and college organizations across the country, but for the last four years Lindsey has served as the head foot- ball coach at the University of San Diego. Since Lindsey took over the program at USD in 2013, the Toreros have a combined record of 36-9. In 2016, USD won its third consecutive Pioneer Football League championship and beat Cal Poly- San Luis Obispo in the first round of the FCS playoffs before finishing with an overall record of 11-2. Prior to becoming USD’s head coach, Lindsey spent time coaching in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, United States Football League and the World Football League. He was on the San Diego Chargers’ staff as a defensive coordinator (2002-2003) and a linebackers coach (1992-1996). He also spent time with the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers. In 2008, Lindsey had his first stint with the University of San Diego as the linebackers coach. That season he helped the Toreros finish with a 9-2 record. Prior to coaching at USD, Lindsey was the assistant head coach and linebackers coach at New Mexico State University and at Southern Methodist University. He also coached for three years at Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. As a player, Lindsey starred in Kentucky before playing linebacker for nine seasons (1965-1973) with the Cleveland Browns. He was an All-American linebacker at Western Kentucky and was part of the 1963 undefeated team that won the Tangerine Bowl. Lindsey was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008 and was inducted into the Western Kentucky Hall of Fame and the Kentucky NFL Hall of Fame. His number (44) was retired at Western Kentucky in 2008. Lindsey and his wife, Eva, reside in Rancho Bernardo, and have five children – Nick, Jennifer, Kim, Johnny and Derek.

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 25 CONTRIBUTION TO AMATEUR FOOTBALL Rocky Long SDSU

Rocky Long, who is preparing for his seventh season as head coach of the Aztecs, has been a leader and role model for thousands of student athletes over his 39-year career as a football coach. He came to San Diego State in 2009, serv- ing as the team’s defensive coordinator for two years before being named head coach. The Aztecs have only gotten better since then, appearing in six straight bowl games under his watch (seven overall) and finishing the 2016 season with a No. 25 ranking in the polls. SDSU is coming off back-to-back Mountain West Conference championships and is 54-26 under Long, a three-time conference coach of the year honoree. Long was just as successful prior to coming to SDSU. He had a school record 65 victories as the head coach at New Mexico from 1998-2008. Before that span, he served as the defensive coordinator at three differ- ent schools (UCLA from 1996-97, Oregon State from 1991-95 and Wyo- ming from 1981-85). Long was also an assistant coach at TCU (1988-90) and with the Canadian Football League’s British Columbia team (1986- 87). He started his career as a graduate assistant coach at New Mexico in 1972. As a player, Long was a three-year starting quarterback at New Mexico. The 1971 Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year gradu- ated from the school in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. He was a three-time academic all-conference pick and re- ceived the Western Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award in 1970. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League (1972-73 and 1975-76) and in the World Football League (1974). Long and his wife, Debby, have two daughters, Roxanne and Hannah. Both have head coaching experience at the university level, Roxanne in women’s basketball and Hannah in women’s volleyball.

26 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS CONTRIBUTION TO 2012 Bo Kaimuloa AMATEUR FOOTBALL 2011 Fiaalii “Junior” Togiaso 2016 Bruce Ward 2010 Alexander Neff 2015 Ted Tollner 2009 Charles Thompson 2014 John Kentera 2008 Lawrence Walker 2013 Dr.Charles Camarata 2007 Wendyam Ouedraogo 2011 John Robinson 2006 Trevor Reilly 2010 Kimberley Layton 2005 Zadius Hicks 2009 Tom Bass 2004 Kevin Straight 2006 Deborah Winters 2003 Jason Thompson 2006 Rikki Kinsfather 2002 Josh Elkins 2001 Gregory Moore OUTSTANDING 2000 John Chaidy FOOTBALL OFFICIAL 1999 Rashard Cook 2016 Bobby Hood 1998 W.B. “Buddy” Brown 2015 Don Carey 1997 Walter J. Zable 2014 Garth DeFelice 1996 Ben Myers 2013 Bob Bahne 1995 James B. Perkins, IV 2012 Andrew Castagnola 2011 Tom Ables WALTER J. ZABLE 2010 Mike Weseloh PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2009 Mike Carey 2016 Jacob Kitten 2008 Steve Coover 2007 Jim Sibbet AL COUPPEE/ PRESIDENT’S AWARD WILLIE JONES 2006 Brian Sexton MOST INSPIRATIONAL 2005 Steven Haynes 2016 Diego Weaver 2004 A.E. “Spike” Harvey 2015 Jonathan Garcia 2003 Chet DeVore 2014 Jabrion Burnside 2002 Daniel Siskowic, 2013 Isaiah Gibson Posthumously

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 27 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS AL COUPPEE/ 1993 Barron Hilton PRESIDENT’S AWARD (cont.) 1993 Ernie Hahn 2001 Jeffrey Abrams, M.D. 1992 Author E. Hughes, Ph.D. 2000 Carole Eigner 1991 Gloria McColl 1999 George Bralla 1990 Bob Breitbard 1998 Rich DePhillippis 1989 Dr. Bill McColl 1996 Ron Reina 1988 Herbert G. Klein 1995 Allen C. Brown 1987 Leon Parma 1994 Brian Fogarty 1986 Gladstone “Vinnie” Vinson DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN 1985 Cletus W. “Biff” Gardner 2014 Rolf Benirschke 1984 Arthur F. Emerson 2011 Dr. Stephen L. Weber 1983 M. Duke Ferrara 2010 Douglas Allred 1982 Al Couppee 2009 Ron Fowler 1981 Most Rev. Leo T. Maher 2008 Bruce Binkowski 1980 Anderson Borthwick 2005 Dean Spanos 2004 Paul Rudy TOM HAMILTON AWARD 2003 Tom Shanahan 1999 Bob and Marion Wilson 2001 John Shacklett 1997 George Pernicano 2000 Alan D. Bersin 1996 Ed White 1999 Sid Gillman 1995 Steve Brand 1998 Bennie F. Edens, Jr. 1994 Sid Gillman 1997 Don Coryell 1992 Walt Zable 1995 Dr. Thomas B. Day 1991 Dr. George Brown

28 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS COACH OF THE YEAR

2016 Chris Thompson 2000 Jerry Ralph Buena Vista High School Santana High School

2015 Ron Burner 1999 Ted Tollner El Capitan High School San Diego State University

2014 Matt Oliver 1998 William Dean Lekvold Christian High School The Bishop’s School

2013 David Dunn 1997 Steve Silberman Lincoln High School Vista High School

2012 Dave Gross 1996 Ed Carberry Santana High School Monte Vista High School

2011 Rick Jackson 1995 Gil Warren Madison High School Castle Park High School

2010 John McFadden 1994 Dick Hudleston Eastlake High School La Jolla High School

2009 Sean Doyle 1993 Tom Craft Cathedral Catholic High School Palomar High School

2008 John Carroll 1992 George Ohnesorgen Oceanside High School Chula Vista High School

2007 Mike Hastings 1991 Robert Gilster Point Loma High School Orange Glen High School

2006 Jason Texler 1990 Dennis Pugh El Cajon Valley High School Mission Bay High School

2005 Brian Sipe 1989 Herb Meyer Santa Fe Christian High School El Camino High School

2004 Tracy McNair 1988 Bennie Edens Crawford High School Point Loma High School

2003 Bob McAllister 1987 Tom Pack Carlsbad High School Fallbrook High School

2002 Gordon Wood 1986 Orlando “Skip” Coons Helix High School Lincoln High School

2001 Dennis A. Pugh 1985 Tom Barnett Mission Bay High School Kearny High School

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 29 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS MERITORIOUS COACH

2016 Richard Sanchez 2002 Tom Craft St. Augustine High School Palomar College

2015 Damon Baldwin 2001 Carl Parrick Ramona High School Bonita Vista High School

2014 John Morrison 2000 Ed Burke Francis Parker High School Torrey Pines High School

2013 Nick Ruscetta 1999 Jim Arnaiz Santa Fe Christian High School Helix High School

2012 Gil Warren 1998 Mike Dolan Olympian High School San Pasqual High School

2011 Bud Mayfield 1997 Brian Fogarty Coronado High School University of San Diego

2010 Willie Matson 1996 Bill Christopher Mission Bay High School Rancho Bernardo High School

2009 Rob Gilster 1995 Bob Perone Valley Center High School San Diego High School

2008 Sean Doyle 1994 Herb Meyer Cathedral Catholic High School El Camino High School

2007 Steve Sutton 1993 John Johnson West Hills High School Hoover High School

2006 Ron Hamamoto 1992 Dick Haines Rancho Bernardo High School Vista High School

2005 Rex Johnson 1991 John Shacklett Chula Vista High School Morse High School

2004 Dave Jordan 1990 Gene Edwards Grossmont Community College La Jolla High School

2003 John Carroll Oceanside High School

30 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Adam Abrams 1994 Michael Austin 2016 Garrett Blevins 2006 Eric Abrams 1992 Colin Ayres 1999 Erik Bliss 1988 James Adelizzi 1990 Dino Babers 1979 Benn Blodgett 2000 Michael Adkins II 2013 Jacob Baker 2016 Brian Boggess 1986 Fevaea’i Ahmu 2005 Chase Bakkeby 2016 Michael Boggs 2000 Ryan Aiello 2000 Mark Bailey 1979 Chris Bonner 2013 Sefa Aina 1991 Ray Bamford 1986 Frank Bons 1982 Tanner Aiono 2014 Kyle Barber 1979 Sidney Boquiren 1994 J.D. Albert 2008 Ashton Barbour 2009 Clayton Bowler 2014 Michael Alcala 2008 Matt Barbour 2003 Chad Boyd 1989 Colton Alexio 2011 Tyler Barbour 2005 Isaac Boyd 2002 Erik Alfsen 1990 D’Angelo Barksdale 2010 Wesley Braddock 2014 Byson Allen 2000 Dan Barnes 1986 Hank Bradley 2001 Russell Allen 2004 J.T. Barnes 2014 Billy Bradshaw 2009 Lance Allister 1985 Javier Barraza 1987 Vincent Bradshaw 1981 John Allred 1992 Jose Barraza 2014 Raymon Braghetta 1977 Gervy Alota 1993 Jason Bash 2002 Michael Brainerd 2000 Andy Anderson 1990 Michael Bass 2001 Colin Branch 1998 Erik Anderson 1993 Raymond Bassi 1987 Robert Brasher 1988 Daniel Anderson 2005 Brian Batson 1993 Richard Bravin 1998 Jeff Anderson 1983 Douglas Baumgarten 1998 Tim Bray 1987 Mark Anderson 1977 Dillon Baxter 2010 Robert Brennan 1986 Michael Anderson 1984 Ryan Baxter 1994 Sam Brenner 2008 Michael Anderson 2006 Rodney Beach 1976 Blake Fields Breslau 2009 Scott Anderson 1979 Troy Beale 1987 Benjamin Bresnahan 2000 Matt Andrew 2001 William Beamer 1989 Chris Brickman 1982 Matthew Andrews 1996 Robert Drake Beathard 2009 Steve Bridge 1974 Victor Andujo 2006 Robert Beathard 2014 John Bridges 1985 Trent Annicharico 1981, 1984 John Beck 1987 Jeffrey Briggs 1986 Andrew J. Appapillai 2004 Derek Belch 2003 Scott Brisbin 1973 Tyler Arciaga 2001 Ken Bennett 1984 Stuart Broce 1980 Blake Armburst 1982 Joshua Benson 2016 Alan Brown 1973 Jereke Armstrong III 2012 Nevan Bergan 2002 Alexander Brown 1992 Alex Asaro 1997 Josh Bernard 2015 Austin Brown 2015 Ric Aschbrenner 1988 Paul Berner 1982 David Brown 1978 Dustin Aschbrenner 2006 Thomas Berry 2010 Ricky Brown 1992 John Ashworth 1987 Fernando Betanzos 1983 Robert Brownlie 1980 Tyler Aubrey 2008 Mike Bethea 2008 Daniel Brunskill 2012 Dave Audick 1983 Ryan Bethea 2004 Steven Bryan 2007 Scott Auerbach 1999 Jason Bill 1991 Cameron Bryant 2012 Walter Aufderheide 1975 Steve Black 2004 Devyn Bryant 2013 Damon Austin 1997 Jeff Blazevich 1993 Brett Buchanan 2010

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 31 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Chris Buddin 1993 Steven Carroll 2010 Bruno Contreras 1997 Bob Bullock 1982 Thomas Carroll 2003 Rashard Cook 1995 Frank Buncom, IV 2015 Richard Carusa 1981 Adam Cooper 2006 Matthew David Burch 2004 James Carver 2014 Jonathan Cooper 2003 Aaron Burcham 1999 John Castillo 2001 Austin Copp 2011 Ryan Burke 2016 Eddie Castro 1977 Rick Coppack 2003 Jabrion Burnside 2014 Mike Catania 1983 Hunter Corpus 2012 Miles Burris 2012 Pete Caulk 1973 Marco Correia 2004 Brad Burton 1985, 1989 Chuck Cecil 1983 Hunter Correll 2014 Jelani Burton 2007 Robert Cervantes 1998 Chris Costello 2000 Mitch Burton 1990 Bart Chafe 1983 Rodney Cotton 1986 Dennis Burtraw 1974 Derek Chapman 1992 Michael Coughlin 2006 Joseph Burzynski 2010 Joey Charat 1998 Kevin Craft 2004 D. J. Busch 2000 Michael Charbonneau 1987 Doug Crawshaw 2005 Reggie Bush 2003 Ryan Chavez 1998 Tony Crenshaw 2002 Brock Butler 2007 Jason Cheney 1995 Evan Critchlow 2011 Dallas Butler 2010 Larry Cheng 1992 Scott Crowley 1982 Eric Butler 2004 Victor Cheng 1991 Jeff Crusey 2001 Drew Buyse 2003 Angel Chheang 2016 Domonic Cruz 1998 Dustin Byington 2003 Herman Chiang 1992 Joseph Cruz 2000 Eric W. Byous 1992 Hank Childs 2013 Kevin Cuff 2011 Justin Byrd 1995 Brandon Chillar 2000 Timothy Culver 2000 Fernando Cabico 2011 Jimmy Choi 1991 Colin Cummins 2008 Patrick Cabulagan 1979 Mark Chorstowski 1976 Thomas Cutting 2007 George Calandri 1980 Robby Christian 1991 Aaron M. D’Agostini 2004 Carlos Calderon 1975 Jim Clark 1977 Thomas Dabasinkas 1986 Marvin Calderon Jr. 1999 Brennan Clay 2010 Alan Dale 1979 Brett Callan 1990 Nick Cleaver 2003 Steven Daley 1988 Davis Callejon 2010 Mike Coahran 1974 Daryl Dalton 1994 Jim Calvin 1977 Marco Cobian 2016 Gregory Dantzler 1974 Chris Campano 2011, 2016 Robert Coffin 1984 Duffy Daugherty 1989 Jeff Campbell 1993 Brian Colburn 1977 Mike Davis 1973 Remington Campbell 2014 Steve Colburn 1975 Bryan Day 1989 Rory Canfield 2001 Brent Cole 1990 Chuck Day 1975 Jerry Cantwell 1980 Scott Cole 1995 Jim De Bello 1976 Joshua Canup 2008 Brad Coleman 1999 Cornel De Graaf 1980 David Carillo 2010 Valley Coleman IV Andrew deGrassie 1992 Michael Carrillo 2014 Phil Coles 1982 Brandon Deilgat 2004 Roy Carls 1982 Christian Collins 1999 Richard Del Rincon 2001 Rafael (“Raphy”) Carr 2015 Matt Collins 2004, 2005 John Delmare 1978 Stephen Carr 2006 Kyle Conerly 2000 Daniel DeLeon 2015 Brian Carroll 2010 Jordan C. Congdon 2005 Steven DeLong 1991

32 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Andrew Denny 2004 Darin Engels 1996 Franklin Foster 2012 Matt Dessel 2012 Dave Engle 1975 Andrew Fowler 2006 Matthew Blake Dickinson-Wile 2011 Tanner Engstrand 2003 Atoatasi Fox 2016 Tim Dickman 1996 Roger Enloe 1978 John Franey 1997 Shane Dillon 2012 Matt Enyedi 1991 Charles Franklin 1978 Milan Dimich 1983 Pat Erickson 1995 Robert Franklin 1983 Doug Disney 1979 Brendan Erickson 1996 John Fredericks 2003 Justin Dixon 2003 Dustin Ernst 2003 Chip Frederking 1980 Mark Dodson 1983 Robert Erskine 2007 Jeff Freeman 2006 John Donahoe 1999 Cesar Escuro 1986 Kevin Freeman 2000 Dewey Dorough 1983 Jason Eskridge 1992 Royce Freeman 2014 Karl Dorrell 1982 Taylor Esoldi 2013 Matt Friedrichs 1997 Jody Doty 1982 Jorge Esquivel-Pena 2000 Samuel Friend 1997 Brooks Dougherty 2007 Steven Essick 1986 Reid Fritz 2005 Jeb Dougherty 1997 Kevin Estes 2015 Alex Funke 1976 Joseph Dougherty 1989 Steve Fairchild 1976, 1978 Andy Funke 1974 Sean Dowling 2013 Tony Fajardo 1990 Matt Gabbard 2006 Ryan Downing 2009 Jim Falkenstrom 1981 Anthony Gabriel 1997 Samuel Downs 2005 Eddie Fammaile 2009 Tyler Gaffney 2009 Wes Doyle 2008 Salo Faraimo 2003 Trent Galkoski 2013 Tommie Draheim 2007 Brock Farrell 2002 Garett Gallacher 2010 Scott Drapeau 1988 Miles Fates 1998 Gregory Gallanis 2010 Matt Drenan 2005 Tony Faxon 1994 Gustavo Gallego 2001 Joseph Driscoll 2010 Justin Fay 1999 Keith Galloway 1991 Jacob D. Driver 2009 Kent Feldman 1979 Jordan Garcia 2009 James Duberg 2012 Jacob Kalani Fely 2010 Sammy Garcia 1999 John Dudley 2005 Ryan Fentin-Thompson 2006 Max Gardner 2015 Freddy Dunkle 2003 Jerod Fenton 1997 Jared Garewal 1996 Darius Durham 1983 David Ferriot 1998 Connor Garrett 2009 Kyler Dwyer 2007 Andrew Feth 1981 Matthew Garrett 1993 Jack Eaton 1981, 1986 Rollie Fezzey 1988 Nick Garton 2006 Rick Ebert 1988 Clarence Fields 1983 Allen Gates 1977 David Eby 1978 Lonnie Fields Jr. 1989 Mat Gaughen 2006 Josh Eby 1993 Curtis Fillmore 2005 Wes Gavin 2010 John Eck 1992 James Finkle 2006 Michael Gay 1980 Ted Edwards 2008 Bryan Fioritto 2007 Tim Gaylord 2015 Walter Edwards 1986 Dean Fischer 1975 Raymond Gearhart 1990 Ryan Ehlen 1991 Tom Fitz 1981 Steven Gee 1979 Jeff Eisert 1991 Dareke Fleming 1990 Noel Geer 1995 Jeffrey Elkin 1986 Thomas Fletcher 1995 David Geiger 1987 Larry Emory 2001 Rubin Flournoy 1973 Martin Gelenter 2011 Joey Engelberg 1998 James Forbes 1994 Drey Gerger 2016

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 33 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Chris Gesell 2015 Greg Gutierrez 1990 Mark Hoaglin 1974 Greg Gesino 1987 Ty Guzik 1994 Micah Kyle Hodges 2009 Mike Giaime 1995 Chris Hakim 1998 Jack Hofstetter 2014 Asante Gibson 2012 Adam Hall 2004 Thomas Hogle 2012 Taylor Giffen 2005 Steve Hall 1973, 1976 Mikah Holder 2014 Jimmy Gilchriest 1997 Bryan Halsey 1999 Peter Hollen 2014 Greg Giles 1994 Ryan Halvoron 2013 Jeff Holman 1996 Cliff Gill 1986 Steven Hamaguchi 1990 Jason Holmes 1993 Alex Gill 1987 Gavin Hamels 1994 Peter Holt 1997 Paul Gilster 2006 Michael Hamilton 1986 Daniel Holtz 2005 Philip D. Giordano 1992 Jim Hansen 1980 Spencer Hood 2007 Terry Glanz 1981 Erik Hanson 1984 Marcus Hopkins 1987 Michael Goff 1984 Kirk Hanson 1984 George Hornby 1988 Todd Gohsler 2002 Ronald Hardiman 1999 Richard Horner 1975 Gregory Goin 1989 Scott Harmstead 2002 Tom Horton 1988 Raul Gomez 1998 Robert Nelson Harris III 2005 Kasey Housmans 2004 Dan Gonzales 1986 Jamar Harrison 1991 Todd Hovey 1997 Federico Gonzalez 1992 Mike Hartshorne 1999 Collin Hoyt 2016 Michael Gonzales 1984 Craig Hartsuyker 1986 Brett Hudson 2002 Steve Goodbody 1978 Nick Hasselberg 2006 Richard Hulit 1985 Derrick Goodwin 1997 William Hastings 1984 Collis Hunt 2011 Amon Gordon 2000 Derek Hatfield 2010 Pierce Hunter 2006 Gino Gordon 2007 Peter Haven 1982 Chad Hutchinson 1995 Zach Gorham 2001 James Hawk 2003 Jeremy Hutchinson 2011 Troy Gorostiza 1993 Stephen Hawk 2004 William Huth 1985 Kyle “Tex” Gosselin 2001 Kyson Hawkins 2007 Mike Iafe 2002 Brian Graham 1978 Stephen Haynes 1989 Daniel Ibarra 1995 Jomo Graham 1991 Alex Hayslett 1990 Thomas Ibarra 2003 Keifer Graham 2014 Sean Healy 1979 Hogan Irwin 2016 Kyle Grantz 2011 Cody Heard 1999 Anthony Iten 1993 David Graves 1979 Joe Heightman 2002 Joseph Iten 1998 Nick Graves 2007 Jon Heinrichs 1993 Jammin Jackson 2003 Daniel Gregory 1999 Brian Heinz 2012 Jay Jackson 1994 Jason Gregory 1994 Wally Henry 1973 Kujanga Jackson 1993 W. Alex Gresham 1996 Craig Hensen 1981 Philip Jacobsen 2000 Erik Grimm 2002 Dan Herbert 1982 Jeff Jahries 1995 Keith Griffin 1980 Adam Hernandez 2015 Jay Janabajal 1995 T.D. Gross 2012 Brandon Hester 2016 Scott Jarvis 1987 Matt Guardia 2002 Keith Hewel 1982 Jim Jennings 1987 Joaquin Guerra 2006 Jarett Hilfiker 2003 Chase Jensen 2007 Luis Guerra 2007 Jeff Hilfiker 1994 Michael Jensen 2009 Francisco Gutierrez 2016 Jimmie Hill 2014 Steve Jensen 2001

34 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES John Jessup 1982 Kenneth Kocher 1998 William Lloyd 1989 Keith Jester 1986 Kyle Koehler 1999 Tim Lockie 1986 Andrew Jilles Jr. 2005 Joe Kollman 1983 Chris Long 1997 Michael Jobst 1990 Matt Kovacevich 2001 Christopher Lopez 2009 Anwar Johnson 1997 Richard Kovalcheck 2003 Tyler Lorenzen 2007 Chris Johnson 1987 Craig Krok 1985 Trevor Lottes 1995 Dean Johnson 1990 Garrett Krstich 2011 John Louis 1989 Gary Johnson 1999 Eric Krzmarzick 1979 Matt Love 2003 Teyo Johnson 2000 Michael Kuhnmuench 1985 Trevor Love 2006 Thaddeus Johnson III 2006 Compton Kurtz 1987 Michael Lucas 1976 Lee Johnston 1990 Bobby Kyle 1990 Kevin Ludwig 1983 Brad Jones 1995 Mia Labovitz 1989 Augie Lugo 2012 Chris Jones 2006 Soliman Labrador Jr. 1988 Robert Lugo 1992 Rafell Jones 1995 Brian Laliberte 1982 Brian Lundquist 1996 Shawn Jones 1989 Jordan Lance 2010 Ryan Lux 2004 Richard Joseph 1985 Carlos Lara 2001 Chau Ly 1984 Taylor Julio 2009 David Larreau 1983 Ryan Lynch 1993 Quinn Kaehler 2015 Lance Larson 1985 Bill Maffucci 1974 Dominic “Keoni” Kanoa-Reyes 2013 David P. Last II 2011 Scott Mainquist 2011 Tyler Kasl 2012 Anthony Lawrence 2014 Mark Malone 1976 Kimo Katashima 2016 Teddy Lawrence 1991 Andrew Maneval 2013 Garrett Kay 2014 Ernie Lawson 2011 Andrew Mann 1986 Pat Keleher 1993 Jason Ledford 1989 Jeff Mansukhani 1988 Miles Kelly 1991 Andre Lee 1998 Daniel Marquardt 1998 Patrick Michael Kelly 2011 Gregory Lee 2009 John Marsala 1978 Paul Kelley 1978 Jonathan Lee 2011 Mike Marshall 2002 John Kenna 1977 Bryan Lee-Lauduski 2002 Billy Martin 2002 Eli Kerch 1993 Russell Leedy 2007 Chris Martin 2013 George Kerekes 1975 Tyler Lehrke 2011 Joe Martin 2007 Josh Ketcher 2016 Pedro Lepe 1989 Jonny Martin 2011 Kyle Ketchum 1986 Travis Lerma 1999 Mitch Martin 1993 Brian Keyser 1987 Tyler Leslie 2013 Tyler Martin 2005 Chris Kilby 1987 Eric Lester 1979 Jude Martinez 1987 Shane Kilcoyne 2005 Darrell Lewis 1989, 1994 Mario Martinez 1989 Khari Kimbrough 2012 Zach Lewis 2011 Stephen Martinez 1980 Andrew King 2000 George Liang 2013 Homer Mauga 2010 Jim King 1982 George Liebe 1995 Larry Maxey 1988 Lucius King 2000 Tom Liles 1989 Vic Mayer 1976 Cody Kirwan 2015 Nate Lindell 1999 Chase McBride 2002 John Kmet 1976 Tim Lindfeltv1999 Kevin McCadam 2000 Alex Knight 1992 Ryan Lindley 2007 Dylan McCagg 2011 Chase Knox 2012 Tito Liotta 1976 Troy McCauley 1986

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 35 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Troy McClelland 2015 Trent Miley 1992 Brian Murray 1982 Stefan Arnaz McClure 2011 Pat Millay 1982 Mehrdad Nabizadeh 1981 David McColl 2013 Ian Miller 1996 Jason Nall 1995 Ted McColl 1984 Matthew Miller 1991 Chris Neal 1988 Andrew McCreery 1999 Sean Miller 2002 Cole Needham 2014 Abdul McCullough 1992 Trey Miller 1997 Brett Nelson 2013 Robert McCurdy 2007 Mason Mills 2009 Paul Neumann 2016 Douglas McDaniel 1988 Daniel Minamide 2008 Jacob Newman 2016 Barry McKeever 1984 Kenneth Mintz 1987 Jason Nguyen 2016 Michael McKeever 1981 Dylan Mohamed 2010 Johnny Nguyen 2007 Donnie McKillop 2007 Jared Mohamed 2013 John Nielsen 2001, 2003 Brett McKinney 1996 Kamal Mohamed 2005 John Nikos 1976 Scott McLain 1991 Kyle Mohamed 2008 Jerry Nishiguchi 1973 Andrew McLauchlan 2012 Martin Mohamed 2006 Chuck Nixon 1988 Kris McLaughlin 1996 Michael Mohamed 2006 Torran Nixon 1985 James McMahon 1986 Schannon Mohamed 1986 Cyrus Nolan 2015 Brian McMullen 2008 Jose Monforte 1994 Don Norcross 1975 Bobby McNeal 2008 Dan Moody 1979 Greg Norembabe 1986 Lenny McNeill 1975 Shawn Moonan 1979 Michael Northcote 2000 Adam McPeak 1997 Connor Moore 2012 Jeff Norton 2004 Todd McTrusty 1989 Hunter Moore 2011 Shannon Nowden 2001 Marlon McWilson 1993 Larry Moore 1995 Brian Nowitzki 1994 Michael Medina 2013 Mike Moore 1987 Noelle Noy 2004 Bryan Melancon 1994 Moses Moreno 1993 Tim O’Brien 2015 John Mende 2001 Ezekiel Aaron Moreno 1997 Rommel O’Conor 1987 Marcus Mendillo 2010 James Morgans 1992 Timothy O’Hara 2001 Peter Mendiola 1996 Kirk Morrison 2005 Kevin O’Mary 2007 Alberto Mendivil 1993 Matt Morrison 2005 Ricardo Oberwager 2008 Mark Menotti 1985 Caleb Morrow 2014 Anthony Ochoa 1984 Sam Meredith 2011 Eric Morton 1991 Isiah Olave 2014 Emil Metroka 2002 Steffan Mos 2012 Dane Oldham 1999 Ryan Mettee 2004 Don Moser 1978 Blake Oliaro 2014 Cody Meyer 2015 Mike Moser 1982 Marcus Oliver 1996 David Meyer 1974 Travis Mossy 2005 Leon Oloya 1999 Jake Michaels 2015 Spencer Moyer 2016 Chase Olsson 2008 Brandon Michel 2013 Kyle Moyneur 2000 Andrew Ord 1996 William Michel 1976 John Mozerka 1992 Michael Ord 1997 John Michels 1991 Abraham Muheize 2006 David Ortega 2007 Eduardo Middleton 2012 Ronald Muir III 1977 Robert Ortiz 2001 Peter Mikolajewski 1987 Dale Mullins 1979 Isaiah Osborne 2015 Ben Milam 1981 Kyle Mummau 2013 Greg Ostrow 1978 Bill Miles 1974 Alan Murray 1984 Jeffery Overbaugh 2016

36 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Marshall Overlander 1994 Andrés Preciado 2014 Brad Rossin 1992 Marc Overton 1999 Keith Price 1990 Joe Roth 1973 Brian Owens 2003 Joshua Prueher 1992 Derrick Roth 1990 Roman Owens 2008 Nathaniel Puente 2003 Robbie Rouse 2009 Alex Palacio 2002 Michael Pyle 1985 David Rubi 1989 Bryan Palmer 1988 Carlos Quentin 2000 Charles Rudolph 1976 Vincent Paolucci 2014 Bryce Quigley 2014 Collin Rugg 2015 Jordan Paopao 2004 Josh Quillar 1992 Robert Rule 1973 Eric Parker 2002 Nicolas Quintero 2010 Bernard Rumps III 1979 Ryan Parker 1997 Jerry Ralph 1980 David Ruscetta 1980 Christopher Pascua 1996 Javier Ramos 1995 Brian Russell 2001 Isaac Pastrana 2001 Tony Ramos 2015 Lloyd Russell Jr. 1985 Garret Pavelko 2000, 2002 Deon Randall 2010 Nick Russell 2008 Will Peck 2008 Jim Ranes 1978 Tanner Rust 2009 Matt Peleti 2013 Jacob Raser 1995 Darryl Rutland 1983 Matt Peleti 2013 Steve Raser 1990 Tim Ryan 1991 Tom Pellegrino 1989 Eric Rasmussen 2004 Greg Ryan 1993 Steven Perdue 1975 Tom Rawlins 1990 Steve Rymer 1973 Cesar Perez 1996 Robert Ray 1995 Greg Sallee 1988 Ivan Perez 2007 Christopher Reaghard 1990 Ronnie Sallee 2015 Jordan Perez 2014 Kevin Reece 1981 Brian Sallie 1980 Santos Perez 2016 Glen Reese 1987 Ernesto Sanchez 2015 Jim Perkins 1995 Mike Regan 1978 Brandon Sanders 1991 Eric Peterson 1980 A. J. Reilly 2004 Nick Sanford 2010 Ray Peterson Jr. 1996 Matt Reitano 2015 Christopher Santore 2002 Rod Philhower 1984 Christos Renner 2001 Kameron Santos 2015 Robert Piconi 1988 Ronel Reyes 1994 Steffen Santos 2005 Damon Pieri 1993 Gary Ricciardulli 1981 Brett Sarem 2014 Tom Pike 1974 Roger Rice 1981 Gary Sarmiento 1994 Ben Piorkowski 2013 Eric Richards 2001 Mustafa Sarwary 2004 Fidel Pitones 1992 Christopher Riggs 2002 Tyrone Preston Sauls Jr. 2011 Tim Plough 2003 Michael Rinehart 1982 Darius Savage 2006 Joe Pollock 1984 Michael Rish 1984 Brandon Sawyer 1999 Charles Pope 1993 Sanford Roberts II 1982 Alexander Scarlett 2008 Sheldon Pope 2000 Michael Robertson 2011 Zach Schmid 2014 Doug Popovich 1996 Robbie E. Robinson 1999 David Schnack 1983 John Poremba 1983 Eric Rockhold 1993 Matt Scholl 1990 Don Porter 1975 Mark Rodgers 1994 Jeffrey Schroeder 1994 Freddy Porter Jr. 1988 J. T. Rogan 2004 Enrique Schulz 2003 Mike Poteet 1985 Joe Rogers 1997 Brian Schwenke 2009 Brian Potter 1996 Hugo Roji 1990 Doug Schwenke 1989 Christopher Pousson 2008 Nelson Rosario 2008 Deshaun Scott 2012

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 37 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Kyle Scott 1992 Doak Slay 1978 Alan Summers 1982 Will Scott 2001 Aaron Smith 2004 R. J. Suokko 2001 Nick Scudellari 2012 Alex Smith 2002 Jason Surdy 1989 Junior Seau 1987 Brett Smith 1973 Ian Sutlick 1993 Quinn Seau 2016 Conrad Smith 2010 Matthew Sutton 2005 David Seawright 2008 D.J. Smith 2015 Cody Swearingen 1997 Matthew Segi 2008 Kacy Smith 2012 Sean Sweat 2000 Jesus Sesma 2009 Marcus Smith 2002 Brian Syzdek 1999 Trent Sessions 2012 Randy Smith 1985 Rob Taft 2006 Paul Shannon 1977 Ray Smith 2015 Kevin Tahan 1984 David Shaw 1994 Tim Smith 1975 Ronnie Tamale 1996 Jeff Shea 1976 Todd Smith 1982 Bill Taylor 1980 Matthew Shearin 2015 Clinton Snyder 2005 Bob Taylor 1977 Timothy Shell 1979 Corey Soper 2016 Gary Taylor 1992 Lon Sheriff 1998 Max Soule 2004 Steven Taylor 1985 D.J. Shields 2008 James Souza 1987 John Tejcek 1989 D.J. Shields 2013 Timothy Sovay 1998 John Tellam 1976 Scott Shields 1994 Maurice Sowell 1984 Charles Temple 1973 Jack Shipp 1974 Auturo Spaan 1977 Leonard Territo 1991 Jeff Shoate 1999 Ricky Spencer 1978 Ian Thomas 1988 Michael Sills 2014 Peter Staab 2016 Marcus Thomas 1983 Billy Silva 1998 Mike Stadler 1992 Peter Thomas 2010 Michael Silva 2002 Mike Stadler 2000 Ricky Thomas 2003 Oswaldo Simental 2003 Fred Stanley 1978 Robert Thomas 1998 Adam Simms 1993 Pat Stehly 1995 Scott Thomas 1989 Brian Simnjanovski 2003 Joshua Steimel 2008 Tyson Thompson 2001 Kevin Simonson 2004 Tyler Steimel 2010 Ben Thorne 2007 Stephen Simpson 2008 Greg Stein 1985 Marco Thorson 2005 Preston Sims 1977 Erik Stein 1991 Calvin Threat 1999 Colin Sinclair 2001 Paul Stepanek 1983 Ross Thurston 1976 Aaron Singh 2002 Cooper Stephenson 2006 Gannon Tidwell 1988 A. J. Single 2000 Delano Stewart 1990 Justin Tipp 1985 Carlos Siragusa 1985 Tom Stipanov 2006 Michael Todter 2009 Cameron Siskowic 2002 Dan Stockalper 1974 Levine J. Toilolo 2009 Daniel Siskowic 1975 Jeff Stoike 1995 Jonathan Toledo 2005 Kyle Siskowic 2005 John Stokes III 1999 Gregory (J.R.) Tolver 1998 Danny Skaggs 2004 Zachary Stokes 1992 Chad Tomasoski 1991 Rob Skinner 1986 David Stout 2009 Todd Tomasoski 1994 Dustin Skousen 2012 Greg Strahm 1996 James Tomes 1988 Brian Slamon 2002 Jeff Strick 1998 Tyler Tony 2012 Don Slater 1976 Michael Sullivan 1999 Casey Toohill 2015 Tom Slavinsky 1979 Rory Sullivan 2007 Steven Tormer 1985

38 NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETES Jacob Torquato 2012 Chase Wagner 2004 Kenyatte Williams 1993 Ardan Tran 2008 Brian Wahl 2015 Luke Williams 1989 Jimmy Travis 1998 Trevor Waite 2013 Terrell Williams 2001 Justin Traxler 1986 Denis Waitley Jr. 1979 Travis Williams 2002 Aaron Tremble 1997 Danney Waltersb1983 Chris Williamson 2007 John Tribolet 1988 Jacob Wardb1999 Jeff Willis 1977 Raniel Trinidad 1985 Travis Watkinsb2000 Dean Wilson 1975 Daniel Tufele 2005 Jarrod Watson-Lewis 2012 Jeff Wirtz 1981 David Twite 1980 Kevin Webb 1984 Adam Witzmann 2012 Steven Ulmer 2005 Bruce Weber 1985 Austin Wolff 2015 Joe Unden 1974 Mark Weber 2007 Clint Womack 2001 J. Stanton Upson 2010 Josh Weeden 1999 Gary Wood 1974 Jeff Utz 1973 Benton Weeks 2015 Brent Woodall 1988 Hunter Vaccaro 2013 Joseph Weeks 1979 Brian Woods 1997 Justin Vae’ena 2009 Neal Weitman 1994 Tim Woods 1989 Jim Valenzuela 1974 Braxton Welford 2010 Shane Woodward 2005 Ryan Van Nostrand 2010 Alex Wells 1990 Jake Wragg 2011 John Van Zandt 1988 Bobby Welnick 1978 Chris Wright 1981 Tom Vardell 1987 Drew Westling 2008 Nathan Wright 1997 Bradley Varvil 1991 Donald L. Wharton 2011 Taylor D. Wurdeman 2009 Bernardo Vasquez 1984 Christopher White 1991 Mark Wyckoff 1985 John Veach 1974 Danny White 1990 Jordan Wynn 2009 Devaughn Vele 2016 Timothy White 1987 Kevin Yaeckel 2006 Carlos Velarde 1986 Dan Whiting 1974 Jo Jo Yamane 1983 Ernie Velton 1977 John Wilding 1975 William Yeatman 2006 Greg Verdugo 2013 Michael Wiley 1996 Ronnie Yell 2009 Sam Vermillion 2014 Andy Wilga 1995 Peter Yorck 2006 Matthew Vickery 2004 Kyle Wilkinson 2008 Daniel Zajda 2003 Steven Vieira 2000 Augie Williams 2007 Ramon Zamora 1995 Gustavo Villafana 1993 Cordell Williams 2003 Frankie Zimmerman 2008 Bill Vinovich 1983 Darryl Williams 1978 Nick Zimmerman 2016 Frank Vitale 1985 Jess Williams 1990 Jorge Zurita 1998 Jake Waasted 1997 Jim Williams 1977 Bryan Wagner 1980 Justin Williams 1991

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 39 2016 SCHOLAR–LEADER–ATHLETE NOMINEES

The Walter J. Zable/San Diego chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame salutes the following prep athletes who excelled in the classroom as well as on the football field and therefore qualified to be nominated for the Scholar-Leader-Athlete Award High School Nominees Avocado Eastern Mykel Bernal...... Oceanside Kayvon Brown ...... Lincoln Bryson Bolin...... San Marcos Tyrese Reed...... Mission Bay Nicholas Demos...... La Costa Canyon Andrew Schasa...... Lincoln Jake Gerardi...... Oceanside Tyler Hershey...... Carlsbad Grossmont Hills Yu Jay Kurosu...... Torrey Pines Dylan Helmholtz...... El Capitan Kevin Misak...... Torrey Pines Ezekial Noa...... Helix

Central Grossmont Valley Sullivan Alexander...... Coronado Dylan Brown...... Santana Trent Forster...... Santana City Devan Henselmeier...... Santana Cole Dimich...... La Jolla David Gasca...... Serra Imperial Valley Kelesio Howard Jr...... Hoover Austyn Gutierrez...... Brawley Union Ross Martin...... La Jolla Blake Zeleny...... Brawley Union Daniel McColl...... La Jolla Keenan McDonald...... Imperial Ryen Sanford...... Serra Manzanita Coastal Robert Cervantes...... Calipatria Brennan Goring...... La Jolla Country Day Rodrigo Del Real...... Calipatria Casey Mariucci...... La Jolla Country Day Christian Dufresne...... Lutheran Cameron Miller...... Francis Parker Erick Lopez...... Calipatria Caleb Phillips...... Santa Fe Christian George Ruvalcaba...... Calipatria Josh Reyes...... La Jolla Country Day Drew Schmid...... La Jolla Country Day Conner Whitton...... Santa Fe Christian

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The Walter J. Zable/San Diego chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame salutes the following prep athletes who excelled in the classroom as well as on the football field and therefore qualified to be nominated for the Scholar-Leader-Athlete Award

Metro-Mesa Western Declan Fernandez...... Eastlake Vincent Alexander Cruz...... Mira Mesa Quentin Frazier...... Mater Dei Catholic Jack Cavellier...... Cathedral Catholic Dominic Gudino...... Olympian Noah DiNapoli...... St. Augustine Noah Lacsina...... Olympian Jojo Falo...... Madison Kyle Moses...... Mater Dei Catholic Tate Haynes...... Cathedral Catholic Eli Shelton...... Mater Dei Catholic Jordan Genmark Heath... Cathedral Catholic Brandon Lewis...... Madison Metro-South Bay Isaiah McDaniels...... Madison Noah Berry...... Mar Vista Samspon Niu...... Madison Dominick Esparza...... Hilltop Patrick Rutledge...... Point Loma Gabriel Preciado...... Mar Vista Chance Sears...... Cathedral Catholic Khalil Spruill...... Mar Vista Timothy Sheldon...... Point Loma Michael Wilson...... Mar Vista Rodney Robert Thompson..... St. Augustine Graham Valentine...... Cathedral Catholic Palomar Ochi Chiemeka...... Mt. Carmel University Nominees Robert Hauck...... Del Norte Mountain West James Lee...... Rancho Bernardo Daniel Brunskill ...... SDSU Jacob Moore...... Del Norte Ashlin Morey...... Mt. Carmel Pioneer Devyn Bryant ...... USD Valley Brock Moffitt...... Valley Center Willie Jones Nominees Jake Salaheddine...... San Pasqual Ashlin Morey...... Mt. Carmel Devan Henselmeier...... Santana Jake Salaheddine...... San Pasqual

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 41 IN SUPPORT OF EXCELLENCE The young men honored here tonight exemplify the highest caliber of America’s youth. Molding of these men and those who follow them, is the responsibility of many. A vital link in the development of this nation’s young people are the men and women who teach them. Tonight, as we recognize these Scholar-Leader-Athletes, we also honor their parents, teachers, coaches, administrators and schools.

SCHOOL COACH PRINCIPAL LEAGUE Calipatria Mike Swearingen Joe Derma Southern Manzanita Cathedral Catholic Sean Doyle Kevin Calkins Western Hilltop Drew Westling Thomas Gray, Ph.D. Metro South Bay Imperial Kerry Legarra Jose Apodaca Imperial Valley La Costa Canyon Sean Sovacool Bryan Marcus Avocado West La Jolla Matt Morrison Chuck Podhorsky, Ph.D. City La Jolla Country Day Tyler Hales Gregory Martin, Ph.D. Coastal Lincoln David Dunn Shirley Peterson, Ed. D. Eastern Madison Rick Jackson Richard Nash Western Mar Vista Tyler Arciaga Richard Carreon Metro South Bay Mater Dei Catholic John Joyner Frances Clare Metro Mesa Mira Mesa Gary Blevins Jeff Sabins Western Mission Bay Willie Matson Ernest Remillard Eastern Oceanside Dave Rodriguez Teresa Hill-Collis Avocado West Olympian Paul Van Nostrand Ernesto Zamudio Metro Mesa Point Loma Mike Hastings Hans Becker Western Saint Augustine Richard Sanchez James Horne Western Santa Fe Christian Jon Wallace Matt Hannan Coastal Santana Tim Estes Tim Schwuchow Grossmont Valley Torrey Pines Ron Gladnick Rob Coppo Avocado West

COLLEGES COACH PRESIDENT CONFERENCE San Diego State University Rocky Long Dr. Elliot Hirshman Mountain West University of San Diego Dale Lindsey James T. Harris III Pioneer

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Purposes of the NFFCHF • The PROMOTION of our American Football game as an integral and vital part of our educational process. • The ENCOURAGEMENT of playing the game at all levels of competition on sandlots, in junior and senior high schools and in colleges. • The ESTABLISHMENT of the proper incentives and ideals for American youth consistent with high standards of sportsmanship among the players.

Except for a small professional staff, the work of the National Football Founda-tion is carried on entirely by volunteers organized into more than 119 chapters in the football centers of our nation. Membership is expected to rapidly exceed 12,000 members lending their enthusiasm and help through these local chapters. Recognition of young Scholar Leader Athletes is one of the most rewarding efforts of the National Foot- ball Foundation and truly brings the spirit of the Foundation to the grass roots level throughout the country. The College Football Hall of Fame In recognition of achievements on the football field and their contributions to society. more than 796 football players and 170 coaches from more than 268 colleges have been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend. Indiana. All members of the National Football Foundation have the privilege of placing in nomination the names of worthy college players who have completed their active careers at least five years before nomination. Annually, each chapter selects several players for consideration by a regional screening board. New Hall of Fame members are elected by a distinguished group of people closely identified with football, serving as the National Awards Committee. As America’s greatest competitive sport, football deserves its place in our country’s history, setting the standard for all amateur sports. Commemorating this position of leader ship, the College Football Hall of Fame becomes a national shrine devoted to fair play, courageous action and the will to win. It is these aspects of the game — its influences on national character, its hardening and tempering of the will — with which the College Football Hall of Fame is most concerned.

National Football Foundation Officers Archie Manning, Chairman Steven J. Hatchell, President & CEO Clayton I. Bennett, Vice Chairman J. Murry Bowden, Vice Chairman George M. Weiss, Vice Chairman

NFFCHF WJZ/SD AWARDS BANQUET 2017 43 The Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame recognizes and thanks the following individuals and organizations for sponsorship our 2017 banquet. PLATINUM SPONSORS Chargers - Kimberley Layton Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP - Daniel C. Herbert Union Bank - Bruce Breslau Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation - Warren Magill

SPECIAL THANKS Bock Awards Inc. Brock Scott – Photography Chelle Cobb – Graphic Design Ed Davis – Ranch Catering EyeComm, Inc. Flowers by Linda Coppa Friars Tux Shop – Tuxedos Golden State Graphics Ray Nicolas AV Services San Diego Hall of Champions Scottish Rite Center

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