Thats a very familiar sight for me, man, Jackson said of the possibility. San Clemente boys soccer are CIF-SS Division 2 champions. (Luca Evans / Los Angeles Times) For a running back with mighty standards, Devin Samples' first-week effort for Long Beach Poly against Clovis was forgettable. He said that getting away enabled him to grow up on my own and kind of like create my own destiny., I had a vision, and I knew what I wanted to do, he said. Speed, Ramsey said. It doesnt matter how many yards I get if we dont score. The Jackrabbits wasted little time in the second half. Mission Viejo quickly scored when Semonza threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Mikey Matthews to tie the game 14-14 with 7:06 left in the second quarter. Frank Black (aka Black Francis): leader of the Pixies rock group. Its all about peace and love.. He still looks like he can run to me, Stafford deadpanned. At that point in time Pete Carroll wasnt recruiting he was selecting, Biggins said. Rankings for middle school, high school, and college athletes. In the CIF-SS playoffs, San Clemente beat Norte Vista, 2-1, in the first round, shutout Artesia, 4-0, in the second round, beat Santiago of Corona in penalty kicks after a scoreless draw, 0-0 (6-5), and rolled over Agoura in the semifinals, 4-1. Jan Burke: mystery author, 2000 Edgar Award for Best Novel (for Bones) Dan Castellaneta: actor and voice actor. @presstelegram @BeachVarsity @ocvarsity @mikehuntley63 pic.twitter.com/mqDrpMju7r. Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. I Indoor Qualifying (FINAL) DISPLAYING. Theyre primed for the playoffs, San Clemente coach Chris Murray said. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), A camera operator dons a face mask during football action between Mission Viejo and Long Beach Poly Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. ]]> All of that being said, Barbee readily admits that this is probably the deepest team hes had, and longtime Jackrabbit football observers have this pegged as perhaps the most talented Poly team since the squad that won the 2012 CIF-SS championship. Meet Devin Samples. 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach CA, 90810 Phone: 562-997-8000 . (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Darius Curry, bottom, is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Weve had a lot of these all season. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Darius Curry, bottom, is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Sep. 30LONG BEACH Sophomore running back Xavier Jones had nothing to lose and plenty of rushing yards to gain Friday night in the Long Beach Poly football team's 42-0 statement win. So, I went three years and said I was going to the NFL and thats what happened.. Long Beach Poly running back Devin Samples gained 177 yards and scored a touchdown in 33 carries against Gardena Serra on Friday night. Jacksons ability to track long passes dates to his Poly days as a major league baseball outfield prospect, Yarber said. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzinger quarterback Ashley Tucker runs through Long Beach Polys defense looking to make a pass as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. California, riding high under coach Jeff Tedford with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and running back Marshawn Lynch, also stood out. The roster also features 10 USA Baseball alumni, 19 Major League Baseball All-Stars . Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson warms up before a training camp session in July. 3 ranked Long Beach Polys game-winning TD courtesy of senior running back Devin Samples with 22 seconds to go in the game. The Eagles released a statement calling the posts offensive, harmful and absolutely appalling. Jackson apologized on social media and to the Jewish community, pledging to educate himself and work with organizations to be more informed. Brown finished with a team-high 11 receptions for 106 yards. Hes got the biggest heart once he gets that ball in his hands, Barbee said after the game. Being back home, just knowing the possibilities, that the Bowl is here in L.A., and to see what Tampa did in their backyard when they had the Super Bowl, I mean everything is written, Jackson said. 12-yard TD run by Long Beach Poly junior QB Darius Curry. If you see your name among the Jordan High School graduates, someone is looking for you! (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Mission Viejos Jackson Holman, right, brushes off Long Beach Poly defenders in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Poly trailed 30-28 with 6:39 left in the fourth quarter. Learn about Devin Jackson and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. 1979 Class List. During training camp and the preseason, rest days were mandated so that Jackson would be in top form for the opener. Long Beach Poly football coach Stephen Barbees post game interview after Polys 35-30 comeback win against Mission Viejo Friday night. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzingers Jacob Lewis tries to squeeze through the pack as the Olympians take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Get the latest news, stats and more about Devin Lewis on RealGM.com Kian Jadbabaei, whose older brother Koosha was also on the 2019 CIF-SS champions, tossed a long ball from the right side into the Poly box, which eventually landed for Linas and the lead, 1-0. My hats off to them, they played a good game. The562s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored byJuJu Smith-Schuster and the JuJu Foundation. Im sure it is for a lot of people too.. I dont think we absolutely felt it was a slam dunk until the letter came across the fax machine.. Devin Samples ran for a 13-yard touchdown to give the Jackrabbits a 14-0 lead entering halftime. Devin Samples is a 5-7, 190-pound Running Back from Long Beach, CA. My dad, he really wanted me to go to Cal. Utupo kept his offense on the field, where Lancers quarterback Brayden Downen []. On offense, Poly has a pair of quarterbacks in the mix with returning senior starter Shea Kuykendall, as well as talented sophomore Darius Curry, a transfer from St. Bernard. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer). He was very slight way back then but just electric, Kiffin said. Long Beach Poly High School alone has produced the likes of Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Warren G, and boasts over a dozen current and former NFL players including Willie McGinest, DeSean Jackson . Snap after snap on the drive, the ball found his trusty hands, and he kept digging for short gains until he found paydirt on third and goal with a one-yard push. High School Football Preview: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan September 24, 2021 Mike Guardabascio There was an electricity in the air at Long Beach Poly and Millikan's football practices this week, as the two top teams in the city prepare to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The562s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alumJayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. Curry drove Poly back down the field and threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Jadyn Robinson that put Poly up 28-27 with 9:37 left in the fourth quarter. The Jackrabbits withstood a late rally by Leuzinger to earn their first win of the season 35-21 Thursday night. How will the Rams fare against the competition in the NFC West, considered to be the toughest division in the NFL. Im breaking down Long Beach Polys 35-30 win at Mission Viejo, a game between two of the top 10 teams in the CIF-SS. With five consecutive wins and 40-plus points scored in each of them, the Jackrabbits are heating up at the perfect time. After Mission Viejos offense drove into the red zone, Polys defense didnt break and Mission Viejo settled for a 25-yard field goal. However, a last-second football by Luis Cifuentes sailed just wide to the left, sending the game into halftime tied 14-14. Jackson was especially dynamic when catching passes from quarterback Michael Vick. Poly cut the lead to 24-21 midway through the third quarter when Curry threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to USC commit Jason Robinson Jr. Robinson caught eight passes for 101 yards with a touchdown. The Long Beach Poly junior running back had 35 carries for 284 rushing yards and four touchdowns against Long Beach Millikan Friday night. He ranks first among active players with a career average of 17.4 yards per catch. The accolades and everything were based on what last years team didthat team isnt coming out week zero. Purdue Poly 14. . The Jackrabbits are a little thin at offensive line but still feature major talent with returning Moore League Offensive Lineman of the Year Wendell Moe, along with rising senior Tyson Ruffins, Nathan Samoa, Poe, and several young players looking to step up including Tauinaola Lole and Jeremiah Filipo. One, a defensive lineman named Devin Jackson, sells kitchen knives door to door to help support his family his parents are unemployed and we see him doing so cheerfully. Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com. Follow full coverage of Devin McCourty during the 2010 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. Poly decided to run the ball. Vets to groom me the right way coming in, he said. Completely new team. So, I stayed and every time I played the Eagles I kicked their ass, and I went crazy on them.. Sectionals get going tonight. That was the last football game that Jackson played for a Los Angeles area team. Coach Stephen Barbee didnt think it was indicative of anything he had a couple running backs in Karon Green and Josh Cason who he wanted to get some looks. He has also spent several years covering the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA as a reporter and podcast host. It was a pretty easy finish., 30 SC GOAL, 1-0Finn Linas finds the ball of a long throw and puts San Clemente up over Long Beach Poly in this CIF-SS D2 title game. Dont get it twisted, Nagy told Chicago-area reporters. There are few games bigger than Friday nights and time and time again, the Jackrabbits turned to Samples to simply run the ball down Serras throat. Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Now they are teammates on a team expected to contend for a berth in a Super Bowl that will be played in Inglewood. Devin W Corcoran, 66 years old, currently living in Long Beach, CA. Players have switched teams, rules have changed, milestones are ready to be reached. We present them here for purely educational purposes. For in-game updates, news and more for all the San Clemente High School sports programs, follow us on Twitter@SouthOCSportsand on Instagram@South_OC_Sports. Dont get the SC Times delivered to your home? He said he was focused on providing long-proven playmaking skills, helping younger players and remaining physically sound. Theda Bara: actress. San Clemente boys soccer shuts out Long Beach Poly, 2-0, to win CIF-SS Division 2 championship. The Eagles made the playoffs three more times during Jacksons first six seasons, describing the time as the most fun of his career. 22 yard TD catch by Mission Viejo with 7:06 left in 2nd Q. Poly 14, MV 14. pic.twitter.com/7sNnXJLtEU. Weve got great coaches in the league, I think things are looking up for a lot of these programs, its going to be a fun year.. Tusa finished with ten tackles, two sacks and one interception. If we can fix the mistakes we made tonight, then we will be able to beat good teams like that. I had to clean up my actions and be a man and apologize and really let people know that wasnt my intentions, he said. Long Beach Poly took the lead on the opening drive of the fourth quarter when quarterback Darius Curry rolled to his left and connected with sophomore Jadyn Robinson for a 16-yard touchdown. He was deciding if he wanted you, and you went there and there were no questions asked. Eli 3 Bell, Brielle 29 MVP League T 4 Bond, Chyle 28 New Haven AG 5 Bray, Mackenzie 27 Danbury Hatt 6 Brennan, Amyiah 29 Miami Garden 7 Broadus, Lauren 24 Philly Facto 8 Burkholder, Nadja 27 Idaho . (LSU), meanwhile Cal Poly, Oregon State, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech join LSU as the only schools with multiple semifinalists on the . There also will be tough NFC West games against the Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. Thats the question that was ringing around social media after the Jackrabbits undefeated Spring season, which saw them open with an overtime win over Serra before running off a series of shutout wins in the Moore League. The Rams offense, among the NFLs best with deep threats Sammy Watkins in 2017 and Brandin Cooks in 2018, once again has a player who can stretch defenses. 1. A false start penalty pushed the Jackrabbits back to the 8, but Samples responded with an 8-yard touchdown run to put Poly up 35-30 with 22 seconds left in the game. I feel like I learned a lot from that because I was able to learn about the Jewish community and what they endured in the Holocaust. It just kind of felt like disrespect.. But signing Jackson, a Los Angeles native and former Long Beach Poly High star, also was important. MISSION VIEJO Long Beach Poly running back Devin Samples scored a touchdown on an 8-yard run with 22 seconds remaining in the game to give the Jackrabbits a 35-30 upset win over Mission Viejo on Friday at Mission Viejo High. In shortits a complete roster with depth at almost every position, and the Jackrabbits will have a chance to prove themselves against a challenging nonleague schedule that includes Leuzinger and Serra, as well as arguably the two other top public programs in the state in Corona Centennial and Mission VIejo. Poly blew the game open in the. I had a huge chip on my shoulder from 2013, Jackson said. The Rams challenge will be keeping Jackson available for games. CB; 5-10, 193 lbs; Rutgers; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; Arm Length 32" Hand Size 9" 40-YD Dash 4.48; Conference TBD; 2010 Draft Pick Info. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Mekyle Jackson celebrates his touchdown with teammates as the Jackrabbits take on Leuzinger in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Samples carried the ball to the 3 with 26 seconds to go. Photo: Zach Cavanagh San Clemente (13-3-8) allowed just one goal in the Division 2 playoffs with 12 . Title IX Parent Notification | Safe Place to Learn Act . Its been a good ride.. . (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, left, is brought down by Mission Viejos Evan Curry, right, in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Jackson jets under it to catch a game-winning touchdown pass. Curry later scrambled for positive yards but the Jackrabbits were facing fourth-and-2 at the Mission Viejo 34 with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter. Devin W Corcoran's phone number is (909) 659 - 9668. Carroll declined an interview request, but Chow said the staff sensed something was amiss after they did a home visit with Jacksons family. You cant fault him for it. [CDATA[//>