JOHN R. McCUTCHEN / Union-Tribune

Oceanside's Rene Siluano scores after Eastlake's Daniel Johnson fails to bring him down on the Pirates' first drive. No. 1-ranked Oceanside would go on to win 26-23.

Versatile Spartan uses size on offense, defense

Sept. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

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LA MESA, Sept. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Helix makes it a long night for Longhorns: Yes it was opening night, but the Helix Highlanders looked to be in postseason form. Capitalizing on five Rancho Buena Vista turnovers, No. 2-ranked Helix riddled the visiting Longhorns 41-7.

Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Cathedral's O-line leads way in drubbing of Steele Canyon:Tyler Gaffney, a defensive coordinator's nightmare, couldn't have dreamed of a better game.

Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Wolverines overcome 17-0 deficit and prevail over Lancers:Yesterday was Westview quarterback Tommy Hansen's 17th birthday. And during the beginning of Friday night's game against Francis Parker it didn't look like it was going to be much celebrated when Francis Parker took a 17-0 lead.

Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Sophomore QB's solid debut propels Sultans past Komets:After Santana quarterback James Needy left the team to focus exclusively on baseball, sophomore Zack Breidt became the new leader of their potent spread offense.

VALLEY CENTER, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Valley Center's four second-half TDs out-rally San Pasqual: The first-game jitters were apparent, especially for the new Valley Center offensive line.

SAN MARCOS, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Mission Hills survives despite an error-filled opening night: The Mission Hills football team feeds off of star nose tackle Eddie Nuckols. He's the team leader, emotionally and on the field.

VISTA, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Marauders' defensive pressure keys victory over Panthers: Maybe it was fitting for a game that included an interception return for a touchdown and three scoring plays of 50 yards or more to come down to one more big play. With 37 seconds remaining in Friday night's season opener, Mira Mesa defensive lineman Ledel Otey sacked Vista quarterback David Fisher in the end zone giving the No. 9 Marauders a 16-14 victory.

CHULA VISTA, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Trojans exact revenge for '07 in thriller against Spartans: Few season-opening victories can mean as much to a team as Friday night's win by Castle Park. Coming on the heels of a disappointing 2-7 season, the Trojans avenged a 47-0 thrashing a year ago to cross-town rival Chula Vista by edging the visiting Spartans 14-12 in a non-league thriller last night.

ESCONDIDO, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Escondido Cougars run all over Calexico Bulldogs in 70-0 rout: Tim Zier did his best to put aside last year's disappointing season for Escondido from the outset of this year's season opener against Calexico.

NATIONAL CITY, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Orange Glen 'Hogs' the ball in shutout over Sweetwater: Last season was a difficult one for Orange Glen, which won just one game all season.

OCEANSIDE, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Carlsbad's Barbour makes himself at home away from home: The Ashston Barbour Show was playing at Simcox Field on Friday night, and the show's star was the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Carlsbad High senior defensive back and running back and kick returner.

SANTEE, Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

'Stairs, hills and bunny hops' pay off for Patrick Henry in win: While Patrick Henry coach Mike Williams was being urged to perform a postgame rap song – not a bad impromptu rendition, either – running back Bill Dabbert indicated a dance step from another era was the catalyst to the Patriots' 24-12 victory over West Hills on Friday night in both schools' season opener.

Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Ricciardulli runs Poway past Scripps:Poway High has been offering football since 1961, but never during that span had the Titans scored 54 points in a game. Until last night. Jumping to a 22-0 lead, the defending Division I champions rode a three-touchdown, 178-yard rushing game from Nick Ricciardulli to run their winning streak to 13 with a 54-41 victory over host Scripps Ranch in the season opener for both teams.

Sep. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Prep football highlights:

Sept. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Life lesson taught Gaffney well: Tyler Gaffney is recognized as a top college prospect. The senior's power and speed have recruiters dreaming about his future as a football running back or baseball outfielder.

Sept. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Weekend prep football preview: No. 1 Oceanside vs. Eastlake at Southwestern College, tonight, 7 – An early-season showdown of Division II powerhouses could have playoff implications down the line.

Sep. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Mater Dei senior transfers work ethic in classroom to field:The play was called “Double Left 27 Bootleg.” It resulted in a touchdown that Marcel Pitre calls his best moment in football. When the huddle broke, a post route was in order for the Mater Dei Catholic High running back.

Sept. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

2008 high school football preview: Teams listed in predicted order of finish followed by key players:

Sep. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Union-Tribune Top 10 :

Sep. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

College prospects :

Sept. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Forcier accepts Michigan offer: Scripps Ranch High quarterback Robert “Tate” Forcier will continue his football career at Michigan, the senior announced yesterday.

Aug. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Bum bleachers curtail teams' home schedules: One of the region's oldest high school football rivalries added another chapter this offseason.

Aug. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Kickoff Classic : Scrimmages played under gamelike conditions. Money raised will benefit the San Diego Section's transportation fund, which helps schools with travel costs during local and state playoffs.

Aug. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Stepping up his game: If West Hills High is to stand a chance of repeating as Grossmont North League football champion, the Wolf Pack will need a breakout year from senior running back Christian Fonseca.

Aug. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
High schools score with artificial turf: When talk of installing artificial grass on the Grossmont College football field surfaced eight years ago, some critics said it was too expensive.

CHULA VISTA, Aug. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Eastlake's line ready to pave way: As earthmovers have been shaping the ground for the installation of artificial turf at the Eastlake High football stadium, Owen Breeden and company have been plowing forward like bulldozers on an adjacent practice field.

Aug. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

A look at high school football:

July 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Hundreds mourn, remember Doxey: Whenever Todd Doxey would get into a high-pressure situation, those around him would marvel at his cool.

July 17 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Todd Doxey funeral scheduled Monday: A funeral for Todd Doxey will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at The Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St. in San Diego.

July 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Doxey memorial service being planned: Arrangements for a memorial service for Todd Doxey are expected to be announced today, said Hoover High Athletic Director Ron Lardizabal.

July 15 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Hoover High community mourns fallen star Todd Doxey: On a wall inside the Hoover High gymnasium is Todd Doxey's retired No. 9 football jersey.

July 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

'Carlsbad connection' a hit: Whether it's a regular-season game, a playoff showdown or an all-star contest, nothing beats familiarity.

July 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Lots of big plays at small schools: When Santa Fe Christian pulled off a stunning 7-7 tie at Helix last season, the buzz among Highlanders coaches was the dominating play of Eagles defensive end Mario Kurn.

July 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Alex G. Spanos All-star Football Classic :

July 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Helix star is the end of the line: Homer Mauga knows he's at the end of an era, yet there is no feeling of sorrow. When Homer jogs onto the field tomorrow night at Mt. Carmel High, he will be toting a sense of pride.

July 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Passing the summer away, football style: In the fall, when Oceanside High tries to repeat as a state football champion, senior quarterback Jordan Wynn knows he will need his offensive line, his running game and his helmet and pads.

CARLSBAD, July 4

Arsenic in field has Lancers homeless: If the Carlsbad High football team is to make another section title run this season, the Lancers will have to become road warriors.

July 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Looney is named Uni City football coach: Noel Looney worked his magic at Warner High last year and is hoping to do the same at University City this fall. Looney, a graduate assistant at USC for 10 years before guiding Warner to a 7-2 record last year, recently was named head football coach at University City High.

June 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Prep football title games Dec. 12: Four San Diego Section football championship games will be played Dec. 12 at Qualcomm Stadium, Commissioner Dennis Ackerman announced in a news release yesterday.

June 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Mission Bay star Baxter to USC: Mission Bay High's Dillon Baxter has gone to two summer football camps at USC.

June 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Obsessed with success:Tanner Rust was sitting in the Las Vegas airport waiting to catch a flight to Reno. He was scheduled to attend a quarterback camp at the University of Nevada early the next morning.

June 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Alex Spanos All-Star Football Classic set for July 11: The Alex Spanos All-Star Football Classic, featuring last season's top high school seniors, will be played at 7:30 p.m. July 11 at Mt. Carmel High.

June 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Scripps Ranch quarterback is letting his Web site do the talking: Robert “Tate” Forcier has taken the scholarship game to a different level. The Scripps Ranch High quarterback and his family have created a Web site – QBforce.com – that includes scanned copies of offer letters Forcier has received from 23 college football programs.

June 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Open for offers: Web site: QBForce.com What: Video highlights, scouting reports, statistics and resume for Forcier, along with scanned copies of scholarship offer letters he has received.

June 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Once troubled teen finds his way through football: SPRING VALLEY – Elliot Taylor is scheduled to graduate with his classmates today at Mount Miguel High. Two years ago, that didn't seem possible.

June 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Oceanside eyes game in Arizona against powerhouse: Oceanside High is trying to schedule a football game against Phoenix Brophy Prep. The Southern California and Arizona powerhouses would play Aug. 23 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

May 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

CIF finalizes plans to expand football divisions: San Diego Section football teams will have more opportunities to qualify for the State Championship Bowls after the CIF finalized expansion plans for December's games at The Home Depot Center in Carson.

May 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Zeidman hopes NFL's Panthers fancy his footwork: At Steele Canyon High, Danny Zeidman tested his skills as an offensive lineman, wingback and quarterback. He also did some kicking.

April 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Former Helix standout 'setting an example' for family:Defensive lineman Magnum Mauga, a former Helix High standout and JC All-American at Grossmont College, turned down football overtures from BYU, Nevada, Michigan State and Colorado to accept a scholarship to Utah State.

March 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Scholar-Athletes of the Year named: Bonita Vista tight end D.J. Shields and Oceanside linebacker Matthew Segi have been named high school Scholar-Athletes of the Year for the Walter Zable Chapter of the National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame.

March 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Fallbrook hopes for stability with new football coach: When Fallbrook High football coach Patrick Schmidt resigned following the 2007 season, the program went looking for stability.

March 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Fallbrook football program hires coach:Joe Silvey was named head football coach at Fallbrook High yesterday. He replaces Patrick Schmidt, who resigned following the 2007 season.

March 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Fallbrook football program hires coach:Joe Silvey was named head football coach at Fallbrook High yesterday. He replaces Patrick Schmidt, who resigned following the 2007 season.

SAN DIEGO, 1:17 p.m. Feb. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Injured Mission Hills player continues to improve: The Mission Hills High School football player who sufferred a catastrophic brain injury during a game in September continues to show slow improvement and remains in a rehabilitation unit at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego.

LA MESA, Feb. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Helix hires ex-Taft football coach: Troy Starr has decided to return to the life he loves – coaching high school football in Southern California.

Feb. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

New football coach wants to change 'culture of losing': Former University City High and Colorado State standout Paul Turner has been named varsity football coach at San Diego High.

Feb. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Five football bowls favored in proposal:The California Interscholastic Federation's football playoff committee has voted to recommend that the State Championship Bowls be expanded from three divisions to five. The plan calls for four divisions based on enrollment, with a super division matching the two top-ranked teams regardless of school size.

Feb. 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

San Marcos hires football coach: San Marcos has turned to one of the region's most successful high school football programs for a head coach.

Service for Edens planned: A memorial service for longtime Point Loma High football coach Bennie Edens will be held at noon Feb. 23 on the school's football field. The service will be open to the public.

BENNIE EDENS (1925-2008), Feb. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

Point Loma football coach set San Diego victories mark: It is true that Bennie Edens was born in 1924, the year Point Loma High opened. It is not true that he started coaching the Pointers football team the next year. It just seemed that way.