2024 SJS Schedules
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Looking forward to another epic season of high school football in the 209, SM vs. Edison being one of the more interesting games given the irony. And based on the clip provided by ArmchairGOAT—much obliged, by the way—seems as though Edison QB and WRs have developed some chemistry in their short time together, and there’s obviously some athleticism in their DB room. Of course, 7v7 is only a small sample size of any team’s potential. The game is a whole lot different with pads on, trust me—like who can get hit in the mouth and perform better than the guy across from him on the next play type of different. No horse in this race for me—other than the 209 that is haha—yet mark my words: the more disciplined team will come out on top. Discipline, execution trumps talent on the gridiron every time.
It is appearing there is truth behind Timmy TK Karagounis transfer from Tokay to St. Mary’s:
- https://www.fieldlevel.com/app/profile/timmy.karagounis.1970718/football
- x.com/tkaragounis?s=11&t=LdfedSuEdrcQKNYiuVewpw
Whereas, Jaden Galvan, who was the backup QB last year for St Mary’s is appearing in quite a few camps per his posts found on his X profile:
There is also a nice photo of him (center) and a few of his teammates advertising their 2024 schedule:
It’s hard for me to believe that Jaden Galvan will be back on the bench due to the pending transfer of TImmy TK Karagounis, especially being in the Rams system longer and having a better understanding of the playbook and chemistry with his teammates. But, good to have a solid backup at the position just the same.
Berell Staples is at McClymonds. Mack should be formidable with Coach Peters coming back out of retirement.
View: https://x.com/BrandonHuffman/status/1801478588539224316
I’m assuming Del Oro canceled its game @ St. Francis? Anyone know the reason why?
View: https://twitter.com/stfrancis_fb/status/1815439088914493809?s=46
View: https://twitter.com/stfrancis_fb/status/1815439088914493809?s=46
Several possibilities, most likely double booking on schedule but it could be something else.
There was a pretty good write up in Sac Bee last season about the emerging discrepancies in talent between teams in-league which included McClatchy, low on players, suffering major injuries and another blowout vs Grant. It was a tough read.
This year also is 1st year of realignment for some teams which may explain other rivalry games changing.
In a positive note, Grant vs West Park should be a fun future rivalry to watch. Both programs building and having a lot of success lately.
Good step up in non conference competition for the 3rd year varsity TBHS Rhinos while competing in D3 Foothill Valley League now. A section championship rematch vs Casa Roble will generate lots of attention in week 4. Casa won on a late 2 pt conversion last season. Both teams return talent, Casa has more starters coming back including E. Huddle, starting QB Connor Campbell giving them the preseason leg up in this rematch.
Christian Brothers has been really good the past 3-4 years and features a great coaching staff. Reed is one of the best Reno, NV teams and this will be the first matchup of Whitney HS (Rocklin) vs Twelve Bridges (Lincoln), different cities on Highway 65 but separated by only 1.5 miles. So close they can see each other’s campus. Many attribute Whitney’s descent in recent years on gridiron to Rocklin’s resurgence, players transferring to RHS and returning to the new high school for those that lived in Lincoln, but didn’t want to attend Lincoln High School.
HC Chris Bean will renew past rivalries from his Lincoln High School days against HC Joey Montoya of Placer High School. Roseville HS looks to be tough additional challenger, potential favorite in realigned Foothill Valley League featuring Yuba City, Nevada Union, River Valley, & Del Campo. TBHS beat Nevada Union game 1 last season on the road, 41-20. It will be the Rhinos 1st matchup vs the rest of the Foothill Valley league.
Getting playoff eligibility will be key regardless of winning new league for Twelve Bridges; They will still be aligned and compete in D5 playoffs after qualification based on their current student enrollment.
Key Returning Players:
#15 QB Connor Flaherty C/O 25’ (taking over for c/o 24’ grad Whit Kruse, enrolled at San Mateo CC)
#23 RB Braedan Ward C/O 25’’ (taking over for 24’ grad Nathan Crawford, enrolled at ARC)
#8 WR Isaiah Rodriguez C/O 25’ (2 year starter, 56 catches, 990 yds and 11 tds combined the past two seasons)
3 returning OL starters, C/O 25’s #66 Raiden Podulka, #72 Caleb Amos, & C/O 26 #75 Colton Hogge.
Defensive starters return in #5 Gavin Rappa (SS), #7 Ryan Wanger (LB), #29 Chase Wyhlidko (LB).
Yeah, there are often head-scratching discrepancies. Monterey Trail offered to let Metro teams opt out of football before the season so that other games could be scheduled, but no one ever accepted. Instead, there were a ton of blowouts and some forfeits over the years, including one by McClatchy just days before the scheduled game. Just surprised to see them do it now after being offered that for years, previously.
I'm not against it, though. It gives Grant a chance to schedule another competitive game during the season to keep the team sharp.
