Turlock FR quarterabck Scout Silva is a gamer

[Streak One]

Silva had 236 total yards with three touchdown runs and two touchdown passses in Turlock's 33-14 win over Downey. On the year, he has thrown for nearly 1,700 yards and rushed for more than 400 yards.

I can't remember a successful large school having a freshman quarterback who has his hand in this much of the offense.

Scoutmaster: Scout Silva leads Bulldogs to important CCAL win over Downey - Front Row Sports

Turlock freshman quarterback Scout Silva came up big, accounting for five touchdowns rushing or passing, to lead the Bulldogs to a 33-14 victory over previously unbeaten Downey on Friday night. The win gives the Bulldogs, the defending Central California Athletic League champions, the inside...

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[aztecpadre]

A 16 year old freshman? lol.

 

[observer22]

A 16 year old freshman? lol.

If he was a 16 year old junior, it would still be remarkable, but will he even be eligible to play when he’s a senior?

 

[bella123]

Sounds like a scholar and a gentleman.

 

[Defense_Rules]

How many years was he held back?

 

[Defense_Rules]

Sounds like a scholar and a gentleman.

And a wild horse rider.

 

[Larno51]

He just turned 16 in September. Not sure how the 19 year old rule works but I would think his family took that into account. My understanding is that he was held back or held out of school entirely for a year after 8th grade and worked with a quarterback coach during that time, which would indicate to me that this decision was football related and not academic. Even being 16, going essentially from 8th grade to a starter on a large school varsity team is remarkable. In the very first game of the season against Rocklin he showed poise and confidence and Turlock actually led at halftime. He has done well in all the games although I did not see their game against Folsom so I assume he struggled as has every else in the section against them. Turlock has scheduled tough non-conference games for a number of years to get the team battle-hardened as the league they're in is very weak, so their chance of an undefeated regular season is essentially nil (they are 5-3 now). Since 2018, the first year of the CCAL league, Turlock has only lost 3 league games. Silva is listed as 5'9", but is probably closer to 5'8" or 5"7". Will he get any taller? I don't know. I reached my full height at 16, but some grow later in age. As for the playoffs, Turlock is Div. 1 (5th largest school in the section) and should certainly get a first round home game, if not a top 4 seeding, depending on what the committee thinks. They have not had a problem winning the first round but then run up against the SFL teams, especially Oak Ridge as they have played them at least 3 times in the recent years. In 2022 they had the big upset of St. Mary's in the second round but then got back down to earth the following week against Oak Ridge. Just getting past the second round would be a huge deal but of course Folsom is waiting at the end for any team that gets that far.

 

[carlmerritt]

I didn't realize he was 16. That's kind of old to be just a freshman. When I was starting my Junior year I was only 15 until my birthday in November. I just figured the young man was 14 and a freshman...

 

[WWHS44]

As they call them in Folsom, another Super 8 kid!

 

[pantera-cat]

As they call them in Folsom, another Super 8 kid!

This kid is a 2X holdback what do they call them?

I’m from this area and have a 14 year old freshman and it gets irritating hearing about how great this “freshman” is. Is he having a great season, yea, but if he was in his correct grade, there would be little talk.

It was recommended to me to holdback my son, who could benefit greatly, by their 7/7 team.

 

[aztecpadre]

If he was a 16 year old junior, it would still be remarkable, but will he even be eligible to play when he’s a senior?

That's exactly what I was thinking. Will he have to transfer to some academy/prep school for his senior year?

 

[carlmerritt]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Will he have to transfer to some academy/prep school for his senior year?

I don’t believe so. The CIF rule states if a player turns 19 on or before August 31st of the year in question, he’s ineligible to play football his senior year. If his birthday is September 1 or after, he’s still eligible to play (assuming he has his academic work in order).

 

[M.C. fan]

I don’t believe so. The CIF rule states if a player turns 19 on or before August 31st of the year in question, he’s ineligible to play football his senior year. If his birthday is September 1 or after, he’s still eligible to play (assuming he has his academic work in order).

correct!

 

[ankleassassin]

sad... buddy cant even kick it at high school parties his senior year..

 

[M.C. fan]

sad... buddy cant even kick it at high school parties his senior year..

Why? Most Seniors are 18...your, logic is always like a freshman that is immature. Always negative, never actual information. Another Ankle Annoyance

 

[ankleassassin]

Why? Most Seniors are 18...your, logic is always like a freshman that is immature. Always negative, never actual information. Another Ankle Annoyance

no most seniors are not 18, until the turn of the calendar... that isnt logic.. .but ironically this said freshman is quite mature since he is 16. i am not negative, but i am also not rainbows and unicorns.. its the internet and it will be a tough world for you if you are offended

 

[ESPN Ken]

Heck, I turned 17 in September of my senior year

 

[thehookup55]

The kid could be driving as a freshman. Some Freshman haven't even hit puberty yet.

 

[kiddman32]

I turned 18 in December of my senior year, and if I recall correctly, I was one of the earliest in my class to hit that age.

I remember that Jason Kidd turned 19 just two days after his state title game in his senior year, and a lot of people seemed to think he was too old. He would have been ineligible the entire season if born just a few days earlier, if I understand the rules correctly. I think the rule back then, a player was ineligible for the entire if he was gonna be 19 before the season ended.

But then there was that one kid at SPSV. Played half his senior year basketball season but "aged out". So maybe it's semester-related... Then again, it may vary by district. Who knows?

 

[PALFan]

This kid is a 2X holdback what do they call them?

I’m from this area and have a 14 year old freshman and it gets irritating hearing about how great this “freshman” is. Is he having a great season, yea, but if he was in his correct grade, there would be little talk.

It was recommended to me to holdback my son, who could benefit greatly, by their 7/7 team.

Anyone suggesting a "holdback" year should not be involved in youth sports, run from that program. What a joke. When I grew up you wanted to play with older kids to get better, now everyone wants to play against younger kids for the "likes"