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3 New Sooners out of San Diego

simmons — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:49:15 -0000

619 Sports caught up with three new Sooners Kenny Stills, Tony Jefferson, and Brennan Clay at the San Diego Prep Pigskin Gala Award ceremonies on Friday night. All-time San Diego section receiving leader Kenny Stills and hard-hitting Eastlake star Tony Jefferson both announced on Friday night that they will attend the University of Oklahoma next year, joining Scripps Ranch star Brennan Clay. Clay, committed months before to the Sooners and was thrilled to hear that his fellow San Diego all-stars will join him in Norman next season. With Jefferson in the secondary and Clay and Stills in the OU backfield, Boomer Sooner is picking up speed heading into 2010.

New Trojan wins Silver Pigskin in San Diego

simmons — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:05:10 -0000

Mission Bay superstar QB Dillon Baxter and future USC Trojan was announced as the 11th winner of the Silver Pigskin, awarded each year to the top high school football player in San Diego Section. Baxter led the Buccaneers to a 13-0 record and a D-IV San Diego Section championship, setting the all-time section single-season rushing record in the process. Baxter carried 261 times for 2,974 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns, while throwing for 1,922 yards and 25 touchdowns. Following the award ceremony, 619 Sports Craig Elsten caught up with Baxter for a post award interview where Dillon to talked about his great season, the award, and how much he is looking forward to being a Trojan.

Sooner RB Recruit Underperforms in CIF

simmons — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:18:38 -0000

Helix (San Diego, CA) Highlanders continued their late season heroics on Friday night, defeating Scripps Ranch 17-6. Coming into the game, the spotlight was supposed to be on Scripps Ranch RB Brennan Clay, but the Oklahoma recruit had to fight and give it his all just to amass 73 yards on 23 carries, far below his usual productivity. Clay has been hobbled by a bad ankle since injuring it in a game in late October against Lincoln High School. 619 Sports Jeff Creps spoke with Clay for a post game interview where he said he would not use the injury as an excuse, but he did admit that it affected the way he played.

USC Recruit 6 TD's in CIF Playoffs

simmons — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:41:06 -0000

In the words of Dick Enberg..."Oh My". Mission Bay (San Diego) Senior QB ( and USC bound) Dillon Baxter did everything to get his Bucs to the Division IV finals. Mission Bay (12-0) stood on top by a 58-42 score over Santa Fe Christian, earning the Bucs a trip to Southwestern College next Saturday night to battle defending champ Valley Center for the D-IV title. Baxter threw for 271 yards (13/16 passing) and two touchdowns, ran 32 times for 177 yards, three TDs and a pair of two-point conversions, and even caught a 27-yard touchdown pass. For good measure, Baxter added an interception on defense. 619 Sports Craig Elsten caught up with Baxter following the game for a post game interview where Baxter spoke with about moving on in the CIF, and his hopes for next season as a Trojan.

OU Commit Has Big Game in San Diego

simmons — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:23:37 -0000

In the first round of the CIF playoffs, Scripts Ranch High School (San Diego, CA) had a field day against Orange Glen as they beat them 63-34. Oklahoma Sooner commit and current Scripts Ranch stand out Running Back Brennan Clay carried the ball 11 times for 158 yards and scored two Touchdowns in the rout on Friday night. 619 Sports reporter Kyle Englehart caught up with the soon to be Sooner for a post game interview where he talked about having a great regular season, and starting their playoff run with a very good "team win." He not only spoke about the game, but also talked about the possibility of running some "wild cat" formations next year in Norman.

UCLA Recruit RB Jefferson Interview

simmons — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:52 -0000

Eastlake High School (San Diego) had to pull off a miraculous come from behind win to keep its undefeated status alive, as they beat Chula Vista High School 28-14 on Friday night. The 2nd half come back was lead by the Eastlake's stand out running back, and a UCLA recruit, Tony Jefferson. He finished the game with 28 carries for 176 yards and three TDs. "Even with only 33 yards in the first half, Eastlake head coach John McFadden never lost faith in his stellar senior running back." 619 Sports reporter Kyle Englehart caught up with Jefferson following the game for a post game interview, where he talked about his great night on the field.

Rivers Post Game Interview PHI vs. SD

simmons — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:10:19 -0000

619 Sports caught up Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers for a post game interview where talked about the great win the against a good but injured NFC East Philadelphia Eagles. Rivers spoke highly of his offensive line, and his wide receivers on how well they helped in keeping the Eagles out of their normal blitzing scheme. He also disscussed how proud and happy he is to see Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson back in a groove, and feeling healthier than he has felt over the past few seasons. A "Great team win" is how he described the overall feeling in the Chargers locker room.

Future Wolverine WR in San Diego?

simmons — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:38:42 -0000

Although he was used as somewhat of a decoy, La Costa Canyon High School Wide Receiver Kenny Stills impressed last night in a huge win over Escondido High School 44-24. Stills caught two passes for 75 yards and a Touchdown, and even though the heavily recruited and highly talented Wide Receiver had an "off night", he still made it about the team, and not about him. 619 Sports caught up with Stills for a post game interview where he talked about the game, his season, what his plans are for next year, and which schools he is considering.

Future Gator WR in San Diego?

simmons — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:21:22 -0000

Future Gator WR Impresses in Victory

simmons — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:01:20 -0000

La Costa Canyon (San Diego, CA) standout Wide Receiver Kenny Stills had a great game last night catching 9 balls for 131 yards in LCC's "gator" style win over Mission Hills 56-7. The versatile and probable Florida Gator also lined up as a QB and threw a 29 yard TD, something that Coach Urban Meyer would have been giddy to see. 619 Sports Craig Elsten caught up with Stills for a post game interview where Kenny talked about the great win, how well the Mavericks offense seems to be running, and how he still feels he can improve before moving on to college football.