Posts by Chris Jackson
Zayden Crockett carries father’s lessons
Do-it-all Hercules junior athlete Zayden Crockett knows his father’s presence is with him each and every day. Ten years ago, in 2011, Zayden Crockett’s father,…
Women’s Athlete of the Week
Carondelet senior outside hitter Avery Ehrlich won the voting for the West Coast Preps Women’s Athlete of the Week. Ehrlich totaled 39 kills in six matches for Carondelet, which puts her at a team-high 73 through 11 matches this season. Carondelet is 5-6 overall and winners of four of its last five. Other finalists: Connie…
Read MoreMen’s Athlete of the Week
Acalanes senior quarterback Luke Souza was voted the West Coast Preps Men’s Athlete of the Week. Souza completed 14 of 16 passes (87.5%) for 316 yards and five touchdowns in the Dons’ 56-0 shutout of Balboa on Friday, giving the Dons a 3-0 record and a No. 13 spot in the latest Bay Area Football…
Read MoreFrom kicked out to football: Inside Cameron Ahokovi’s incredible journey to success at Antioch
Antioch senior running back/safety Cameron Langoia Ahokovi was never supposed to be in this position. Ahokovi struggled to stay out of trouble. He was smoking.…
Humble attitude carries SRV’s Nardi
There’s no ego in San Ramon Valley senior running back/cornerback Za’Darion Nardi. Although used in a multitude of ways and a standout on the field,…
Why St. Francis had the makings for history
St. Francis did what many other programs waited to do for 30 years. Since 1991, De La Salle had not lost to a Northern California…
How college calls at DB propelled Chikala Warden’s future
De Anza defensive back/receiver Chikala Warden originally just wanted to be a receiver. That was the goal two years ago. But then he started to…
Athlete of the Week Voting
Athlete of the Week winners for men’s and women’s will be honored at noon Wednesday. Here are the finalists. Be sure to cast your votes…
Mother’s legacy inspires Clayton Valley lineman
Clayton Valley Charter junior lineman Richard McKay plays with his mother in his heart. Just one month ago, on Aug. 13, McKay’s mother, Jamie, passed…
One goal on mind for Edison’s Freezandren Dosty
Since freshman year, Edison-Stockton junior receiver/safety Freezandren Dosty has thought about one thing. Getting a scholarship. “No offers. But I’m working on getting one right…