(Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Mission Viejos Isaiah Carreon, right, eludes a Long Beach Poly defender in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. About 40 family members and friends will be at SoFi Stadium on Sunday to watch Jackson in his first game with the Rams. They came to me, theyre like, Man, we aint got any other choice Youve got to play corner, Jackson said. Finn Linas opened the scoring in the first half for the Tritons, and Beckham Beauchemin iced the game late in the second half. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzingers Daijon Calimon is stopped by Long Beach Polys Demetrius Williams as the Olympians take on the Jackrabbits in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. I feel like I could have down better for the team. The bigger the game, Barbee said, the bigger Samples performance. Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. He met with a Jewish group and spoke with a Holocaust survivor. Samples, Long Beach Poly's sophomore tailback, scored on a five-yard run in overtime to give the Jackrabbits a 27-21 win over the Serra Cavaliers in each teams' 2021 season-opening game on Friday. And when a Long Beach Poly cornerback suffered a leg injury on the opening kickoff, the coaches turned to Jackson. 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach CA, 90810 Phone: 562-997-8000 . On the Jackrabbits first drive Friday, Curry looked rushed, nearly getting his first pass intercepted and struggling to move the ball. MISSION VIEJO Long Beach Poly running back Devin Samples scored a touchdown on an 8-yard run with 22 seconds remaining in the game to give the Jackrabbits a 35-30 upset win over Mission Viejo on Friday at Mission Viejo High. The Jackrabbits are a little thin at offensive line but still feature major talent with returning Moore League Offensive Lineman of the Year Wendell Moe, along with rising senior Tyson Ruffins, Nathan Samoa, Poe, and several young players looking to step up including Tauinaola Lole and Jeremiah Filipo. Compare yourself against athletes in your district, your state, or the nation. It was like almost guaranteed that people from Poly went to SC, he said. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzinger quarterback Ashley Tucker Jr. looks to make a pass as the Olympians take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. But that certainly isnt exclusively the way that you can use him.. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Jason Robinson points to Leuzingers Jacob Lewis as he backs into the end zone for a touchdown in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Darius Curry , center, scores a touchdown in varsity football action against Mission Viejo Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Darius Curry , center, makes a touch down in varsity football action against Mission Viejo Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. @dariuscurry1_ finds Jadyn Robinson for a @Recruit_LBPoly on the board first #GOTW | #SoCal | @CIFSS pic.twitter.com/fLcBng3bRo. Hes a big-time factor hes done a great job in that part of his game, McVay said. Campaign Twitter. The Jackrabbits wasted little time in the second half. In their biggest test of the young season, the Olympians went toe-to-toe with perennial state power Long Beach Poly for a half, but the Olympians couldnt sustain their early momentum and Poly broke open the game with 21 consecutive points in the third quarter. Curry later scrambled for positive yards but the Jackrabbits were facing fourth-and-2 at the Mission Viejo 34 with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter. Mission Viejo quarterback Kadin Semonza completed 17 of 33 passes for 233 yards with a touchdown and an interception. In the CIF-SS playoffs, San Clemente beat Norte Vista, 2-1, in the first round, shutout Artesia, 4-0, in the second round, beat Santiago of Corona in penalty kicks after a scoreless draw, 0-0 (6-5), and rolled over Agoura in the semifinals, 4-1. TFRRS | 2022-2023 NCAA Div. The defensive backfield is loaded with junior Daylen Austin, a top college prospect, as well as Simeon Williams, Timmy Tuiagamoa, Donovan Turner, and Kylen Allen. Jackson breaks from the huddle and lines up wide. Poly junior quarterback Darius Curry responded and tied the game 7-7 with a 12-yard touchdown run with 9:31 left in the second quarter. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. Devin Samples ran for a 13-yard touchdown to give the Jackrabbits a 14-0 lead entering halftime. Learn about Devin Jackson and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. Portrait of Long Beach Poly wide receiver Desean Jackson, 17. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzingers Jacob Lewis tries to squeeze through the pack as the Olympians take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports and Instagram @South_OC_Sports, and follow Zach on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav. Jordan High School Alumni Class List. That was the last football game that Jackson played for a Los Angeles area team. In shortits a complete roster with depth at almost every position, and the Jackrabbits will have a chance to prove themselves against a challenging nonleague schedule that includes Leuzinger and Serra, as well as arguably the two other top public programs in the state in Corona Centennial and Mission VIejo. But I mean everybody does that. I just kind of felt they took it for granted that Im in their backyard and theyre the best school, theyre winning all these championships Oh, we got them in the cup, Jackson said. 4 seed Tritons capped a near-perfect run through the Southern Section playoffs with their third shutout of the postseason, 2-0, over Long Beach Poly to win the programs fourth CIF-SS title in the Division 2 Final at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach on Saturday, Feb. 25. and then theyd wake up the next morning and they couldnt do it. Team Round SC Times Daily Chip Kelly came in and they released me for allegations and speculation and all types of crazy stuff. I guess my dad wasnt feeling the SC visit, but my mom was all in on it. The Eagles made the playoffs three more times during Jacksons first six seasons, describing the time as the most fun of his career. The roster also features 10 USA Baseball alumni, 19 Major League Baseball All-Stars . He also rushed for 98 yards and a score. He has also spent several years covering the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA as a reporter and podcast host. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Darius Curry, bottom, is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Polys offense, led by Curry, took the field with urgency and quickly moved into Mission Viejo territory, looking for a game-winning score. MV 21, Long Beach Poly 14 with 1:47 left in 2nd Q. He still looks like he can run to me, Stafford deadpanned. At the snap, the still speedy 14th-year pro beats a defender and sprints deep down the field. Individual 2022 NCAA champions Leon Marchand, Gretchen Walsh, Kate Douglass, Taylor Ruck, Kaitlyn Dobler and Mia Vallee earned Academic All-District honors. Get ready: Long Beachs best sports coverage is coming back to a screen near you. Photo: Zach Cavanagh San Clemente (13-3-8) allowed just one goal in the Division 2 playoffs with 12 . But thats not good enough, when you play schools like this and some of the other teams on our schedule youve got to do more than just play hard., Youve got to do your assignments. April Abbott . Savoie got a hand on a shot, but it still rolled in front of the center of the net. Carroll declined an interview request, but Chow said the staff sensed something was amiss after they did a home visit with Jacksons family. Usually, when youre catching deep balls, a lot of times when you look back you lose speed, Yarber said. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), A camera operator dons a face mask during football action between Mission Viejo and Long Beach Poly Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. He was very slight way back then but just electric, Kiffin said. On offense, Poly has a pair of quarterbacks in the mix with returning senior starter Shea Kuykendall, as well as talented sophomore Darius Curry, a transfer from St. Bernard. Eight yards. Follow full coverage of Devin McCourty during the 2010 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. In our team meeting, we talked about whats your drive, what do you play for and a room full of full hearts and we had very clear vision on what we needed to do and they went out and did it. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, left, is brought down by Mission Viejos Evan Curry, right, in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. I felt we did good, we competed, Tucker said. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Mission Viejo students cheer for their team in varsity football action against Long Beach Poly Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. MISSION VIEJO Long Beach Poly football scored two touchdowns in seven seconds in the second quarter but it was an 8-yard touchdown run by senior running back Devin Samples with 22 seconds. Devin Craig 4-9-0, 30 . Long Beach Poly tied it up on their next possesion when Curry kept the ball on an option play for a 12-yard touchdown run. 1600 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 591-0581 Polytechnic High School Legendary LB Poly Jackrabbits Home of Scholars, Champions and Musicians Academics Activities Arts Athletics Long Beach Polytechnic High School offers a wide range of academic programs to fill every student's needs in preparing for the future. Long Beach Poly took the lead on the opening drive of the fourth quarter when quarterback Darius Curry rolled to his left and connected with sophomore Jadyn Robinson for a 16-yard touchdown to give Poly its first lead of the second half of game at 28-27. One of those standouts was linebacker Ikenasio Mikaele, who picked up back-to-back sacks of Serra quarterback Jason Mitchell late in the second quarter and then scooped up a fumble on the Cavaliers first drive of the third quarter. Poly won 42-28.. 4-yard TD run by Mission Viejo. He kind of flipped it on its head and marched to the beat of his own drummer, which I respect., Jackson has no regrets. California coach Jeff Tedford, left, kisses receiver DeSean Jackson after a win over Tennessee in September 2007. Jackson intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown in a 21-6 victory. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Leuzinger quarterback Ashley Tucker Jr. tries to break away from Long Beach Polys Joshua Cason as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Sure, Barbee might not need to run Samples 30 times but in the biggest of games, the workhorse is a special luxury. I feel like I learned a lot from that because I was able to learn about the Jewish community and what they endured in the Holocaust. National high school football recruiting expert Greg Biggins threw some gas on the fire while calling a televised game on Fox Sports, ranking the Jackrabbits as the top public school program in the state. Poly (1-2) bounced back by driving 72 yards, scoring on a 32-yard pass from Shea Kuykendall to senior wide receiver Mekyle Jackson that tied score at 7-7 midway through the first quarter.. Hometown Long Beach, Calif. School Long Beach Polytechnic High School; Position . I felt like they were giving other recruits better treatment. I still had his number in my phone, Yarber said. The Jackrabbits are a little thin at offensive line but still feature major talent with returning Moore League Offensive Lineman of the Year Wendell Moe, along with rising senior Tyson Ruffins, Nathan Samoa, Poe, and several young players looking to step up including Tauinaola Lole and Jeremiah Filipo. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Armani Wilkson disrupts a pass to Leuzingers Jacob Lewis as the two teams battle it out in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. In this exclusive interview, Jackson spoke with us about how things have changed for him since the. San Clemente will get a chance to equal that 2019 teams feat in the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs next week. Barbee said as the team has continued to grind every day and work on improving themselves, they havent gotten caught up in rankings or the hype around players transferring in. I said, Youre the missing piece! It doesnt matter how many yards I get if we dont score. Mission Viejo took over at Polys 14, up 30-28, and looking to extend its lead late in the fourth quarter. Poly trailed 30-28 with 6:39 left in the fourth quarter. High School Long Beach Poly City Long Beach, CA; Class 2023 Watch Highlights. Long Beach Poly running back Devin Samples gained 177 yards and scored a touchdown in 33 carries against Gardena Serra on Friday night. I Indoor Qualifying (FINAL) DISPLAYING. In the 2004 Southern Section Division I championship game at Angel Stadium, Long Beach Poly played Los Alamitos.