November 5, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

CVC’s Rick Curtis named San Joaquin coach of the year; St. Margaret’s players get top honors

Rick Curtis was named the San Joaquin League coach of the year. (Photo courtesy Harrison Zhang, For OC Sports Zone)

Rick Curtis, who led Capistrano Valley Christian’s football team into the CIF playoffs, was named the San Joaquin League coach of the year and three members of St. Margaret’s league championship team earned top honors.

“Truly honored to receive the coach of the year award from our San Joaquin League coaches.” Curtis said.

“Head coaches know that it really is a ‘staff of the year’ award and it takes a total team effort of a dedicated coaching staff, talented players buying in, a supportive administration, and a parent group that creates a positive environment.  

“I would like to especially thank my wife, Mary, who is in an ongoing battle with cancer and still allows me to do what I have a passion to do; building young men through the sport of football.”

Curtis previously coached at University, Irvine and Northwood, where he was the Timberwolves’ first coach.

St. Margaret’s players earned the three individual awards. Wide receiver Will Kenner was named player of the year, quarterback James Carreon was selected offensive MVP and defensive back Cooper Barkate was named defensive player of the year.

St. Margaret’s (8-3 overall) won the league title with a 3-0 record and advanced to the CIF playoffs. Capo Valley Christian (7-4) finished second with a 2-1 mark.

OC Sports Zone welcomes other league representatives to send all-league information to timburt@ocsportszone.com for publication. We also welcome pictures of the MVPs.

A look at the all-league selections:

1st team offense:School Position Year
Tyler Henry Capistrano Valley ChristianQB12
Simeon MartonCapistrano Valley ChristianWR12
Rome DemonginCapistrano Valley ChristianRB12
Stefan PurgasonCapistrano Valley ChristianOL12
Robbie Healy St. Margaret’s OL12
Matthew Stevenson St. Margaret’s RB12
William Stahl St. Margaret’s WR10
Cameron Shirangi St. Margaret’s K12
Evan SprySaddleback Valley ChristianRB12
Kashton Henjum Saddleback Valley ChristianWR9
Colby Banner Saddleback Valley ChristianOL12
1st team defense:
Dylen Roberts Capistrano Valley ChristianLB12
Joshua SearsCapistrano Valley ChristianDL12
Zeke GreeneSaddleback Valley ChristianDB11
Sean BrazneySaddleback Valley ChristianLB12
Parker Hogan St. Margaret’s DB12
Nick Ostlund St. Margaret’s DL11
Kyle Juergens St. Margaret’s DL12
Sean Sullivan St. Margaret’s LB12
Chris Haliburton WebbLB12
Alex Cardenas WebbLB12
Christian Arzate WebbDE11
2nd team:School Position Year
Noah Olson Capistrano Valley ChristianDE/OL11
Jeremie McGurnCapistrano Valley ChristianLB10
Kaden ManriqueCapistrano Valley ChristianDB10
Peter KelsoCapistrano Valley ChristianDB11
Cole FlynnCapistrano Valley ChristianOL12
Michael LongfellowCapistrano Valley ChristianOL12
Pablo Moser Capistrano Valley ChristianK12
D’artagnan Robinson Saddleback Valley ChristianOL12
Nathan Helman Saddleback Valley ChristianOL11
Tate ScottSaddleback Valley ChristianRB12
Cole FeddenSaddleback Valley ChristianDL12
Gabe Beres Saddleback Valley ChristianDL12
Eliot Edward St. Margaret’s OL10
Lincoln Dodd St. Margaret’s RB10
Nate Sanchez St. Margaret’s DB11
Kai Todd St. Margaret’s DB10
Shane Dzwilewski St. Margaret’s LB11
Tyler Matthews St. Margaret’s WR10
Justice ThomasWebbWR11
Jake BaizWebbDB11
Robbie ReimerWebbLB12
Stephen LiWebbOL12
Honorable Mention
Nathan Boyce Capistrano Valley ChristianDE / LB9
Matthew House Saddleback Valley ChristianWR/LB12
Caden Smith St. Margaret’s LB12
Ethan CaldecottWebbQB11