November 5, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

Portola’s all-star lineman Samuel Gatta gets lots of support from teammates

Portola High standout Samuel Gatta (No. 66) gets ready for Saturday’s all-star game. (Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone)

All-star football players were supported by family and friends during Saturday night’s 61st annual North-South All-Star Classic at Orange Coast College.

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Portola offensive lineman Samuel Gatta, who was playing for the South, had quite a cheering section. Coach Peter Abe said 46 players and school supporters were on hand to see the first Portola player in the all-star game. Abe said the program has been inviting players to the game since starting up.

The South defeated the North 27-13.

Gatta, a first team All-Pacific Coast League player, helped the Bulldogs win their first league title.

Coach Abe said that the 6-2, 270-pound Gatta has been offered a spot to play at Jamestown University in North Dakota and will be taking a visit there next week.

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-Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com