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Whatever the task, work at it with all your heart, as if working for the Lord and not for man. Colossians 3:23
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Season Wrap-up
Crean Lutheran football team had milestone wins in first year for Coach Rick Curtis
‘Whatever the task, work at it with all your heart, as if working for the Lord and not for man.’ ---Colossians 3:23
It was a memorable year for Crean Lutheran High School’s football team under new head coach Rick Curtis. The Saints made history during the abbreviated spring season with victories over Sonora and Valencia. The season opening 10-9 win over Sonora at home marked the first victory in school history over a large public school in the CIF Southern Section. Crean Lutheran also captured a 38-21 victory over Valencia that marked the first Empire league win in school history.
“The Saints honored God with their character, attitude and effort throughout the season by following the ‘Saints Strong’ moral and performance traits set forth by the athletic department!,” Curtis said. “The senior class led the way for the season as they would not be denied in their quest to leave their legacy, one that raised the expectations for the Saints football program.
“The offense was led by a senior dominated offensive line (Sammy McMillan, Graham Wyckoff, Caeden Chase, Joe Menton and Isaiah Obana) as they protected the ever improving sophomore quarterback Gavin Rogers throughout the season,” Curtis said. “Senior Matt Mahoney and junior Jack Fairchild led the receiving corps while David Huff and Brad Cooper were solid from the running back position.”
The defense was led by Blake Slezak, Cooper, Joseph Friske, Zach Cranford, Chase and sophomore Andrew Duberow.
“Seniors Sam Held, Wyckoff, Menton and Obana played key roles in the defensive line while Colby Douglas and Jake Ramirez held down the cornerback positions,” Curtis said. “Special teams’ player of the year Connor Grace led the league’s best special teams’ units with his booming kickoffs and punts. Grace had 13 touchbacks for the season along with a 39.2-yard average on punts.”
Curtis added the future is bright “with several key players returning to go with a frosh/soph team that finished second place in the Empire League and 5-1 on the season.”
Coaches
Coaches
Rick Curtis named Teacher, Head Football Coach, & Director of Athletic Leadership
Crean Lutheran High School is excited to announce Rick Curtis as a teacher, Head Football Coach, and Director of Athletic Leadership. Rick comes to Crean Lutheran with a wealth of experience in athletic leadership, teaching, and as Head Football Coach, with a proven track record of success. Rick is a faithful man of God and looks forward to leading young men on the path to Jesus Christ, and encouraging them to reach their full potential on the field and in life. One of Rick’s favorite Bible verses is: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23. This specific verse has been the Crean Lutheran Saints Football guiding team verse since the program started in 2010. In response to the hiring of Rick Curtis, Executive Director and CEO, Mr. Jeffrey Beavers, shared the following statement.
The Saint's family is excited to begin the next chapter in football with a sage and faithful coach who has a proven track record. Coach Curtis knows how to build a strong and cohesive football program, and especially understands how faith can impact the lives of young men beyond the gridiron. The Crean Lutheran community is excited and blessed to welcome Coach Curtis and his family.
Rick and his wife Mary worship at The Shoreline Church in San Clemente. Rick and Mary have raised a team of their own. They have two daughters, Leslie and Ashleigh, and five sons, John, Steven, Bryan, Sean, and Blake. They are now enjoying the abundant blessings of six grandchildren.
russell oka - offensive coordinator
Coach Russell Oka is excited to join Crean Lutheran with ten years of coaching experience at the youth, high school, and collegiate level. His credentials include his alma mater Loyola High School, Palos Verdes Pop Warner, California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo, California Lutheran University, and JSerra Catholic High School. Coach Oka comes with a diverse coaching background, coaching defensive backs, wide receivers, and running backs. He has coached elite players, who received accolades such as All-League, All-CIF, and All-Orange County. Additionally, Coach Oka had a brief stint with Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll.
Most recently, Coach Oka served as the Head JV Coach / Offensive Coordinator and Varsity Running Backs Coach for JSerra Catholic High School. In addition to coaching, Oka was the Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Student Educational Resource Program Testing Center Supervisor.
Coach Oka is grateful to God for providing him with an opportunity to be coaching at a Christ-centered institution. He is honored to be joining Coach Rick Curtis, a well-respected high school coach in Orange County.
As a graduated from Loyola High School, he was part of the 2005 CIF Division 1 Championship team. Coach Oka received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Pitzer College, where he also played running back for the Sagehens. He continued his education at California Lutheran University, where he received his Master’s in Education Leadership. Currently, Coach Oka resides in Mission Viejo, and will be getting married in June 2020 to his wonderful fiancé Kimi.
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7
justin danh - defensive coordinator
Coach Justin Danh is joining Crean Lutheran as the Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator. Coach Danh was born and raised in Orange County and now resides in Aliso Viejo with his wife Erika, twin boys Micah and Ezra, and their two cats, Batman and Robin. When he's not with his family, he loves helping high school students succeed on the field, in the classroom, and in life. Teaching is his passion, whether it's the game of football or algebra. Prior to joining Crean Lutheran, Coach Danh coached at his alma mater, Cal Poly SLO, and coached and taught at JSerra Catholic High School. He is so excited and grateful to be joining Crean Lutheran and can't wait to see what God has in store for the Saints.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
john byszewski - Head freshman football coach & varsity outside linebackers
John Byszewski is beginning his 1st season at Crean Lutheran High School. Coach Byszewski attended and played football at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. He also played on the 1992 National Championship Saddleback College football team and then went on to earn a football scholarship to Western State College in Colorado, where he played center for the Mountaineers. After college, John returned to Santa Margarita and began his coaching career that spanned more than 20 years with the Eagles. He began coaching freshman and eventually coached all levels and defensive positions, including acting as the Defensive and Special Teams Coordinator for the varsity team. Coach Byszewski also spent the last 10 seasons as the JV Head Coach at Santa Margarita.
John and his wife, Becky, have three children, John, a sophomore and member of the men’s soccer team at The United States Air Force Academy, Jane a senior at Santa Margarita and Ben, an 8th grader at Newhart Middle School. The Byszewski’s attend St. Killian’s parish in Mission Viejo.
As iron sharpens iron one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
Kurt WESTLING - VARSITY OFFENSE/ QUARTERBACKS/ SPECIAL TEAMS
Coach Westling is very excited and blessed to come to Crean Lutheran to assist Coach Oka with the offense and Coach Curtis with the special teams. Coach Westling will be coaching the quarterbacks on the offensive side of the ball. Westling has had 3 quarterbacks throw for more than 3,000 yards in the last 8 seasons. Westling comes to Crean Lutheran from Aliso Niguel HS, where he was the head coach for the last 10 years. He has been in the coaching ranks for 36 years. Before Aliso Niguel, Westling coached at San Clemente, Capo Valley, and Saddleback high schools. Westling revealed that “my biggest highlights in coaching were coaching the 1996 undefeated CIF championship team at Aliso Niguel, and coaching his son, Drew, who led Orange County in passing in 2004.” Westling’s goals this year are for the players to improve their football skills, play as a team, compete every second, grow spiritually, and have fun while they are competing.
Coach Westling will also be teaching mathematics at Crean Lutheran.
Kurt Westling graduated from St. Paul High School and played for the legendary coach, Marijon Ancich. He received his BA in Math from Cal State Fullerton, his Teaching Credential from Loyola Marymount, and his MA in Education from Cal State San Bernardino. Coach Westling lives in Mission Viejo with his wife, Marguerite, and they have 4
children: Drew, Wyatt, Jenna, and Tessa. The Wrestling’s have 3 grandchildren, Holly and twins, Brynn and Brax.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
jonathan bunnel - football assistant coach - defensive line
Coach Jonathan Bunnel is excited for the opportunity to join the Crean Lutheran Football staff. Coach Bunnel comes to Crean Lutheran with four years of playing experience at Chapman University, where he was a team captain during the 2019 season. As a defensive lineman, Bunnel helped lead the Panthers to a SCIAC Conference Championship in 2017 and again in 2019. In 2019, the Panthers also secured their first victory in a NCAA DIII playoff game. He graduated from Chapman in 2020 with a double major in Economics and Philosophy. Bunnel has a passion for weightlifting as well as football; he holds the Chapman Football record in the squat, 715 pounds.
Prior to playing at Chapman, Bunnel played high school football at Saddleback Valley Christian in San Juan Capistrano, filling the role of team captain in 2014 and again in 2015 when the Warriors won a CIF and Regional title. During Bunnel’s four years with the Warriors they won four league championships. A two-way starter, Bunnel also holds a school record with 44 career sacks, as well as several weightlifting records.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4Vince Levigne- Linebacker Coach
Coach Vince Levigne is excited to join Crean Lutheran High School as the Saint's Linebacker Coach. Coach Vince has over 12 years of high school football coaching experience in the Metro Detroit area. Coach Vince has served in a variety of varsity positions including Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Special Teams Coordinator. He has mentored student athletes at Michigan high schools Ypsilanti, Summit Academy, Willow Run, and Henry Ford II. A student athlete himself, Coach Vince played linebacker for Henry Ford II and was part of the high school’s only 9-0 team in school history. In addition to coaching football, Coach Vince has enjoyed being a teacher for more than 15 years.
Coach Levigne obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University.
Born and raised in the Detroit Area in Michigan, Coach Vince was drawn to Southern California by its beautiful sunshine, glorious beaches, and magnificent canyons. Off the field, Coach Vince can be found hiking or mountain biking on the nature trails in Orange County. He lives in Lake Forest with his girls—a loving wife, a happy toddler, and an adventurous 15-year-old papillon.
"For we walk by faith not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7
colin shumate - strength & conditioning
Coach Shu has been coaching for 10 years and is excited to be starting at Crean Lutheran in 2019. He earned a BS in Physical Education and Health Science, an MS in Human Health and Performance, as well as CSCS and USAW certifications from San Diego State University where he was proud to receive a full-ride scholarship to play football.
Coach Shu and his wife, Sarah, are transitioning to Orange County from San Diego. Sarah has her DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) and played water polo at SDSU, where she still holds the all-time assists record.
His favorite Bible verse is James 1:2-4, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." He hopes this verse teaches the boys to know we have the hope and faith to face any trial, and God will make us better through all of it and can invigorate us to push through anything . . . from football to beyond.
“I am excited about growing with the team and developing great young men.”
mike mackellar - long snappers & equipment manager
Coach MacKellar comes to us with a plethora of experience coaching football and managing equipment at JSerra Catholic high school and Irvine Pop Warner. He has helped train and bring his players to the next level of play while celebrating them into championship seasons. His passion in developing athletes both on and off the field will prove to be an asset to our growing football program. He has played an integral part of coaching his older son into being recognized as the top nationally ranked Long Snapper and helped guide him in his journey in faith leading him to want to pursue a future in Seminary. He and his wife, Maria, reside in Irvine where they have raised their two sons, Seth and Wyatt. They enjoy participating in church activities, fundraising, watching football, hiking, BBQing with family & friends and traveling.
Ryan Currameng- Football Team Chaplain
Crean Lutheran High School is proud to announce that Ryan Curammeng has been named the new coach for the girls and boys varsity golf teams and has joined the faculty team full-time to teach Advanced Placement U.S. History and Honors U.S. History. Currameng will also be Crean Lutheran High School's chaplain for the football team.
Coach Curammeng coached baseball, cross country, golf, and for the past 6 years served as the chaplain for the football team at Capistrano Valley Christian.
Coach Curammeng wants his players to focus and learn from the Bible verse “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Curammeng received his bachelor of arts degree from Cal Baptist University and his teaching credential from Concordia University, Irvine. He plans to apply his devotion to Jesus Christ in the classroom as well. “I’m a firm believer that Christ is in history and there are a lot of principles,” he said. “It is important to use the gifts that God has given us to glorify Him. I believe work is an act of worship, whether we are doing golf or history or math or digging a ditch, we’re doing it to his glory and to please Him and he promises to bless us.”
Curammeng has been a leader for the Mission Viejo/Dana Point Coaches of Influence fellowship and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He and his wife Florice live in Mission Viejo with their three daughters: Camille (UCSD), Makaela, and Halia. The Curammeng family attends Saddleback Covenant Church in Mission Viejo.
mitch matoon - head athletic trainer
Mitch has been a trainer since 2011, and has been with Crean Lutheran since 2015. He went to John F. Kennedy High School and Concordia University Irvine. In addition to his undying loyalty to the many teams at Crean Lutheran, Mitch is teaching Sports Medicine and Medical Careers here at Crean Lutheran.
Mitch is very proud to be the first in his family to attend and graduate college. He resides in Corona with his wife Melody and beautiful daughter, Fynnley.
“I am looking forward to the brotherhood that is built during the course of the year, battling as a team through all of the challenges they will face throughout the season.”
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3
aubree gooden - athletic trainer
Full Calendar
Varsity Game Schedule: Max Preps
Results: Max Preps
Rosters
Varsity Roster
# | First Name | Last Name | Year | Height | Weight |
Position (s) |
2 | Brad | Cooper | 11 | 5' 8" | 150 | RB / LB |
3 | David | Huff | 12 | 5' 8" | 160 | RB / LB |
4 | Rylan | Codorniz | 10 | 5' 9" | 160 | QB / DB |
7 | James | Derflinger | 10 | 5' 10" | 160 | HB / DB |
8 | Mateo | Barrot | 10 | 5' 9" | 150 | K / P |
10 | Gavin | Rogers | 10 | 5' 11" | 160 | QB |
11 | Matt | Mahoney | 12 | 6' 2" | 170 | WR / DB |
12 | Nico | Taylor | 12 | 5' 10" | 160 | DB / RB |
13 | Jack | Fairchild | 11 | 6' 2" | 170 | WR / DB |
14 | Evan | Olbricht | 12 | 6' | 170 | TE / LB |
15 | Colby | Douglas | 12 | 5' 10" | 145 | WR / DB |
18 | Josh | Forster | 10 | 5' 9" | 148 | QB |
19 | Jake | Ramirez | 10 | 5' 9" | 135 | WR / DB |
20 | Connor | Grace | 12 | 5' 10" | 175 | K / P |
21 | Sam | Held | 12 | 5' 11" | 200 | DE/TE |
24 | Noah | Natzic | 10 | 5' 8" | 150 | OLB / WR |
25 | Joseph | Friske | 12 | 6' 3" | 160 | OLB / TE |
32 | Kossnar | Guenther | 10 | 5' 9" | 155 | RB / OLB |
33 | Andrew | Duberow | 10 | 5' 9" | 160 | DB / WR |
34 | Nathan | Lee | 10 | 6' | 235 | DT / RB |
35 | Justin | Dominguez | 9 | 5' 11" | 160 | RB / SS |
36 | Blake | Slezak | 12 | 5' 10 | 170 | LB / RB |
42 | Ben | Buettell | 9 | 6' 0" | 175 | WR / SS |
45 | Jackson | Haney | 9 | 5'10" | 150 | TE / LB |
50 | Graham | Wyckoff | 12 | 5' 10" | 235 |
OL / DL/ LB |
51 | Luke | Oddo | 9 | 5' 10" | 180 | OL / LB |
52 | Jake | Daichendt | 10 | 5' 10" | 160 | OL / DL |
53 | Caeden | Chase | 12 | 5' 10" | 230 | OL / DL |
54 | Zach | Cranford | 11 | 6' 2" | 215 | OL / DE |
55 | Isaiah | Obana | 12 | 5' 8" | 190 | DL / OL |
58 | Sammy | McMillan | 12 | 5' 11" | 230 | OL / DL |
61 | Joseph | Menton | 12 | 5' 9" | 255 | OL / DL |
64 | Jack | O'Malley | 10 | 6' 5" | 260 | OL / DL |
70 | Graham | Austin | 10 | 5' 10" | 195 | OL / DL |
71 | Cristian | Viola | 10 | 6' 5" | 240 | OL / DL |
72 | Jesse | Fluegge | 10 | 5' 11" | 175 | OL / DL |
80 | Yosef | Kim | 9 | 5' 9" | 140 | DB / WR |
81 | O'Rourke | Sean | 9 | 5' 9" | 145 | WR / DB |
87 | Stiles | Harrison | 9 | 6' 0" | 150 | WR / DB |
88 | Luke | Jung | 10 | 5' 10" | 150 | WR / DB |
Frosh / Soph Roster
# | First Name | Last Name | Year in 20-21 |
Position (s) |
3 | Brooks | Beckmann | 9 | RB / DB |
5 | Sean | O'Rourke | 9 | WR / DB |
9 | Gavin | Lamont | 9 | WR / DB |
10 | Nathaniel | Lowell | 9 | WR / DB |
11 | Benjamin | Buettell | 9 | TE / DE |
12 | Lance | Beteag | 9 | WR / DB |
17 | Jackson | Haney | 9 | WR / LB |
18 | Jackson | Khamis | 9 | QB |
19 | Joshua | Ionescu | 9 | WR / DB |
21 | Ethan | Golan | 9 | WR / DB |
22 | Ryan | Wolfinbarger | 9 | WR / DB |
28 | Elijah | Clauss | 9 | TE / DE |
33 | Yoseph | Kim | 9 | WR / DB |
44 | Justin | Dominguez | 9 | RB / DB |
51 | Luke | Beteag | 9 | OL / DL |
55 | Luke | Oddo | 9 | OL / DL |
60 | Matthew | Harnisch | 9 | OL / DL |
62 | Carter | Rutten | 9 | OL / DL |
65 | Ivan | Martinez | 9 | OL / DL |
66 | Patrick | Mercier | 9 | OL / DL |
70 | Dale | Harer | 9 | OL / DL |
80 | Braeden | Boughton | 9 | WR / DB |
81 | Harrison | Stiles | 9 | WR / DB |
Photos
Photos
This season our photos will be consolidated on the Crean Lutheran Football photo-site featuring photos from the Saints Shutterbugs. If you would like to join the Shutterbug team please contact Robin Williams at williams@creanlutheran.org.
Season History & Records
Crean Lutheran Season History | ||
YEAR | RECORD | COACH/LEAGUE |
2009 | (0-8, 0-3) | Coach David Krystowiak (Inaugural Season of Competition) |
2010 | (0-10, 0-3) | Coach David Krystowiak |
2011 | (5-4, 0-3) | Coach David Krystowiak |
2012 | (5-5, 1-2) | Coach David Krystowiak |
2013 | (1-9, 1-3) | Coach Brett Mertens |
2014 | (6-5, 2-2) | CIF Playoffs - Coach Brett Mertens |
2015 | (9-4, 2-1) | Academy League Champions, CIF Semi-Finalists, (JV record 9-0) - Coach Brett Mertens |
2016 | (7-3) | Coach Matt Bowman |
2017 | (6-5) | Coach Matt Bowman |
2018 | (4-6) |
Coach Randall Reynoso |
2019 | (3-7) | Coach Randall Reynoso |
Team Records
Crean Lutheran Football Team Records | ||
RECORD | SEASON/GAME | # |
Total Points Season | 2015 | 486 |
PPG Season Average | 2014 | 38.5 |
Total Points Game | Sage Hill 2014 | 77 |
Total Yards Season | 2015 | 4711 |
Total Yards Game | Sage Hill 2014 | 765 |
Rushing Yards Season | 2015 | 2828 |
Rushing Yards Game | Sage Hill 2014 | 602 |
Passing Yards Season | 2015 | 1883 |
Passing Yards Game | Mammoth 2015 | 268 |
Passing Yards Game | Fairmont Prep 2019 | 280 |
Offensive Touchdowns Season | 2015 | 67 |
Offensive Touchdowns Game | Sage Hill 2014 | 11 |
Points Allowed Season | 2016 | 180 |
PPG Allowed Season | 2016 | 18 |
Yards Allowed per game | 2015 | 249 |
Rushing yards allowed per game | 2016 | 85 |
Passing yards allowed per game | 2015 | 119 |
Tackles Season | 2017 | 721 |
Interceptions Season | 2014 | 17 |
Fumble Recoveries Season | 2015 | 16 |
Forced Fumbles Season | 2017 | 15 |
Sacks Season | 2016 | 31 |
TFL Season | 2016 | 112 |
Passes Defensed Season | 2015 | 77 |
Defensive TD Season | 2017 | 5 |
Safeties Season | 2017 | 6 |
Safeties Game | 2017 | La Canada 2017 |
Turnovers Season | 2015 | 31 |
Defensive Points Scored Season | 2017 | 47 |
Special Teams TD Season | 2014 | 2 |
Defensive Records
Crean Lutheran Defensive Football Records | |||
RECORD | PLAYER | # | OPPONENT/DATE |
Tackles Game | Dane Schumacher | 21 | Katella 2017 |
Tackles Season | Dane Schumacher | 130 | 2017 |
Tackles Career | Dane Schumacher | 204 | 2014-17 |
Interceptions Game | Isaac Holbrook, Matt Mahoney (2), Cole Harris, Tyler Buban | 2 | Beckman 2017; PMA 2017 (2) |
Team Interceptions in a Game | 7 | PMA 2017 | |
Sacks in a Game | 10 | SVC 2016 | |
Interceptions Season | Nick Ellwein | 5 | 2014 |
Interceptions Career | Nick Ellwein | 9 | 2012-2015 |
Fumble Recoveries Game | 1 | ||
Fumble Recoveries Season | Daniel Albright | 4 | 2015 |
Fumble Recoveries Career | Zach Macadam | 6 | 2015-16 |
Forced Fumbles Game | 1 | ||
Forced Fumbles Season | Dane Schumacher | 5 | 2017 |
Forced Fumbles Career | Zach Macadam | 6 | 2015-16 |
Sacks Game | Robert Briones | 5 | SVC 2016 |
Sacks Season | Daniel Albright | 11.5 | 2015 |
Sacks Career | Daniel Albright | 13.5 | 2013-2015 |
TFL Game | Tanner Atkinson | 6 | St. Monica 2016 |
TFL Season | Zach Macadam | 29 | 2016 |
TFL Career | Daniel Albright; Zach Macadam | 35.5 | 2014-15; 2015-16 |
Passes Defensed Game | Isaac Holbrook | 7 | Beckman 2017 |
Passes Defensed Season | Cole Harris | 20 | 2017 |
Passes Defensed Career | Aaron Fink, Isaac Holbrook | 28 | 2014-16, 2015-17 |
Defensive TD’s Season | Nick Ellwein, Tyler Buban, Isaac Holbrook | 2 | 2015, 2017, 2017 |
Safeties Season | Ben Beavers | 2 | 2017 |
Safeties Game | 1 | ||
Kick Return Average Season | Daniel Ruiz | 32.5 | 2015 |
Punt Return Average Season | Nick Ellwein | 10 | 2015 |
Offensive Records
Crean Lutheran Offensive Football Records | |||
RECORD | PLAYER | # | OPPONENT/ |
DATE | |||
Total TD's responsible for; Career |
Gavin Folsom | 43 (38 passing, 4 rushing, 1 rec.) | 2013-16 |
Total TD's scored; Career | Tanner Atkinson | 22 | 2014-2016 |
Total TD's Season | Garrett Cox | 18 | 2015 |
Total TD's Game | Paul Sardo, Tanner Atkinson, Garrett Cox, Patrick McNerney, Jack Johnson | 4 | |
Total TD's Game | Matt Mahoney | 4 | 2019 |
Rushing TD's Career | Tanner Atkinson | 22 | 2014-2015 |
Rushing TD's Season | Garrett Cox | 18 | 2015 |
Rushing TD's Game | Paul Sardo, Tanner Atkinson, Garrett Cox, Jack Johnson | 4 | |
Receiving TD's Career | Nick Ellwein, Daniel Albright | 14 | 2013-2015 |
Receiving TD's Season | Daniel Albright | 12 | 2015 |
Receiving TD's Game | Patrick McNerney | 4 | CCSA 2016 |
Receiving TD's Game | Matt Mahoney | 4 | Village Christian 2019 |
Passing TD's Career | Gavin Folsom | 38 | 2014-2016 |
Passing TD's Season | Gavin Folsom | 21 | 2015 |
Passing TD's Game | Gavin Folsom | 5 | Savanna, 2016 |
Passing TD's Game | Brody Jones | 5 | Village Christian 2019 |
Rushing Yards Career | Blake Cox | 2336 | 2010-2012 |
Rushing Yards Season | Garrett Cox | 1351 | 2015 |
Rushing Yards Game | Blake Cox | 295 | Sage Hill2012 |
Receiving Yards Career | Nick Ellwein | 1710 | 2013-2015 |
Receiving Yards Season | Daniel Albright | 871 | 2015 |
Receiving Yards Game | Patrick McNerney | 167 | Savanna 2016 |
Passing Yards Career | Gavin Folsom | 3443 | 2013-2016 |
Passing Yards Season | Gavin Folsom | 1856 | 2015 |
Passing Yards Game | Gavin Folsom | 268 | Mammoth 2015 |
Passing Yards Game | Brody Jones | 280 | Fairmont Prep 2019 |
Rushing Attempts Career | Blake Cox | 398 | 2010-2012 |
Rushing Attempts Season | Garrett Cox | 233 | 2015 |
Rushing Attempts Game | Blake Cox | 38 | Sage Hill/2012 |
Receptions Career | Nick Ellwein | 152 | 2012-2015 |
Receptions Season | Nick Ellwein | 71 | 2014 |
Receptions Game | Nick Ellwein | 14 | Brethren Christian 2014 |
Passing Attempts Game | Paul Sardo | 38 | BCHS, 2014 |
Passing Attempts Season | Paul Sardo | 255 | 2014 |
Passing Attempts career | Gavin Folsom | 429 | 2013-16 |
Completions Career | Gavin Folsom | 239 | 2013-16 |
Completions Season | Paul Sardo | 130 | 2014 |
Completions Game | Paul Sardo | 20 | CCD/BC 2014 |
Total Offense Career | Gavin Folsom | 4332 (819 rushing, 70 receiving, 3443 passing) | 2013-16 |
Total Offense Season | Gavin Folsom | 2329 | 2015 |
Total Offense Game | Blake Cox | 295 | Sage Hill 2012 |
Total Offense Game | Brody Jones | 388 | Fairmont Prep 2019 |
Longest Rushing TD | Blake Cox | 94 | Rock Acadamy/2011 |
Longest Receiving TD | Daniel Albright | 77 | Mammoth 2015 |
Longest Passing TD | Gavin Folsom | 77 | Mammoth 2015 |
Most PAT's Season | Andy Richardson | 45 | 2015 |
Most PAT's Game | Andy Richardson | 11 | Sage Hill 2014 |
Longest Field Goal | Riley Tooker | 39 yards | St. Gens/2012 |
Most Field Goals Career | Andy Richardson | 2014-17 | |
Most Field Goals Season | Andy Richardson | 2017 | |
Most Field Goals Season | Connor Grace | 6 | 2019 |
Most Field Goals Game | Andy Richardson | 2 | La Canada, 2017 |
Most Field Goals Game | Connor Grace | 2 | Tustin, 2019 |
Team Award Winners
Team Award Winners
2021 Varsity Award Winners:
Rookie of the Year – Sean O’Rourke
Most Improved Player – Jake Daichendt
Lineman of the Year – Graham Austin
Special Teams Player of the Year - Andrew Duberow
Defensive Player of the Year - Zach Cranford
Offensive Player of the Year - Jack Fairchild
Hard Hat Award - Ben Buettell
323 Award - Gavin Rogers
Scout Team Player of the Year – Ryan Wolfinbarger
Most Inspirational Player – Noah Bray
MVP: Andrew Duberow
Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year – Jack Fairchild
Varsity Captains – Noah Bray, Zach Cranford, Jack Fairchild, Gavin Rogers
2021 Freshman Award Winners:
Offensive Lineman of the Year – Teag Gordon
Defensive Lineman of the Year – Michael Santos
Offensive Back of the Year – Eli Bray
Linebacker of the Year – Mason McCullough
Defensive Back of the Year – Ben Byszewski
Receiver of the Year – Luke Doyle
Most Improved Player – John Santos
Varsity Award Winners:
Rookie/Newcomer of the Year: Zach Cranford
Most Improved Player – Offense: Gavin Rogers
Most Improved Player – Defense: Joseph Friske
Lineman of the Year: Caeden Chase
Special Teams Player of the Year: Connor Grace
Co - Defensive Player of the Year: Brad Cooper
Co - Defensive Player of the Year: Blake Slezak
Offensive Player of the Year: Jack Fairchild
Hard Hat Award: David Huff
323 Award: Sam Held
MVP: Matt Mahoney
Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year – Joe Menton
Varsity Captains :Sam Held, Sammy McMillan, Caeden Chase, Gavin Rogers
Frosh / Soph Award Winners:
Most Improved Player: Matt Harnisch
Lineman of the Year: Jesse Fluegge
Special Teams Player of the Year: Rylan Codorniz
Defensive Player of the Year: Jackson Haney
Co - Offensive Player of the Year: Josh Forster
Co - Offensive Player of the Year: Ben Buettell
323 Award: Graham Austin
2019
Scholar-Athlete: Sammy McMillan
Rookie/Newcomer of the Year: Caeden Chase
Most Improved Player: Evan Olbricht
Lineman of the Year: Sammy McMillan
Special Teams Player of the Year: Connor Grace
Defensive Player of the Year: Ryan Williams
Offensive Player of the Year: Brody Jones
323 Award: Sean Ardlt
MVP: Matt Mahoney
2018 (Team Captains Tom St. George, Jack Johnson, Cole Harris, Max Bahou)
Scholar Athlete- Seth Holbrook
Scout Team Player of the Year - David Huff
Rookie of the Year - Nolan Folsom
Most Improved Player - Ryan Williams
Lineman of the Year - Max Bahou
Special Teams Player of the Year - Connor Gace
Defensive Player of the Year - Tyler Buban
Offensive Player of the Year - Jack Johnson
Weightlifter of the Year - Tyler Buban
323 Award - Luke Frisbee
MVP - Tom St. George
2017
Scout Team Player of the Year - Braeden Bailey
Newcomer of the Year - Tyler Buban
Most Improved Player - Michael Berelowitz
Lineman of the Year - Ben Beavers & Christian Maurier
Special Teams Player of the Year - Andy Richardson
Defensive Player of the Year - Dane Schumacher
Offensive Player of the Year - Gunnar Ashmon
Player of the Year - Ryan O'Keefe
Hardhat Award - Kyle Livermore
323 Award - Issac Holbrook
Coach's Award - Coach Chris Conlin
JV Saints Award - David Huff
JV Defensive Player of the Year - Seth Holbrook
JV Offensive Player of the Year - Grant Olbricht
JV Player of the Year - Chase Kanegae
2016
323 Award - Robert Briones
Player of the Year - Zach Macadam
Offensive Player of the Year - Gavin Folsom
Defensive Player of the Year - Tanner Atkinson
Special Teams Player of the Year- Jack Johnson
Lineman of the Year - Tanner Atkinson
Newcomer of the Year - Kyle Livermore
Scout Team Player of the Year - David Jeong
Hardhat Award - Isaac Holbrook
Most Improved Player- Christian Maurier
Scholar Athlete- David Jeong
JV Player of the Year- Tyler Buban
Coach's Award- CoachTrevor Stokes
2015
Team MVP - Garrett Cox
Offensive MVP - Nick Ellwein
Defensive MVP - Daniel Albright
Lineman of the Year - Andrew Ryan
Most Improved Player - Zach Macadam
Rookie of the Year - Jack Johnson
Scout Team Player of the Year - Sunny Su
Hardhat Award - Gavin Folsom
323 Award - Reagan Schmidt
2014
Team MVP - Matt Frisbee
Offensive MVP - Paul Sardo
Defensive MVP - Luke Hamilton
Most Improved Player - Gavin Folsom
Rookie of the Year - Anthony Cooper
Hardhat Award - Reagan Schmidt
323 Award - Samuel Fluegge
2013
Offensive MVP - Adam Barrett
Defensive MVP - Isaiah Hobus
Most Improved Player - Samuel Fluegge
Rookie of the Year - Tanner Atkinson
Hardhat Award - Matt Frisbee
323 Award - Philip Murphy
ALL LEAGUE WINNERS
2018
First Team All-League: Tom. St. George, Jack Johnson
Second Team All-League: Max Bahou, Cole Harris, Nolan Folsom, Tyler Buban
2017
First Team All League: Dane Schumacher (Co-Defensive MVP), Gunnar Ashmon, Tom St. George, Ben Beavers, Christian Maurier, Ryan O'Keefe, Issac Holbrook
Second Team All League: Tyler Buban, Max Bahou, Braeden Bailey, Kyle Livermore, Cole Harris, George DeBoede, Joe Kelly.
2016
First Team All League: Patrick McNerney, Zach Macadam, Tanner Atkinson
Second Team All League: Robert Briones, Ryan O'Keefe, Gavin Folsom, Michael McNerney
2015
First Team All League: Garrett Cox, Daniel Albright, Nick Ellwein, Andrew Ryan, Daniel Ruiz, Tanner Atkinson, Gavin Folsom, Robert Briones
Second Team All League: Reagan Schmidt, Matthew Volz, Luke Walcher, Aaron Fink, Michael McNerney, Patrick McNerney, Ben Beavers
2014
First Team All League: Paul Sardo, Matt Frisbee, Luke Hamilton, Nick Ellwein, Andrew Ryan, Tanner Atkinson
Second Team All League: Mark Sharp, Austin Heyer, Luke Walcher, Gavin Folsom
2013
First Team All League: Adam Barrett, Isaiah Hobus, Matt Frisbee
Second Team All League: Daniel Wang, James Long, Luke Hamilton, Mark Sharp, Andrew Ryan, Nick Ellwein, Tanner Atkinson
2012
First Team All League: Teddy Hung, Riley Tooker, Daniel Kuntz, Tommy McMillian, Blake Cox
Second Team All League: Luke Hamilton, Paul Sardo, Adam Barrett, Alex Yoon, Chris Hansen, Matt Frisbee
ALL CIF PLAYERS
2017
Offensive Line - Christian Maurier (Sr.)
Defensive Line - Tom St. George (Jr.)
Utility - Dane Schumacher (Sr.)
2015
Linebacker - Garrett Cox (Sr.)
Defensive End - Daniel Albright (Sr.)
Defensive Tackle - Andrew Ryan (Sr.)
ALL IRVINE TEAM PLAYERS
2018
Offense: Jack Johnson, Max Bahou
Defense: Tom St. George
2017
Offense: Ryan O'Keefe, Issac Holbrook, Christian Maurier
Defense: Dane Schumacher, Gunnar Ashmon, Tom St. George
2016
Offense: Jack Johnson, Patrick McNerney
Defense: Tanner Atkinson, Zach Macadam, Robert Briones
2015
Offense: Garrett Cox, Tanner Atkinson, Reagan Schmidt
Defense: Daniel Albright
2014
Offense: Nick Ellwein
Defense: Luke Hamilton, Matt Frisbee
ORANGE COUNTY ALL STAR PLAYERS
2018 Jack Johnson
2017 Dane Schumacher
2016 Robert Briones
2015 Andrew Ryan
Postseason Honors
ALL LEAGUE WINNERS
2021-2022
All-Empire League Players:
1st Team
Special Teams Player of the Year: Andrew Duberow - 11
Graham Austin - 11
Zach Cranford - 12
2nd Team
Noah Bray - 12
Ben Buettel - 10
Gavin Rogers - 11
Cristian Viola - 11
Honorable Mention - All League
Jake Daichendt - 11
Kyler Petronis - 9
2020-21
All-Empire League Players:
1st Team
Special Teams Player of the Year: Connor Grace
Caeden Chase - OL / DL - 12
Jack Fairchild - WR - 11
Brad Cooper - RB / LB - 11
Matt Mahoney - WR / DB - 12
2nd Team
Joseph Friske - Safety - 12
Blake Slezak - LB - 12
Gavin Rogers - QB - 10
Andrew Duberow - Strong Safety - 10
2019
All League players:
1st Team Offense: Brody Jones, Matt Mahoney
2nd Offense: Sammy McMillan
2nd Team Defense: Ryan Williams, Sam Held, and Caeden Chase
Special Team Player of the Year: Connor Grace
2018
First Team All-League: Tom. St. George, Jack Johnson
Second Team All-League: Max Bahou, Cole Harris, Nolan Folsom, Tyler Buban
2017
First Team All League: Dane Schumacher (Co-Defensive MVP), Gunnar Ashmon, Tom St. George, Ben Beavers, Christian Maurier, Ryan O'Keefe, Issac Holbrook
Second Team All League: Tyler Buban, Max Bahou, Braeden Bailey, Kyle Livermore, Cole Harris, George DeBoede, Joe Kelly.
2016
First Team All League: Patrick McNerney, Zach Macadam, Tanner Atkinson
Second Team All League: Robert Briones, Ryan O'Keefe, Gavin Folsom, Michael McNerney
2015
First Team All League: Garrett Cox, Daniel Albright, Nick Ellwein, Andrew Ryan, Daniel Ruiz, Tanner Atkinson, Gavin Folsom, Robert Briones
Second Team All League: Reagan Schmidt, Matthew Volz, Luke Walcher, Aaron Fink, Michael McNerney, Patrick McNerney, Ben Beavers
2014
First Team All League: Paul Sardo, Matt Frisbee, Luke Hamilton, Nick Ellwein, Andrew Ryan, Tanner Atkinson
Second Team All League: Mark Sharp, Austin Heyer, Luke Walcher, Gavin Folsom
2013
First Team All League: Adam Barrett, Isaiah Hobus, Matt Frisbee
Second Team All League: Daniel Wang, James Long, Luke Hamilton, Mark Sharp, Andrew Ryan, Nick Ellwein, Tanner Atkinson
2012
First Team All League: Teddy Hung, Riley Tooker, Daniel Kuntz, Tommy McMillian, Blake Cox
Second Team All League: Luke Hamilton, Paul Sardo, Adam Barrett, Alex Yoon, Chris Hansen, Matt Frisbee
ALL CIF PLAYERS
2017
Offensive Line - Christian Maurier (Sr.)
Defensive Line - Tom St. George (Jr.)
Utility - Dane Schumacher (Sr.)
2015
Linebacker - Garrett Cox (Sr.)
Defensive End - Daniel Albright (Sr.)
Defensive Tackle - Andrew Ryan (Sr.)
ALL IRVINE TEAM PLAYERS
2019
Offense: Brody Jones- QB, Matt Mahoney- WR
2018
Offense: Jack Johnson, Max Bahou
Defense: Tom St. George
2017
Offense: Ryan O'Keefe, Issac Holbrook, Christian Maurier
Defense: Dane Schumacher, Gunnar Ashmon, Tom St. George
2016
Offense: Jack Johnson, Patrick McNerney
Defense: Tanner Atkinson, Zach Macadam, Robert Briones
2015
Offense: Garrett Cox, Tanner Atkinson, Reagan Schmidt
Defense: Daniel Albright
2014
Offense: Nick Ellwein
Defense: Luke Hamilton, Matt Frisbee
ORANGE COUNTY ALL STAR PLAYERS
2018 Jack Johnson
2017 Dane Schumacher
2016 Robert Briones
2015 Andrew Ryan
Former Saints
Former Saints
2019 Seniors (Class of '20) - Sean Arldt, Marco Chen, Caleb Fluegge, Grant Olbricht, Ryan Williams
2018 Seniors (Class of '19) - Max Bahou, Michael Berelowitz, Luke Frisbee, Tom St. George, Cole Harris, Jack Johnson
2017 Seniors (Class of '18) - Gunnar Ashmon, Braeden Bailey, Ben Beavers, Anthony Cooper (Porkchop), George DeBorde, Jack Eliot, Isaac Holbrook, Joe Kelly, Kyle Livermore, Christian Maurier, Patrick McNerney, William Nomura, Ryan O'Keefe, Andy Richardson, Dane Schumacher
2016 Seniors (Class of '17) - Tanner Atkinson, Kyle Betz, Robert Briones, Aaron Fink, Gavin Folsom, Ryan Lidd, Zach Macadam, Michael McNerney, Dylan Rapp, Joey Tosti
2015 Seniors (Class of '16) - Daniel Albright, Garrett Cox, Nick Ellwein, Robert Grey, Andrew Ryan, Daniel Ruiz, Reagan Schmidt, Karl Schumacher, Matthew Volz, Luke Walcher
2014 Seniors (Class of '15) - Samuel Fluegge, Matthew Frisbee, Luke Hamilton, Travis Knight, Matthew Ma, Youssef Nakhla, Paul Sardo, Mark Sharp
2013 Seniors (Class of '14) - Adam Barrett, Isaiah Hobus, Philip Murphy, Ryan Leuteritz, Daniel Wang
2012 Seniors (Class of '13) - Greg Baker, Blake Cox, Daniel Kuntz, Alex Yoon, Tommy McMillian, Teddy Hung, Chris Hansen, Riley Tooker
2011 Seniors (Class of '12) - Joe Atkinson, Charles Jones, Josh Kilduff, Chasen McNaughten, Marcus Wondergem
2010 Seniors (Class of '11) - Rylan Beisner, Luke Bonenfant, Dylan Cantral, Marc Corey, Luke Gibbons, Brandon Geimont, Matt Homan, Spencer Loose
2009 Seniors (Class of '10) - David Caulderwood
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2020-2021 Season Preview
New Crean Lutheran football coaching staff wants players to glorify God through attitude and work ethic
Whatever the task, work at it with all your heart, as if working for the Lord and not for man. Colossians 3:23
Crean Lutheran High School’s varsity football players and coaches were excited to kick off the 2021 season in March after months of waiting under new head coach Rick Curtis, who brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and expertise to the program.
The six-game season is scheduled to end in the middle of April with three home games planned at the Saints Stadium on campus.
“Our players and coaches number one goal is to glorify God through our attitude, work ethic, character and performance,” said Curtis.
“The 2020-21 football season brings with it a completely new coaching staff and culture within the Crean Lutheran football program, one that is working extremely hard in raising the bar to the level of competition within the always tough Empire League.”
Curtis and his staff have established program goals. “Our goals are always to follow the Saints strong moral and performance goal standards set forth by our athletic department and coaching staff,” he said. “As far as our competition goals, they will always include capturing the Empire League championship and advancing deep into the CIF playoffs.”
Among the talented players expected to lead the Saints are senior wide receiver/defensive back Matthew Mahoney, sophomore quarterback Gavin Rogers, senior running back/linebacker Blake Slezak, senior defensive end/tight/running back Samuel Held and senior linemen Caeden Chase and Sammy McMillan. Held, Chase and McMillan are the team captains, Curtis said. “This year’s team is a mixture of experienced seniors and talented underclassmen who have worked extremely hard in preparation for the season that we have been blessed with,” Curtis said.