The Saints drafted him in the fifth round, 164th overall, and he won a Super Bowl championship with the team in 2009. With 42 career wins, Hartnell football coach Matt Collins is No. (Written by John Devine of the Monterey County Herald). Not all positions are required to be that guy, Collins said. Lets hear it, graduates!. Salinas since at least 1980. Kelly played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1965 and 1966 and in 1967 played for the Canadian Football League Grey Cup champions Hamilton Tiger Cats. "I knew Holds more Hartnell track and field records than any woman in the school history. Associated Students of Hartnell College (ASHC), Become a Hartnell Student in South County, Spring 2023 Admissions & Records Handbook. doing what we did,'' Collins said. line. In addition to scores of Hartnell faculty who were seated on the field alongside the over 1,000 yards. college and therefore may not contain accurate information He went on to start at fullback for St. Mary's College and led the team in scoring for three season (1937-1939). 4:16 p.m. PST November 16, 2014. Hartnell Football, Conference CHAMPIONS! Thats a tribute to this staff and these kids., The Panthers have won 83 games in 14 seasons under head coach Matt Colins pic.twitter.com/xmiyROYvLS, John Devine (@JohnJDevine) September 1, 2022. "I had in my mind this guy is 6-4, 200 and something pounds,'' said Martin. But the most damaging play appeared to occur with just seconds left in the first half "We talk about family and playing together goals! He blocks well and will catch passes out of the backfield.. trustee on the Governing Board, will attend Stanford University this fall, with plans Hartnell College Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Kathy Kuchta (1976-78, track & field, softball and volleyball): Kuchta became a rare two-time state champion in shot put. We feel we have some guys that will help in the secondary and hopefully eliminate some of those high-scoring games.. 1977 baseball team: The Panthers went 26-17 in 1977, good enough to finish in second place in the Coast Conference behind powerhouse Cabrillo. we will only be able to answer general questions. S - 101: Hartnell College Planetarium S - STEM Center Building T - Campus Safety Rabobank Stadium - Salinas Sports Complex Location Rabobank Stadium Phone: (831) 775-3100 This new 5,000-seat stadium, has all the bells and whistles most any spectator and player could dream of, was that it was paid for without a cent of taxpayer money. It enrolls nearly 10,000 students, 56% of whom are Latino, and the college is a Hispanic-serving institution. containing information about hartnell college athletics is not sanctioned by hartnell. *Hours are subject to change and will be posted at the entrance. He spent a few seasons with Green Bay andlater played for the San Francisco 49ers, where he was a member of the Super Bowl-winning 1989 team. Among those is Curiel, who after a redshirt season at Adams State, returned to Hartnell last fall, catching 15 passes for nearly 200 yards. The Spartans enjoyed their first top-25 BCS and AP Poll ranking in school history with Fales at the helm in 2012. That wont be the case this year. Only once during the decade of the 1980s did the Panthers win fewer than eight games in a season. Sat, 10/15 | Football at West Hills Coalinga L, 35-26 (Final) RC | BX | BX. to be a student at Hartnell College, and even though our educational journey was not He led the Seminoles in rushing in 1965 and was second on the team in 1966. 997, breaking the old record of 992 set by Merben Woo. Dalman was drafter in the 1993 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers as a center and guard. Dre Gomez added eight tackles, while Jacob Lambeth compiled five tackles and a sack. Athletic Director: Wendy Bates (831) 646-4226 Athletic Trainer: Lucy Bengard (831) 646-4227 Equipment Specialist: Renee D'Acquisto (831) 646-4228 [4][5] The company's productions are part of the college's curriculum, though a separate foundation was established to support the Western Stage. He also was a standout defensive lineman on the 1968 Hartnell football team, one of 11 Panthers to be selected All-Conference that season. account, due to FERPA we will only be able to answer general questions. Hartnell finished the regular-season with its first 9-1 record since 1992, and with it came an invitation to the Nov. 29 Living Breath Foundation Bowl at Rabobank Stadium. He earned a spot with the University of Utah football program where he became the school's first 1,000-yard rusher and remains the all-time leader in career touchdowns (31). Congratulations, Class of 2022!". Yet, at the same time, the defending American Golden Coast Conference football champions realize their fate is still in their hands. Michael Turner's 35 career touchdown passes make him the all-time leader at Hartnell, Click "Log in" That's it! Due to FERPA, only general questions will be answered through the methods. The Panthers overcame a rocky first half and a 16-3 deficit with an inspiring second-half Ayrton Ostly peruses Twitter, fields, courts and tracks throughout Salinas looking for stories from the community. Hartnell College was founded in 1920 as Salinas Junior College. He was a four-time USA Weightlifter of the Year and a 10-time U.S. National champion nine times as a super heavyweight. games in back-to-back years. Gary Plumlee (1961-63, football): In both years that Plumlee was a two-way starter for Panther football, 1961 and 62, the team went 7-3 and traveled to bowl games. But trouble came calling early for Hartnell on Saturday. Hankin also coached one season at Hartnell College,. Teresa coached the Hartnell baseball team to a state title in 1984. Public Safety Training Center in Seaside. Camacho played10 years in the major leagues starting in 1980 with the As, Pirates, Indians, Astros, Giants and Cardinals. A near-capacity crowd of nearly 5,000 He was inducted into the San Jose State and California Communithy College Hall of Fame. Contra Costa is 9-1 and champions of the Pacific-7 Conference. The additions of Salinas grad Joey Moag and Palmas Casey Mena will solidify the linebacking core, while Daniel Cabrera and Konnor Barrett provide a presence in the trenches. Growing Leaders through Opportunity, Engagement, and Achievement. Garcia continues to help as an equipment manager for the Hartnell football team and operates concession sales just about anywhere hes needed. That's kind of what this team is all about.''. He was drafted in the sixth round, 166th overall by the 49ers in 1993, where he played for seven seasons. The 2005California Community College All-Americansigned on to play for the University ofNebraska and spent two seasons with the Cornhuskers. He was taken in the second round, 37th overall by the Eagles and played for five years after that. Sat, 10/22 | Football vs. Monterey Peninsula L, 30-20 (Final) BX | BX | PH. At a meet against Modesto Junior College, she stepped in as the lone Hartnell swimmer to compete in the mens 200 butterfly and placed second. We preach to our players about improvement each week, Collins said. John Devine can be reached at 831-726-4337. Imlay started an coached for the Los Angeles Buccaneers in 1926 and the New York Giants in 1927. . to the Admissions & Records Office; please include the following in your email communication. Robert Mosley and Chuntony Johnsoneach seta newsingle-season school mark for sacksthisyear to address the graduates from among several students who applied for that honor. The Comets' only loss came to West Hills in Week 2, 50-21. Ernie Camacho (born February 1, 1955) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1980 to 1981 and 1983 to 1990. It was renamed Hartnell College in 1948. Our faculty and staff are here to help you Fresno/Redwoods (small) 1969. was the defense's night. You cant judge us on who we were based on our record.. His 2,659passing yards is the second highest single-season total in Hartnell history. come from.". The chemistry hes built with a deep receiving corps could make this a special year. Dr. Steven Crow, congratulated the students as each crossed the stage to be recognized Southern California Football Association. On the same day Hartnell College held its Hall of Fame induction ceremony, its football To make it to state, Hartnell had to beat conference champion Cabrillo twice. Four times the Panthers overcame fourth-quarter deficits this year, and three of those Turner This is the official hartnell college intercollegiate athletics website. It also has four satellite campuses, one in the Alisal district of Salinas one in King City and another in Soledad and another in Castroville. Lyman Lowe (deceased): After retiring from a career in dentistry, served for 13 years as an assistant coach of both the mens and womens tennis teams. We had penalties that were non-football related. He spent two seasons with Hartnell College and went on to play for New Mexico, where he set a school record for most receptions in a game. Until its final desperation drive of the game, the first six West Hills drives of Ultimately, their defense dedicated their fate. A lot of times it cost us the game. 148 likes. Hes just a hard worker on the field and in the weight room. In 1993 was named Super Ford Magazine Driver of the Year. Collins wasnt sure what he had or what to expect last fall following an 18-month absence from players wearing pads. It had to be right from the start,'' Hawkes said. 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 To support local journalism like this, pleasesubscribe. '', To read more, click the link: Outscored 15-0 in the fourth quarter, the Panthers watched a six-point cushion vanish in falling in Coalinga. Sequoias/Redwood (small) Built more like a tight end with his 6-foot-5, 254-pound frame, Garcia threw for nearly 2,700 yards and 23 touchdowns in nine games last year, leading the state in passing yards per game at 209.3. field goal, fumble, muffed punt, another punt, an interception and the grandaddy of More than 700 graduates participated, the most in recent memory, and the college awarded a record number of credentials 1,241 associate degrees and 1,006 certificates [] However, being ineffective on the ground (32 yards on 21 carries) put more pressure on the passing game, where Monterey High graduate Josh Elmore threw for 186 yards. In 1998 he was named one of NASCARs 50 greatest drivers and was inducted into the Stock Car Hall of Fame in 2002. Any other website. Here's a look at some of the football players who'vebeen drafted from Steinbeck Country (though not meant to be a comprehensive list of every player that's made it to the NFL from the Salinas Valley): The Gonzales native was a star at Salinas High where the Cowboys went 16-1-1 in his two season on varsity. really mean anything. Three http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/local/2014/11/16/salinas-hartnell-college-wins-title-bowl-game/19144979/, Hartnell College Kasey Mena compiled five tackles, with Fabian Rodriguez finishing with four. on YouTube. We knew they were a high-powered offense, said Palmer, whose squad has lost three games to teams a combined 14-4 this year. it came an invitation to the Nov. 29 Living Breath Foundation Bowl at Rabobank Stadium. Greg Fields (American football) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) and the United States Football League (USFL).Detroit Lions (1978) Smith, a King City High product, began his Hall of Fame coaching career when at Hartnell in 1960 as head football coach, compiling a record of 71-27-1, with five conference titles, two. In the early 1980s, she traveled with the U.S. team to compete against Taiwan and Korea. containing information about hartnell college athletics is not sanctioned by hartnell. Why not Sat, 10/22 | Football vs. Monterey Peninsula L, 30-20 (Final) BX | BX | PH. In 1974, Ron Danko established on campus The Western Stage, a professional theater organization with an educational mission. Was a member of the 49ers 1994 Super Bowl championship team and also played in three NFC championship games. Collins was referring to Vondarious Gordon, who rushed for 235 yards and four touchdowns for the Falcons one week after piling up 180 yards in derailing MPC. [6] In particular, the Western Stage is known for adapting the work of noted local author John Steinbeck to the stage,[4][7][8] often in partnership with the nearby National Steinbeck Center. Padilla-Chavez introduced the valedictorian speaker, Jane Hernandez, who was chosen Grim was inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999. in rows on the football field. she said. Hartnell College's2019 Class of Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees: This story was amended to correct the years for Rosa Montejano Griffith. That starts Saturday when the Lobos travel to face Hartnell, which has an identical 2-4 overall record after falling to West Hills on the road. Hes looked tremendous in the offseason, Collins said. "The unsung heroes, that's our offensive line, and they played terrific'' Collins Over nearly a decade, he was a key member of a coaching staff that won a state title in baseball and two state crowns in football, in 1981 and 1982. The Lobos, who had led at halftime in each of their first five games, were down 10-7 after a 54-yard field goal by Foothill to close the first half. We made some critical mistakes in big moments. Hawkes finished with 166 yards on 16 carries with 117 of those yards coming Mankins chose Hartnell College, where he was a Junior College All-American, before earning a scholarship to Florida State. Like so many graduates, she paid tribute to her parents for helping give her the opportunity It's the heart.''. That should be a welcome challenge for the Panthers, who blanked the state's third-ranked We were immature at times, Collins said. Matt Collins has coached football for the past 33 seasons, and currently, he has completed his 16th as the Head Football Coach at Hartnell College. With a turnout this fall of 52 players, Collins is hopeful that he wont need to have players play on both sides of the ball. There is not a lot to say, Collins said. team gave a Hall of Fame performance of its own. Her heave of 47 feet, 8 inches remains the top Hartnell mark, and for several years it was a state record. but had to settle for a field goal. dream. play so well it appeared as if he was the intended receiver. He earned a scholarship to Texas A&M and led the Aggies in rushing in 1986. 2023 Hartwick College Athletics P.O. Campuses & Centers. over the middle was picked off by Justin Rocamora in full stride. They have enabled generations of student-athletes to reap the immeasurable benefits of competing as a Panther.. Look for former Salinas High teammate Cade Smith to get his share of catches this fall for Hartnell, along with Kevin Oliver, Noah Paz and James Mickens. He still holds a place among Hartnells Top 20 times in the pole vault, javelin, shot put and discus. of their newly crowned team of champions. to major in psychology. "I am a proud Chicana, Hernandez said. unbeaten West Hills, 24-16, Saturday at Rabobank Stadium. His pick-six in third quarter of the1939Cotton Bowl helped the Gaels earn what remains their only school bowl game victory, a 20-13 win over Texas Tech. See more here: http://prepnation.blogspot.com/, Hartnell College [4] Initially a summer theatre festival, the Western Stage now produces an annual year-round season of plays, produces school tours, offers internships, and youth classes. After football, Imlay chose a career in military aviation, setting several records for long-distance flying in the late 1920s. in helping the Panthers take the lead. Honor graduates, earning a 3.25 GPA or better, numbered 627, including and quick pacing kept it to just 90 minutes. "Regardless of what we decide to do with the education we have received, one thing In 1981, Avezzano broke a 14-game losing streak with what was then the greatest comeback in college football history in a 31-28 win . The offense will have no shortage of weapons with the arrival of tailback Anthony Villegas, who transferred from UC Davis. The official Facebook page for Hartnell College Foorball. when it counts, and tonight we did just that.''. Not every game goes as perfectly planned.. Established in 1920 as Salinas Junior College, Hartnell is one of 115 schools that constitute the California Community Colleges, one of the three higher education systems in California. We had guys make bad choices. West Hills threatened again, but Hartnell recovered a fumble 23 yards from the goal educational journey not imagined back in March 2020. Phone : 831-755-6700, Associated Students of Hartnell College (ASHC). He was selected in the 10th round,85th overallof the 1940 NFL Draft by the Cleveland (now Los Angeles) Rams. Record: 6-47-2. away nearly six inches and at least 30 pounds to the intended receiver. when West Hills scored on an apparent touchdown pass that could have extended its Mankins ended up playing for the Atlanta Falcons. Phone : 831-755-6700, Associated Students of Hartnell College (ASHC), College Awards Record Number of Degrees and Certificates. state. but there to break it up was 5-10, 175-pound freshman Nias Martin of Baltimore, giving Football History of Champions. For all the conference titles and bowl appearances that Collins who is second all-time in wins at Hartnell with 83 behind Marv Grims 108 has achieved in his 15 years, this might have been his best job as a coach. Its hard to disagree, California extends local tax deadlines to match IRS, CIF State boys' basketball playoffs: Monterey falls to Chico in quarterfinals, Hand-painted dumpsters brought to Lovers Point Park, In a better frame of mind, Klay Thompson is becoming a leader this Warriors team needs, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. We have to build on this and understand we belong with these teams. Heart makes up for size.. Claire Shackelford (1976, swimming): Shackelford competed during her sophomore year at Hartnell, when the Panthers men and women swim teams both won conference titles. *Hours are subject to change and will be posted at the entrance. Have a tip? Phone : 831-755-6700, If you are not a current Hartnell College student or email us from a personal email Fresno/Yuba (small) 1970. He also organized one of the top rodeo programs in the state. Hartnells five Meta-Majors are: Agriculture, Business & Industries; STEM; The former Salinas Cowboy standout played multiple positions for the high school team: tight end, defensive end and offensive lineman. Irvin graduated Salinas High won the Daytona 500 in 1991. But we still have to learn how to win these games.. We have a lot more team speed, Curiel said. guided students to where they needed to be. Rebuilding a defensive unit that gave up 30 or more points five times last year starts with the return of all-state defensive back Deonte Ferguson. This page was last edited on 27 October 2022, at 01:05. college and therefore may not contain accurate information . John Devine can be reached at 831-726-4337. The Bears chose Fales in the sixth round, 183rd overall in 2014. We reminded the guys that this team put up 79 against Gavilan and 54 against Cabrillo, Palmer said. 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 Foothill came into the game as the second-highest scoring team in the state at 55 points a game, having scored no less than 42 a contest this year. Hartnell (2-4, 1-2) held the lead four times, the last coming with no time left in the third quarter when Soledad graduate Kevin Oliver rushed for his third touchdown. Rosa (Montejano) Griffith (1989-90, basketball and volleyball): Griffith was two-sport conference MVP. Conference champs! . 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 The longest-tenured coach at Hartnell College can recall squandering a lead with 10 seconds left in another crushing loss, not to mention a devastating defeat in overtime. We took the approach of attacking our opponent. You should now see all of your Hartnell Apps including Canvas Need help? to provide, as they have helped me be the better person I am now.