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<description><![CDATA[<b>ALL-CITY SELECTIONS</b><br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('5c3d89eec384d8c7b3297f5e8c22f417')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="5c3d89eec384d8c7b3297f5e8c22f417" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><br /><div align="center"><br /><img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/uploads/posts/2010-02/1266012237_buff-football-on-white-bkgrd.jpg" alt='Stats/Bios' title='Stats/Bios' /><br /><br />Gary Berthelson QB 1963<br />Dick Davidson END 1964<br />Kim Griffin LB 1965<br />Dave Swenson C 1965<br />Howard Williams RB 1965<br />Tom Jordan OL 1966<br />Ron Lewis RB 1966<br />Doran Cates LB 1967<br />Pete Locock OL 1969<br />Scott Snyder DB 1969<br />Stuart Lewis RB 1972<br />Ramond Rahl DL 1972<br />David Sherman OL 1972<br />Robert Stansberg RB 1972<br />Kelly Paris RB 1973<br />Bill Spooner WR 1974<br />Charlie Young QB 1974<br />Jeff Fisher WR 1975<br />Tom Coleman WR 1979<br />Scott Wachenheim OL 1979<br />Gary Hein DB 1982<br />Monte Gilbreath DB 1984-85<br />Cornell Collier LB 1986<br />Erin Reeder OL 1987<br />Jon Thompson LB 1987<br />Kelvin Byrd RB 1987-88<br />Gregory Bernard DL 1989<br />Selassie Burke OL 1989<br />Darnell Hendericks LB 1990<br />Dion Gaston TE 1992<br />Dan Lazarovits OL 1992-93<br />Juan Madera Line 1994<br />Dashon Polk LB 1992-93-94<br />Jerry Brown RB 1992-93-94<br />Keith Johnson DB 1996<br />Charles Mason DT 1996<br />Nick Dipadova QB 1996<br />Donte Morgan LB 1996<br />Damon Coleman WR 1996<br />Carlos Meza Line 1997<br />David Melo LB 1997<br />Steve Alvarado QB 1997<br />Sedric Hurns RB 1997<br />Tyler Brennan LB 1997<br /><br /><br /><br />Chris Garlington OL 1998<br />Mike Adams DE 1998<br />Taco Wallace WR 1998<br />Marquis Brignac RB 1997-98<br />Carl Cannon DL 1998<br />Dionte Hall LB 1998<br />Brandon Hance QB 1998-99<br />Lee Marks RB 1999<br />Rick Clausen QB 2000<br />Chad Hitt OL 2001<br />Justin Tryon RB 2001<br />Noah Smith WR 2001<br />Lance Broadus LB 2001-02<br />Paul Pratt DB 2001-02<br />Steve Smith WR 2000-01-02<br />Cary Dove QB 2001-02<br />Littrele Jones DB 2002<br />Wallace Bates LB 2003<br />Brandon Anson WR 2003<br />Josh Portis QB 2004<br />Chris Willington DB 2004-05<br />Jamere Holland WR 2004-05<br />Alfred Taylor LB 2005<br />Shelton Banks LB 2005<br />Anthony Evans DE 2005<br />Exavier Johnson QB 2005<br />Malcolm Smith LB 2005-06<br />Craig Noble OL 2005-06-07<br />Darion Weems OL 2006<br />Leroy Bray WR 2007<br />Nick Bruce LB 2007-08<br />Oliver Johnson WR 2008<br />Kalan Booker DB 2008<br />Jarrett Tryon DB 2008<br />Wesley Bates LB 2008<br />Nelson Ramirez OL 2008<br />Brent Williams DE 2008<br />DJ Morgan RB 2007-09<br />Brent Williams DE 2008-09<br />Lucky Radley RB 2009<br />Antuan Goodall DB 2009<br />Julian Evans LB 2009<br />Shaquille Shelton DB 2009<br />Antwaun Woods DL 2009-10<br />Traves Raphael OL 20010<br />Michael Bercovici QB 2010<br />Landon Dowell LB 2010 <br />Miles Johnson WR 2010<br />Jonathan Major LB 2010 <br />Michael Thomas WR 2010<br /><br /><br />WHO'S GONNA BE NEXT ???<br /><br />L.A. CITY Players OF THE YEAR<br /><br />Nick DiPadova QB 1996<br />Marquis Brignac RB 1998<br />Steve Smith WR 2001<br />Jamere Holland WR 2005<br />DJ Morgan RB 2009<br />Michael Bercovici QB 2010<br /><br />Anthony Evans DE 2005<br />(Defensive Lineman of the Year)<br /><br /><br />U.S. ARMY all americans<br /><br />Steve Smith WR 2003<br />Jamere Holland WR 2006<br />DJ Morgan RB 2010<br /><br />UNDER ARMOUR all americans <br /><br />Antwaun Woods DL 2011<br />Micheal Thomas WR 2011<br /><br /><b>COACHES</b><br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('c0d2adac40c92d5d248583b91fb0725c')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="c0d2adac40c92d5d248583b91fb0725c" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><a href="http://deepstepmusic.com/Coaches2010.pdf" target="_blank"><b>COACHES BIO'S 2010</b></a><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><br />[center]<b><!--sizestart:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><br />SCHOOL RECORDS<!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--></b></div><br /><br /><b>Single Game</b><br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('392275447b8b4f81390e38e166cbc370')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="392275447b8b4f81390e38e166cbc370" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><br /><div align="center">Most Yards Rushing 297 Marquis Brignac<br />1997 vs Granada Hills<br /><br />Most Rushing Attempts 31 Jerry Brown . 1992 vs Fremont<br />31 Ron Lewis . 1966 vs UNKNOWN<br /><br />Most Yards Passing 417 Cary Dove . 2001 vs Jefferson<br />417 C. Garvin . 1975 vs UNKNOWN<br /><br />Most Yards Receiving 314 Jeshua Anderson<br />2006 vs Gardena<br /><br />Most Pass Receptions 17 Steve Smith<br />2002 vs El Camino<br /><br />Most TDs in a Game 6 Jeshua Anderson<br />2006 vs Gardena<br /><br />Most TD Passes in a Game 7 Exavier Johnson<br />2006 vs Gardena<br /><br />Most Interceptions 3 Steve Smith . 2001 vs Chatsworth<br />3 Taco Wallace . 1998 vs Crenshaw<br /><br />Longest Run 98yds Jerry Brown . 1994 vs Crespi<br />98yds Larry Jones . 1997 vs Cleveland<br />98yds DJ Morgan . 2006 vs Granada Hills<br /><br />Longest Pass Play 96yds Greg Carlson from Brandon Hance<br />1999 vs Chatsworth<br /><br />Longest Kick-Off Return 96yds Dashon Polk<br />1994 vs Kennedy<br /><br />Longest Punt Return 92yds Dick Burch<br />1962 vs UNKNOWN<br /><br />Longest Interception Return 99yds Ken Overstreet<br />2005 vs Gardena<br /><br />Longest Fumble Recovery 96yds Troy Lewis<br />2002 vs Kennedy<br /><br />Longest Punt 68yds J. Shatski<br />1965 vs UNKNOWN<br /><br />Longest Field Goal 43yds Jon Relles<br />1993 vs Crespi</div><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><b>Single Season</b><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('59f2ea9f9b6a63aa9c369d73f9124e25')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="59f2ea9f9b6a63aa9c369d73f9124e25" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><br /><div align="center"><br />Total Yards Scrimmage 2,423 DJ Morgan 2008<br />(Rushing/Receiving) 13 Games<br /><br />Most Yards Rushing 1,895 Jerry Brown 1994<br />11 Games<br /><br />Rushing Attempts 230 Jerry Brown 1992<br />14 Games<br /><br />Rushing Yds Per Game Avg 172.3 Jerry Brown 1994<br />11 Games<br /><br />Rushing TDs 26 DJ Morgan 2008<br />13 Games<br /><br />Most Yards Passing 3,486 Rick Clausen 2000<br />12 Games<br /><br />Completions 229 Rick Clausen 2000<br />12 Games<br /><br />Passing Yds Per Game Avg 290 Rick Clausen 2000<br />12 Games<br /><br />Completion Percentage 71.2% Josh Portis 2004<br />12 Games<br /><br />Passing TDs 39 Exavier Johnson 2005<br />14 Games<br /><br />Most Yards Receiving 1,612 Steve Smith 2001<br />12 Games<br /><br />Receptions 93 Steve Smith 2000<br />12 Games<br /><br />Receiving TDs 17 Steve Smith 2001<br />12 Games<br /><br />Yds Per Reception 26.8 Jamere Holland 2004<br />12 Games - Under 40 Receptions<br />26.4 Jeshua Anderson 2006<br />12 Games - Under 40 Receptions<br />17.7 Steve Smith 2000<br />12 Games - Over 70 Receptions<br /><br />Receiving Yds Per Game Avg 133.1 Steve Smith 2000<br />12 Games<br /><br />Interceptions 12 Steve Smith 2001<br />12 Games<br /><br />Sacks 17 Anthony Evans (14 Games) 2005<br />Brent Williams (13 Games) 2008<br /><br />Forced Fumbles 7 Lance Broadus 2002<br />14 Games<br /><br />Punt Return TDs 7 Jamere Holland 2005<br />14 Games<br /><br />* PATs Made 56 Brandon Behrad 2005<br />14 Games<br /><br />* All-Purpose TDs 47 Josh Portis 2004<br />(TDs from scrimmage  Passing, Rushing, Receiving, Returns, Defensive Scores = TOTAL)<br /><br />TOTAL TDs 50 Nick DiPidova 1996<br />31 Passing, 19 Rushing 14 Games<br /><br /><br /><br />* - LA City Section Record Holder<br /><br />* 8 Game Regular Season Until 1974<br />* 9 Games Made a Regular Season from 1974-1987<br />* 10 Game Regular Season beginning 1988</div><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><b>Football Career</b><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('7eca600e5b1f0522a615af108607d620')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="7eca600e5b1f0522a615af108607d620" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><br /><div align="center"><br />Most Yards Rushing 5,387 Jerry Brown 1992-1994<br />37 Games<br /><br />Rushing TDs 58 Jerry Brown 1992-1994<br />37 Games<br /><br />Rushing Attempts 659 Jerry Brown 1992-1994<br />37 Games<br /><br />Yards Per Game Average 145.6 Jerry Brown 1992-1994<br />37 Games<br /><br />Yards Per Attempt 9.13 Malcolm Smith 2004-2006<br />Minimum 200 Carries<br /><br />Most Yards Passing 6,507 Cary Dove 2001-2002<br />28 Games<br /><br />Passing TDs 64 Cary Dove 2001-2002<br />28 Games<br /><br />Passing Yds Per Game Avg 232.4 Cary Dove 2001-2002<br />28 Games<br /><br />$ * Most Yards Receiving 4,486 Steve Smith 2000-2002<br />36 Games<br /><br />$ * Receptions 271 Steve Smith 2000-2002<br />36 Games<br /><br />Receiving TDs 38 Steve Smith 2000-2002<br />36 Games<br /><br />Yds Per Reception 23.6 Jamere Holland 2003-2005<br />35 Games  Minimum 30 Receptions<br />16.6 Steve Smith 2000-2002<br />36 Games - Minimum 100 Receptions<br /><br />Receiving Yds Per Game Avg 124.6 Steve Smith 2000-2002<br />36 Games<br /><br />Interceptions 24 Steve Smith 2000-2002<br />36 Games<br /><br />Sacks 26 Anthony Evans 2004-2005<br />26 Games<br /><br />* PAT Conversions 117 Brandon Behrad 2005-2007<br />34 Games<br /><br />Kicking Points 120 Brandon Behrad 2005-2007<br />34 Games<br /><br />Punt Return TDs 7 Jamere Holland 2003-2005<br />35 Games *<br />(Accomplished Record in ONLY 1 Season)<br /><br />Kickoff Return TDs 5 Kalan Booker 2007-2008<br />25 Games<br /><br />TOTAL TDs 71 Josh Portis 2003-2004<br />56 Passing, 14 Rushing, 1 Receiving 23 Games<br /><br />TOTAL Points 424 Nick DiPidova 1994-1996<br />35 Games<br /><br /><br />* - LA City Section Record Holder<br />$ - Record Holder for State of CALIFORNIA<br /></div><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><b><!--sizestart:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><br />TAFT + COACHES RECORDS<br /><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--></b></div><br /><br /><b>TAFT Wins + Losses</b><br /><br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('c3b3c17df6a215aa59c0de22a768b71f')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="c3b3c17df6a215aa59c0de22a768b71f" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><div align="center"><br /><br /><img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/uploads/posts/2010-02/1266013827_taft-coliseum-logo.jpg" alt='Stats/Bios' title='Stats/Bios' /><br /><br />Undefeated Teams (Regular Season)<br />1965 1996 1997 2002 2005<br /><br />LA CITY Finalists<br />1992 1996 1997 2001 2002 2005<br /><br />LA CITY CHAMPIONS<br />1998<br /><br /><br />Season Record Totals<br />1960  0 Wins 8 Losses<br />1961  3 Wins 4 Losses 1 Tie<br />1962  4 Wins 4 Losses<br />1963  6 Wins 2 Losses<br />1964  5 Wins 2 Losses 1 Tie *<br />1965  9 Wins 1 Losses *<br />1966  7 Wins 1 Loss<br />1967  5 Wins 4 Losses *<br />1968  3 Wins 4 Losses 1 Tie<br />1969  5 Wins 4 Losses 1 Tie *<br />1970  5 Wins 4 Losses<br />1971  1 Win 7 Losses<br />1972  7 Wins 4 Losses<br />1973  4 Wins 4 Losses<br />1974  8 Wins 2 Losses<br />1975  8 Wins 3 Losses 1 Tie *<br />1976  4 Wins 6 Losses *<br />1977  1 Win 7 Losses 2 Tie *<br />1978  4 Wins 5 Losses<br />1979  5 Wins 4 Losses<br />1980  2 Wins 7 Losses<br />1981  2 Wins 7 Losses<br />1982  4 Wins 5 Losses 1 Tie*<br />1983  0 Wins 9 Losses<br />1984  4 Wins 5 Losses<br />1985  6 Wins 3 Losses<br />1986  6 Wins 4 Losses *<br />1987  8 Wins 3 Losses *<br />1988  6 Wins 4 Losses<br />1989  5 Wins 5 Losses<br />1990  7 Wins 4 Losses *<br /><br />1991  1 Win 7 Losses 2 Tie<br />1992  9 Wins 5 Losses *<br />1993  10 Wins 2 Losses *<br />1994  10 Wins 2 Losses *<br />1995  6 Wins 4 Losses 1 Tie *<br />1996  13 Wins 1 Loss * (City Finalist)<br />1997  12 Wins 1 Loss * (City Finalist)<br />1998  12 Wins 2 Losses * City Champs<br />1999  5 Wins 6 Losses<br />2000  9 Wins 3 Losses *<br />2001  10 Wins 3 Losses * (City Finalist)<br />2002  13 Wins 1 Loss * (City Finalist)<br />2003  5 Wins 6 Losses *<br />2004  10 Wins 2 Losses *<br />2005  13 Wins 1 Loss * (City Finalist)<br />2006  6 Wins 5 Losses *<br />2007  8 Wins 4 Losses *<br />2008  11 Wins 2 Losses *<br /><br />TOTALS  314 Wins 191 Losses 11 Ties = 62.5 % Winning Percentage<br /><br />* Includes Playoffs<br /></div><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><b>Coaches Through The Years & Win Percentage</b><br /><br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('7426cc2febf8c2dd9e7b7c39242a1916')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="7426cc2febf8c2dd9e7b7c39242a1916" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><div align="center"><table><tr><td width="300px"><b>COACH</b></td><td><b>W  L  T ------- Winning Percentage</b><br /></td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Matt Kerstetter (2007- Present)</td><td>19  6 ................................... 76 %</td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Troy Starr (1992-2002, 2004-2006)</td><td>139  36  1 ........................ 79.3 % </td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Kevin Pearson (2003)</td><td>5  6 ................................... 45.4 % </td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Tom Stephenson (1985-1990)</td><td>38  23 ................................ 62.3 %</td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Larry Stewart (1991)</td><td>1  7  2 ............................... 20 %</td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Bob Weinberg (1983-1984)</td><td>4  14 .................................. 22.2 %</td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Rob OConner (1980-1982)</td><td>8  19  1 ........................... 30.4 %</td></tr></table><br /><table><tr><td width="300px">Hal Lambert (1960-1979)</td><td>94  80  6 .......................... 53.9 %</td></tr></table></div><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><b>Former Taft Players in the NFL</b><br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a 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Tennessee Titans (Former Player for Chicago Bears)</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/uploads/posts/2010-02/1266014279_dashon-polk-texans.jpg" alt='Stats/Bios' title='Stats/Bios' /></div><br /><div align="center">Dashon Polk - Class of 95 (Houston Texas, Buffalo Bills)</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/uploads/posts/2010-02/1266014266_taco-wallace-seahawks-3.jpg" alt='Stats/Bios' title='Stats/Bios' /></div><br /><div align="center">Taco Wallace - Class of 99 (Seattle Seahawks)</div>[/center]<br /><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><b><!--sizestart:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><br />External Links<br /><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--></b></div><br /><br /><a 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<description><![CDATA[<div align="left"><!--colorstart:#CC0000--><span style="color:#CC0000"><!--/colorstart--><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>TAFT  FOOTBALL TEAM  2010</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--><br /><!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--><br /><b><u>#             PLAYER               	  HEIGHT / WEIGHT 	  	POSITION		GRADE</u></b><br /><br />1 	<b>Leroy Hicks</b>		     5 8		160		 RB / DB		11<br />2  	<b>Anthony Nickerson</b>	     6 0		180		 WR / DB		12<br />3  	<b>Michael Bercovici</b>	     6 2		210		      QB			12<br />4- 	<b>Keiotey Stenhouse</b>	     5 8		165		  WR / DB		12<br />5           <b>Michael Thomas</b>		     6 3		185		 WR / DB		12<br />6  	<b>Bobby Baker</b>		     6 2		180		 WR / DB		11<br />7 	<b>Devon Hawkins</b>		     6 2		175		 QB / DB		10<br />8  	<b>Patrick Wells</b>		     5 9		165		 RB / DB		11<br />9  	<b>Landon Dowell</b>		     6 1		200		 TE / LB			12<br />10         <b>Christian Hayes</b>		     6 0 		215		  TE / LB		12<br />11  	<b>Jaylin Hampton</b>		     5 9		160		WR / LB		11<br />12  	<b>David Leong</b>		     5 10		185		 QB / LB		12<br />14  	<b>Marvin Guiterrez	</b>	     5 8		170		    QB			11<br />16 	<b>Andrew Ramirez	</b>	     5 8		160	             WR / DB / P		12<br />17 	<b>Jordan Discalo</b>		     5 10		165		    K / P			10<br />18  	<b>Nishaun Ruiz</b>		     5 9		170		WR / DB		12<br />19  	<b>Khyree Morgan</b>		     5 8		160		RB / DB			11<br />20 	<b>Matthew Fernandez</b>	     5 7		135		    K / P			12<br />21  	<b>Miles Johnson</b>		     6 0		175		WR / DB / P		12<br />22  	<b>Kenny Thompson</b>		     5 11		205		  RB / LB		12<br />23  	<b>Shaquille Shelton</b>		    5 9		170	                RB / DB 		12<br />24 	<b>Dimitray Lewis</b>		    5 10		180		WR / DB		11<br />25  	<b>Cisrow McClain</b>		    5 11		210		RB / LB			12<br />42         <b>Sam DeCorsi</b>		    6 0		205		 TE / LB			11<br />50  	<b>Traves Raphael</b>		    6  3  		290		 OL / DL	  	12<br />51        <b>Albert Gomez</b>		    5 10		205		 OL / LB		12<br />53  	<b>Sam Hardy</b>		    6 3		260		OL / DL			11<br />54 	<b>Eric Huffman</b> 		    6 1		185		 OL / DE		12<br />55  	<b>Alejandro Corona</b>	    	    6 0		235		 OL / DL		11<br />57         <b>Antoine Louis</b>		   5 11		230		 OL / DL		12<br />59  	<b>Manuel Reyes</b>		   5 10		200		 OL / DL		11<br />62 	<b>Phillip Hooper</b>		   5 10		245		 OL / DL		12<br />64  	<b>Dominik Hernandez</b>	   6 0		225		 OL / DL		12<br />65  	<b>Antwaun Woods</b>		   6 1		305		 OL / DL		12<br />70  	<b>Daan Leiva</b>		   5 11		195		OL / DL			12<br />71         <b>Pearce Slater</b>		   6 7 		335		 OL / DL		12<br />72         <b>Nick Conway</b>		   5 9		175		   DE			11<br />76  	<b>Jose Alegria</b>		   6 0		270		 OL / DL		12<br />77  	<b>Brandon Mitchell</b>		   6 2		340		 OL / DL		12<br />78         <b>Jordan Samuels</b>		   5 10		225		 OL / DL		11<br />80 	<b>Jonathan Major</b>		   6 0		190		 WR / LB		12<br />85  	<b>Zach Stern	</b>	   6 0		170		 WR / DB		11<br />88  	<b>Jan Aguilar	</b>	   6 0		210		 TE / LB			12<br /><br /><b>Principal:</b>   Sharon Thomas<br /><b>Assistant Principals:</b>   Debra Bryant, Marc Strassner, Robert Clarke, Renetta Jenkins<br /><b>Athletic Director:</b>   Mark Drucker<br /><br /><b>Head Coach:</b> Matt Kerstetter<br /><br /><b>Assistant Coaches:</b> Chris Rizzo, Ryan Fee, Dale Koscielski, Will Gilmore, Bruce Wiener, Aldo Rocha, Josh Berg, <br />        Bill Siletti, Demetris Green, Brian Cohen<br /><br /><b>Frosh/Soph Coach:</b> Michael Caravella<br /><b>Assistant Coaches:</b>  Dan Iovine, Patrick Grass, Javier Mendosa, John Johnson<br /></div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:57:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><br /><b>Click on the picture below to watch press conference</b><br /><a href="http://www.taftfootball.com/index.php?do=cat&amp;category=photos-videos" ><img src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs200.snc3/20756_452064660275_376663320275_10900223_6590234_n.jpg" alt='Football News' title='Football News' /></a></div><br />Signing Day 2010 is in the books. Congrats to TAFT's DJ Morgan (USC), Brent Williams (University of Washington), and the highly anticipated decision of Lucky Radley who chose UTAH. We wish them and all other seniors the best of luck in the future.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/highschool-football/Michael-Bercovici-interview-777576" target="_blank"><div align="center">Michael Bercovici Rivals Interview</a></div><br /><br /><b>Welcome to the Taft Football Website</b><br />Jun/10/2009 08:56 PM<br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('914f75a52007301521295e6ccf3acb4a')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="914f75a52007301521295e6ccf3acb4a" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text-->Thanks for checking us out...We try and do our best to keep information up to date and fresh from the Taft Football Program. Whether its the latest stats, stories, practice or game schedules, or you want to check out pictures or videos, youve come to the right place...<br />Check back often for up to date content...<!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><br /><b>TAFT's Morgan is crowned California State Champion</b><br />Jun/08/2009 10:39 AM<br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('7d07c625cd1e62bd6ba287e2a95d8717')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="7d07c625cd1e62bd6ba287e2a95d8717" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text-->Tafts DJ Morgan won the State Championship in the 110 Hurdles in a career best 13.76 seconds, and followed that up with a 36.91 in the 300 hurdles to capture a 2nd place finish. Antuan Goodall ran a career best in the 400m with a time of 48.8, but just missed the finals, finishing 12th in the state overall.<br /><br />Congrats to our football players who represented so well this track season!<!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><b><br />TAFT FOOTBALL STANDOUTS HEADED TO STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS</b><br />Jun/04/2009 10:00 AM<br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('009e51057c7dab26de65e85ba0e73b0f')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="009e51057c7dab26de65e85ba0e73b0f" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text-->Taft Football Players DJ Morgan and Bam Goodall helped lead Tafts Track & Field Team to the 2009 City Title. They head to Fresno this Friday/Saturday to compete in the State Championships. They will both compete in the 4x100 & 4x400 Relays, and Morgan will compete in the 110 Hurdles and 300 Hurdles, while Goodall competes in the 400 Meters. We wish them the best of luck this weekend.<br /><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><b>FOOTBALL PLAYERS HELP TRACK TEAM WIN CITY TITLE</b><br />May/31/2009 10:03 AM<br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('9a98fea60515350a9b82a2d13eb47e0a')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="9a98fea60515350a9b82a2d13eb47e0a" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text-->Tafts DJ Morgan won the 110 and 300 Hurdles, and took 3rd in the 100m and anchored the 4x400 Relay to a 3rd Place finish to help the Taft Track & Field Team win the 2009 City Championship.<br />Bam Goodall took 2nd in the 400m and anchored the 4x100 Relay to a 3rd place finish and was a member of the 3rd place 4x400 Relay team as well. Kenny Bridges took a 6th place in the Shotput. Congratulations to the Taft Track and Field team!<!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><br /><b>Taft's Morgan WINS at Arcadia Invitational</b><br />Apr/13/2009 07:50 AM<br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('e33263b008f6f16f5f3be00d11f98e68')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="e33263b008f6f16f5f3be00d11f98e68" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text-->Tafts DJ Morgan Won the 110m Hurdles at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational on Saturday in a state leading time of 14.02. He followed that up with a personal best 37.35 for a 2nd place finish in the 300m Hurdles, and anchored a 6th place overall finish in the 4x400 Relay that took on the best teams in the state and from around the country. Fellow football players Bam Goodall and Kalan Booker also ran well for the relay.<br /><br />Check out more at:<br />http://www.dyestat.com//?pg=us2009-Outdoor-Arcadia#winners<!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><b><br />ALL-CITY Selections Made</b><br />Jan/15/2009 08:57 AM<br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('674eb373ad20fdb404b151628d2ce4c5')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="674eb373ad20fdb404b151628d2ce4c5" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><br />1st Team Selections<br />D.J. Morgan - RB - Jr<br />Nick Bruce - LB - Sr<br />Kalan Booker - WR - Sr<br /><br /><br />2nd Team Selections<br />Brent Williams - DL - Jr<br />Nelson Ramirez - OL - Sr<br />Oliver Johnson - DB - Sr<br />Jarett Tryon - DB - Sr<br />Wesley Bates - LB - Sr<br /><!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler--><br /><br /><br /><b>All-West Valley League Selections are here...</b><br />Dec/17/2008 08:56 AM<br /><!--dle_spoiler--><div class="title_spoiler"><a href="javascript:ShowOrHide('3139c95ae7e9efb6b89c442b97e2d7ad')"><!--spoiler_title-->Show / Hide text<!--spoiler_title_end--></a></div><div id="3139c95ae7e9efb6b89c442b97e2d7ad" class="text_spoiler" style="display:none;"><!--spoiler_text--><br />MOST VALUABLE PLAYER<br />D.J. Morgan - RB - Jr<br /><br />DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR<br />Nick Bruce - LB - Sr<br /><br /><br />1st Team Offense<br />OL - Nelson Ramirez - Sr<br />OL - Anthony Shack - Sr<br />WR - Kalan Booker - Sr<br />QB - Bam Goodall - Jr<br /><br /><br />1st Team Defense<br />DL - Brent Williams - Jr<br />DB - Oliver Johnson - Sr<br />DB - Jarett Tryon - Sr<br />Punter - Devin Bailey - Sr<br /><br /><br />2nd Team Offense<br />OL - Antwaun Woods - Soph<br />RB - Shaquille Shelton - Soph<br />FB - Jamal Davie - Sr<br /><br /><br />2nd Team Defense<br />DL - Dareonte Hurst - Sr<br />DL - Brandon Mitchell - Jr<br />LB - Wesley Bates - Sr<!--spoiler_text_end--></div><!--/dle_spoiler-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:59:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--sizestart:5--><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b><!--colorstart:#CC0000--><span style="color:#CC0000"><!--/colorstart-->2011 Taft Football Schedule<!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--></b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--><br /><br /><br /><br /><!--colorstart:#CC0000--><span style="color:#CC0000"><!--/colorstart--><b>PLEASE NOTE that times are subject to change</b><!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--><br /><br /><u>Scrimmage @ TBD<br /></u><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>1</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->   Dorsey <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/HnTGLMsxCU2TeRzqE9XqBA/dorsey-dons/football/schedule.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/dorsey.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /></a> <b>Friday SEPTEMBER 9th 7pm</b> <!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><u>JV </u>Game 4:00pm<br /><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>2</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->  @ Notre Dame <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/RqB5f8TVX0axxEH-UO2OqA/notre-dame-knights/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/notre-dame.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a> <b>Friday SEPTEMBER 16th 7:30pm</b> <u>JV</u> Game 4:00pm<br />          **Frosh 3:30 @ Taft <b>SEPTEMBER 15th</b>**<br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>3</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->  @ Alta (Utah) <b>Saturday SEPTEMBER 24th 7:30pm</b><br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>4</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->  @ Saugus <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/hCvKUNNBUkSKv_5f8WTkDA/saugus-centurions/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/saugus.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a> <b>Friday SEPTEMBER 30th 7:30pm</b> <u>JV</u> Game 4:00pm<br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>5</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->   Crespi <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/I6SaKnv5HEyRGz9reozSdQ/crespi-celts/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/crespi.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a> <b>Thursday OCTOBER 6th 7:00pm</b>  <u>JV </u>4:00pm<br />**Frosh 4:00pm @ Crespi**<br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>6</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->  @ El Camino <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/sZBJgFsUgEuWz71yjzOLvA/el-camino-real-conquistadors/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/elcamino.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a>  <b>Friday OCTOBER 14th 7:00pm</b> <u>JV</u> Game 4:00pm<br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>7</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->   Birmingham <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/aLDIRBgE-EegjMUTmt8M-Q/birmingham-patriots/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/birmingham.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a> <u>HOMECOMING</u> <b>Friday OCTOBER 21st 7:15pm </b><u>JV</u> Game 4:00pm<br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>8</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->  @ Cleveland <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/xSGkaKnMfkmGRSBJ68hhSQ/cleveland-cavaliers/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/cleveland.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a> <b>Friday OCTOBER 28th 7:00pm</b> <u>JV</u> Game 4:00pm<br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>9</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->  @ Granada Hills <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/d__VH4IEGU-pwuA6bvBM6A/granada-hills-highlanders/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/granada-hills.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a>  <b>Friday NOVEMBER 4th 7:15pm</b> <u>JV </u>Game 4:00pm<br /><br /><!--sizestart:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><b>10</b><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend-->  Chatsworth <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/6lKm2R7EjkeizpNMLIqLNA/chatsworth-chancellors/football/home.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/helmets/chatsworth.jpg" alt='2010 Schedule' title='2010 Schedule' /> </a> <u>SENIOR NIGHT</u> <b>Thursday November 10th 7:15pm</b> <u>JV</u> Game 4:00pm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:57:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><b><!--colorstart:#000000--><span style="color:#000000"><!--/colorstart--><a href="http://taftfootball.com/2010-Preseason-Parent-Meeting-INFORMATION.pdf" >Preseason Parent Meeting Information</a><!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--></b></div><br /><br /><b><!--sizestart:6--><span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><div align="center"><!--colorstart:#CC0000--><span style="color:#CC0000"><!--/colorstart--><u>New Locker Install Starting June 6</u><!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--></div><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--> </b><br /><br /><br /><b><div align="center"> <a href="http://www.taftfootball.com/2011%20SCHEDULE3.pdf" ><!--colorstart:#000000--><span style="color:#000000"><!--/colorstart--><!--sizestart:5--><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart-->2011 GAME SCHEDULE<!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--> Click here<!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--></a></div></b> <br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.buddysallstars.net" target="_blank"><!--colorstart:#000000--><span style="color:#000000"><!--/colorstart--><b>SPIRIT PACK ORDERS Click Here</b><!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--></a><br />( <a href="http://www.taftfootball.com/TAFTBuddysFlier.pdf" >Parents Read This Before you Order</a> )</div><br /><b><!--colorstart:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/colorstart-->PARENT MEETING <!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--><br />To Be Announced Soon- For All Returning and Incoming Football Players Parents</b><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://taftfootball.com/2011SummerPL.pdf" ><!--sizestart:5--><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizestart--><!--colorstart:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/colorstart-->2011 Summer Schedule<!--colorend--></span><!--/colorend--><!--sizeend--></span><!--/sizeend--></a></div><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://www.deepstepmusic.com/taftteam.jpg" alt='Welcome to Taft Football' title='Welcome to Taft Football' /></div><br /><div align="center">2010 Taft Football Team</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Welcome to www.TaftFootball.com , where you can get news<br />about upcoming games and information about the team.<br /><br />Feel free to contact us <a href="http://www.taftfootball.com/index.php?do=feedback" >here</a>.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Visit <a href="http://TaftHigh.org" target="_blank">TaftHigh.org</a> to check out our home school.<br /><a href="http://www.underarmour.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.taftfootball.com/uploads/posts/2010-02/1266007731_blocks_image_4_1.png" alt='Welcome to Taft Football' title='Welcome to Taft Football' /></a></div>]]></description>
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