Address: 1 Pirates Cove Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
Oceanside High was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 football programs in the country, and with good reason.
The Pirates, who have earned 21 appearances in the San Diego Section championship game, have captured 14 titles dating back to the 1A crown captured in 1963.
At one point, they won seven straight Division II titles
Oceanside has reached the semifinals an amazing 19 consecutive years, a streak that is still ongoing.
There have been 10 players honored as section players of the year, including quarterback Tofi Paopao, this year?s Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Pirates to another Division II crown, and linebacker William Gulley. That?s the second most behind only Vista, which has 11. The next closest school is Lincoln with six.
Famous former players include a pair of All-Pros from the NFL in cornerback Willie Buchanon and linebacker Junior Seau.
In all, there have been 16 former Pirates ? Sale Isaia, Joe Salavea, Roberto Wallace, Okland Salavea, Charles Dimry, David Toloumu, Bill Sandifer, C.R. Roberts and Pulu Poumele ? reach the pros. In addition to Willie Buchanon, his son William also played in the NFL. Brian Schwenke was drafted in April and Sam Brenner signed as a free agent.
Terry Vaughn and Joe Paopao played in the CFL. Vaughn was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame.
Stomping Grounds: Top 50 spots in San Diego sports history
Source: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/29/travel-top-50-sites-oceanside-high-school-football/
encyclopedia britannica white lion mike d antoni resigns holes ncaa brackets 2012 odd lamar
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.