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RECAP: St. John Bosco 56, Paramount 12

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by Ethan Piechota

Another week, another dominating performance for the number one team in the nation the St. John Bosco Braves.

At this rate, Bosco should only have their games played for one half, because every game is over by then. The Braves defeated the Division 4 Paramount Pirates by a score of 56-12 last night at Panish Family Stadium, pushing their record to 4-0 on the season.

The Braves led this one 49-0 at halftime, as backup quarterback Isaiah Saldana had already come in to relieve DJ Uiagalelei midway through the second quarter. Uiagalelei finished the game going 6-8 with 74 yards, 4 of his completions going for touchdowns.

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DJ Uiagalelei throws the ball for one of his four touchdowns on the night. Photo by EC Sabin

USC commit tight end Jude Wolfe had 2 catches for 49 yards and 2 touchdowns as well for the Braves, and junior wide receiver Tyus Poyer reeled in 8 catches for 51 yards and a score.

Starting running back George Holani dominated again, rushing the ball just 4 times for a whopping 89 yards. Keith Savage scored a touchdown on the ground for the Braves.

This one got ugly quick and was over early, as the Braves once again handled business for the fourth straight week. It was also a much more disciplined performance from the Braves, who cleaned up on the 21 penalties they had last week against Mililani.

Bosco is now 4-0 on the season and still the clear number one team in the nation. They will travel to West Hills next week to take on Chaminade High School as they look to continue their national championship run.

RECAP: St. John Bosco 52, Mililani 14

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by Ethan Piechota

The St. John Bosco Braves dominated their opposition for the third straight week, defeating Mililani High School from Hawaii 52-14 and showing why they are the clear number one team in America.

The number one ranked quarterback in high school football goes to St. John Bosco High School. Braves junior standout DJ Uiagalelei was unstoppable last night, completing 26-32 passes for 373 yards and SIX touchdowns. Uiagalelei threw as many incompletions as he did touchdowns, which is just absurd to think about.

Stanford-bound senior wide receiver Colby Bowman finally had the breakout game he needed to get his season going, catching seven passes for 130 yards and three of Uiagalelei’s six touchdowns. Bowman, a recent Brave of the Issue on our site, put on a memorable display last night for all Braves fans to see.

Senior slot receiver Jake Bailey had another productive game, catching seven passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Bailey and Uiagalelei have really appeared to be on the same page in the passing game so far this season, which is a great sign for the Braves the rest of the way through.

Senior running back George Holani ripped off an electric 80-yard touchdown run for Bosco’s offense to begin the game, and the Braves didn’t look back from there in rout to scoring 52 points and running and passing all over Mililani’s defense.

Defensively, Bosco’s top-ranked and highly powered unit got off to a shaky start, allowing Mililani to move the ball and find the end zone on their first drive of the game. However, the unit cleaned up their act and sacked Mililani quarterback Dillon Gabriel seven times, four coming from defensive end Cole Aubrey and two from linebacker Spencer Lytle.

Just about the only downside to the Braves huge victory was the amount of penalties they were called for, 21 to be exact. That is too much for such a well-coached and disciplined team and the Braves will look to clean that up as the season progresses.

Bosco’s national championship run is in full swing, and the Braves will look to move to 4-0 on the season next week against Paramount High School at Panish Family Stadium.

Life of a Brave: Stanford-Bound Colby Bowman Helps Lead Bosco’s National Title Run

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by Caleb Wiley

DjDf8-NVAAAQQPr.jpg-largeColby Bowman transferred to St. John Bosco High School after his freshman year and immediately fit into the winning culture at Bosco on and off the field.

Bowman heard about the Brave football powerhouse not only from all the friends he had going to the school, but also through playing against (and getting beat by) Bosco during his freshman year at JSerra.  

“After playing against Bosco my freshman year, I knew right away what school I was going to next year. The way they played like a team and with passion really caught my attention,” said Bowman.

Bowman started playing football at the age of six and fell in love with the sport from day one. Ever since then, he dreamed about playing the game professionally and realized in 7th grade that Stanford University was where he wanted to go to further his academic and athletic careers. When he received a full ride scholarship to Stanford this past year, he did not hesitate to verbally commit to the school and become a Cardinal.

“Once I got the offer, it was over […] it really feels like a family there [at Stanford]. Also, the combination of academics and athletics is something you can’t find anywhere else,” Bowman said.

Bowman will without doubt be a great fit at Stanford. He matches the skill he demonstrates on the field in the classroom, earning a 3.5 GPA or higher all through high school. 

“My parents have always pushed me to give it my all both on the field and in the classroom. I’ve also always cared about my academics because football ends one day.”

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Aside from his academic skillset, his skillset on the field is something that the number one nationally ranked Bosco football team is going to heavily rely on this season. His 6-foot-2, 191-pound frame alongside his game-changing speed make him a really tough guard for any defensive back in the Trinity League.

“Colby’s a deep threat that we can depend on to go and make big plays for us,” said senior outside linebacker Ralen Goforth.

Alongside his talents in football and academics, Bowman also has the will to lead others and bring players closer together on his team. He leads by example with his knowledge and wisdom from all the years he has played the game. Also, he cares for everyone on the team no matter the role of the players.

“He shares his experience and passes it down to the younger guys. Whenever someone is down, he is right there to bring them back up. It’s something I admire from him,” said Goforth.

Being the top-ranked team nationally, the Braves will need Bowman’s understanding of the big stage and the bright lights, especially younger players once league play begins.

“Every single game you have to bring your best because teams are going to bring their best to try and beat you. Our brotherhood is at a high point right now and we have to stay together as a family,” said Bowman.

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Photo by Robert Casillas, Daily Breeze/SCNG

With college in his sight, Bowman is always thinking about his near and long term future.

“I see myself graduated from Stanford and waking up to a job I am passionate about. I see the NFL as a bonus.”

Even though he is excited to finally go to the college of his dreams, Bowman will miss the times and memories he made here at Bosco. When the time finally comes to say goodbye to all his friends, he said it will be tough for him.

But in his last season here, he would like to go out and bring a national title to the school. He wants to leave everything on the field and be a part of something great in his senior year.

PREVIEW: St. John Bosco vs. Mililani

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by Ethan Piechota

The St. John Bosco Braves football team takes on Mililani High School from Hawaii tonight at Panish Family Stadium as the #1 ranked team in the nation looks to move to 3-0 on the year.

Dominance. Complete and total dominance has been on display from Bosco’s top-ranked, lockdown defense throughout the first two weeks of the season.

The offense, led by quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, has put up numbers as expected, scoring 49 and 56 points in their first two games respectively with high-powered games from skill position players George Holani, Keith Savage, Kris Hutson, Jude Wolfe and Jake Bailey in each.

However, Bosco’s national championship chances rest in the hands of the team’s defense. The unit has forced 9 turnovers throughout their first two games, taking pride in wearing and flaunting their “turnover chain” on the sidelines.

The squad is playing hungry, getting hits on opposing quarterbacks at every opportunity and tainting offensive gameplans from the kickoff.

Last week in Bakersfield, the Braves allowed just 10 yards of total offense to Garces Memorial in their 56-0 rout. That is an absurd stat, and just goes to show the power and high capability of this defense up-and-down the depth chart. And it’s not just the starters, as this Bosco defense is deep. It starts with Bosco’s highly skilled defensive line, which rotates 8 Braves on the regular.

The Mililani Trojans from Hawaii are one of the top football programs from the “big island” and are a top 50 team in the nation for high school football. There was worry that the game might not take place due to Mililani possibly not being able to leave Hawaii on a plane because of hurricanes in their area, but the team has landed here in California and has held practices at Panish Family Stadium.

Not to be overlooked, Bosco’s offense has gone above-and-beyond and gotten the job done in both weeks as well and will be a key part of the team’s success the rest of the season. But when you add in a unit on the other side of the ball that will literally not allow you to score, a national championship run is made a true reality.

It’s just been an absolute clinic from Bosco’s defense in each of their opening two games, and they will look to continue this again tonight against Mililani.

“The Tribe” will need to be in full force tonight as the Braves play another game to defend their number one overall ranking in the nation and fulfill their national championship hopes.

 

 

 

 

Sports: Bosco Cross-Country Preview

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by Jalen Manson and Michael Beltran

Two seasons ago, the St. John Bosco High School cross-country program was at an all-time low, finishing last in the Trinity League.

For 25 years prior to this dreadful season, the team was virtually unstoppable, winning 25 straight league championships and earning a reputation for their “streak” of league titles. However, last season the team made a statement and regained dominance in the Trinity League by taking first place and restarting the notion of “the streak” around Bosco.

This year, with a great coaching staff and competitive returning seniors such as team captain Zeke Delgado and junior Kevin Aguilar, the team will look to continue to move forward and dominate.

“The team has worked very hard this summer and they are ready to compete for the league championship and be a force in CIF and state,” said Head Coach Tim McIntosh.

With the team coming off a league title win last year, coach McIntosh is looking to bring home another one to start up a new streak the cross country program is so well known for at Bosco. With the program’s long-lasting capability to produce great runners in the program, this looks very possible to restart for the foreseeable future.

The team is on the younger side this year, with only 4 seniors suiting up. There is a great future in this program for years to come. With not a lot of upperclassmen on the squad, it is going to be crucial for the seniors to pull their own weight. Team captain Zeke Delgado’s mindset this year is just looking out for his teammates and holding them accountable.

“As team captain, there are a lot of responsibilities and expectations, but I enjoy being in this position. All I ask of my teammates is that they are committed. In a cross-country race, the whole team has to trust each other and the work that they have done in the months prior,” said Delgado.

With the pressure of being team captain, Delgado knows trust is a big thing for the team, and if every single runner is committed, only good is to come in the near future. With new runners and talent, the team will progressively develop trust in each other over the course of the season. The sooner they do just that, the more they’ll ultimately succeed.

The team’s first official meet will take place on September 1st of this year. No matter what the result of the match, the team would greatly appreciate their fellow Braves going out and supporting them in their season long journey.

 

Sports: Bosco Water Polo Preview

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by Nick Hernandez

This season, the St. John Bosco High School Water Polo team has great expectations for a very competitive year in the Trinity League.

“We have hopes to make CIF and win it all, or at least go very far,” said Head Coach Jeff Powers.

Last season, the young and inexperienced Bosco water polo team held a record of 8-19. Aside from being extremely young, the team was plagued with constant injuries throughout the season.

“Last season could’ve gone better but injuries really hindered our chances of making a good playoff run,” said senior team captain Patrick Burke.

Through a year full of injuries and a roster full of young and inexperienced athletes, the team’s subpar and lackluster record last season didn’t come as a shock to many people. They were in many close matches last year that ultimately just did not go their way.

Though it may have been disappointing at the time, it will now serve as valuable experience that will be extremely crucial to the team this year. With the everyday squad looking almost identical to last years, wins and improvement is expected from this years team.

In efforts to improve on their mistakes from last year, the program plans to focus on cleaning up their act in the pool and having their unit work together as a whole. Last year prepared the team for what is to come and it has shed some light on the areas in which they need to improve and perfect. Their desire to dominate the Trinity League this year will prove to the team that they can make a name for themselves and that they will be a force to be reckoned with.

In spite of two star players having graduated last year, the team remains optimistic looking up and down its roster. This season, a number of starters will be returning now as seniors to the team with multiple years of experience and much gained knowledge through practice.

The team feels that this season has great promise, and has strong hopes for making and possibly even winning CIF. As the season gets underway, the Water Polo program will face tough competitors  as they have before. Some key match-ups to look forward to include games against rival powerhouses Mater Dei and Santa Margarita.

Throughout the years, the program has not had much luck facing very competitive and high-level teams. However, this season is looking much different than the years past.

“We have an easier schedule [which should grant] easy wins in the Trinity League and a couple easy tournaments as well,” says senior Jake Douglas.

With a tournament taking place recently, the varsity Water Polo team started off their season with a couple competitive matches.

Their official season starts with a home game on August 29th, and the team as a whole is looking to start off the year strong. They are all very optimistic about the near future due to playing solid opening matches in the beginning of their year.

 

RECAP: St. John Bosco 56, Garces Memorial 0

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by Ethan Piechota

The St. John Bosco High School football team rolled over Garces Memorial High School last night in Bakersfield, CA by a final score of 56-0.

Two weeks. Zero points allowed by the number one team in the nation for high school football. The national championship run is a very real notion for the Braves this year, and they are off to a terrific start.

Similar to last week’s high-energy affair against Timpview, the Braves started quick and didn’t look back the rest of the way.

Garces Memorial managed just 10 yards of total offense against this stacked and hungry Bosco defense, which continues to show why it is one of the top units in the nation.

Junior safety Jake Newman and senior safety Titus Toler both recorded interceptions for the Braves, who forced three turnovers in total.

Not to be overlooked, Bosco’s offense led by five-star junior quarterback DJ Uiagalelei moved the football at ease for the second straight week, gaining 410 total yards as a unit.

Uiagalelei threw for three touchdowns and rushed for 72 yards, and running backs Keith Savage and George Holani scored two touchdowns apiece to lead the Braves high-powered and skilled unit.

Junior receiver Kris Hutson also had two touchdown catches for the Braves, as the points kept coming fast and furious for the squad.

After the game, both the players and coaching staffs from Garces and Bosco gathered for a memorable moment, a huddle on the field in prayer, something that can make all people feel good about the way this one went last night.

The Braves now improve to 2-0 on the year after two dominant performances to begin their national championship run. Still the number one team in the nation, Bosco will look to continue their success next week as they take on Mililani High School from Hawaii at Panish Family Stadium.

“The Tribe” will need to be loud and ready for this one, as the Braves will look to move to 3-0 on the season.

RECAP: St. John Bosco 49, Timpview 0

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by Ethan Piechota

The St. John Bosco Braves started their national championship run yesterday with a 49-0 triumph over Timpview High School from Utah.

This game was over midway through the 2nd quarter, as Bosco led 28-0 following another touchdown strike. The festivities started early and went through the night, as the Braves entire student body, faculty, coaches, and players welcomed the new, beautiful Panish Family Stadium.

The athletic stadium is a state-of-the-art piece of work, beautifully designed for all athletic teams within Bosco to use for their seasons.

Braves quarterback DJ Uiagalelei faking the handoff to senior running back George Holani

The Braves high-powered offense got off to a bit of a shaky start, as an unlucky deflection ended up in a Timpview defensive backs grasp, giving Braves star quarterback DJ Uiagalelei his first interception thrown of this season.

The Braves defense would shut down the Timpview offense on this drive like they would all night long, and Bosco’s offense would match the defense’s high level of play.

Uiagalelei delivered a strike over the middle to senior wide receiver Jake Bailey on the next drive for the first touchdown scored in the new stadium.

Running backs George Holani and Keith Savage would follow up with rushing touchdowns of their own in the first half, and the Braves defense would continue to force turnover after turnover all night long.

Braves sophomore receiver Jode McDuffie with a nice punt return in the 4th quarter

Junior safety Jake Newman, senior linebacker Taylon Dalton, and junior defensive lineman Matthew Jordan all had interceptions for the Braves lockdown defense.

USC commit and 6-foot-6 tight end Jude Wolfe also caught a 1-yard touchdown pass for the Braves, following a Kris Hutson deep catch down to the Timpview 5-yard line in the third quarter.

The Braves are #1 in the nation on MaxPreps for a reason. It’s no secret to anybody that this stadium is not going to be an easy place to play in, especially with the performance of the Bosco fanbase and the team here in week 1.

The Braves will look to continue their success next week away in Bakersfield against Garces Memorial.

BOSCO: Panish Family Stadium opening a success

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by Ethan Piechota

The beautiful, state-of-the-art new athletic stadium on St. John Bosco’s campus opened up with a Braves 49-0 victory Friday night on a legendary day in Bosco history.

Five years. It’s been five whole years since a home football game has been hosted on the campus of St. John Bosco. But no more. Panish Family Stadium officially opened last night on a beautiful night in Bellflower, California.

“I think this is big for the culture of our campus. [This stadium] will bring everybody back together and back on our campus, which is great,” school president Dennis Mulhaupt states.

Not only is this new stadium for football, but is for all athletic teams that use the field in their respective sport to enjoy and to use. It will also be a central point for school rallies and community building exercises that all of Bosco can enjoy.

“We are the only school in the Trinity League that has an on-campus stadium [now],” says Mulhaupt in regard to if this stadium really shows the future of Bosco and its progression as a school.

This new stadium shows how far ahead St. John Bosco is ahead of the curve, which is excellent for school exposure and excellent for many on-campus opportunities as well, such as pre-game tailgates and festivities.

“I think it’s huge for the alumni as well,” says Mulhaupt. “I think there’s a tremendous amount of excitement for this from alumni of all eras. It’s great because for the alumni who haven’t been here in a while can now come back and see how much progression the overall school has made as well.”

Bosco alumni of all eras and graduating classes can all be united as one under this stadium’s opening, as many made the trip back to St. John Bosco High School last night to take in the sights and sounds from game one at Panish Family Stadium.

At the stadium, there’s now a dedicated student section for The Tribe and there’s two press boxes with two suites inside them for VIP purposes. The new scoreboard as well has generated much hype, which will show graphics and video throughout games all year long. The school also plans to use this scoreboard to host future classes for student interested in programming and running a scoreboard of its kind.

For the stadium, Bosco just doesn’t have it’s limits set on hosting sporting events either.

“I think it can accommodate concerts, maybe some parties, and other kind of events for the school such as commencement. We’re really not constrained, it’s going to be up to the students to figure out what they would like to have there,” says Mulhaupt.

With this field in place, students now have the space and opportunity to generate ideas for possible events they may wish to have there, which is an excellent sign for the student body and the school in general.

Parking might continue to be tough for the stadium, especially with limited space in the area, which is why school advisors are telling people to get here early.

Nonetheless, Panish Family Stadium is officially open, so welcome to your new home for sports and activities on campus, Braves!

Bosco Football: 2018 Season Preview

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by Caleb Wiley

The nation’s top ranked St. John Bosco football team has extremely high expectations, with star junior DJ Uiagalelei returning under center surrounded by a long list of college bound student-athletes.

The coaching staff and players look to keep their focus and not let the hype get to them, as they want to bring another CIF title to Bosco this season. 

Coming off last season’s defeat in the CIF Southern Section Championship game to rival Mater Dei, the team has held the feeling of losing and is motivated to come back stronger than ever. 

“It’s definitely motivation for us to come back out this and finish it this time,” Uiagalelei said.

With the schedule out already, everyone will have their eyes on the rematch between these top two teams towards the end of the season. The players and the coaches are extremely excited to get the chance to gain revenge against Mater Dei.

The off-season brought new things to the football team as Bosco announced their new athletic stadium they have been building throughout the year will be ready for use game one of the season. Not only is the team ranked at the top spot, but now they have a brand-new multi-million dollar stadium to play in. The team can not allow the high demands and expectations of winning to be detrimental to their overall success however.

Also, during the off-season the Braves said goodbye to former Offensive Coordinator Chad Johnson, who left to take the head coaching job at Mission Viejo High School. The team is sad to see him go, however they are also thrilled to have Steven Lo take over the helm at OC.

Lo is the former OC at Serra High School and has fifteen years of coaching experience along with two years at San Jose State University as a strength and conditioning coach. Lo understands the role he has on the team and is up to the challenge.

“I know I have some big shoes to fill with Coach Johnson [leaving]…but I’m not alone. We have a great staff and players and I’m gonna work my tail off.”  

Steven Lo has also affiliated himself with winning environments, having won multiple championships and titles up north with Serra as their OC.

Not only did the Braves experience a switch in a coaching position, but the overall culture of the team also changed.

“I think there is a universal love for each other. There was a little drama last season and I feel that we are more bonded this year and that will lead us to more wins,” Tight End Coach Nate Munson said.

The love and friendship between the team has really gained power during the off-season, and the coaches have seen how much compassion the players have for each other and winning.

Up-and-down the roster of this football team are highly skilled talents at every position. CB Chris Steele, TE Jude Wolfe, WR/DB Jake Bailey and WR Kris Hutson are all special talents.

“It’s hard to pinpoint on a few certain players because I feel like we have a special group of young men and everyone is going to be good at their jobs,” Lo said.

With the season already starting, the team is ready and excited to take the field in their home opener against Timpview High School from Utah this Friday and hopefully start their national championship season the right way.

 

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