He scored on two pass plays of more than 50 yards in his first game, but injuries limited him to eight games in two seasons. @SCHSTritons @boysSCHSsoccer pic.twitter.com/LSx5yaPThZ. He has also. Were able to make big plays. Samples finished the night with 28 . Mission Viejos Jackson Holman, right, brushes off Long Beach Poly defenders in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, center, runs through Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Follow full coverage of Devin McCourty during the 2010 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. Mission Viejo responded with a 34-yard field goal to extend its lead to 27-21 with 2:34 left in the third quarter. Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson warms up before a training camp session in July. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson was a star baseball player at Long Beach Poly. MISSION VIEJO Long Beach Poly football scored two touchdowns in seven seconds in the second quarter but it was an 8-yard touchdown run by senior running back Devin Samples with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter that lifted Poly to a 35-30 win at Mission Viejo Friday night. Based in Long Beach, he has worked on-air in local television markets as a multimedia journalist/news reporter in Orlando, Florida, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. For less than the cost of a couple of cups of coffee a month, become an Insider member and continue to get Local News You Can Use from the only independently owned, dedicated local news organization in South Orange County. There also will be tough NFC West games against the Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. At the snap, the still speedy 14th-year pro beats a defender and sprints deep down the field. @dariuscurry1_ finds Jadyn Robinson for a @Recruit_LBPoly on the board first #GOTW | #SoCal | @CIFSS pic.twitter.com/fLcBng3bRo. 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Jackson grew up in the Crenshaw District but attended Long Beach Poly, where the football program has produced more NFL players than any other public high school in the country. Get new customers and drive traffic to your business. Devin W Corcoran, 66 years old, currently living in Long Beach, CA. He was really different than any other receivers wed had., Said Chow: He was a wow guy. Football and basketball programs began in 1904. As Jackson and his teammates celebrated the victory, national signing day for college recruits loomed two months away. In five games against the Eagles over three seasons, Jackson amassed more than 100 receiving yards three times and scored two touchdowns. 2. We have the right kids over here.. The team has also been buoyed by some high-profile transfers, including several Long Beach natives who had been playing out of the city at other private schools who decided to transfer back to their hometowns and put on the green and gold. The562s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored byJuJu Smith-Schuster and the JuJu Foundation. We see they was getting tired, so we was like drive them out, Samples said. Robinson finished with 68 yards and the touchdown, leading a receiving corps that Barbee called the deepest in his five years coaching the program. Jan Burke: mystery author, 2000 Edgar Award for Best Novel (for Bones) Dan Castellaneta: actor and voice actor. So the very next drive, Barbee turned to a hurry-up offense and kept force-feeding Samples, who chugged for 78 first-half yards in 14 carries. Last season, despite injuries that limited him to only five games in a second go-round with the Eagles, he scored on an 81-yard pass play. Fans are packed into SoFi Stadium. Tucker completed 16 of 27 passes with 293 yards and a touchdown. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. But I mean everybody does that. Thanks to John Martin for the video, visit the562.org to find out how you c. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer). There are few games bigger than Friday nights and time and time again, the Jackrabbits turned to Samples to simply run the ball down Serras throat. Curry completed 27 of 40 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns. Poly (3-0) and Mission Viejo (2-1) both entered the game ranked in the top 10 in the CIF Southern Section by CalPreps. On the next possession, the Olympians were back on their own 20 and facing third-and-long. Sectionals get going tonight. A false start penalty pushed the Jackrabbits back to the 8, but Samples responded with an 8-yard touchdown run to put Poly up 35-30 with 22 seconds left in the game. The Jackrabbits withstood a late rally by Leuzinger to earn their first win of the season 35-21 Thursday night. 12-yard TD run by Long Beach Poly junior QB Darius Curry. Get ready: Long Beachs best sports coverage is coming back to a screen near you. Jake (Poole) just got up, got over their guys, got a good flick and it fell nice to me. Hardly a blink went by, and Curry was handing off to Samples, the 5-foot-6 backs powerful legs churning for another chunk of yardage. We got dogs all over the field, Curry said earlier in the week. The Jackrabbits wasted little time in the second half. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Harvard-Westlakes Bryce Rainer fires out 92-mph fastballs in first start since 2021, New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus, High school baseball and softball: Thursdays scores, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, 15 arrested across L.A. 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Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. Devin Samples ran for a 13-yard touchdown to give the Jackrabbits a 14-0 lead entering halftime. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, center, runs through Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. I Indoor Qualifying (FINAL) 2022-2023 NCAA Div. LONG BEACH - Maalik Murphy got the pregame headlines, but Devin Samples and Long Beach Poly stole the show. Full IPTV List channels worldwide With 20000 channels + 40000 Movie and series. In shortits a complete roster with depth at almost every position, and the Jackrabbits will have a chance to prove themselves against a challenging nonleague schedule that includes Leuzinger and Serra, as well as arguably the two other top public programs in the state in Corona Centennial and Mission VIejo. He anticipates Jackson will be at full throttle Sunday. Most recently, he has worked as a community-based journalist covering public health, racial justice, homelessness, development, and gentrification in South Los Angeles and Inglewood. So, have we sat back and patted ourselves on the back about how great we are now? Lane Kiffin still does not know what wrong. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Mission Viejos Mikey Matthews runs for a touchdown against Long Beach Poly in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Theda Bara: actress. However, a last-second football by Luis Cifuentes sailed just wide to the left, sending the game into halftime tied 14-14. ]]> All of that being said, Barbee readily admits that this is probably the deepest team hes had, and longtime Jackrabbit football observers have this pegged as perhaps the most talented Poly team since the squad that won the 2012 CIF-SS championship. and then theyd wake up the next morning and they couldnt do it. Mission Viejo had an 11-game regular-season winning streak entering Friday. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, right is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Never try to put anyone down. Top 3 Results for Devin Jackson in CA. Curry completed a 9-yard pass to senior wide receiver Raiden Brown but could not convert on third-and-13, which forced a Poly punt with 5:26 left the punt was blocked by Mission Viejo. Were only worried about what were doing, and what we can control., MASSIVE LONG BEACH FOOTBALL PREVIEW FALL 2021, (Poly home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium), VIDEO: Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Football Preview, The Vikings are traveling to Cerritos tonight for what is sure to be an emotional game against the Falcons at 6 p.m. He chose Cal. Sure, Barbee might not need to run Samples 30 times but in the biggest of games, the workhorse is a special luxury. Most recently, he has worked as a community-based journalist covering public health, racial justice, homelessness, development, and gentrification in South Los Angeles and Inglewood. The Tritons negated several Poly corner kicks and free kicks, and the few clear chances the Jackrabbits had, they couldnt direct on net until the final minutes. on Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Football Preview, Football: Lakewood Closes Out Comeback Win Over Wilson, VIDEO: Jordan vs. Long Beach Poly, Boys Basketball, Softball: Lakewood Comes Back To Beat Wilson In Moore League Opener, LIVE UPDATES: Lakewood vs Wilson Softball, Baseball: Long Beach Poly Coach Brent Lavoie Placed on Administrative Leave. The Diablos possessed the ball for seven minutes longer than the Jackrabbits, but had 11 penalties for 110 yards. The Rams offense, among the NFLs best with deep threats Sammy Watkins in 2017 and Brandin Cooks in 2018, once again has a player who can stretch defenses. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. The move came the day NJ.com reported that the Eagles were concerned about Jacksons alleged ties to gang members in Los Angeles. Jackson intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown in a 21-6 victory. . Im like, Lets go.. Another, who lives. Team Round Leuzinger (2-1) jumped out on top two minutes into the game as senior quarterback Ashley Tucker Jr. took off for a 68-yard touchdown run for a 7-0 lead. Six yards. Both were part of Pete Carrolls USC coaching staff in 2005, when the Trojans were coming off a Bowl Championship Series title game rout of Oklahoma. Check other contact information for Devin W Corcoran. The Jackrabbits got a sensational performance from junior running back Devin Samples, who had 35 carries for 284 yards and four touchdowns in the win. DeSean Jackson warms up before a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals in September 2020. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Jordan High Schoolin Long Beach, California . Class information and alumni listings for the class of 1979 from Long Beach Poly High School in Long Beach, CA. Samples, Long Beach Poly's sophomore tailback, scored on a five-yard run in overtime to give the Jackrabbits a 27-21 win over the Serra Cavaliers in each teams' 2021 season-opening game on Friday. Poly (1-2) bounced back by driving 72 yards, scoring on a 32-yard pass from Shea Kuykendall to senior wide receiver Mekyle Jackson that tied score at 7-7 midway through the first quarter.. Jackson then played two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before he was traded to the Eagles in March 2019. Moments later the Olympians defense recovered a fumble deep inside its own territory, but the night ended on fourth-and-goal when Tucker was sacked. View Devin Jackson's career, season and game-by-game football stats while attending Long Beach Poly High School. Jackson is poised to play an important role in the Rams offense this season. High School Football Preview: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan September 24, 2021 Mike Guardabascio There was an electricity in the air at Long Beach Poly and Millikan's football practices this week, as the two top teams in the city prepare to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer). They couldnt pull the trigger and go somewhere else.. Get the latest news, stats and more about Devin Watts on RealGM.com It was a long throw, Linas said. Thats a very familiar sight for me, man, Jackson said of the possibility. One of those standouts was linebacker Ikenasio Mikaele, who picked up back-to-back sacks of Serra quarterback Jason Mitchell late in the second quarter and then scooped up a fumble on the Cavaliers first drive of the third quarter. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Mission Viejo football team takes the field in varsity football action against Long Beach Poly Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Mary Castle: actress. Get them tired. UCP Annual Notices: English | Spanish . That was the game plan.. 1600 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 591-0581 Polytechnic High School Legendary LB Poly Jackrabbits Home of Scholars, Champions and Musicians Academics Activities Arts Athletics Long Beach Polytechnic High School offers a wide range of academic programs to fill every student's needs in preparing for the future. The562's coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by JuJu Smith-Schuster and the JuJu Foundation. CB; 5-10, 193 lbs; Rutgers; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; Arm Length 32" Hand Size 9" 40-YD Dash 4.48; Conference TBD; 2010 Draft Pick Info. In stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he consistently scored on pass plays that covered 60 yards or more. TFRRS | 2022-2023 NCAA Div. It will be the first game for the Vikings since the tragic slaying of former safety Guy Alford, who played with the team the last two seasons. Born in 1934 in Buffalo, New York and raised in Rochester, New York. He ranks first among active players with a career average of 17.4 yards per catch. My dad, he really wanted me to go to Cal. It was a new year, Barbee said. The Diablos later took the lead with a four-yard touchdown run by junior running back Chase Valousky, to go up 21-14 with 1:47 left in the first half. Approximately three minutes later, Samples added a 35-yard touchdown for a 35-14 lead. San Clemente opened the second half with the same momentum it had in the first half, but the Tritons couldnt capitalize. The thing about them is they fight, Manumaleuna said of his team. 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Barbee said as the team has continued to grind every day and work on improving themselves, they havent gotten caught up in rankings or the hype around players transferring in. MISSION VIEJO Long Beach Poly running back Devin Samples scored a touchdown on an 8-yard run with 22 seconds remaining in the game to give the Jackrabbits a 35-30 upset win over Mission Viejo on Friday at Mission Viejo High. It just kind of felt like disrespect.. 4 seed Tritons capped a near-perfect run through the Southern Section playoffs with their third shutout of the postseason, 2-0, over Long Beach Poly to win the programs fourth CIF-SS title in the Division 2 Final at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach on Saturday, Feb. 25. Long Beach Poly takes the field. Jackson, 34, is one of the most dynamic deep-ball threats in NFL history. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Devin Samples, right is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday, September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. I felt we did good, we competed, Tucker said. Playing for a Rams team hungry for Super Bowl success, Matthew Stafford faces enormous expectations as he tries to chisel out a new career chapter in L.A. They came out and hit us in the mouth in the second half. It's the best time of year: The Indiana high school football state tournament. Tusa finished with ten tackles, two sacks and one interception. Jacksons ability to track long passes dates to his Poly days as a major league baseball outfield prospect, Yarber said. @presstelegram @BeachVarsity #LongBeachVarsityReport pic.twitter.com/JLnIfIb4Lb. Mission Viejo took over at Polys 14, up 30-28, and looking to extend its lead late in the fourth quarter. Weve got great coaches in the league, I think things are looking up for a lot of these programs, its going to be a fun year.. Devin Samples leads Long Beach Poly past Gardena Serra Long Beach Poly running back Devin Samples gained 177 yards and scored a touchdown in 33 carries against Gardena Serra on. At that point in time Pete Carroll wasnt recruiting he was selecting, Biggins said. . Account Information; Bet Slip Settings; My Rewards; View Bonus Status; Quickstart Guide In this exclusive interview, Jackson spoke with us about how things have changed for him since the. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Mekyle Jackson is wide open and runs into the end zone for a touchdown as they take on Leuzinger in Long Beach, CA, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Mission Viejo opened the scoring with a 12-play, 91-yard drive capped by a 1-yard run by Joseph Mendez to give the Diablos a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter. John W. Davis is a Sports Reporter at the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Curry drove Poly back down the field and threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Jadyn Robinson that put Poly up 28-27 with 9:37 left in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer), Long Beach Polys Darius Curry, bottom, is tackled by Mission Viejo defenders in varsity football action Friday September, 2, 2022 in Mission Viejo. Rankings for middle school, high school, and college athletes. Jonathan Becerra led the Diablos with 10 tackles. 1. Long Beach Poly took the lead on the opening drive of the fourth quarter when quarterback Darius Curry rolled to his left and connected with sophomore Jadyn Robinson for a 16-yard touchdown to give Poly its first lead of the second half of game at 28-27. During training camp and the preseason, rest days were mandated so that Jackson would be in top form for the opener. Poly and Mission Viejo are tied 7-7 with 9:31 left in the 2nd Q. Robinson hauled in a 27-yard touchdown pass and Devin Samples scored the first of two touchdowns on the evening for a 28-14 lead with 5:51 to play in the third quarter. This fabled orchid breeder loves to chat just not about Trader Joes orchids, Lakers playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota, Ducks strike with a pair of late power-play goals to defeat Canadiens, With Norman Powell out, Clippers are edged at Sacramento for fifth loss in a row, UCLAs senior trio has persevered in restoring the Bruins to national prominence, Hes taken the next step: How Boogie Ellis found his game as USCs point guard. "I had to fight through it, I knew we needed a big game out of me," said Samples. Register to let other graduates of Jordan High School find and contact you. Devin Jackson Long Beach Poly High School Long BeachCA This is me Follow 6'1"195 lbsSenior Graduated in 2011 Plays Football 10-11 Varsity Football JerseyPos #94DL OverallLeague 8-36-0 Nat. Advertising Long Beach Poly running back Devin Samples gained 177 yards and scored a touchdown in 33 carries against Gardena Serra on Friday night. Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson pulls in a pass at training camp in Irvine on July 28. Long Beach Polys DeSean Jackson intercepts a pass from Los Alamitos quarterback Jim Barnes and returns it for a touchdown in a CIF divisional championship game in 2006. Poly will play at Leuzinger on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. Mission Viejos final drive was thwarted when, on the final play, the ball was knocked out of Semonzas hands as time expired. Jackson said he visited Oklahoma, LSU and Florida and saw that other schools also had great programs. Saturdays win was the Tritons fourth CIF-SS championship in its fifth CIF-SS Final, all since 2011. The bigger the game, Barbee said, the bigger Samples performance. I had to clean up my actions and be a man and apologize and really let people know that wasnt my intentions, he said. That was the last football game that Jackson played for a Los Angeles area team. He might be older in age, but he can still blaze.. The Eagles released a statement calling the posts offensive, harmful and absolutely appalling. Jackson apologized on social media and to the Jewish community, pledging to educate himself and work with organizations to be more informed. Follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports and Instagram @South_OC_Sports, and follow Zach on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav.