Chuck Dillard (1952-54, football and baseball (deceased): On Dec. 13, 1952, Dillard completed the most legendary pass in Hartnell football history, giving the Panthers an improbable tie with Bacone College of Oklahoma in the Junior Rose Bowl. We are playing with more confidence. 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. Salinas native Mario Martinez was one of the countrys premier weightlifters for nearly two decades. They won the Coast Conference by defeating Monterey Peninsula College to cap an undefeated regular season. 1. Teresa was a football and baseball player and coach at Hartnell College. He also was a standout defensive lineman on the 1968 Hartnell football team, one of 11 Panthers to be selected All-Conference that season. [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. Holds more Hartnell track and field records than any woman in the school history. West Hills ended up kicking a field goal for a 16-3 halftime advantage. 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. Senate, commended graduates on their accomplishment. The Panthers were 3-1 when their defense held an opponent under 30 points, just 1-4 when they failed. Be proud of your accomplishment and enjoy this Mike Breschini (1972-74, baseball and football (deceased): Breschini was a two-year starter at shortstop, earning All-Conference honors in 1972 and was selected to theAll-State team as a sophomore, in what was then Hartnells most successful baseball season ever. Erase those heart-stopping losses and Hartnell goes from 4-6 to 8-2 with a roster that finished the year with 32 able bodies. Momentum swings have gotten the best of us all season.. He appeared in 193 games in his career. 3 all time in career passing yards with 3,280. Password: [Student Password] Your Password you set in Password reset. it came an invitation to the Nov. 29 Living Breath Foundation Bowl at Rabobank Stadium. Kathy Kuchta (1976-78, track & field, softball and volleyball): Kuchta became a rare two-time state champion in shot put. Case in point came in 2018 when Hartnell opened the season with seven straight wins, only to see the streak end in a 61-33 loss to . Ultimately, their defense dedicated their fate. He played five years in the NFL. 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). Sherrod Hawkes became the 20th player in the Panthers storied history to rush for play so well it appeared as if he was the intended receiver. The individuals and teams will also be introduced during halftime atHartnells football game Saturday against Monterey Peninsula College. but had to settle for a field goal. The 17 individuals and team inductees will be recognized during a luncheon ceremony at the Hartnell's Student Center, according to a press release. Hartnell Chatbot, available 24/7 Calling 831-755-6711 during office hours Due to FERPA, only general questions will be answered through the methods. He had only one losing record in his last 14 seasons and finished with a career record of 125-75-10. You have earned it. DUO 2-Step Instructions: DUO allows access to PAWS Self Serve, student email, Canvas, and more! Among those is Curiel, who after a redshirt season at Adams State, returned to Hartnell last fall, catching 15 passes for nearly 200 yards. We had nine season-ending injuries. It had to be right from the start,'' Hawkes said. Its another case of us not executing. 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. It's the heart.''. Enrollment Services Staff are available to assist. He was selected in the 10th round,85th overallof the 1940 NFL Draft by the Cleveland (now Los Angeles) Rams. I thought we battled. 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. Starting from the Hartnell 31-yard-line Michael Turner hooked up with Eppy Henrigues The energy on the sidelines today was tremendous, Palmer said. As a sophomore, he was selected All-Coast Conference, Hartnell MVP and team captain. achievement. '', To read more, click the link: Hartnell will play Contra Costa in what will be the first bowl game to be played in We didnt take care of the football in the fourth quarter. when West Hills scored on an apparent touchdown pass that could have extended its That should be a welcome challenge for the Panthers, who blanked the state's third-ranked The Palma graduate started at offensive line for four years at Stanford and earned second-team All-Pac 10 honors in 1992. said. 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. lead to 20-3. To support local journalism like this, pleasesubscribe. Enrollment Services Specialists are available Record: 6-47-2. Ever since, the NFL has selected the best players from the college ranks on a yearly basis and this year's NFL Draft kicks off Thursday evening in downtown Nashville. Engaging in shootouts last fall made the Panthers entertaining, keeping their fan base glued to their seats. 1960 football team: Led by first-year coach Arvin Smith, this team made up mostly of freshmen finished the regular season unbeaten at 8-0-1, having outscored the opposition 214-56. to the Admissions & Records Office; please include the following in your email communication. And we couldnt tackle their big back.. success. [4][5] The company's productions are part of the college's curriculum, though a separate foundation was established to support the Western Stage. Click "Log in" That's it! Any other website. At the end of the day, its about us doing our job.. The Panthers overcame a rocky first half and a 16-3 deficit with an inspiring second-half 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. maybe her parents or maybe even her siblings. He has that opportunity to play at the next level.. The biggest thing going forward is being able to control our emotions, be mature and stay healthy.. In World War II, he flew bombers against the Axis and rose to the rank of Colonel. Need Admissions & Records assistance? Honor graduates, earning a 3.25 GPA or better, numbered 627, including 33 valedictorians with a perfect 4.0. 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. There were a lot of bright spots for us to get ready for these final four conference games, MPC coach Ronnie Palmer said. Expansion was required once again in 2012, leading to a new four-story building and an addition of 6,800 square feet to the original building. Physically, he has all the tools, Collins said. Rankings Standings Watch Live . In 1993 was named Super Ford Magazine Driver of the Year. 3 on the all-time list behind Arvin Smith's 68 wins and Marv Grim's 108. 1-ranked junior college offensive lineman in the country with Hartnell College. college and therefore may not contain accurate information . The offense has the potential to be explosive with the return of All-American quarterback J.P. Garcia. He led Texas A&M to the 1985 Southwest Conference championship and a 1986 Cotton Bowl victory. Her heave of 47 feet, 8 inches remains the top Hartnell mark, and for several years it was a state record. We should have been in a bowl game. 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. The only goal on our plate is a championship and a bowl game.. Only once during the decade of the 1980s did the Panthers win fewer than eight games in a season. Forms and questions may be submitted toadmissions@hartnell.edu. 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. Lets hear it, graduates!. Please include your: first and last name student ID number AB540 California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Academic Renewal Admissions Application (English) In July 1999, the NCAA moved its operations and staff of 300 to its new four-story 140,000-square-foot facility, adjacent to the 35,000-square-foot NCAA Hall of Champions, which opened in March 2000. And we couldnt get that big stop.. Freshman Ronnie Turner set a single season school record for receiving yards with But we dont have a lot of bodies up front. "We build on momentum,'' Collins said. The college moved to its current location on Central Avenue in 1936.[1]. 1967. and photographed. Of course, depth remains a concern in the trenches for Collins, who is replacing three starters on the offensive line. was the defense's night. "I was just trying to turn the game around for my team -- get them back together. Sequoias/Redwood (small) Claire Shackelford (1976, swimming): Shackelford competed during her sophomore year at Hartnell, when the Panthers men and women swim teams both won conference titles. That's kind of what this team is all about.''. 4:16 p.m. PST November 16, 2014. "We talk about family and playing together In the early 1980s, she traveled with the U.S. team to compete against Taiwan and Korea. 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 graduates, about 60 other employees helped set up the field, directed spectators and In football, Breschini quarterbacked Hartnell to 9-2-1 as a freshman and 7-3 his second year. to obtain an education and pursue her goals. He began handling the announcing duties while still working as a newspaper circulation manager for the Herald and The Salinas Californian. Hartnell College is a public community college in Salinas, California. We have a lot more team speed, Curiel said. 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. (Updated application must be on file). In the 84 years of drafts in both the NFL and the defunctAFLfollowing that night in Philadelphia, multiple draftshave included players from the Salinas Valley. Just look at you, she said, pointing her index finger toward the students seated Clutch,'' Martin said. Photos | Results February 27, . breaking the mark of 32 set by Rick Rebozzi in 1978-79. We had guys make bad choices. is certain: We prevailed under all circumstances to be here today. Beguhl's Vikings won league titles in 1971, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984 and 1985. It was the last play. 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. Football History of Champions. His 1977 team became the first Monterey County team to reach a Central Coast Section championship game. Toney began playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1986. Rodgers was taken in the third round,71st overallof the 1982 draft by the Packers. 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. *Hours are subject to change and will be posted at the entrance. Mankins chose Hartnell College, where he was a Junior College All-American, before earning a scholarship to Florida State. Kelley served as athletic director for Hartnell College. We made some critical mistakes in big moments. We use it as fuel, said receiver Ivan Curiel, in speaking about losing four games by four points or fewer. Joe Avezzano, Oregon State Beavers, 1980-84. I am grateful for the life lessons my parents were able 33 valedictorians with a perfect 4.0. Garcias size makes him a threat in short-yardage situations. They have enabled generations of student-athletes to reap the immeasurable benefits of competing as a Panther.. on its first offensive play Sherrod Hawkes bolted 50 yards to the West Hills 31. Like our page to stay up to date with all things of. Ferguson also compiled 40 tackles. when it counts, and tonight we did just that.''. 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. Injuries forced Collins to start Spencer Gorgulho at quarterback, where the former Christopher High standout threw for 235 yards on 16 completions. and quick pacing kept it to just 90 minutes. He led the team to the 1977 section championship playoffs by scoring seven touchdowns over three games. If you are not a current Hartnell College student or email us from a personal email containing information about hartnell college athletics is not sanctioned by hartnell. Fullerton/Hartnell (small) 1968. Social Sciences; Arts & Languages; and Health Sciences. college for the first time later in life. Collins, though, likes his quarterback using his right arm more than his legs. It enrolls nearly 10,000 students, 56% of whom are Latino, and the college is a Hispanic-serving institution. Before a double-overtime loss to Redwoods three weeks ago, Foothill had allowed just 24 points in its first four wins. , only general questions will be answered through the methods. The Spartans enjoyed their first top-25 BCS and AP Poll ranking in school history with Fales at the helm in 2012. At the state tourney, Hartnell lost its opener but fought back to reach the state title game and finished second in the state. "Regardless of what we decide to do with the education we have received, one thing Cheryl ODonnell, a business instructor at Hartnell and 2021-22 president of the Academic Weve improved since Merced. Ayrton Ostly peruses Twitter, fields, courts and tracks throughout Salinas looking for stories from the community.