Late Game Heroics Give Jets Sixth Straight Island Bowl Win
As Alameda High School (AHS) scored what looked to be the game-tying touchdown, Hornet head coach Robin Morris had only one thing on his mind, to go for the win.
As Alameda High School (AHS) scored what looked to be the game-tying touchdown, Hornet head coach Robin Morris had only one thing on his mind, to go for the win.
The 67th edition of the Island Bowl between the Alameda High School (AHS) and Encinal High School (EHS) football teams will take place Friday, Sept. 23 at Thompson Field.
The Alameda High School Hornets will visit Encinal High School at Willie Stargell Field to face off against their cross-town rival Jets this Friday, Sept. 7, in the annual Island Bowl.
Three Encinal High football players participated in all-star games recently. Senior receiver Marques Singleton played in the Bay Area Cali Classic at Burrell Field in San Leandro on Jan. 28, while senior defensive backs Kenneth and Kyle Lorenzo played in the Bay Showcase at Tennyson High School.
On Friday, Nov. 4, legendary Alameda High School football coach Steve Yamasaki was honored at halftime during the Hornets' last home game of the year at Thompson Field. Earlier in the season the beloved and longtime coach announced his retirement after 47 years of Alameda Hornet football.
Football:
• Alameda High School (AHS) defeated San Lorenzo High, 44-14 (Oct. 7)
• Encinal High School (EHS) lost to Castro Valley High, 35-0 (Oct. 7)
Football:
• Alameda High (AHS) beat Mills High of Millbrae 34-23 (Sept. 9)
• Encinal High (EHS) lost to Hayward High 42-0 (Sept. 9)
Football:
• Alameda High (AHS) lost to Concord High 30-8 (Sept. 2)
• Encinal High (EHS) lost to Miramonte High of Orinda 41-14 (Sept. 2)
In his role as Alameda High head football coach, Robin Morris made it a priority to give his players tools that will help them succeed after high school.
The 2022 high school football season begins Friday, August 26 and both the Alameda Hornets and Encinal Jets are in action.
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