2015 Week 2: Helix Defeat Unexpected
Helix still ranks as the No. 12 team in the state by the respected Cal-Hi Sports and dropped from No. 1 to third in the San Diego Section after a surprising (not to unhappy coach Troy Starr), 23-19 loss to Scottsdale Chaparral  of Arizona in one of the “Brothers in Arms” games last week at Cathedral. Depending partly on […]
Read More1980: Rematches and Redemption
With apologies to Yogi Berra, it was déjà vu all over again. A competitive, topsy-turvy season concluded with an unusual doubleheader, Helix in a rematch with Mount Miguel for the 3-A championship and Lincoln in a rematch with La Jolla for the 2-A title. In an up year in San Diego Section football, 16 teams […]
Read More1980: Another Allen Creates His Own Niche
He didn’t have the cachet of his older brother, but Damon Allen also stood alone with his achievements. Damon followed older brother Marcus, who scored five touchdowns in the 1977 San Diego Section championship game, won the Heisman Trophy at USC in 1981, was a Super Bowl MVP, and is a member of the NFL […]
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