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Placer Football

Hillmen aim for their 4th straight PVL crown this season

Armed with a deep and talented roster, the Hillmen will aim for their 4th straight PVL crown this season. Several key starters return, including, Jake Capra, OT/DT; Mike Downen,  DE/TE; PVL defensive MVP Logan Crawford DE/TE; Simeon Engle DT; Marcus Ante QB; Owen Scott RB; Ryan Huston WR/DB; Brian Stangland MLB, Diego Lopez G/DT; Jared Halbert FB/LB; and fellow seniors Derek Haney TE; and Chris McDonell S/RB;, Waylan Cozad RB/S; and Joe Robinson WR/CB; give the Hillmen even more fire power on the gridiron this  fall. Mikey Ferreira, Jr. RB/DB; Dallan Trentman, Jr. LB; Alex Houston, Jr. OT; Logan Moore, Jr. OG, headline a group of juniors who figure to be big contributors this season as well. Check out Ike Dobson’s Hillmen season preview in the Auburn Journal!  The season kicks off Friday night at Nevada Union High School at 7:30pm. You can hear all the action on 950AM KAHI. You can also follow us on Twitter for live scoring updates!

2015 Hillmen Football Preview

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2015 Hillmen Football Schedule

2015 Pioneer Valley League Standings

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Placer Football

Hillmen coaching staff features several familiar faces

The code of the Hillmen is: Pain is temporary. Pride is forever. Well it’s that pride and passion for the program that has brought several familiar faces back to the sidelines to be a part of the Hillmen coaching staff. This year’s coaching staff features 11 former Placer alumni. To read more about them check out Ike Dobson’s article in the Auburn Journal!

FOREVER HILLMEN: Placer Football coaches are devoted to their alma mater

2015 Hillmen Football Schedule

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Friday Night Football

Hillmen poised for another big season in 2015

With the 2015 season set to kick off, the 3-time defending Pioneer Valley League champion Hillmen are poised for another big season. On offense, Placer will have several key returning starters, including WR Ryan Huston, RB Owen Scott, OL Jacob Capra, Diego Lopez, TE Michael Downen, and FB Jared Halbert. QB Marcus Ante who started on defense last season takes over the reigns at QB for the Hillmen. On defense, the entire defensive line of Capra, Downen, Logan Crawford, and Simeon Engle return. Brian Stangland and Taylor Levesque return at LB as well.  Ryan Huston who started at CB last season shifts to the safety position.  Check out Ike Dobson’s article in the Auburn Journal about the five key questions facing the Hillmen in 2015!

Five big questions facing Placer in 2015

2015 Hillmen Football Schedule

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Camps, Hillmen Football

Hillmen conclude impressive camp against local powers

The Hillmen wrapped up a three day camp last week which saw them go toe to toe against perennial playoff teams Inderkum and Oakdale, and a Sacramento High squad that has enjoyed some playoff success in recent seasons. On offense, behind a strong offensive line, several players turned in impressive performances, including quarterback Marcus Ante, running back Waylen Cozad, and fullback Morgan Robinson.  On defense, linebacker Brian Stangland had an impressive camp, as did cornerback Anthony Pierce, and the defensive line of Logan Crawford, the reigning PVL defensive MVP,  and defensive tackles Simeon Engle and Jacob Capra. With just over two months before the start of the season, Placer looks to be gearing up for yet another big season. After a 10 day break, the Hillmen will begin summer workouts at 4pm on June 22nd. Read all about the camp and check out some great pics in Ike Dobson’s article in the Auburn Journal!

WHO WILL STEP UP?: Camp battles determine early depth chart leaders for Placer football

Camp Photo Gallery

2015 Hillmen Football Calendar/Schedule

Camps, Hillmen Football

Hillmen kick off 2015 as three day camp begins

The Hillmen strapped on the pads for the first time Tuesday night as they began the quest for their fourth straight PVL title with the start of a three day summer camp. The camp features the defending Section III champion Oakdale Mustangs, the runner up Inderkum Tigers, and another playoff participant from last year, the Sacramento Dragons.  The camp also runs today from 5-8pm, and tomorrow from 10am-12:30pm. Check out Ike Dobson’s article in today’s Auburn Journal for a rundown of the camp and photos of the action!

CAMP OF THE TITANS

Photo Gallery from Tuesday’s camp

Camps, Placer Football

2015 Placer Football Skills Kids Camp June 22nd-25th

2015 Placer Football Kids Skills Camp

June 22rd-25th, 10:00am -12:30pm

Placer Football Teams Practice Field. It’s easy to sign up! Send check to Placer HS attention Teri Bequette. You can also bring everything we need to the first day of camp by 930am. 275 Orange Street Auburn, CA. 96503 For Kids entering grade 3rd-8th Cost: $70.00

  • Camp T-Shirt
  • Hillmen Highlight DVD
  • “Fun First” Coaching
  • No Experience Needed!
  • Passing, Running, Catching!!
  • Character focused team talks.
  • Flag Football Games
  • End of Camp Pizza / Gatorade party

Click Here to Download Kids Camp Form 2015

All League Honors, Placer Football

Crawford wins PVL Defensive Player of the Year; 10 Hillmen earn 1st Team All-League Honors

When defensive stud Micheal Downen was lost for the season with a foot injury against Foothill, defensive end Logan Crawford, who originally was a cornerback in the spring, stepped up and turned in strong performances week in and week out in league play. The result: Crawford was voted the Defensive Player of the Year, and was one of 10 Hillmen to earn 1st team all-league honors.  Crawford finished with 32 tackles, including 5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks in PVL play. Below are the other Hillmen players who earned 1st and 2nd team honors.  To see all the 1st and Second team selections click on the link below.

1st Team All-PVL

Simeon Engle Junior, 6-4 / 225T, DT 

Brian Stangland  Junior, 6-1 / 200, MLB 

Ryan Huston Junior, 5-11 / 165, CB

Johnny Capra Senior, 6-6/280, OT

Jacob Capra Junior, 6-5/270 OG

Frankie O’Neal Senior, 6-1/160 WR

Owen Scott Junior, 5-10/150 RB

Clark Pietromonaco Senior, 6-1/170 QB

Tyler Gums Senior, 6-1/210 TE

Coach of the Year: Joey Montoya

2nd Team All-PVL

Ryan Gray Senior, 6-2/225 LB

Marcus Ante Junior, 6-3/175 S

Grayson Hoffman Senior, 6-0/185 C

Austin Hess Senior, 5-8/150

All-Pioneer Valley League Football Team

2014 Placer Hillmen Player Stats

Friday Night Football

Hillmen to face Rio Linda in first round of playoffs tonight at 7pm

After winning their third straight PVL title last week, the Hillmen (8-2) will be looking to make some noise in the playoffs, which kick off tonight at home against Rio Linda (8-2) at 7pm.  The Placer defense which was stingy during league play, giving up just over 10 points per game, will be faced with the challenge of shutting down the Knights impressive backfield duo of  Marcel Brown (1,411 yards, 22 TDs) and Calvin Robinson (1,008 yards). QB Clark Pietromonaco (1316 yards passing, 13 TDs) will lead a well balanced Hillmen (45 points per game in league play) offense that will look to continue their impressive play of late.  Thanks in large part to strong play by the offensive line, the Hillmen ground game racked up over 290 yards per game over the past month.  The backfield will get a boost tonight when FB Jared Halbert, who missed last week with an injury returns to action. Not to be overlooked, Placer has averaged 131 yards per game through the air as well. It figures to be a great game, so come on out to Lefebvre Stadium and catch all the action!  If you can’t make it to the game, tune in to 950AM KAHI to hear the action and follow us for live updates on Twitter!  Click on the link below to to read about the matchup in today’s Auburn Journal!

 

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2014 PVL Standings

Placer Hillmen 2014 stats

 

 

 

Auburn Journal Male Athlete of the Week

Scott grabs Athlete of the week honors after running over Falcons

Heading into last week’s showdown it was Colfax’s Tim Rawlins who received all the hype, but on Friday night,  Hillmen Running back Owen Scott put on a show of his own.  Scott ran over the Falcons defense all night long, rushing for 173 yards and one touchdown, earning him Athlete of the Week honors.  Scott, who outrushed Rawlins on the night,  had several runs where he carried 3-4 defenders downfield with him.  After battling injuries early in the season, the junior came on strong in league play giving the Hillmen another dangerous offensive weapon in their offensive attack. So far this season, Scott has 502 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground, and 226 yards receiving and one receiving touchdown. Check out today’s Auburn Journal for more on Scott and his performance!

Auburn Journal Male Athlete of the Week: Placer’s Owen Scott ‘starting to come of age’

Scott’s 2014 season stats

2014 Hillmen Football Schedule