With their 45-21 waxing of Colfax last night, The Hillmen won their third straight PVL championship. Every championship team is unique in it’s own way. The 2014 has had to deal with it’ s fair share of adversity throughout the season, but from day one, everyone from the coaching staff has put in tireless hours in the film room and on the field week in and week out working to get better. Watching this group come together and grow as the season has progressed has been pretty awesome. Several key seniors have stepped up, and quite a few juniors have made huge contributions this year. I couldn’t be any prouder of the coaching staff and the players. They earned this banner. It is and always will be GREAT TO BE A HILLMEN! 2014 PVL CHAMPS!
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Hillmen seek outright PVL title tonight against arch rival Colfax
To say there is no love lost between Placer and arch rival Colfax would be an understatement. The two teams will renew hostilities on the gridiron Friday night, as the Hillmen (7-2, 4-0 will be seeking the PVL title outright in the final game of the regular season. Placer, which has really kicked it into another gear since league play began five weeks ago thanks to a stout defense (6.66 PPG) and a well balanced offense (44 PPG) will look to continue their recent stretch of hot play against the Falcons as they look to end things on a high note entering the playoffs. Colfax, coming off a win against Foothill, will be looking to spoil The Hillmen’s bid to be sole owners of the PVL championship. The intensity will undoubtedly at a fever pitch. What more could you ask for? The varsity game will kickoff at 7:30pm. The JV game starts at 5:15pm. You can follow us for live in-game scoring updates on Twitter! You can read tonight’s game preview in the Auburn Journal by clicking the link below!
Hillmen don’t want to share: Placer football looks to win PVL outright at Colfax High
Hillmen among several area football teams to honor slain officers
On Friday night, the Hillmen were among several area football teams to honor slain officers Michael Davis Jr. and Danny Oliver by wearing a helmet sticker of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office badge crossed with a mourning band Friday night. Davis Jr. a Placer County sherrif’s deputy, and Oliver a Sac County sherrif’s deputy were shot and killed in the line of duty Friday, October 24th. Colfax, Lincoln, and Del Oro also wore the patches in memory of the fallen deputies. To read more, check out the article in today’s Auburn Journal!
Hillmen capture third straight PVL title with 52-7 victory over Lincoln
With their sights set on another league banner Friday night, the Hillmen (7-2, 4-0) made quick work of Lincoln, scoring 45 unanswered points in the first half, en route to a 52-7 victory to capture at least a share of their third straight PVL title. QB Clark Pietromonaco continued his strong play of late, throwing four touchdowns in the first half. Jared Halbert scored a pair of touchdowns on the ground, and Owen Scott, Frankie O’neal, Tyler Gums, and Austin Hess were on the receiving end of Pietromonaco’s touchdown passes for Placer. The defense which has allowed just 20 points in league play, turned in another stout performance, blanking the zebras in the first half. The Hillmen will look to win the league title outright when they travel to Colfax to take on the Falcons, their league rivals Friday night. To read more about the victory over Lincoln, check out today’s article in the Auburn Journal!
THREE PEAT: Placer football win third straight league title at Lincoln
Hillmen look to clinch Third straight PVL Title Tonight against Lincoln
Fresh off their dominating performance against Bear River Saturday night, the Hillmen (6-2, 3-0) will look to keep the momentum going as they look to clinch their third straight PVL title tonight when they travel to Lincoln (1-7, 0-3) tonight to take on the Zebras. Placer, which has gotten off to a hot start thus far in league play, outscoring opponents 83-13, will be facing a Lincoln squad who despite being riddled with injuries to several key players this season, has played both Colfax and Center tough in recent weeks. The Hillmen meanwhile appear to be hitting their stride at the right time. The defense which features seven junior starters is beginning to come of age. Along with posting their second shutout of the season last week, the defense held Bear River to 180 yards of total offense. On the offensive side of the ball, Placer’s well balanced attack has been impressive to watch. Through the first two PVL games, the Hillmen have averaged 273 yards per game on the ground, and 167.5 through the air. The varsity game will begin at 7:30pm. The JV game starts at 5:15pm. You can follow us for live in-game scoring updates on Twitter! You can read tonight’s game preview in the Auburn Journal by clicking the link below.
Markstein, Placer football seeking third straight PVL title
Placer football coach Joey Montoya can match grandpa
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Pietromonaco nabs Male Athlete of the week honors for Hillmen
On Saturday night against league rival Bear River, Placer QB Clark Pietromonaco turned in his best overall game of the season. The senior threw for 205 yards and 2 TDs, and he also rushed for a team leading 72 yards, including an impressive 49 yard touchdown run. With his impressive performance, Pietromonaco nabbed Auburn Journal Male Athlete of the week honors for the Hillmen. So far this season Pietromonaco has thrown for 1028 yards and 9 TD in 7 games, and is a big reason why the Hillmen are in prime position to capture their third straight PVL championship. To read more about it check out today’s story in the Auburn Journal!
Auburn Journal Male Athlete of the Week: Placer’s Pietromonaco shreds Bear River defense
Hillmen blank Bear River to gain inside track to third straight PVL title
For weeks we have heard about Bear River’s vaunted Jr class, but on Saturday night, it was the Hillmen who turned in their best team effort of the season, blanking Bear River 28-0 to gain the inside track to their third straight PVL title. Placer set the tone early on with their punishing, physical style of play on the defensive side of the ball and never looked back. The defense held the bruins to just 180 yards of offense en route to their second shutout of the season. The Hillmen offense was lights out as well. Clark Pietromonaco had three total TDs on the night, including a 49 yard run on a QB keeper. To read more about the victory, check out today’s story in the Auburn Journal!
Hillmen to Face off against Bear River in PVL Showdown
In a game that will have huge implications for the league championship, the Hillmen (5-2, 2-0) will face off against Bear River (6-1, 2-0) in PVL showdown tonight at at LeFebvre Stadium. The Bruins who feature a strong defense and a grind it out offense are riding a six-game winning streak entering Friday night’s contest. Placer is coming off a blowout victory last week against Foothill and is averaging 59.6 points per game since a season opening loss to Nevada Union. The winner of tonight’s battle will have the inside track to the PVL championship. The Hillmen are seeking their third straight PVL banner this year, while Bear River is looking for their first since 2005. The game will kick off at 7:30pm. The JV game starts at 5:15pm. You can follow us for live in-game scoring updates on Twitter! You can read tonight’s game preview in the Auburn Journal by clicking the link below.
Placer to face off against Bear River in PVL showdown
Frankie O’neal named Auburn Journal Male Athlete of the Week for Hillmen
Following his performance last Friday night against Foothill which saw him do a little bit of everything, including a stripped fumble 19 yard scoop and score, a 63 yard TD reception, and a blocked PAT on special teams, Frankie O’neal was named the Auburn Journal Male Athlete of the Week for the Hillmen. O’neal grabbed four passes for 130 yards last week. In the past two games he has really come on strong, with 9 catches for 312 yards and 3 TDs. Read more about it in today’s Auburn Journal!
Homecoming on the Hill: Hillmen return to action tonight against Foothill
It’s been a long three weeks, but the Hillmen finally return to action tonight against Foothill in this year’s homecoming game. Placer (4-2, 1-0) have not played since September 26th against Vista Del Lago following their bye week and last Friday’s forfeit win against Center. The Hillmen who have taken big strides in the last few weeks of practice, are chomping at the bit to get back on the field. The game is set to begin at 7:30pm, with homecoming festivities taking place at halftime. The JV game kicks off at 5:15pm. You can follow us for live in-game scoring updates on Twitter! You can read tonight’s game preview in the Auburn Journal by clicking the link below.
Placer Hillmen ready for some football after 20-day hiatus, hosting Foothill for homecoming
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