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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

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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!

Placer County football players honor slain officers

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Former Hillmen standout Stone Sander on the comeback trail for Sac State

In 2012 he was an All-PVL first team selection at TE and a key member of Placer’s PVL championship team.  Two years after earning a football scholarship at Sac State, former Hillmen Stone Sander is on the comeback trail for Sac State. Check out today’s article in the Auburn Journal!

Placer grad Stone Sander making another comeback for Sac State

Stone Sander’s 2014 Stats

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Placer VS Nevada Union Picture Slideshow 8/29

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Montoya, Placer seeking 3rd straight PVL title in ’14

Beginning with it’s battle with Nevada Union tonight, Placer and head coach Joey Montoya will be seeking their 3rd straight PVL title in ’14. The dawn of a new season brings with it a sense of excitement and a fresh set of challenges, but the  goal remains the same: keep the PVL banner on the Hill.  Following an undefeated league campaign in 2012, Placer followed that up with a strong performance in league play (4-1) to capture yet another championship last season. The road through the Pioneer Valley League will be a challenging one, with Bear River featuring a physical and talented team, Lincoln returning several key starters and hiring a new respected coach,  Colfax is always tough, and co-champs Center has talent once again at a few skill positions. However, lead by several returning seniors and a strong junior class,  Placer is poised to defend it’s crown in what promises to be another exciting season! Read about the 2014 season preview in today’s Auburn Journal.

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Placer to renew aquaintances with NU Friday

Following nine months of hard work and preparation, the Hillmen will put all their offseason work to the test when they begin the 2014 against old time rival Nevada Union,  in the season opener Friday at Lefebvre Stadium.  The matchup will be the first between the schools since 1995.  Kickoff is set for 7:30.  Click on the link below to read the game preview in Friday’s Auburn Journal. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Journal)

http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/8/28/14/placer-football-expecting-%E2%80%98packed-house%E2%80%99-when-nevada-union-comes-auburn

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Hillmen Deep, Talented at WR in ’14

Heading into the 2014 season,  the Placer Hillmen offensive attack features a deep, talented receiving corps. Led By Frankie O’Neal, Ryan Huston, Zack Madrigal, Dom Perez, and Anthony Pierce, Placer is poised for a big year through the air. Check out this article written by the Auburn Journal’s Matthew Kimel about this group of exciting pass catchers.

http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/8/19/14/placer-football-hillmen-deep-wr-coach-accepts-als-ice-bucket-challenge

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2014 HILLMEN SENIOR LEADERSHIP CABINET

Head Coach Joey Montoya announced the members of the 2014 Placer Hillmen  senior leadership cabinet on Monday August 11th:

2 Zack Madrigal WR/DB

5 Austin Hess RB/DB

6 Cole Blackwell RB/LB

8 Tyler Gums TE/DE

12 Clark Pietromonaco QB/S

22 Logan Markstein RB/LB

41 Ryan Gray RB/LB

73 Johnny Capra OT/DT

These young men were elected by the coaches as voice for the players.  They provide feedback to the coaches about how the players are doing. They mentor younger players and strive to be positive role models.