Steve Towne Football, Coach Steve grew up in Long Beach, participating in football, wrestling, track and baseball. At Long Beach City College he played quarterback in 1971 and ’72. In 1973 Steve came to UOP to play quarterback. In 1973 he was the backup until the last four games, when he led UOP to...Read More
Jesus “Sue” Valverde (1921-1959) 2018 Memorial Award Football, Basketball, Baseball Jesus earned 11 varsity letters from 1926 to 1930 for sports competition in his four years at St. Mary’s High School. Jesus has been called “one of the ten best athletes of his era at St. Mary’s High School and maybe even Stockton.” He...Read More
Aaron “Tre” JenkinsMale Athlete of the Year Tre Jenkins was nominated by the Record in football as one of their 2018 All Star Preps Best of the Record to be honored June 21st at the Stockton Arena. As a 6´1˝ senior, Tre was a starter on the football and basketball teams as well as participating...Read More
RANDY WASHINGTON BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL Randy was an outstanding athlete in the 1970’s and early 80’s. He was a three-sport standout at Stagg HS. He was strong, fast, elusive, quick, and intelligent on the playing fields. He spent ten seasons in the Cleveland Indians’ minor league system after graduating from Stagg in...Read More
Jack O’Keefe Memorial Award Male Athlete of the Year JAKE DUNNIWAY Jake Dunniway, St. Mary’s High School senior quarterback, started his season with 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions in his first three games. Jake threw for 374 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-0 Holy Bowl rout of rival Modesto Central Catholic in the...Read More
The St. Mary’s High School Football team’s season finally ended in the CIF State Division 1-AA championship game when they forced overtime before losing 38-35 to San Diego-Cathedral Catholic High School. St. Mary’s finished the season with a 14-2 record. They went undefeated in the Tri-City Athletic Association for the season, finishing with a 63-13...Read More
DARREN ARBET FOOTBALL, PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL COACH Darren Arbet is the most successful “home grown” professional coach in Stockton’s sports history. Born and raised in Stockton, Darren graduated from Edison High School and Sacramento State University. At Edison, Darren was a standout in football and track & field. He was twice selected All-League as...Read More
ROBERT “BOBBY” * STEVENS 2016 MEMORIAL AWARD Robert “Bobby” Stevens was born in Stockton, attended Jackson Elementary, Edison High School, and Stockton Junior College. At Edison High School, Bobby played football, basketball, and baseball. He was the quarterback on the football team, but excelled in basketball, leading the team in scoring, and in baseball,...Read More
1971 St. Mary’s Golden Rams Football Team Top row, left to right: Paul Picchi, David Poggi, Hardy Cook, Mike Hayes, Rick Rideldy, Alex Simpson, David LeBeauf, Randy Baysinger, David Ratto, Ron Inge, Greg Balcao, Rick Giovando. Third row: Coach Al Caton, Michael McNally, David Wainwright, John Zidich, Bill Stewart, Peter Craig, Bill Snyder, Greg Domench,...Read More
