Crespi Excessive stays the one soccer staff in San Fernando Valley historical past to win a Southern Part Division 1 championship. It occurred in 1986 when a sophomore working again named Russell White lifted the Celts to victory within the championship sport over St. john Bosco.
Crespi coach Brad Vonnahme was employed in December 2022 after an 0-10 season. Then got here seasons of 2-8 and 5-6.
Final week, the Celts, beneath the management and abilities of sophomore quarterback Chase Curren, defeated Gardena 34-0. He handed for 236 yards and three touchdowns.
“Chase has a really gifted arm,” Vonnahme stated. “He did some actually good issues within the first sport. He’s heading in the right direction.”
Subsequent up is Golden Valley on Friday within the Celts’ residence opener.
“I consider we’re headed in the proper course,” Vonnahme stated. “As a coach, you’re all the time evaluating. We’re headed the place we need to be. I’m hoping when the season is completed, it’s one other leap ahead.”
A mixture of promising sophomores and a few gifted seniors has Crespi hoping for extra enchancment this season. Senior defensive linemen James Moffat and Somto Nwude began final week with dominant performances.
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