Crespi High holds the lone San Fernando Valley Southern Section Division 1 title, earned in 1986 when Russell White led the Celts to victory. Brad Vonnahme took over as coach in December 2022 after an 0-10 season and oversaw subsequent 2-8 and 5-6 campaigns. The team opened the current season with a 34-0 win over Gardena, paced by sophomore quarterback Chase Curren, who passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns. Vonnahme praised Curren and expressed optimism about steady progress. Promising sophomores and impactful seniors, including defensive linemen James Moffat and Somto Nwude, bolster expectations for further improvement.
Crespi High remains the only football team in San Fernando Valley history to win a Southern Section Division 1 championship. It happened in 1986 when a sophomore running back named Russell White lifted the Celts to victory in the championship game over St. john Bosco.
Crespi coach Brad Vonnahme was hired in December 2022 after an 0-10 season. Then came seasons of 2-8 and 5-6.
Last week, the Celts, under the leadership and skills of sophomore quarterback Chase Curren, defeated Gardena 34-0. He passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns.
"Chase has a very talented arm," Vonnahme said. "He did some really good things in the first game. He's on the right track." "I believe we're headed in the right direction," Vonnahme said. "As a coach, you're always evaluating. We're headed where we want to be. I'm hoping when the season is done, it's another leap forward."
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