Posts Tagged ‘Mark Carminer’
From Eagle to Golden Bear, Kennedy High football star commits to Cal
The legend of Takkarist “Takk” McKinley began his sophomore year. That’s when Kennedy High’s track coach, Carl Sumler, saw the young Eagles defensive end rush a Piedmont High quarterback, turn around, race 15 yards up field and catch a wide receiver trying to break loose with the ball. But that’s not what impressed Sumler the…
Read MoreKennedy High pep rally big deal for both basketball and football programs
As the clock struck 2:20 p.m. on Friday, 800 Kennedy High students filled the gym to celebrate Black History Month and begin their weeklong President’s Day vacation. The pep rally was full of balloon races, tug-of-war contests, dance moves, catwalks and cheer. Phillip Johnson, the school’s principal, even wore a blue Hawaiian shirt to accent…
Read MoreEagles clash with Pride in first round of playoffs
There’s nothing like a little drama two days before the first round of the playoffs. On Wednesday after practice Takkarist McKinley, the Eagles 6’3″, 240-pound all-world linebacker threatened to walk out on his teammates. The situation on the field was so bad that the Cal-bound football player went nose-to-nose with head coach Mark Carminer and…
Read MoreEagles, Oilers battle for Greenwood Trophy
The Kennedy Eagles (4-4) travel to Richmond Friday night for the second annual Greenwood Trophy game. Last year’s inaugural showdown saw the Eagles pound the Oilers to the fine tune of 73-18. Oilers head coach Tashaka Merriweather said he doesn’t want the trophy to stay with Kennedy too long. “Last year they beat us pretty…
Read MoreEagles and Oilers load up the bus
The Kennedy Eagles (2-4) and Richmond Oilers (0-6) hit the road Friday night, as both teams continue their quest for a league title. Eagles head coach Mack Carminer said his team doesn’t have a big head just because of last week’s 40-7 thumping of De Anaza, and expects Friday night’s game against the Albany Cougars…
Read MoreEagles hopeful for consecutive wins, Oilers refocusing on academics
The Richmond Oilers (0-5) won’t score any touchdowns or make any big defensive stops Friday night. As of Monday the team entered its bye week to focus on next week’s league play.
Read MoreVictory!
Someone should have told the Galileo Lions (1-2-1) to look in their rearview mirror Saturday afternoon, because the Kennedy Eagles (1-3) had their pedal to the metal and raced across the Bay Bridge for a 44-0 win. And just like that—15 seconds to be exact—return specialist Rashid Jamerson took the opening kickoff and raced down the…
Read MoreOilers and Eagles still searching for elusive win
No one said Rome was built in a day.
Read MoreBoth Eagles and Oilers face Bay Area powerhouses Friday night
The Richmond Oilers (0-3) and Kennedy Eagles (0-2) will be put to the test Friday night as both teams look for their first win of the young season. The Oilers travel south to Fremont for a 5 p.m. kickoff against the California School for the Deaf (2-0), while the Eagles host city foe Salesian Pride…
Read MoreKennedy comes up just short, loses tough one to Joseph Bethel
Joseph Bethel defeated Kennedy 27-16 in Vallejo Friday night, as both teams tried to shake off some early season rust. On its first two possessions of the game, Kennedy fumbled the ball deep in its own territory. The two turnovers lead to an early 6-0 Bethel lead. In the second quarter both teams struggled to…
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