Excited to announce that I've joined @Gannett @Recordnet as a sports reporter covering high school athletics! . A huge thanks to @DanSpears, @lolojennings, @tommydeas and @philkaplan for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. San Joaquin County, lets get to work.

RT @Recordnet: Save the dates: Ranking the 25 best high school football games for San Joaquin County in 2025

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🏈 Looking for the must-see Friday night lights in San Joaquin County? From epic rivalries to can’t-miss league & non-league matchups, our @RecordNet “Save the Date” guide has the top 2025 football games you need to know! 📅🔥 #HighSchoolFootball

Freshman on varsity. 2000 yards. 32 touchdowns. A 7-0 league record and Chavez’s first SJAA title. There’s a reason @Elijahwalkerqb1 is on the @Recordnet preseason Top 25 must-see list. 🔥⭐️

Chavez sophomore quarterback @Elijahwalkerqb1 is special. 👀. Beyond his on-field success, it’s clear he’s a natural leader. Here he is talking with coach @CoachDGraves7 about what he sees on his end and the adjustments to make.

Currently at Chavez in Stockton taking a look at the 2025 Titans squad. Expect a big year from running back @JBeastn_. Donnell transferred to Chavez from McNair for his senior season.

I spoke with Bear Creek girls flag football quarterback @Balloutsy prior to practice. 🏈. Rios was recently named by @MaxPreps as one of the top 100 flag football players to watch in 2025-26. 🔥. Here are her thoughts ⬇️

RT @shelbymswanson: Honored is an understatement. I'm excited to announce that I'll be starting full-time with @newsobserver on Aug. 18 as….

@SMRamsFB, @SoulVikeAthletx, @MantecaFootball, @OakdaleHSSports, @KHSJagsFootball, @EscalonFootball, @lhstrojans, @tracyfootball, @RCknightsFB, @LionsLinden, @LHS_ath_dept, @ChavezTitanFB, @LRHSSports.

High school football in San Joaquin County keeps producing some of California’s best teams. 🏈⭐️. 📊 Where did your favorite team land in the @RecordNet’s 2025 preseason rankings?. 👇 Here’s the list:.

@pablopena08, @lookitsjojo_qb1, @deandreonesmith, @ELIASMAO__, @they_willknow77, @3coreywaters, @famous_amos_4, @TetzSean, @officialdiego_5, @JBeastn_, @Jackson_Fay15.

@kenturx_21, @BurfordWes12, @NJuarez26023, @QuinnMart1nez, @devin_ras18, @LangdonHorace, @6lueprint___, @Next_up_15, @AmareonMck5, @FrancisTaamu1, @B_Bush08, @Elijahwalkerqb1, @AJChap9.

TOP 25: It’s here! 🚨 Check out @Recordnet’s 2025 list of the must-see football players from the 209 👀⭐️ . What are your thoughts? Did your favorite star make the list?.

UCLA commit @kenturx_21 is the highest-ranked recruit in San Joaquin County across all classes. The @SMRamsFB class of 2026 star held Power Five offers from programs everywhere. A little look at what the 209 can expect!⭐️👀

Mr. Do-It-All @officialdiego_5 for @SMRamsFB heads into his senior year determined to prove he belongs on college radars. He can even punt!

Senior @galvan7_jaden enters the season as one of the top quarterbacks in the Sac-Joaquin Section. @SMRamsFB first test is against out-of-state powerhouse Bishop Manogue (Nevada) — the back-to-back Class 5A Division II Nevada state champions. Perfectly placed sideline throw!

Trying to keep it light, I asked Tony Franks — who has led @SMRamsFB for more than two decades — about his favorite part of coaching. His response for the @Recordnet:

Before practice, I asked 4⭐️ @SMRamsFB receiver @kenturx_21 how he handles the pressure of living up to his offers while helping protect the Rams’ league undefeated streak dating back to 2013. His response for the @Recordnet: