Congratulations to the 2023
@cifsjs
D6 Champions
@Hughsonfootball
, back to back championship seasons from this Senior class (23-6 w/ 2
@cifsjs
rings & 1
@CIFState
trophy)
This program will forever remember the class of 2024 for helping restore greatness on/off the field!
#Family
Saturdays State Championship will be the 30th game
@EscalonFootball
has played in the last 2 seasons..
Success breeds success, with 25 juniors, 9 sophomores & 1 freshman getting those extra reps for 5-6 weeks every postseason is big..
If you add the scrimmage this will be week 18
1st day of football practice & the TVL has multiple teams w/ championship expectations this fall..
The TVL has won 7
@cifsjs
blue banners in the last 5 full seasons (2017-2022) & is the only league in California w/ 5 different State Champions since 2009..
Let the journey begin!
TVL schedule Week 16
(12/1 & 12/2)
Division 3 AA
Escalon @ Acalanes
12/1 7:30pm
Division 4 A
Palma @ Hughson
12/2 6pm
Just a couple Division 6 schools looking to slay the giants.. AGAIN!
The TVL thrives in moments like this & loves to represent 209 ‘smash-mouth’ football!
With the 2023 TVL football season coming to an end we would like to thank ALL the coaches & players for representing OUR league!
It’s an HONOR to promote these student athletes who sacrifice & grind to make TVL programs some of the best in California!
Next season is looking 🔥
Over 100+ years of football in Escalon, tonight will be the last game ever played on the Bermuda grass of Lloyd Engel Field. All the years of blood, sweat & tears will be capped off with one final battle, appropriately in the cold rain w/ 3,000+ Cougar faithful packing the stands
TVL schedule Week 15
(11/24 & 11/25)
Division 4
#1
Escalon
vs
#3
Patterson
@ St. Mary’s 11/24 7pm
Division 6
#4
Hughson
vs
#3
Bradshaw Christian
@ Sac City 11/25 3pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all TVL families!
THANK YOU to our podcast & X followers for all the love this season!
@SacBee_JoeD
@EscalonFootball
has been to 17
@cifsjs
Championships since 1990, thats 17 in 32 years. Cougars have won 10..
THEY MUST BE CHEATING
Or Escalon starts weights in January, run the 7v7 circuit starting in April, & send players to camps all summer!!
It’s called building a program
TVL schedule Week 13
(11/9 & 11/10)
Division 4
#9
Sacramento @
#1
Escalon 7pm (11/10)
Division 5
#6
Pioneer @
#3
Hilmar 7pm (11/9)
Division 6
#5
Colfax @
#4
Hughson 7pm (11/10)
THANK YOU to all the VETERANS who make it possible for us to enjoy our FREEDOM & FOOTBALL!!
Hughson (12-2) v Muir (9-6)
Saturday 6pm @ Hughson High
@Hughsonfootball
is seeking its 2nd State Championship (1997 D4) their first in the bowl era (2006)
The ‘heart attack Huskies’ have thrilled TVL fans all postseason with incredible 4th/O.T. finishes, another battle awaits
TVL = KINGS of small school football in California
5 different programs (in a league w/ 6 teams) have won a State Championship on the field since 2009
The TVL has won 7
@cifsjs
championships in the last 4 seasons
#Respect
@SacBee_JoeD
TVL SCHEDULE WEEK 1 (8/23)
Hilmar @ Davis (MJC) 7pm
Ceres @ Hughson 7
Orestimba @ Gustine 7
River Island @ M.C. 7
Escalon @ Vacaville 7:30
R.C. @ Summerville 7:30
Linden @ Ripon 7:30
GAME OF THE WEEK
Oakdale @ Sonora 7pm
One of 209s best rivalries will kickoff 2024 w/ some 🔥
@SacBee_JoeD
They want to complain about field conditions, but even w/ the rain look how packed that crowd is. 4000 people were at that
@EscalonFootball
game (in a town of 7000) you’ll never get that in small-school games down south. Small towns generate big revenue from nights like these!
2019 = 14 - 1
2021 = 12 - 2
2022 = 13 - 3
2023 = 12 - 1
Friday night will be the 59th game
@EscalonFootball
has played in the last 4 full seasons..
That’s 6 seasons in 4 years..
People ask, what is the secret formula to success??
The answer is PRACTICE!!
#Back2Back2Back2Back
2023 TVL Defensive Player of the Year
@RyanLew67386919
Class of 2025
- 3 year TVL all league player, 72 Tackles, 8.5 Sacks, 24 QB Hurries in 2023.
- The best Tight End in the League with 37 catches, 478 yards, and 6 TDs this season.
#CougarCountry
#TVLDPoY
TVL schedule Week 1 (8/18)
Hughson @ Ceres 7pm
Escalon @ Golden Valley 7pm
Mo. Christian @ Esparto 7pm
Livingston @ Le Grand 7:15pm
Ripon @ Linden 7:30pm
GAME OF THE WEEK
Hilmar @ Patterson 7pm
@J_Georgeson26
Thank you for recognizing
@EscalonFootball
in your article, a public school averaging about 850 students per year.
Since 1990 the Cougars have played in 17
@cifsjs
championships, winning their 11th blue banner & 5th
@CIFState
championship this fall.
All homegrown talent & coaches
@BlackHatFootbal
D4 = RESPECT
Most schools want to drop a division in hopes of winning,
@EscalonFootball
(D6) is always ready to put in work & conquer a new challenge
P.S…
The TVL is going to be LOADED next year with all these QBs returning, let’s go win D4, D5, & D6!!
#SmallTownsBigDreams
Escalon (12-3) v Northwood (14-1)
Sat. 6pm @ Escalon
@EscalonFootball
is seeking their 5th State Championship (1993 D4, 1996 D4, 2010 D3, 2019 D4) 3rd of bowl era
Cougars host one last battle @ Lloyd Engel Field, fittingly in the cold rain of December. Will the ghosts emerge??
Thanksgiving weekend feels different without a TVL team(s) preparing to battle for another blue banner. We believe the league would have been well represented again this fall. Our hearts go out to all the seniors & families effected by the madness of 2020. Happy Holidays to all!!
1st Team OLine
Navi Arretche - T
Hughson - Sr.
Gio Chavez - G
Escalon - Sr.
Alex Cardenas - C
Hilmar - Sr.
Jaden Strickler - G
Hilmar - Sr.
Ivan Hernandez - T
Livingston - Sr.
1st Team DLine
Max Mankins - DE
Hughson - Jr.
Ben Lora - DT
Escalon - Sr.
Dakota Maynard - DE
Hilmar
I’ve heard people say if a public school is winning consistently it means they are getting help from transfers and recruiting. I disagree, and decided to do a dive into how small schools and public schools can win with homegrown talent. Read my story here.
Small Schools & D4 State Team of Year:
Escalon
Loss to Acalanes (D3) doesn't stop Cougars from adding second straight top finish in these categories. Will have to move up next season, though.
@EscalonFootball
There is only one path to becoming KING of small school football in California, it is a gauntlet that scares most schools as we’ve discovered thru realignment..
DON’T EVER compare yourself to programs in our league again if you don’t have the backbone to take on these challenges!
@Allaboutthefive
@rcflycoach
@RCknightsFB
All this time trying to compliment
@RCknightsFB
& what a solid program
@rcflycoach
has built recently but you know what, you’re right!
Reading these comments the fear of challenge is quite noticeable, like scared puppies pissing on the porch just let the big dogs play.
Enjoy D7!
Hilmar’s Logan Cardoso and Caden Bailey … a 1,2 punch for the running game. These 2 work horses totaled over 2,400 yds and 27 TDs this season. WTG Jackets!!
TVL schedule Week 7 (9/29)
Livingston @ Hilmar 7pm
Ripon @ Modesto Christian 7pm
GAME OF THE WEEK
Escalon @ Hughson 7pm
I think we all know the hype around this game, w/ both teams coming in healthy from a bye this rivalry kicks off TVL league play w/ a dandy!
SMALL TOWN 🏈
TVL 1st DEFENSE
D Line - Camryn Arriola (Ripon), Ryan Lewis (Escalon), Landon Gomes (Hilmar), Isaac Agueda (Hilmar), Alex Casillas (Livingston)
OLB/DE - Liam Bridgford (Hughson), Jack Inderbitzen (Hilmar), Logan Anderson (Escalon)
TVL schedule Week 14 (11/17)
Division 4
#5
West Park @
#1
Escalon 7pm
Division 5
#3
Hilmar @
#2
Casa Roble 7pm
Division 6
#4
Hughson @
#1
Sutter 7pm
Good luck to ALL our programs competing for the opportunity to practice on Thanksgiving & a shot @ another
@cifsjs
blue banner
TVL schedule Week 9 (10/13)
Ripon @ Livingston 7pm
Mo. Christian @ Hughson 7pm
GAME OF THE WEEK
Escalon v Hilmar @ MJC 7pm
This rivalry gets even better w/ a battle for the ‘Vaca Bowl’ trophy. Cougars lock up TVL title w/ a win, but the Jackets D is ready to spoil the party.
@streetsavvyGMG
I don’t think ‘The Hat’ has been to an actual game in over 5+ seasons, he actually blocked our account for exposing him..
Hat is a keyboard warrior now, only tweets or reposts for his own ‘likes’ to feel relevant..
Even his profile picture is from the 1990s Modesto Bee 😂
TVL schedule Week 8 (10/6)
Hughson @ Livingston 7pm
Escalon @ Mo. Christian 7pm
GAME OF THE WEEK
Hilmar @ Ripon 7:30pm
HUGE home game for Indians, a win over the TVL champions boosts D6 status. Hilmar on a quest to repeat begins their brutal 3 game stretch. Jackets D is ready
🚨 OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL 🚨
Hughson vs. Escalon is the West Coast Preps Sacramento 🏈 Game of the Week!
Kickoff between these two defending state champions is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Hughson.
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🔥THE FINAL EPISODE🔥
Thank you to the coaches & players interviewed who help represent what TVL football is all about!!
Thank you to everyone who showed us love & support throughout an incredible 2023 season!!
We can’t wait for 2024!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
#TVLfootball
#Family
@BlackHatFootbal
@Hughsonfootball
came to play tonight! A total team effort, kids making big plays at big moments.. TVL race just got very interesting!!
Tonight is why EVERYONE loves TVL football!!
It’s not a punishment to be moved up a division in the
@cifsjs
playoffs,it’s an HONOR to represent our smallschool league against larger competition.
TVL squads from playoffs past become legendary when our Davids knock off the Goliaths!
We’re not in it for participation trophies!
Congrats Sam Jimenez (Escalon).
NorCal Special Teams/Multi-Purpose Player of Week.
9 rec 128 yds 3 TDs, 74 yd KO return TD plus int on defense as Cougars won 3rd straight section title.
@HaroldAbend
@Quade1095
@EscalonFootball
Congrats State Small Schools Player of Year.
Ryker Peters (Escalon).
Rushed for 2,208 yds & 86 tackles for CIF D4-AA champs.
First winner ever for Cougars.
@EscalonFootball
@Quade1095
@BlackHatFootbal