Jon Mack Returns to High School Football at Crespi

by Jeff Fisher
California High School Football Huddle

After several years in the college ranks at Ventura College, former St. Bonaventure head coach Jon Mack is the new coach at Encino Crespi.

The LA Times reports that Mack knows a lot about Crespi, having played and coached at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, which is Crespi's arch-rival.

 

Crespi Knocks #18 Mater Dei Out of California High School Football Playoffs

From the opening whistle, Crespi let it be known that it wasn't intimidated by 18th ranked Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA). The Celts jumped out to a 24-0 lead and then withstood 19 unanswered points by the Monarchs on the way to a 48-26 win in the PAC 5 Division quarterfinals Friday night.

Crespi (9-2) had a balanced attacked with running backs Austin Shanks and E.J. Woods rushing for 171 and 125 yards respectively. Sophomore quarterback Bryan Bennett made no mistakes and tossed four touchdown passeses, while the Crespi defense shut down junior Matt Barkley.

Crespi advances to the semifinals where it will meet Servite next week.

To read a complete game recap, click here.