Monte Vista Football

Hall of Fame

Inducted players, coaches, staff, supporters, and teams honored for their contributions to Mustangs football.

Class of 2025

5 inductees

Bob Gregor ·
Bob GregorWR/DB · 1972–1974Bob was a superb athlete whose statistical career was hampered by an injury early in is senior year. He went on to star as a defensive back at Washington State and play in the East-West Shrine game before having a multi-year NFL career with the San Diego Chargers.
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Jake Haener ·
Jake HaenerQB · 2014–2016Jake had a prolific career at Monte Vista which ended with him holding the all-time career passing yards record - by almost 1,000 yards . He went on to play for Washington and then starring for Fresno State before moving on to the NFL's New Orleans Saints.
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Peyton Henry ·
Peyton HenryK/P · 2014–2016Peyton was the first special teams player elected to the MVFAA Hall of Fame. A second team California All-State player his senior year, his achievements dot the Monte Vista record book for kicking and scoring. He scored over 40 more points than the closest kicker and made almost 50 more extra points than the second place finisher at the time of his election. At the University of Washington, Peyton went on to become the all-time program leader in points scored with 402 and was named to the 2nd Team All-Pac12 team in 2019.
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Tom Haug ·
Tom HaugRB · 2002–2003Tom Haug was a horse with speed as a running back for Monte Vista. He wrapped up a career as the program's single season rushing leader, #2 in career rushing, and until 2024, he had the top two single game rushing yards totals. He rushed for over 200 yards five teams and then moved on to the University of Nevada-Reno Wolfpack.
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Chris Babcock ·
Chris BabcockAfter a long career as an assistant Coach to Craig Bergman, Chris moved on from coaching and served as a broadcaster for televised games of the Mustangs for a number of years. Always full of energy and enthusiasm, Chris has been a mainstay contributor to the Mustang program for over 25 years.
Coach

Class of 2023

6 inductees

Brett Nottingham ·
Brett NottinghamQB · 2007–2009Brett Nottingham was a three-year starter for Monte Vista at quarterback, and when he left the MV passing record book, as well as the state passing record book, were littered with his achievements. He completed more than 80 passes for touchdowns, and his completion percentage approached 70%. His All-State ranking and #1 ranking in the Bay Area News Group’s Cream of the Crop followed him to Stanford University.
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Nathan Landman ·
Nathan LandmanLB/WR · 2014–2016Nate Landman was a fantastic two-way player for the Mustangs from 2014-2016. A tight end on offense, he caught more than 35 passes for over 500 yards. But he was an absolute stud on defense as a linebacker. He finished his high-school career as the NorCal defensive player-of-the year and headed off to play linebacker at the University of Colorado. With the Buffalos, he garnered their prestigious Zack Jordan award as the team MVP. He enjoyed a multi-year NFL career after signing with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent.
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Shad Hansen ·
Shad HansenOL/LB · 1986–1987Shad was the rock in the Monte Vista defense from 1985-1987. He starred as both an offensive lineman and a linebacker in the EBAL. Shad was an All-East Bay and All-NorCal selection in 1987 when playing on that memorable 1987 team and an honorable mention All-State selection. From Monte Vista, Shad went on to play linebacker at Brigham Young University where he became the career leader in career and single season tackles. His performance earned him selection on the BYU All-Time Greatest Defensive team in 2018.
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Tom Ladouceur ·
Tom LadouceurCoach Ladouceur was welcomed to the Monte Vista football coaching staff in 1977. In 1981 he joined the varsity staff where he coached in an official capacity until 1991. He was a versatile coach, able to handle wide receivers while primarily focused on the defensive side of the ball. He was an MV Coach on many of the historic Monte Vista teams, including seven EBAL champions and four NCS champions. Teaming with fellow MV assistant George Cockerton, the defenses they built on the 1981 and 1982 teams still rank #1 and #3 in the school’s all-time points against rankings.
Coach
Dr. Jerry Davis ·
Dr. Jerry DavisDr. Jerome “Jerry” Davis settled in the San Ramon Valley in 1973 and helped found an orthopedic medical practice. His interest in sports brought him to the Monte Vista Football program where he served as volunteer team physician from 1981 until 1999. His contact with all aspects of the program, including coaches, players, and their families brought Jerry great memories. Mustang players have long remembered his care for those that he treated.
Physician
1981 Football Team ·
1981 Football TeamThe 1981 Monte Vista football team was coming off a 7-2-1 season in 1980, the best in school history. The reins of the team had been turned over to a new head coach, Rob Stockberger. The team ended the pre-season with a loss to a tough Ygnacio Valley team and then roared through the rest of the regular season and into the NCS playoffs without another loss. In the NCS 3A Championship game, they met Ygnacio Valley again and crushed the pioneers 38-21. The team had a solid offense, but a defense that just would not allow teams to score, fashioning five shutouts, and four in a row headed into the championship game. With that win, the 11-1 Mustangs were ranked as the No.1 Class 3A team in the state by Cal-Hi Sports and set a standard of excellence for future Monte Vista seasons and players.
Team

Class of 2021

5 inductees

Damon Bowers ·
Damon BowersRB/DB · 1990–1992
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Matt Lasker ·
Matt LaskerRB/DB · 1993–1995
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Mike Costanzo ·
Mike CostanzoOL/DL · 2003–2005
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Sam DeSa ·
Sam DeSaWR/DB · 2000–2002
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Craig Bergman ·
Craig Bergman
Coach

Class of 2019

4 inductees

Bryce McGovern ·
Bryce McGovernWR/DB · 2009–2010
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Drew McAllister ·
Drew McAllisterQB/DB · 2005–2007
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George T. Schramm ·
George T. SchrammRB/LB · 1991–1992
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Ryan Whalen ·
Ryan WhalenWR/DB · 2005–2006
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Class of 2017

6 inductees

Evan Ford ·
Evan FordWR/DB · 1991–1992Evan Ford was a WR/DB for the 1991 and 1992 Mustangs. When he concluded his MV career, he was the team leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TD’s. He was named 1st Team All-EBAL, 1st Team All-East Bay, 1st Team All-Bay Area and was selected for the Contra Costa Times Cream of the Crop. After his Monte Vista career, Evan was a scholarship athlete to Washington State University.
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Mike Noble ·
Mike NobleRB/DB · 1979–1981Mike Noble was a dominant player on Monte Vista’s first NCS Championship team in 1981. Noble received accolades after the season for his defensive prowess, including 1st team All-State as a defensive back from Cal-Hi Sports. He also was selected 1st team as a Defensive back by the EBAL. Mike was just a football player who was also versatile enough to be a key receiver or running back on offense. After Monte Vista, Noble earned a scholarship to play for Stanford, and eventually did NFL time with the Raiders, New York Giants, and New England Patriots.
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Schon Branum ·
Schon BranumFB/LB · 1985–1987Schon Branum played running back for Monte Vista for three years, the 1985 to 1987 seasons. Including the playoffs, he appeared in a total of 37 games, 5 more than any other Mustang running back. In those 37 games, he amassed 3,565 yards on 508 rushing attempts which makes him still the team leader in both categories. His 56 rushing touchdowns, 2 return touchdowns, and two 2-pt conversions combine to also make him the Mustang all-time scoring leader. But Schon was not just a great running back, he was also a great linebacker. In that championship season of 1987, Schon was named All-EBAL for the second year in a row as a running back, and All-NorCal as a linebacker.
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Steve Abrams ·
Steve AbramsRB/DB · 1986–1987Steve Abrams was a running back and defensive back for the Mustangs. In his senior year, the 1987 season, Steve earned all sorts of acclaim including 1st team All-EBAL (198671987), 1st team All-East Bay, 1st team All-Bay Area, 1st team Cal-Hi Sports All-State and Honorable Mention USA Today All-American. When he finished his Monte Vista career, Abrams was second to teammate Schon Branum in rushing yardage for his career, and had the second largest single season total yardage. His offensive versatility was evidenced by his scoring touchdowns by rushing, receiving and kick returns – and also passing for a touchdown. While his offensive feats are fantastic, no one should forget the saving tackle in the 1987 championship game win vs. De La Salle. Steve was awarded a National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Scholarship, and continued his football career at the University of Utah.
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George Cockerton ·
George CockertonGeorge Cockerton was a high school football coach for 38 seasons. During his tenure at Monte Vista, he led the program’s defensive teams in exemplary style. He served as the Defensive Coordinator for four NCS Championship teams. Scoring defense became the team’s calling card and eight of the seasons that he led the defense are in the top ten of Monte Vista’s scoring defense. Coach Cockerton was always a well respected “player’s” coach.
Coach
1987 Football Team ·
1987 Football TeamThere were lofty expectations for Rob Stockberger’s 1987 Monte Vista team, coming off a single loss to De La Salle in the 1986 season’s NCS Championship. But the Mustangs met them as they rolled through the season and multiple playoff rounds undefeated. Unlike the school’s first championship team in 1981, this team was a powerhouse on offense and defense – scoring more than 30 points per game and winning by an average of 24 points. But the EBAL and NCS champions would face their biggest test vs. De La Salle in the NCS championship game. It was a brutal battle at the Oakland Coliseum, but the Mustangs came out on top edging the Spartans 14-13, and breaking their 44 game winning streak. As a result of this win, Monte Vista finished the season undefeated, with the most victories in one season in school history and was ranked #21 nationally by the USA Today newspaper.
Team

Class of 2015

5 inductees

Casey Merrill ·
Casey MerrillOL/DE · 1973–1974Casey Merrill was a two year starter on offense and defense for the Mustangs and in 1974 was named first team all-FAL on offense and defense. He moved on to play College Football at UC-Davis where he was a four time letterman and in 1978 was named a first team All-American (Kodak). After college he spent 9 years in the NFL playing for the Packers, Giants, and Saints. Its the second longest NFL career of any Mustang player (Zach Ertz is the longest).
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Jeff Kanellis ·
Jeff KanellisFB · 1968Jeff Kanellis was an early star player for Monte Vista. He played on Monte Vista's first freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams. When he finished his career with the Mustangs, over 20 colleges sought to get him to continue his career at the next level, but in the end, he selected UCLA. During his junior year, Kanellis rushed for over 1000 yards and scored 20 touchdowns in a 9 game season. His senior year, Kanellis scored the only touchdown in the Mustangs win in the first game ever against San Ramon Valley. Jeff called that game the biggest thrill he had in football, something he looked forward to since starting to help build the program during his freshman year. Despite developing an ankle injury in the fifth game of the season, an injury that hampered him the rest of the year, Kanellis still ended up close to another 1,000 yard season - sixth in the East Bay.
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Kyle Wright ·
Kyle WrightQB/DB · 2000–2002Kyle Wright was a prolific offensive force for Monte Vista. He took over the starting quarterback job his sophomore year, and by the time he graduated, he held school records for attempts, completions, touchdowns and yards passing. He QB'd the team to NCS championships in 2001 and 2002. His individual accolades were many, raking in All-EBAL and All-Contra Costa County awards in 2001 and 2002, All-State in 2002 and was selected as the California and National Gatorade Player of the year in 2002. His football career continued as a Miami Hurricane player where he held the starting QB job in three seasons and finished with 5,835 yards passing for 38 touchdowns.
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Zach Ertz ·
Zach ErtzTE/DB · 2006–2008Zach Ertz, playing as a tight end, was a 1,000 yard receiver at Monte Vista with 97 receptins in his three year varsity career. He caught 20 passes for a touchdown, with 13 in his senior season alone. Named a First Team All-State selection during his senior year, Ertz was also a two-time NorCal Preps selection. Following his senior season at Monte Vista, Zach moved on to Stanford where he also had an outstanding career. He earned First Team All-America status and was named Stanford’s Outstanding Senior. From Stanford, it was off to a lengthy career in the NFL. By far the most memorable moment of his career, certainly for any Eagles fan, will always be the game winning touchdown he scored with just over two minutes to play, against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
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Rob Stockberger ·
Rob StockbergerCoach Stockberger was at Monte Vista forever, joining the football program as an assistant coach in the 1970’s, becoming head coach in 1981 and remaining head coach until 1989 when he pursued his career in high school academic and athletic administration. In his first three years as a head coach, the Mustangs won their first three NCS championships (1981-83). He went on to secure another NCS championship in 1987. In addition to these team accolades (Including an all-time winning percentage of over 80%), Rob earned many personal awards as “Coach of the Year” from the EBAL and NorCal organizations.
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