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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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 · 1990–1992Damon Bowers was a wide receiver/running back/defensive back for the Mustangs from 1990-1992. He’s in the record book with solid stats as a receiver and running back. His overall utility made him not only a multi-season All-EBAL player, but allowed him to be named an All-State Utility player by USA Today. He became a scholarship athlete at the University of the Pacific and later at San Jose State University. Damon’s athleticism led to a six-year professional football career in the Arena Football League – where his two-way offensive and defensive skills could be best utilized.Player
Matt Lasker ·
Matt LaskerRB/DB · 1993–1995Matt Lasker played running back for Monte Vista from 1993-1995. During his tenure, he rushed 404 times for 3,092 yards, and 35 touchdowns, averaging over 140 yards per game. He is near the top of every single rushing statistic category. He was named first team All-BVAL for two years during Monte Vista’s brief tenure in that league. After Monte Vista, Matt joined the University of Nevada wolfpack as a scholarship athlete. In a game that secured the Big West title for Nevada, Matt rushed for three touchdowns to help power the Wolfpack to the Las Vegas bowl as Big West conference champions.Player
Mike Costanzo ·
Mike CostanzoOL/DL · 2003–2005Mike Costanzo was an outstanding interior lineman for the Mustangs. During his 2025 senior football year at Monte Vista, he was named a first team All-EBAL offensive and defensive lineman. Chosen as #3 on the Bay Area’s Cream of the crop, Mike also garnered 1st team All-State selection as an offensive lineman. After Monte Vista, Costanzo went on to play for the UC Berkeley Golden Bears where he was a major contributor on the defensive line for all four seasons.Player
Sam DeSa ·
Sam DeSaWR/DB · 2000–2002Sam DeSa was a multi-year starter for Monte Vista at both wide-receiver and defensive back. He remains Monte Vista’s career leader in receiving touchdowns and his 91-yard reception from Kyle Wright in the 2002 win over Foothill remains the school’s longest TD reception in history. He was a varsity wide receiver starter for all three seasons and in each season made at least 45 receptions and gained 800+ yards ending his career with 164 receptions and 3,174 receiving yards – both number 2 on the career list as of 2026. After his Monte Vista years, Sam went on to UC Berkeley as a scholarship athlete.Player
Craig Bergman ·
Craig BergmanCraig Bergman checks in as the Mustangs all-time leader in wins as a head coach with a record of 149-81-1. When he came to Monte Vista as a first-time head coach, the team had finished out of the playoffs for a few years, and they immediately found themselves right back there. That turned into multiple NCS and EBAL championships starting in 2001. Before joining the Mustangs, Coach Bergman had a high school football career at Cloverdale High School, and collegiate stints at the University of Arizona and Santa Clara University. A multi-sport athlete, Craig also did some time on Arizona’s Final Four basketball team in the 1986-87 season.Coach
Class of 2019
4 inductees
Bryce McGovern ·
Bryce McGovernWR/DB · 2009–2010When Bryce McGovern was nominated for the Monte Vista Football Hall of Fame, Head Coach Craig Bergman called him “the best pure player he’s ever had.” A star on both offense and defense, Bryce’s name is all over the Monte Vista receiving record book. As of 2026 Bryce was the Mustangs’ career leader in receptions, yards, and yards per game. His resume is littered with All-State and All-Bay awards on the offensive side of the ball, but was also recognized on the defensive side. Later, Bryce went on to play at UC Berkeley where he played in more games than any Cal player from 2011-14 participating in a career total of 47 out of 49 possible games. He was named Cal's 2014 Special Teams Player of the Year.Player
Drew McAllister ·
Drew McAllisterQB/DB · 2005–2007Drew McAllister was a three-year starter at quarterback for Monte Vista, who earned a scholarship to play football at the University of Southern California. He passed for over 1,900 yards and 15 touchdowns every year that he played for the Mustangs – ending his MV career first or second in both categories. With great speed, McAllister also rushed for over 900 yards in his career. Coach Bergman also didn’t hesitate to use Drew on defense in clutch situations. He had a long list of “All” selections for the EBAL and was ranked the #1 East Bay Cream of the Crop college candidate in 2008. Drew’s USC career featured him on the other side of the ball as a defensive back where in a single game against Colorado, intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble and defended a potential touchdown pass.Player
George T. Schramm ·
George T. SchrammRB/LB · 1991–1992Mitch Stevens called George the “Most Dominant Player in EBAL history.” He played running back and defensive end superbly. As a running back, he was a big, strong, power runner, with speed and despite a limited number of carries, rushed for almost 1,000 yards for his career. But on defense, George was a terror at defensive end, receiving accolades like All-EBAL, All East Bay, All-Metro and honorable mention All-State. He also was a punter for MV and has several long kicks at the top of the Mustang charts. From MV, he moved on as a scholarship athlete at Colorado State University. Primarily a defensive player at the college level, George also contributed to the Rams program at fullback and as a punter.Player
Ryan Whalen ·
Ryan WhalenWR/DB · 2005–2006Ryan Whalen is one of Monte Vista’s all-time great football players. He starred on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball as both a wide receiver and defensive back. On offense, his receiving stats continue to be near the top of the leader board for receptions, yards, and receiving TD’s. A two-time 1st team All-EBAL selection at wide receiver, Ryan went on to an exciting career as a scholarship athlete at Stanford where he lettered all four years and led the school in receptions and yards as a sophomore and junior. In 2009 he was named an Academic All-American by ESPN magazine. After his collegiate career, Ryan went on to an NFL career as a sixth-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
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).Player
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.Player
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.Player
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.Player
Rob Stockberger ·
Rob StockbergerCoach Stockberger has been a part of the Monte Vista football program, seemingly forever. Starting out as a player, he joined the football program as an assistant coach in the 1970’s, became head coach in 1981 and remained 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.Coach