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Happy Holidays from our family to yours Bearcats Nation!!

As voted by the team, these players get the honor of leading the bearcats out tonight. 2023 Captains Hogan Smith Raymond Pasay Dayton Roberts Weekly Captain Orion Woods

Took care of business this term 📚❗️

Thomas Ordonez He would like to recognize his family - Marcus & Marian and his siblings. An Ex Sci major, he graduates as 2x all-academic, 1st team all-district, & with the Sacrifice Award. “The people were amazing, & they are building something special!" @CoachTGutierrez

Vicente Becerra Vicente would like to acknowledge his mother, Rita Cornejo, older brother Mike, & younger sister, Peyton. A Sociology major, Vicente says - “"I love Oregon, and I fell in love with Willamette. It is the perfect place for me."

Mason Black Mason would like to acknowledge parents Dustin & Kim, his siblings, and his grandmother. The Law major led KHS in both sacks and TFL’s. “I chose WU because of its renowned law program that will provide excellent opportunities during and after my time here.”

Rylan Gibbs Rylan would like to thank mom, Kristy, and grandparents, Rex & Linda. While at SHS, Rylan was a key part of 2 state title teams. A future Coach, Rylan says - “I chose WU because of the coaching staff, players, culture & positive attitude towards the program.”

Trevor Goldman Trevor would like to recognize his Dad, Ardell Bailey, Mom, Kimberly Bailey, & the Iron Gorillaz Gym. Trevor was a captain at SSHS. An Ex Sci major, Trevor says - “I chose Willamette to follow in my father’s footsteps as he was a former Bearcat Football player.

Sterling Hunkin Sterling would like to acknowledge his parents Stone and Vasa. Sterling accumulated 32 tackles his senior season earning HM in 6A. A Psychology major, Sterling says - “"I chose Willamette because of the relationships I made with current and former Bearcats."

Riku Nishimura Riku is celebrating with his mom, Fumie, & brother Nao. A Global Cultural Studies major & President's List honoree, Riku says - "I feel very much at home in the PNW, & I'm excited to lend my strengths to the Willamette community."

DJ Smith DJ wants to celebrate his parents Lashon & David. Awarded LV NUC MVP & 2x Most Outstanding DL @ the Oregon camp. An MBA enrollee, DJ says - “I chose Willamette because of the MBA program, as well as wanting to contribute to a winning team before hanging up the cleats.”

Noah Reese Noah would like to recognize his parents, Chris and Lori, & brothers Zach and Eli. A Business major, Noah was the 2nd leading tackler in Oregon his Sr year. “I chose Willamette because of the great area as well as not being too far from home.”

Peyton Zampko Peyton would like to recognize his family, & Coaches Pileggi and Millington. Peyton made All-State, but is most proud of earning the #18 jersey at RHS. A Business major, Peyton says - “I chose WU because of the coaching staff as well as the business program.”

Michael Moreno “I love the state of Oregon, and had a great time on campus at Willamette. I’m pursuing a career in sports management, and WU gives me a chance to do that while playing football.”

Caydin Webb Caydin would like to thank parents, grandparents, and his trainer, Antoine. Caydin earned 2x Northern Division All-Region Honors at LB. A Business major, Caydin says - “I chose WU because it was the best fit for me with their great business program and coaches."

Orion Woods Orion is celebrating with parents, Linda & Nathan. He was All-State Academic, won the Doug Boyett 60’s award, & earned his team's ST MVP award. A Communications major, Orion says - "I'm excited to stay on the West Coast & ball out with my Foothill brothers."