East beats West 40-21 in county all-star football game

Royal's Codey Mann gains yardage for the East as Connor O'Malley of the West (6) attempts to make the tackle in the 39th annual Ventura County High School All-Star Football Game at Ventura College on Friday night. Read more: vcstar.com

Eagles Corner Back Curtis Marsh (RHS 2006 Grad) visits during his NFL bye week

Curtis Marsh came by RHS during the Eagles bye week to talk to players and coaches. Curtis spent about an hour watching practice and talking to coaches and players about his climb from the RHS practice field to the NFL. Curtis told players to not let anything or anyone stand in the way of their dreams. Curtis told the team that hard work and dedication pays off.

Curtis has been a frequent vistor over the past five years checking in with Coach Flye, and Coach Uebelhardt during the off season. Curtis and his Mother, Trayci Gibson,  have donated cleats and equipment to the program in the past.

Thank You Trayci and Curtis for your generous and unwaivering support of Royal Football.

Royal Football Booster Club

Royal settles down, cruises past Calabasas

Codey Mann rushed for 199 yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdowns to help lead Royal High to a 31-10 victory over host Calabasas in a Marmonte League game on Friday night.

Mann scored both touchdowns in the second quarter on consecutive carries. The first on a 2-yard run that made the score 14-0 after Junior Gonzalez’s extra point, with 9:45 remaining until the half. Atherton Kniseley recovered a Calabasas fumble on the ensuing kickoff at the 22, and Mann scored on the following play for a 21-0 lead.

“We really wanted to concentrate on running the ball tonight but got off to a rather shaky start,” said Royal head coach Kevin Flye.

“Once we settled down, we really just put it in Cody’s hands and he did a fabulous job of making some tough runs, behind the great job our line did.”

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Royal finds the right Mann for the job in opener

Even though Royal High senior Codey Mann possesses incredible skills as a running back, he is so critical to his team's success on defense that head coach Kevin Flye does everything he can to keep him fresh during games, including limiting his time on offense.

But with the Highlanders offense in need of a spark early in the third quarter of Friday night's nonleague game against Golden Valley, Flye decided to insert Mann into the backfield.

Mann gave the Royal offense the jump-start it needed. Rushing 22 times for 167 yards, Mann scored two second-half touchdowns, leading Royal to a 27-14 victory in its season opener.

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Marmonte League Football Preview

SR. Codey Mann #7

ROYAL HIGHLANDERS
Last year’s record: 4-6, 6th in Marmonte
Starting QB: Logan Bateman
Top RB: Devonte Riley
Go-to WR: Robert Gormaz
Best run blocker: Armando Reynoso
Best pass-protector: Joey Blanc
Four impact defenders: Codey Mann, SS; Chad Gunn, LB; Bobby Sojka, CB; Chuy Beltran, DT
Potential breakout players: Garrett Parkinson, TE/DE; Dyllan Barlow, LB
Three big games:
Oct. 6 vs. Thousand Oaks;
Oct. 21 at Simi Valley;
Oct. 28 vs. Moorpark
Team strengths:
The Highlanders have big plans. Led by a strong senior class, Royal has the potential to make the playoffs for the first time since 2006. A friendly schedule featuring six home games will help. Success or failure largely hinges on five returning starters on the offensive line, including All-League standout Armando Reynoso and pit bull left tackle Joey Blanc, a three-year starter. The Highlanders plan to run the ball often with Devonte Riley, a talented tailback who must be a productive and sturdy workhorse. Quarterback Logan Bateman is a passing and running threat. Codey Mann, a senior strong safety, is the team’s best all-around player, according to head coach Kevin Flye. Royal boasts a stout front seven defensively.

Question marks pertaining to the team’s secondary entering the summer have been addressed by strong play from free safety Atherton Kniseley and cornerback James Cummings.

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Senior Garrett Parkinson interviewed on High School Sports Rewind

SR. Garrett Parkinson #80

Senior Trevor Kanteman Named a Top High School Tight End for 2011

SR. Trevor Kanteman #9

LA Times Top high school tight ends for 2011 Tre Calahan; Crespi; 6-3; 275; senior; has size and mobility. Josh Cook; Mater Dei; 6-4; 220; senior; basketball player who can block and catch. Nick Hynes; Covina; 6-3; 220; senior; All-CIF honoree. Ainslie Johnson; Servite; 6-0; 215; senior; he isn't big but he does his job. Trevor Kanteman; Royal; 6-3; 215; senior; made good summer impression. Christo Kourtzidis; Orange Lutheran; 6-4; 230; senior; committed to Florida State. Nick Rudolph; Ventura; 6-3; 210; senior; basketball player with skills. Johnny Stuart; Westlake; 6-4; 245; senior; can be counted on for big catches. Jeremiah Valoaga; Channel Islands; 6-6; 225; senior; all-around athlete who's getting stronger. In 2010 Kanteman had 26 catches for 407 yards Read More: LA Times

SR. Logan Bateman #3

Marmonte League information - How they rank St. Bonaventure: All that, and motivated too. Back-to-back losses in the semifinals have the Seraphs hungry to win a CIF-SS championship. Oaks Christian: The defense is rock-solid with nine returning starters. The progress of quarterback Luke Falk might determine if the Lions win their second straight Northern Division title. Westlake: Let's get physical? The Warriors can do that with strong defensive and offensive lines. Future UCLA Bruin Dashon Hunt (CB/RB) should have a big year. Moorpark: QB Grant Rohach could be primed for a huge senior season, which might put the Musketeers in line for a move up. The defense, as usual, is solid. Royal: The Highlanders have athletes up and down the roster, led by quarterback Logan Bateman and linebacker Chad Gunn. A playoff spot would be a nice accomplishment. Thousand Oaks: The Lancers don't have the star power they enjoyed a year ago, but may not drop off much as a team. The chemistry and teamwide balance portends a run at a playoff berth. Agoura: Last in 2010, the Chargers are motivated to avoid a repeat. The team has weapons, led by WR Kyle Loudon and QB Richard Poutier. Simi Valley: Depth and talent on both lines and a three-year starting quarterback in Jake Maranto spark hope for the Pioneers. Newbury Park: If work ethic and attitude mean something, then the Panthers are headed for a surprise season. First-year starter Ben Okun is hoping to become the program's latest stellar quarterback. Calabasas: First-year coach Christian Pierce has the charisma and enthusiasm to take this program upward. A pair of returning juniors, RB/DE Tyson Jones and WR/CB Caleb Madden, are top-notch players. ROYAL 2010 record/League record: 4-6/3-6 (Sixth place). 2010 playoffs: Did not qualify. Head coach: Kevin Flye (Third year). Top returning players: Chad Gunn, LB, Jr.; Logan Bateman, QB, Sr.; Armando Reynoso, OL/DL, Sr.; Devonte Riley, RB/DB, Sr.; Codey Mann, DB, Sr.; Trevor Kanteman, TE, Sr.; Jesus Beltran, Sr., DL. Top newcomers: James Cummings, DB/WR, Jr.; Dyllan Barlow, LB, Jr. Team outlook: A strong offensive line led by Armando Reynoso, a gifted quarterback in Logan Bateman and a solid defense give the Highlanders hopes of competing for a playoff berth. Royal enjoyed notable success in summer passing leagues and now must translate that formula to the fall season. The ability to run the ball, with the speedy Bateman as a dual threat and senior Riley, could be a valuable part of game plans. Linebacker Chad Gunn might be the team's best player. Quote: "The key for us is to win some games right away. If we can build some confidence early, we can ride the momentum." Coach Kevin Flye Read more: - vcstar

Royal linemen ready to run the rock Linemen that grow up together stick together. The Royal High football team’s five starting offensive linemen have a special bond. They started together on the freshman team, and worked their way up the ranks. They gave up “at most six or seven sacks” as a unit in 2010, said head coach Kevin Flye. After shuffling spots for the first half of last season, the fab five settled into their roles for the final five games. Now, they’re ready to go. Read more: - Acorn