I was in jr high at the time playing pop Warner football just starting to become obsessed with the sport.. I remember watching this game live and being awestruck by Groots, I wanted Poly to win but in the end it didn’t matter.. I saw a performance so inspiring I still think about it once a week! So Cal HS football is still epic! \|/
Growing up, HS football in the South was something else. I knew about and seen the programs from Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, etc., but when I got wind of ball on the West Coast, I was amazed. It was like the game was played different, the coaching was different, and the players looked to be more polished, like they could step in and play at D1 programs as Freshman, which says a lot.
Where is the complete game for this. I remember it was on TH-cam at once. Why was it taken down? TH-cam, I'm calling you out. Give us our High School Football. Fox Sports Net or West do not care. And the same goes for all the state championship games, where are they? And all the other great games that have been taken down or blocked. Grootegoed was a Dude. Most dominating performance I've ever seen. The end of the game his teammates were helping him stretch his soulder pads out so he could breathe better. Awesome game, would love to see in full.
Rollo had to have started in the 80s at MD. He definitely adapted to the times as his career progressed. This Mater Dei offense VS 2017 and beyond, total difference. One thing is the same, MD had elite players and the offensive line play is crisp.
Groetegood VS DJ Williams was a clash of the Titans
I was in jr high at the time playing pop Warner football just starting to become obsessed with the sport.. I remember watching this game live and being awestruck by Groots, I wanted Poly to win but in the end it didn’t matter.. I saw a performance so inspiring I still think about it once a week! So Cal HS football is still epic! \|/
Growing up, HS football in the South was something else. I knew about and seen the programs from Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, etc., but when I got wind of ball on the West Coast, I was amazed. It was like the game was played different, the coaching was different, and the players looked to be more polished, like they could step in and play at D1 programs as Freshman, which says a lot.
Played against Groot my senior of HS. Dude was it.
Yessir!! HSFB legend!
That Matt Grootegoed was a HELLUVA HS player
Groetagood was a beast but that fullback was a monster with those hits to open up the holes for #6 💪🏼💪🏼
Matt my all time fav football player
Can we get footage of Herman Ho Ching and the Poly win vs Mater Dei in the Championship the year before please
Yea. He was cold at Oregon too
Indeed brother
I wish i could find it… been looking for it for years.
TOP 5 CALIFORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER EVER!
Absolutely!
Where is the complete game for this. I remember it was on TH-cam at once. Why was it taken down? TH-cam, I'm calling you out. Give us our High School Football. Fox Sports Net or West do not care. And the same goes for all the state championship games, where are they? And all the other great games that have been taken down or blocked. Grootegoed was a Dude. Most dominating performance I've ever seen. The end of the game his teammates were helping him stretch his soulder pads out so he could breathe better. Awesome game, would love to see in full.
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You should def post the whole game and other games if you have them, such great memories
True indeed
@@FTBLDepot I have a list of games if you want that list and see what you have
@@dominiquepreston9517 ok
Good memories back in the days. Was Bruce Rollinson coaching this game?
Yes, he was
Rollo had to have started in the 80s at MD. He definitely adapted to the times as his career progressed. This Mater Dei offense VS 2017 and beyond, total difference. One thing is the same, MD had elite players and the offensive line play is crisp.
@@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536 I agree
I though I saw a glimpse of BR at about the 3:47 mark
Yep