Football | 11/6/2025 11:41:00 AM
The following is an excerpt from The San Diego Union-Tribune article,
"Current, former San Diego high school football stars make up U-T's quarter-century team."
As we reach the quarter point of the 2000s, it's a good time to look back at the best players, teams, games and performances in San Diego high school football during that time.
Here are the best players over the last 25 years based on their success in high school, college and the pros.
Picks were made by the Union-Tribune's John Maffei, Steve Brand and Rick Hoff, retired U-T contributor Terry Monahan and longtime San Diego sports personality John Kentera.Several coaches were also consulted to make sure no players were overlooked.
Each player's high school, college and pro success counted for one-third of the total. As a result, some players who were excellent in high school and/or college didn't make the cut.
Here's a look at the best of the best, with a look at their high school and college accomplishments and, when necessary, their NFL stats:
Cathedral Catholic athletes selected or considered listed below. Check out the complete list at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com.
Quarterbacks
Also considered: Tate Haynes (Cathedral Catholic)
Running backs
• Tyler Gaffney, Cathedral Catholic: Second-team All-CIF in 2008, Player of the Year in 2009. College: Stanford. NFL: 4 years with the Patriots and 49ers. Active for 2 Super Bowls.
Also considered: Lucky Sutton (Cathedral Catholic)
Defensive linemen
• Casey Toohill, Cathedral Catholic: First-team All-CIF in 2014. College: Stanford. NFL: 5 years with the Eagles, Redskins and Bills. Stats: 71 games, 100 tackles.
Also considered: Jaxson Moi (CathedraI Catholic)
Linebackers
Also considered: Tano Letuli (Cathedral Catholic)
