Page 15 Foothills Sentry OCTOBER 2025 COMMUNITY SPORTS BY CLIFF ROBBINS, CHAD CLINE AND DIANE TORRANCE Chapman coach Bob Owens retires After 18 seasons at Chapman, and over half a century of coaching, Bob Owens has announced his retirement as head coach of the Chapman University football team. He hangs up his whistle as the most successful coach in Chapman football history, with over 100 wins. Owens got win number 100 with a 43-23 triumph over arch-rival Pacifica University. Chapman did not have to look far for a replacement. The university is pleased to announce that Casey Shine, former El Modena High School athlete, was chosen to lead the football program as the interim head coach for the 2025 season. Shine has been the Panthers' offensive coordinator for the last 13 years, and takes over the program he helped build into one of the best in the SCIAC and on the West Coast. El Modena High goalkeeper Connor Morton saves another goal from El Toro. Max Devinney from El Modena High School blocks Orange Lutheran Parker Adkins’ shot attempt. El Modena’s Braydon Walton has averaged two goals in each water polo game. Foothill Knights Emili Gumbrecht (15) and June Stringham (14) set up for the block. Hailey Gibson from Foothill High School digs it out in the Capo Valley game. FHS running back Aidan Faraj had a good night against Troy High School, rushing for two TDs and 124 yards. Jayden Sessom, a starter for Santiago Canyon College, returns a serve against Irvine Valley. Ashlyn Smith, a former Canyon High athlete and a starter for Santiago Canyon College, anchors the front line with a return. Jake Lind, Foothill High quarterback, found five receivers for 189 yards and one TD in the Troy game, despite the 21-49 loss.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjA1MjUy