Athletics
Go Heralds!
CIF Championship Teams
1984 Football
This Whittier Christian team was the most dominating team ever. It did not have a real close game until the CIF Championship game. This team had a well-balanced offense with Danny Sampson passing for 2,050 yards and 25 touchdowns and Mark Ortega running for 2,050 yards from the tailback position. Mark was also CIF Player of the Year, the fourth in school history.
The defense was the best ever, posting 5 straight shutouts with a total of 6 for the season. Giving up an average of only 3.2 points per game, the defense was led by Reid Lehner, Todd Lugo, John Kali, Garry Wiggins, Steve Caffrey, Kraig Johnson, Dave Murrane and Mike Neal. What a defense.
This team averaged 34 points per game on offense which has only been topped by the 1990 team’s 38 points per game. The ’84 team had the best point differential of 30 points a game. Three players made All-CIF: Mark Ortega (TB), Kraig Johnson (S) and Russ Weiss (OT). What a great way to top off “The Great Year.”
Roster
Aaron Arrendondo
Bob Lifferd
Brian Hoyt
Chris Rider
Dan Sampson
Dave Murrane
Don Unruh
Doug Irwin
Eric Tucker
Gary Irwin
Henry Barela
Jerry Hughes
Joe Cangiariella
John Harris
John Kalil
John McGraw
John Mendenhall
John Stapleton
John Steward
John Sweet
Jon Talovich
Kraig Johnson
Leif Aldridge
Mark Ortega
Martin Garibay
Mike Clark
Mike Neal
Nick Flores
Paul Ramirez
Phil Stirling
Reid Lehner
Rich Mendenhall
Rod Crews
Russ Weiss
Steve Boggio
Steve Caffrey
Tim Fajardo
Tim Wharton
Todd Lugo
Todd Merizan
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Whittier Christian High School is a Christ-centered academic community where students are taught, inspired and prepared to be critical thinkers and authentic Christians, equipping them to honor God through academic achievement, humble service and courageous leadership.
We are recognized for our Christian commitment, academic achievement, and focus on athletics and the arts. For more than 65 years, Whittier Christian High School has been equipping young men and women to honor God as critical thinkers and authentic Christians.
We are recognized for our Christian commitment, academic achievement, and focus on athletics and the arts. For more than 65 years, Whittier Christian High School has been equipping young men and women to honor God as critical thinkers and authentic Christians.
