Mark Ortega : Division IV Player of the Year
Whittier Christian runningback Mark Ortega has been selected Southern Section Division IV football player of the year. Below are some of the accomplishments he amassed in helping the Heralds to two consecutive Inland Conference championships. (See detailed list of divisional selections listed on this page). 1984 14 games statistics
Rushes Yards Avg. TD 237 2,052 8.7 25 Catches Yards Avg. TD 23 320 13.9 3
Career Bests: 200-yard games: (2) vs. Big Bear and Maranatha, both 1984. Most Yards Rushing 3,652 yards Team Championships: Two consecutive Olympic League titles.
Two straight Inland Conference crowns. “ He’s probably the most versatile tailback we’ve had. “ -- Whittier Christian Coach Tom Caffrey.
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