Vallejo High's Bright Future

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Vallejo High's basketball tradition runs deep, as many talented athletes have played for the school. From New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and DeMarcus Nelson to former NBA 1st round Brandon Armstrong, Vallejo High has always been able to produce great basketball talent. However, despite the rich tradition Vallejo High's basketball program has not been able produce talent or wins over the last two seasons. In two seasons, Vallejo has only won one league game and has not had a player make the all-league team. With the struggles of the program of late, there is a level of excitement with the upcoming players.

Vallejo's Varsity team features two sophomores Deontae Jenkins, and Damon Fowler. Jenkins has started most of the year for the Redhawks, while Fowler has provided minutes off the bench. Along with the two sophomores on varsity, Vallejo's junior varsity has a record of 14-4. That team features sophomore Tajon Fredrickson who has been the leading scorer for the junior varsity team. Along with Fredrickson, the junior varsity also features Marvin McBroom, Jerick Garcia, and Jose Cabrera. With the combination of the Jenkins and Fowler on varsity, along with the talent coming up from junior varsity, there is a sense of hope with Vallejo High. Team Rampage Director Antonio Hodges spoke highly of Vallejo's future during the Vallejo vs Bethel rival game. "Vallejo has a great upside with their young talent. This spring and summer will be crucial for their overall development". Hodges has also confirmed that most of the young talent will be playing for Team Rampage to help develop and gain exposure.