Here’s the bad news: Black Hat Football’s founder Richard T. Estrada died of a massive heart attack this Sunday morning. The good news is that Saturday night he had picked his 209 Black Hat Football Players of the Year for 2025. Anybody who knew The Hat knew he had terrible handwriting. But thanks to the help of his friend and long-time sports writing colleague Will DeBoard (the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section’s current assistant commissioner), his messy notes were transcribed. Estrada launched Black Hat Football in December 2012, and this is his 14th and final high school football team of the year for the 209 area code. Most Valuable Player — Wes Burford, Oakdale Offensive Player of the Year – Kenneth Moore III, St. Mary’s Defensive POY –- Steven Morfoot, Sonora Lineman of the Year – Avery Michael, Turlock Junior of the Year - Nikko Juarez, RB, Manteca Sophomore of the Year – Elijah Walker, QB, Chavez QB – Eli Ingalls, Sonora QB – Jaden Galvan, St. Mary’s RB – Elias Haynes, Downey RB – Brayden Camara, East Union RB – Darnell Holmes, Stagg RB – Cash Byington, Sonora WR – Ivan Huerta, St. Mary’s WR – Yuvraj Balagan, Kimball WR – Langdon Horace, Edison WR – Sylas Austin, Atwater OL – Mason Dunn – St. Mary’s OL – Broden Bush, Oakdale OL – Daniel Mataele, Patterson OL – Leo Morfin, Central Catholic OL – Brodie Lundgren, St. Mary’s K – Rigo Estrella, Sonora Utility – Jackson Fay, East Union DL – Maxwell Moore, Tracy DL- Francis Taamu, Edison DL – Nathan Mockey, Downey DL – Jake Lucatello, St. Mary’s DL – Xyloh Kuresa, Manteca LB – Fallon Barquet, Lincoln LB – Brandon Peel, Merced LB – Donovan Muirbrook, Turlock LB – Damarion McDonald, Chavez LB – Mathieu Evans, Manteca LB – Royale Tago, Patterson LB – Desmond Sanders, Edison LB – Case Borges, Tracy LB – Gavin Wyatt, Oakdale DB – Jaden Harris, Manteca DB – Beau Kesterson, Oakdale DB – Mason Eagal, St. Mary’s DB – Chase Perino, Central Catholic DB – Amos Cady, Ripon Christian

Definition of a Student-Athlete 4.28 GPA - First semester of junior year @CoachGrig_NCSA @NotYoDaddysMLL @BlackHatFootbal @NorCal_Football @WCPSacramento @PrepRedzoneCA

Junior Season SS/MLB Highlights! 7 games played - 21 solo tackles - 41 total tackles - 2 TFL'S - 1 PBU ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ hudl.com/video/3/19923397/69… @CoachGrig_NCSA @NotYoDaddysMLL @BlackHatFootbal @NorCal_Football @MattChauvin19 @CoachBlalock44 @WCPSacramento @MiddFBMandigo @mark_lenehan

Saturday session with the boys 🤙 @Knight08C @RVCshowcase @CornerRamos @CoachMcMurray5 @okharroub7 @_CoachAdams9 @BrandonHuffman @_Vc_209 @mcdade_jr @GregBiggins @TimRoschmann @BlackHatFootbal @quarterbackmag @Greg_Panelli @Coach_Honeydipp @RecruitNationUS @QBHitList @CSAPrepStar @VintagePlough @WPlemons @coachZHollis @CoachLemming @NotYoDaddysMLL @CoachCamy75 @mkleinschrodt20 @CoachCarskie @CoachWinker_WOU @CoachFalc @CoachJCraft @korkissador @Coach_Wallace1 @HunterW5504 @ucdpaulshelton @NotYoDaddysMLL @coachpjlondon @CoreyNorwood4 @CoachAray @CoachLemming @CoachBRobbins @WCPSacramento @ModBeeSports @PRCoachBrim @CoachMondt @Coach_RJG @Coach_ESanders @PGregorian @Doc_JJones @Coach_J_Wafford

SacBees All Metro players came out today: Woodland Christian: First team offense- AP #7 Isaiah Hunt Second team offense - AP #3Noah Hinkle Honorable Mention: offense line- #79 Lincoln Paschke AP- #1 Oliver Holleman @OliverHo1leman @wchsgirlshoops @@NorCal_100 @Shaun_Holkko

West Coast Jamboree- Turlock vs San Lorenzo photos will be on MaxPreps @SacMaxPreps @MitchBookLive @NotYoDaddysMLL @HaroldAbend @KasselMedia @BlackHatFootbal

After some great talks with Coach @Doc_JJones I’m extremely grateful to receive an offer from Willamette University! #GoBearcats @Rude_WUBearcats @WillametteFB @AricWilliams3 @Coach_Wallace1 @HunterW5504 @Gregorifootball @mcdade_jr @okharroub7 @_Vc_209 @PGregorian @CornerRamos @NotYoDaddysMLL @ConnorDarby57 @PRCoachBrim

Had a great time @HawaiiTikiBowl senior all-star game. Made some great connection for next year and some new friends. I was the only kicker selected to my team so I was able to help in all elements. Now back to practice, preparing and improving myself for next year. Stats: ✅️ won 23-9 ( I scored 11 points) ✅️ 3/5 fieldgoals (missed 58 crossbar & 53) ✅️ 2/2 Pat ✅️ 2/3 touchbacks ✅️ 2 punts (43,37) @Chris_Sailer @kickerupdate @KohlsKicking @blackfor3 @CoachMo2022 @KennyDillingham @JakeHurst69 @kickdoctor @CalHiSports @westcoastpreps_ @3PointKicking @skyler_ridley @latsondheimer @GregBiggins @Shaun_Holkko @BlackHatFootbal @kickingprospect @WCPSacramento @CoachBurke10 @SacMaxPreps @NorCal_Football @PrepRedzoneCA @cifsjs @newgenkicking @coachmedina61 @247sportz1 @NotYoDaddysMLL @MTommerdahl @coachDaprato @bobwager31 @T_Rausa @RagleCharlie @coachNudo @kt_recruiting @coachjcraft @Icemancoaching @Coach_R_Wenger @CoachCrab @coachrobNAU @JamesLangford86 @CoachFendall @coachtburns @NextLevelKick1 @mmental7 @coach_wright23 @skylar_ridley

After a great phone call with @CoachDowdy44, I am very grateful to have received an offer to Arizona Christian University! #Firestorm @ACUFirestorm @firestormfb @JeffBowenAZ @_Vc_209 @mcdade_jr @NotYoDaddysMLL @CornerRamos @okharroub7 @HunterW5504 @PRCoachBrim @Coach_Wallace1

Bully. #GODSPLAN @_Vc_209 @KjarEric @CoachFin_ @TomNitao @edsoncanales1 @NorCal_100 @WCPSacramento @westcoastpreps_ @CoachJAM3 @CoachTTMP @LHSSpartansFB HUDL - hudl.com/video/3/22943236/68…

58 YARDS. Fun time at the Hawaiian Tiki Bowl all-star game. Here's a 58 yarder to end the first half. Fun time showing how hard work pays off, improving every day. @Chris_Sailer @kickerupdate @KohlsKicking @blackfor3 @CoachMo2022 @KennyDillingham @JakeHurst69 @kickdoctor @CalHiSports @westcoastpreps_ @3PointKicking @skyler_ridley @latsondheimer @Tarek_Fattal @GregBiggins @Shaun_Holkko @BlackHatFootbal @kickingprospect @WCPSacramento @CoachBurke10 @SacMaxPreps @NorCal_Football @PrepRedzoneCA @cifsjs @newgenkicking @coachmedina61 @247sportz1 @NotYoDaddysMLL @MTommerdahl @coachDaprato @bobwager31 @T_Rausa @RagleCharlie @coachNudo @kt_recruiting @coachjcraft @Icemancoaching @Coach_R_Wenger @CoachCrab @coachrobNAU @JamesLangford86 @CoachFendall @coachtburns @NextLevelKick1 @mmental7

Woodland Christian’s QB #7 Isaiah Hunt senior year highlights. @SacMaxPreps @SacBee_JoeD @J_Georgeson26 @CJacksonWCP @cifsjs @heykevinjohn @JustinBuettner @KCRAdapper @Shaun_Holkko @WCPSacramento @CoachLucasGovan @Poetfootball @mymotherlode @NotYoDaddysMLL hudl.com/v/2TRa25

Thank you for the holiday wishes @CoachJournell @CarletonFB

An unforgettable junior season. Proud to lead this team to a State Championship. More to come. Here are my junior season highlights. @ZacErekson @TreverMcFalls @SnowCollegeFB @NorCal_Football @Passing_Academy @trevorutter @WCPSacramento @CoachWinker_WOU @ScottThiessen15 @PGregorian @NotYoDaddysMLL @BlackHatFootbal @_coach_noonan_ @coachTcsm @rbeezy_3 @coachhaynes711 @CoachJMc32 @CoachAMedina @coachdwalk

Favorites from Calaveras and Linden @BlackHatFootbal @NotYoDaddysMLL @SacMaxPreps @SJSfootballtalk @HaroldAbend @MitchBookLive

Grind doesn’t stop! 💪 @RVCshowcase @CornerRamos @CoachMcMurray5 @okharroub7 @_CoachAdams9 @BrandonHuffman @_Vc_209 @mcdade_jr @GregBiggins @TimRoschmann @BlackHatFootbal @quarterbackmag @Greg_Panelli @Coach_Honeydipp @RecruitNationUS @QBHitList @CSAPrepStar @VintagePlough @WPlemons @coachZHollis @CoachLemming @NotYoDaddysMLL @CoachCamy75 @mkleinschrodt20 @CoachCarskie @CoachWinker_WOU @CoachFalc @CoachJCraft @korkissador @Coach_Wallace1 @HunterW5504 @ucdpaulshelton @NotYoDaddysMLL @coachpjlondon @CoreyNorwood4 @CoachAray @CoachLemming @CoachBRobbins @WCPSacramento @ModBeeSports @PRCoachBrim @CoachMondt @Coach_RJG @Coach_ESanders @PGregorian @Doc_JJones @Coach_J_Wafford @Rude_WUBearcats @unko_drew_ @CLUCoachLugo

My updated film ⬇️ 3 OFFERS 6’00.5 170lbs 10.9 speed! #Godsplan #slimeback @_Vc_209 @BlackHatFootbal @WCPSacramento @CoachJAM3 @NorCal_Football @CoachCrocky @LHSSpartansFB @BrandonHuffman @1_JRT_1 @CoachBlevinsISU @lem_adams @_Vc_209 @CoachCrocky @RealCoachCarter @CoachTSkip

Stoked to have got an invite to the Tiki Bowl in Waikiki, Hawaii. Get to play with some of the top players from across the nation. Will have practice all week and a game on Saturday at 1:00pm. @Chris_Sailer @kickerupdate @KohlsKicking @blackfor3 @CoachMo2022 @KennyDillingham @JakeHurst69 @kickdoctor @CalHiSports @westcoastpreps_ @3PointKicking @skyler_ridley @latsondheimer @Tarek_Fattal @GregBiggins @Shaun_Holkko @BlackHatFootbal @kickingprospect @WCPSacramento @CoachBurke10 @SacMaxPreps @NorCal_Football @PrepRedzoneCA @cifsjs @newgenkicking @coachmedina61 @247sportz1 @NotYoDaddysMLL @MTommerdahl @coachDaprato @bobwager31 @T_Rausa @RagleCharlie @coachNudo @kt_recruiting @coachjcraft @Icemancoaching @Coach_R_Wenger @CoachCrab @coachrobNAU @coach425DC @JamesLangford86 @CoachFendall @coachtburns @NextLevelKick1 @HawaiiTikiBowl

Im very blessed to have received my 3rd offer to Graceland University! @_Vc_209 @BlackHatFootbal @WCPSacramento @CoachJAM3 @NorCal_Football @CoachCrocky @LHSSpartansFB @BrandonHuffman @PGregorian

Woodland Christian’s QB #7 Isaiah Hunt a 3star ⭐️⭐️⭐️in the top 10 for NorCal Elite. Impressive. @WCPSacramento @westcoastpreps_ @Shaun_Holkko @heykevinjohn @CalHiSports @SacMaxPreps @SacBee_JoeD @J_Georgeson26 @CJacksonWCP @cifsjs @KCRAdapper @CoachLucasGovan @Poetfootball