My boy (6’5”) put on 45 lbs this off season. Working hard in the weight room. 155lbs. ➡️ 200lbs. And still growing. He wants 20 more lbs by season and I think he can do it.
@DamienFootball_
@latsondheimer
My son Jesse joined the Marines last August. He’s played football since he was 6. I believe the brotherhood of football had a lot to do with it. At least 3 of his fellow Bulldog friends also joined around the same time. Photo of my sons on Jesse’s graduation day.
So proud of my freshman. He won rookie of the year for wrestling (won same award for football). Also got his varsity letter and won Ironman award in wrestling for most matches this season.
What an amazing season!!! A record breaking freshman season for my Spartan. A season
Can’t wait for football season to start. These boys are super motivated and willing to work hard for their team. I’m seeing gains in all aspects. I’m loving the growth and the young men they are becoming. We are so appreciative of this opportunity.
@DJUiagalelei
@USMC
My son played high school football and opted for the Marine Corp. right out of high school. He is two years in and will return from his first deployment in the near future. The brotherhood is like no other. Football was a great lead into the military.
What a blessing son!!! All your hard work is paying off. Keep working towards your goals. Keep being tenacious and relentless in your pursuits. Love you and so proud of you. Happy to call you my son.
My fried rice I make 3 big batches a week for the boys. Helped them to make some gains in weight. Robert has put on 25 lbs in just the past couple months. The other boys have gained size also.
#magicrice
Proof to the naysayers that the Damien brotherhood exists and is legit. I’m so glad my boys get to be a part of this great program and this great coaching staff. Thank you for your service Mr. Johnson. 🇺🇸 May God protect you always.
My son Isaiah played both sides of the ball as a starter at the Beaumont tournament. He did an amazing job. Something we learned. Fuel your body or run the risk of running out of energy. Won’t happen again. He still did a great job. Junior season on the horizon.
And so it begins. My boys are so football focused right now. I’ve never seen them this committed and serious about the sport they love. Here’s to a great season…a winning season.
My guy had a tough loss and just missed state. Coming back bigger, stronger, more experienced and more determined next year as a sophomore. We are so proud of you ZEKE. You learned so much in this short season and grew tremendously. I know you will work hard in the off season to
Coach Bechtel has been nominated for the Los Angeles Chargers’ High School Coach of the Week!
The winners will be determined via fan vote and awarded a $1,000 donation from the Chargers Impact Fund the athletic department.
@DamienFootball_
Vote now!
My boy
@EzekielCruzLuc1
made history today. Not where we wanted to finish but now we know what to expect and the off season work starts now. He’s determined and hungry for ALL the competition. Being fearless and being determined are what champions are made of. Keep working my
Congratulations to wrestler, Ezekiel Lucero, who ended up 6th today at the CIFSS Masters meet. The finish is the highest finish by a freshman wrestler in school history. Big things coming!
Do what’s best for your child…you don’t need a charter school to hold your kids back. Private homeschool your own children by filing a private school affidavit. It’s free.
Parents don’t understand that you have a say in how your kids are educated. Don’t like what they are
HOLD BACKS (repeating a grade): next year and beyond will be very difficult! All charter schools have changed their procedures because the state is cracking down! Go ahead and call your plug and confirm what I’m saying. Everyone will be charging 10k plus for a reclassification!
Still photo from his first varsity game and first varsity touch down pass (and that pass was to his brother Isaiah). From last Fridays game. 📷:
@NIL_TEAM_
Class of 2026
I got the best news today during a meeting about my
#7
. He’s got good grades and is self-advocating. Teacher said he’s a leader and gots what it takes to be a collegiate athlete. So proud of him.
Adversity reveals character. My boys have had a rough football year. Lots was learned. Even when things don’t go our way it’s a learning experience and I’m in awe of their resilience, bravery, and tenacity. You guys are golden…believe it!!
My guy Zeke. Here he is at 5 years old playing for the Baldwin Park Braves pop warner tiny mites team. He can’t wait and is hungry. Loading year 1. Damien Football.
Keep being great son and the offers will keep rolling in. You are destined for greatness. I felt that the moment I met you. Congratulations and I love you!!
3rd place in CIF and a ticket to masters next week. Zeke won all 4 of his matches TODAY and 3 yesterday. He lost only his first match against the top HEAVYWEIGHT seed. Not bad for a kid that started wrestling at the end of 2023 AND IS CLASS OF 2027. So proud of my boy!!!
Thanks Coach Niko for all you do for all my boys. It really takes a village and I’m so glad that we have you in our corner helping every step of the way. We really appreciate you. Love, the Luceros. We couldn’t do it without you.
🚨ATTENTION🚨CLASS OF 2028🚨
A Year Ago I Asked Both Of These Kids To Trust Me, To Believe In Damien & Coach Bechtel… You Don’t Have To Wait Your Turn!
@EzekielCruzLuc1
Started All 11 Games At OL & Earned Baseline League Honors As A Freshman!
@gavinnwill
Started All 11 Games At
The day you have been looking forward to since you were 5 is approaching. Be a leader. Work hard. Learn from your mistakes. On the road to greatness my boy. We are very proud of you.
10 years ago today. This was Isaiah and Robert’s first day of tackle football. They were 5 years old. They played for BP Braves pop Warner team that year.
Happy 20th birthday son! Hope your safe and get to enjoy your day where ever you are. We think about you everyday and can’t wait for your return. We miss you tremendously. We are proud of you and the man you are becoming. Stay safe and may God protect you always. ❤️ Mom
@TyTorres6
@BPUSD
They are so out of touch with the people they supposed to be serving. Football is life for some. Football is keeping kids in school and inspiring some to attend college. They should care more. I’m disgusted.
Everything is falling into place my boy. All the sacrifices and hard work is paying off. You have come a long way and have overcome insurmountable obstacles, things that would crumble others. Your story will have a happy ending. Remember nothing is given and everything is
Our national anthem hits different once you son serves our country. Hardest hitting song for this MoM…hits right at my heart every time especially played at football games and especially hard when my son is deployed.
#MomOfaMarine
The Star-Spangled Banner gets me every time. Could be a scratchy recording at a high school football game or Whitney Houston or a country singer. Every. Time.🇺🇸
WRESTLING: Over at the Baseline League championships that took place at Damien HS - the Spartans had two league champions: Caden Arrellano (215) and Ezekiel Lucero (285). Both are football players for coach Matt Bechtel. Multi-Sport athletes. Lucero is a freshman, you don't need
First time ever running track, finished the season with a PR (11.19) Thank you coach
@zachshinnick
for everything you’ve done for me, time to get back on the field!
@CoachJohnson32_
@Coach_Iona
Throwback of Robert to last years JV season. We played at South El Monte on this day. Quick thinking adding points to the board. Can’t wait for season to start.
31 years ago today we wed. We were 19 year old kids and made a promise to each other. We have raised 7 of the most wonderful human beings together. I love you Babe. Happy anniversary!!
December 2, 2012 - when I had all 4 boys wrestling. This was our last year wrestling. We moved on to basketball the following year and dropped wrestling.