Mission Oak High School

Mission Oak High School
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Location
Tulare, CA
Information
Established 2008
School district Tulare Joint Union High School
Principal Isidro Carrasco
Color(s)

Purple, Black, Silver, White

                   
Mascot "MO" the Hawk
Nickname Hawks
Rivals

Tulare Union

Tulare Western
Website http://mohs.tjuhsd.org

History

Hawks Logo 2008-2014

Mission Oak High School is a public high school in Tulare, California. Along with Tulare Union High School and Tulare Western High School, it is part of the Tulare Joint Union High School District.

Opened in August 2008 with freshmen and sophomores, Mission Oak is Tulare's newest high school and the first addition to the district since Tulare Western opened in 1959. Mission Oak's campus capacity is slightly more than 1,600. Its first senior class was in 2011. Current enrollment is approximately 1,550.

The school's principal is Isidro Carrasco. Its colors are purple, black, silver and white, and its athletic teams are nicknamed the Hawks and compete in the six-team East Yosemite League. The school's mascot is "Mo" the Hawk.

Varsity Football

The Mission Oak Varsity Football program is currently the youngest and most winning high school football programs in the San Joaquin Valley. The program has won city championships in 2011, 2013 and 2014 and East Yosemite League Championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

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In only its first year in varsity football, Mission Oak became city champions after upsetting undefeated Tulare Union 17-14. The 2011 Mission Oak team finished the season 8-2 (6-2 in EYL) and lost to Wasco in the Second Round of the Division IV Central Section Playoffs. Despite that loss however, Mission Oak would become a force to be reckoned with.

In only its second year in varsity football, Mission Oak became the East Yosemite League Champions and co-city champions. The Mission Oak team finished the season 8-2 (4-1 in EYL) and lost to Bakersfield Christian in the Semi-Finals of the Division IV Central Section Playoffs.

In only its third year in varsity football, Mission Oak became city and EYL champions in 2011 with wins over district rivals Tulare Union and Tulare Western. The 2013 Mission Oak team won its first 12 games and finished section runner-up to Bakersfield Christian in Division IV. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Mission Oak fans saluted the team for finishing a 10-0 perfect season.

In 2014, Mission Oak moved to Division III and received a makeover with their school logo and football helmets. A student and a group of teachers encouraged the entire school to promote the 12th man for all of Mission Oak's Varsity Football home and neutral-site games. They created their first spirit flag which they currently use in all of Mission Oak's varsity football games. With so much support, the team finished the season with a 8-2 record (4-1 in EYL) and became co-city champions and co-EYL champions with rival Tulare Union. Unfortunately though, they were unable to secure a valley championship after falling to Madera in double overtime in the semi-finals.

Varsity Football Records

Year Coach Record Playoffs City Title League Title
2011 Mark Gambini 9-3-0 Lost in 2nd Round to Wasco City Champs None
2012 Mark Gambini 10-3-0 Lost in Semi-Finals to Bakersfield Christian Co-City Champs EYL Champions
2013 Mark Gambini 12-1-0 Lost in Valley Championship to Bakersfield Christian City Champs EYL Champions
2014 Mark Gambini 9-3-0 Lost in Semi-Finals to Madera Co-City Champs Co-EYL Champs (Mission Oak and Tulare Union)
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Coordinates: 36°11′49″N 119°17′54″W / 36.19694°N 119.29833°W

References

    Mission Oak ASB Facebook Page[1]

    Mission Oak Varsity Football Records year by year[2]

    CIF Playoff Brackets[3]

    Mission Oak Varsity Football MaxPreps Page[4]

    External links


    1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/mohsasb/photos/pcb.782984375097400/782984335097404/?type=1&theater
    2. ↑ http://www.maxpreps.com/local/team/records/year_by_year_results.aspx?gendersport=boys,football&schoolid=7ee6588a-4006-4de6-a5c2-c3e7e2ad3f6e
    3. ↑ http://cifcs.org/playoffs/brackets
    4. ↑ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/mission-oak-hawks-(tulare,ca)/football/home.htm