Paso Robles honors Bearcat legends during Hall of Fame night

By Camille DeVaul · Thu Oct 09 2025

Templeton dominates Santa Maria 56-0, extending their winning streak and showcasing a powerful offense

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles High School’s Hall of Fame Week was on full display Friday, Oct. 3, as alumni, students, and fans gathered to honor some of the school’s most accomplished athletes. At halftime of the Bearcats’ football game against Arroyo Grande, the 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony recognized the 1974 CIF Champion Football Team and three standout Bearcat alumni: Karen McConnell, Justin Davis, and Jerry Shreeves.

The induction brought together generations of Bearcats, sharing stories, memories, and the spirit of Paso Robles athletics. Karen McConnell, Class of 1986, earned 10 varsity letters in volleyball, basketball, and track and field, was a multi-time all-league honoree, and played volleyball at Cuesta College and Eastern Montana College. Justin Davis, Class of 1989, excelled in football, track, and wrestling, placing fourth at the California State Wrestling Meet before competing in rugby and skiing at Stanford University. Jerry Shreeves, Class of 1969, helped lead the Bearcats golf team to its first league championship and became the youngest San Luis Obispo County Golf Champion in 1970, later pursuing a career as a golf professional. The 1974 Bearcats football team was also celebrated for a perfect 13-0 season, outscoring opponents 345-42 and capturing the CIF Class A Championship.

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On the field, Paso Robles faced a challenging matchup against Arroyo Grande, falling 56-14. The result mirrored last year’s outcome, as the Bearcats struggled to keep pace with the Eagles, trailing 42-14 at halftime. Despite the loss, several Bearcats turned in strong performances. Quarterback Blayne Lowry threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, with leading receiver Emmett Dobroth hauling in 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.

The defeat marked Paso Robles’ second consecutive loss, dropping their season record to 2-5, while Arroyo Grande improved to 3-4. Looking ahead, the Bearcats are preparing to face St. Joseph at 7 p.m. on Friday.

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Templeton High School’s varsity football team is riding a hot streak as they prepare for their rivalry matchup against Morro Bay this Friday. The Eagles dominated Santa Maria 56-0 on Friday, Oct. 3, showcasing a powerful offense and dynamic playmakers.

Senior duo Armando Soto and Tyler Cunningham led the charge. Soto rushed for 84 yards and three touchdowns on just six carries, while Cunningham added 136 total yards and two scores. Colby Sims also made a major impact, returning a punt for a touchdown and helping Templeton amass a season-high 327 rushing yards. Special teams contributed 14 points, further cementing the Eagles’ dominance.

Templeton improved to 6-0 (due to a win by forfeit in the non-conference game against Edison), while Morro Bay dropped to 2-4. When these teams met last year, Templeton edged Morro Bay 41-30. The game will be played at Templeton’s home field at Volunteer Stadium at 7 p.m.

Atascadero’s losing streak reached three games on Friday as they fell 28-13 to the Santa Ynez Pirates, marking the Greyhounds’ lowest-scoring outing of the season. Damon Mitchell, playing linebacker, actually got Atascadero off to a good start when, with Santa Ynez at the Greyhounds’ 30-yard line, he intercepted a pass and ran it back 75 yards for a touchdown to give his team a 6-0 lead. However, the host Pirates ran off 28 unanswered points before quarterback Mike Trejo connected with receiver Jacob Perry on a 29-yard TD pass to wrap up the scoring.

The loss dropped Atascadero to 2-4 on the year. The Greyhounds are hosting the Pioneer Valley Panthers at 7 p.m. on Friday.