Kickers compete at national event

The Chris Sailer Kicking 6th Annual National Kicking & Snapping Spring Event sponsored by Nike was held May 17-18, 2008 at UNLV in Las Vegas. More than 250 athletes from nearly every state in the country showed up with hopes of gaining valuable instruction and to compete against the best in the nation. A lot was at stake for these specialists as they hoped to make a name for themselves in the world of recruiting. Here is a look at the results:

Finals Round Field Goal Champion: Jason Dann (2010) - Lake Highlands H.S. (TX)

Finals Round Punting Champion: Derek Heltond (JC - 2009) - Fort Scott JC (KS)

Finals Round Snapping Champion: Robbie Horrell (2010) - Rancho Cucamongo H.S. (CA)

Initial Round Competition Winners:

2011:

Field Goal – Matt Goudis - Chaminade H.S. (CA)

Punting – Daniel Backx - Mountain Ridge H.S. (AZ)

Kickoff – Connor Loftus - Orange Lutheran H.S. (CA)

2010:

Field Goal: Tony Miliano - Elder H.S. (OH)

Punting: William Hagerup - Whitefish Bay H.S. (WI)

Kickoff: Ronnie Doherty - Klein H.S. (TX)

2009:

Field Goal: Anthony Fera - St. Pius X H.S. (TX)

Punting: Jackson Rice - Campolinda H.S. (CA)

Kickoff: Dustin Hopkins - Clearlake H.S. (TX)

2008/JC/Transfer:

Field Goal: Scott Enos - Sierra J.C. (CA)

Punting: Will Mahan - Bakersfield J.C. (CA)

Kickoff: Mitch Russo - Texas City H.S. (TX)

Here is a look at those named to the prestigous "Event Elite":

Kickers:

Cody Parkey - Jupiter H.S. (FL) - 2010

Nick Diaz - Redondo Union H.S. (CA) - 2010

Jamie Boyle - Monroe-Woodbury H.S. (NY) - 2009

Jeff Budzien - Arrowhead H.S. (WI) - 2009

Eric Duale - Highland H.S. (OH) - 2009

Mike Frisina - Brea Olinda H.S. (CA) - 2009

Igor Garcia - Everett H.S. (MA) - 2009

Jack Griffin - St. John Neumann H.S. (FL) - 2009

Cody Journell - Giles H.S. (VA) - 2009

Nicholas Marsh - Petaluman H.S. (CA) - 2009

Kyle Serres - Nortland Christian H.S. (TX) - 2009

Rex Urquhart - Bryan H.S. (TX) - 2009

Scott Enos - Sierra J.C. (CA) - 2009

Briton Forester - Palomar J.C. (CA) - 2009

Kicker/Punter Combo Players:

Anthony Fera - St. Pius X H.S. (TX) - 2009

Harrison Waid - Fremont H.S. (CA) - 2009

Punters:

Derek Helton - Fort Scott J.C. (KS) - 2008/2009

Ricky Parkhouse - Mount SAC J.C. (CA) - 2009

Snappers:

Josh Keyt - North Putnam HS, (IN) - 2009

Doug Steele - Canyon Del Oro HS, (AZ) - 2009

Justin Carnes - La Porte HS, (TX) - 2009

Tyler Bills - Mission Viejo HS, (CA) - 2009

Robbie Horrell - Rancho Cucamonga HS, (CA) - 2010

Drew Howell - Tehachapi HS, (CA) - 2010

Chase Gorham - Chaparall HS, (AZ) - 2010

These athletes will join the "TOP 12" selected in January at the 6th Annual National Kicking Event at the elite "TOP 12" and "Event Elite" camp July 18-20, 2008 in Los Angles, Calif.

For full results, go to www.chrissailerkicking.com.