While the Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player are similar, especially in High School Football, there are a couple of specific differences. A Player of the Year is one where the statistics or numbers are just too big to ignore. For instance, if a running back runs for over 2,000 yards or a quarterback throws for 3,000 or more, they have to be considered.
A Most Valuable Player on the other hand, is a player that it may have been impossible for his team to win without him on the field. Whenever a big play was needed, he was there. If there was a spark to be provided, he stepped up. Statistics are important as well when considering an MVP but these other factors come into play as well. In 2025 that player was Muir quarterback Trey Gamble.
On the season Gamble threw for 2,662 yards and 33 touchdowns and threw just seven interceptions in 10 games. He also ran for 105 yards. He threw for over 300 yards three times, including 306 yards and four touchdowns in a Week 1 loss to Charter Oak. He also tossed four touchdowns and had 305 yards passing against Burbank, who finished in second place in the Pacific behind the Mustangs.
In the annual Turkey Tussle against rival Pasadena Gamble threw for 281 yards and three scores in a 28-20 win at the Rose Bowl.
Gamble’s 2,662 yards was the 87th best in the State and his 2,767 total yards ranked him at 122 in California.
Gamble, a senior led the Mustangs to a perfect 7-0 record in the Pacific and an overall record of 9-2. Muir’s only two losses were to Charter Oak by a total of three points. The Mustangs fell to Charter Oak 17-14 in overtime in the CIF Division 4 playoffs.
For his accomplishments and memorable 2025 season Trey Gamble is our 2025 Most Valuable Player.
Coach of the Year: Frank Gallardo- South El Monte
Player of the Year: Trey Freking – South Pasadena
Most Valuable Player: Trey Gamble – Muir
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CO came in first place and had a great year and they got put in D4, LA had a great year and got put D6, Schurr had a great year and got put in D7, Rowland had a great year and got put in D9, EM had a great year and got put in D11. All these team went undefeated in their respective leagues. SEM came in third place and underachieved all year with many personal fouls and many fights broke out during their games and SEM get COTY??? Did I miss something?
I hear you Tank on that roughing call. Here’s what we do: we follow Jack Lambert’s advice and make all QBs wear skirts. Then, if the skirt gets pull off, he/she was roughed…if the skirt stays put, no foul.
And the Most Royally Screwed award goes to CO, thanks to the ref who thought he saw a roughing the passer foul in OT against San Jacinto. I’m surprised the SJ coach didn’t decline it.
And what was up with the coin flip for each of the 3 OTs? CIF should only send good refs to the playoff games.
PS Congrats to Trey. That young man can play ball.
While Tim goes to great lengths to explain the difference between MVP and POV, the one thing both have in common is the name Trey. Sadly, with the departure of coach Mitchell, it may be a long time until we see another MVP coming from Muir’s roster. Still, let’s raise our New Year’s glasses to Mr. Gamble for this well-deserved accolade.