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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