Jeff Simonich

Athlete: Football – Basketball - Baseball

Jeff Simonich attended Linden High School from 1982 to 1986. He earned six varsity letters
in Football, Basketball and Baseball. On the baseball diamond, Jeff earned two varsity
letters his junior and senior seasons and helped the Lions to the Mother Lode League
championship in his senior year of 1986. On the basketball court, he also earned two
varsity letters his junior and senior seasons and was a key contributor during both seasons.
During his junior season, Jeff helped lead the Lions to a Sac-Joaquin playoff berth where
they won two games before being eliminated in the 3rd round. Following that season, he was
chosen to the Mother Lode League All-League 2nd team.

Beginning his senior season, Jeff was chosen by his teammates the honor of being team
captain. That season Jeff helped the Lions capture the MLL championship and another berth
in the Sac-Joaquin playoffs. Unfortunately, their playoff run ended with a 1 st round loss. Jeff
was chosen to the Mother Lode League All-League 1 st team. As further recognition of his
outstanding play that season, Jeff was selected to play in the Kiwanis All-Star Basketball
game featuring the area’s top players.

On the football field, Jeff would earn letters in his junior and senior seasons, both seasons as
the starting quarterback for the Lions. Following his junior season, Jeff was chosen to the
MLL All-League 1 st team. Entering his senior season, he was chosen one of the team
captains and was ready to lead a strong Lions team. The Lions went 8-1 that season
including a perfect 5-0 in MLL play that earned them the league championship and a trip to
the Sac-Joaquin playoffs. Their season ended there with a first round loss. Following that
special season, Jeff was once again chosen to the MLL All-League 1st team and was also
honored as the league’s Offensive Player of the Year. To cap off a great season, Jeff was
selected to play in the Lions North/South All-Star Football Game. Jeff’s 1,185 passing yards
during his junior season still ranks him 6 th for most yards in a season in the Lions football
record book.

After graduation from Linden High, Jeff chose to continue his athletic career by playing
baseball at San Joaquin Delta College for two years. After earning his Associate Arts degree
at Delta, Jeff continued his education by transferring to Cal State University – Long Beach
where he earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business. Jeff and his wife Stephanie live in
Lodi with their daughter Sabrina. Jeff is the Inside Sales Manager for Poly Processing. He
also finds time to continue his athletic endeavors by competing at a competitive level as an
outfielder for the Lodi Vintage Giants in an adult baseball league.

The Linden Athletic Hall of Fame is proud and honored to induct Jeff Simonich into its
Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding athletic careers at Linden High School and San
Joaquin Delta College.