Warren High School running back Jesse Callier set enormous goals for himself entering his senior season.

While his targets of 3,000 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns seemed a bit out of reach, the University of Washngton-bound senior nearly reached them while leading the Bears to the San Gabriel Valley League title and the second round of the CIF Southern Section Western Division playoffs.

The 5-foot-11, 186-pounder capped a sensational three-year career by rushing for 3,010 yards on 300 carries (10.0 average) and 43 TDs (45 total) to earn Wave Newspapers All-East Region Player of the Year honors.

The numbers were staggering for Callier, who led the state in rushing yardage and was seventh in the nation, according to maxpreps.com. His 272 points ranked fourth in the state.

To reach those totals, he put together some remarkable single-game efforts.

A 447-yard, six-TD effort against Whittier was the best of a season that saw him rush for 251 yards and four TDs against La Serna, 257 yards and three TDs against Dominguez, 279 yards and five scores against Paramount and 292 yards and five TDs against Gahr. He capped the regular season with 277 yards and four scores against Downey, then ran for 236 yards and five TDs in a first-round playoff win over West Torrance. His season ended with a 142-yard effort in a loss to Alemany in the second round. Alemany was the only team to hold him out of the end zone all season.

That capped a career in which Callier carried 816 times for 6,529 yards and 82 TDs over three seasons. He scored 89 total TDs.

WAVE ALL-EAST REGION FOOTBALL TEAM
OFFENSE
WR-Cameron Oliver-Santa Fe, 6-0, 170, Sr.
The receiving leader for the Chiefs earned All-CIF recognition.

WR-Anthony Ayala-El Rancho, 5-10, 168, Sr.
Ayala caught 46 passes for 601 yards and 5 TDs to lead the Dons.

OL-Jonathan Rodriguez-Norwalk, 5-9, 285, Sr.
The 6-2, 295-pounder helped open a lot of the holes for the explosive Norwalk ground attack. He was All-CIF.

OL-Sergio Garcia-Santa Fe, 5-10, 245, Sr.
The team’s center was one of the anchors of a strong offensive line.

OL-Lucas Hernandez-Santa Fe, 6-3, 280, Sr.
The 280-pound Hernandez was another of the Chiefs mainstays upfront.

QB-Steven Cervantes-Downey, 6-0, 180, Sr.
Cervantes was 103-for-172 for 1,317 yards and 10 TDs for the 3-7 Vikings.

QB-Jose Escobar-Glenn, 6-3, 210, Sr.
Escobar was 84-for-173 for 1,663 yards and 16 TDs.

RB-Jesse Callier-Warren, 5-11, 186, Sr.
The area player of the year rushed for 3,010 yards and 43 TDs.

RB-Elijhaa Penny-Norwalk, 6-2, 240, Jr.
The junior carried 135 times for 1,569 yards and 22 TDs and had eight sacks and four interceptions on defense for the Southern Division semifinalists.

RB-Adrian Gonzales-Norwalk, 5-8, 170, Sr.
One of the workhorses of the powerful Lancer ground attack, Gonzales rushed for 1,340 yards and 17 TDs on 153 carries.

RB-Robert Lewis-South East, 5-10, 130, Soph.
The 10th grader had a big year for the Jaguars, carrying 137 times for 1,085 yards and seven TDs, catching 14 passes for 192 yards and two scores and collecting 316 yards in kickoff returns.

DEFENSE
DL-Augafa Vaaulu-Warren, 6-3, 280, Sr.
An All-CIF Western Division pick, Vaaulu had 51 tackles (43 solo), 7.5 sacks and an interception. He had 10 receptions for 85 yards from his tight end spot.

DL-Justin Burrowes-Norwalk, 5-10, 230, Sr.
The 6-1, 245-pounder had 33 tackles (30 solo) and 9.5 sacks for the Southern Division semifinalists. He was All-CIF.

LB-Andrew  Jackson-Santa Fe, 6-3, 225, Sr.
A standout at linebacker and running back for the Chiefs. Was All-CIF.

LB-Steven Williams-Downey, 6-2, 200, Sr.
The senior backer had 77 tackles (42 solo), three sacks and an interception for the Vikings.

LB-Desmond Williams-Lynwood, 6-1, 220, Sr.
Williams did it all for the Knights. He carried 141 times for 1,060 yards and 11 TDs, caught 14 passes for 186 yards and two TDs, had an interceptions and returned a fumble 94 yards.

LB-Tate Harshbarger-El Rancho, 5-10, 190, Sr.
He was the tackle leader for the Dons with 115 (69 solo) and also had two sacks.

DB-Bailey Cowins-Warren, 6-1, 176, Sr.
Standout two-way player for the Bears had four interceptions and 52 tackles (43 solo). As a wide receiver, the All-CIF Western Division pick had 32 catches for 581 yards and eight TDs.

DB-Rolando Sandoval-South East, 5-10, 155, Sr.
He had 56 tackles (42 solo) and four interceptions. Was All-City.

DB-David Franco-Bell, 5-9, 180, Sr.
All-City standout was among the City leaders with six interceptions and also had 55 tackles (40 solo).

DB-David Godoy-South East, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Senior defensive back had five interceptions, 11 passes defensed, a forced fumble and a blocked field goal.