Finding Silver Linings In The 2016 Chargers Season

San Diego Chargers WR Tyrell Williams (#16)

Written By Kevin Kennedy

The 2016 season was another disappointing campaign for the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers went 4-12 in 2015, their worst record since 2003, in which they took Philip Rivers with the fourth pick in the following draft. Many felt like the 2015 season was a fluke, and that the Chargers would revamp and come back as a sneaky playoff contender in 2016. Unfortunately, that did not happen.

The Chargers started the season with a rough stretch of losing four of their first five games all by a touchdown or less. The Chargers 1-4 record was deceiving, as they clearly had enough talent to compete in games but simply could not find ways to win. The team would bounce back slightly, going 4-2 in their next six games, but then lose their next four. The Chargers are now destined to pick in the top 10 in the 2017 draft, where they could target a defensive lineman. Despite their disappointing season, there were silver linings for the Bolts.

2016 CIF Section Champions Crowned

We would like to congratulate the six teams who won the CIF San Diego Section Championship and will advance to the CIF State Playoffs.

Madison & La Jolla Country Day earn San Diego Section Titles

Madison wins Division I title after 28-0 second half rally

The St. Augustine Saints (10-3) looked to be in control with a 31-7 lead at the half, but the final two quarters were dominated by the Madison Warhawks (11-2), who went on a 28-0 run to seal a 35-31 victory and its third CIF San Diego Section title in school history.

Burmeister's five touchdowns lead Torreys to Division IV title

San Diego Section career passing leader Braxton Burmeister threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns, and added 102 yards and a score on the ground to help the La Jolla Country Day Torreys (11-3) defeat the Santana Sultans (8-5) 38-24.