Chandler “the Jet” Jones, an area soccer legend who set data as a large receiver at Bishop Montgomery Excessive Faculty in Torrance and San José State College, died at age 33 in a freeway accident in Los Angeles on Sunday, based on the L.A. County health worker.
Jones was hit by a Toyota RAV4 close to the Centinela Avenue off-ramp of the 90 Freeway round 2 a.m. Sunday, the California Freeway Patrol informed MyNewsLA.
“It’s with nice disappointment that we share the passing of alum, Chandler Jones ‘09,” Bishop Montgomery Excessive Faculty stated in a Fb put up. “Jones was a standout participant on Bishop’s soccer crew and nonetheless holds the document for longest kick-off return (97 yards) and longest fumble restoration (98 yards).”
Jones was a star extensive receiver as a San José Spartan and, after a short stint within the professionals, went on to carry teaching positions at his alma mater, in addition to the Faculty of Idaho and the Montreal Alouettes.
“Eternally in our hearts, #89,” the San José State soccer program wrote on X. “In loving reminiscence of Spartan extensive receiver and coach, Chandler Jones.”
His former San José State soccer coach Brent Brennan, who now coaches at Arizona State College, stated on X that his coronary heart was damaged by the information of Jones’ loss of life.
“From his freshman 12 months as a WR, to teaching on our workers, he made @SanJoseStateFB higher on a regular basis,” stated Brennan. “The Jet was particular. Love you brother.”
Throughout his 2013 season at San José State, Jones ranked No. 1 within the Mountain West Convention in receiving yards per reception. Throughout that season, he caught he caught 79 passes for 1,356 yards and 15 touchdowns from quarterback David Fales, who went on to play for the Chicago Bears, based on reporting from CBS Sports activities. Jones additionally ranks second on the Spartans’ profession leaderboard in receiving yards with 3,087.
After ending his Spartan profession, Jones went on to affix the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns follow squads in 2014. He joined the Montreal Alouettes follow squad in 2015 and performed for the crew in 2016, earlier than returning to San José State as a coach in 2017.
“My coronary heart is actually damaged — My good good friend and my fellow coach welcomed me with open arms after we met in Idaho,” wrote Arizona State College assistant soccer coach Greg Stewart on X. “Chandler “The Jet” Jones was the true deal, I’ll at all times cherish my time with you my brother.”
