Redwood and Mt. Whitney’s Cowhide rivalry has produced standout performances across offense and defense. From 1955 to 2005, Redwood’s Greg Duncan set the listed rushing record with 202 yards, while receiver Jeff Simmons of Mt. Whitney topped the receiving list with 225 yards. The records also capture defining defensive efforts, from multi-interception games to Redwood’s eight-sack performance in the 2004 game.

By the Numbers
  • 22 100-yard rushing performances are recorded across Cowhide history; Lane Hamer of Redwood is the only player with two.
  • Greg Duncan’s 202 rushing yards in 2002 top the listed individual rushing performances.
  • Stan Greene’s 353 passing yards in 1986 lead the listed passing performances.
  • Jeff Simmons’ 225 receiving yards in 1972 are the highest listed; 12 players have recorded 100-yard receiving games.
  • Redwood recorded eight sacks for 67 yards in losses in the 2004 Cowhide.
Yes, But

The historical statistics are described as generally reliable, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. The rankings cover 1955–2005, even though the rivalry was approaching its 71st game when the piece was written.

Bottom Line

The rivalry’s legacy is built on more than wins: individual performances on both sides have defined Cowhide history, though the record book comes with limits in coverage and certainty.