About
Our History
The Lions All-Star Football Game has been a proud tradition in the Central California region for decades. Each year, this event brings together the top graduating senior football players from high schools throughout the region to compete in one final high school football game.
Organized by the District 4-A1 Lions Club, this annual event not only showcases outstanding athletic talent but also raises funds for various Lions Club charitable initiatives that benefit the local community.
Our Mission
The mission of the Lions All-Star Football Game is to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our region’s top high school football players while providing them with one last opportunity to represent their schools.
The event also aims to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and community service values among young athletes while raising funds for important charitable causes supported by the Lions Club.
Included High Schools
High schools represented in District 4-A1. North is shown in Blue and South is shown in Gold.
NORTH
- Amador
- Argonaut
- Bear Creek
- Bret Harte
- Calaveras
- East Union
- Edison
- Escalon
- Franklin
- Kimball
- Lathrop
- Lincoln
- Linden
- Lodi
- Manteca
- McNair
- Merrill West
- Millennium
- Ripon
- Ripon Christian
- St. Mary's
- Sierra
- Sonora
- Stagg
- Summerville
- Tokay
- Tracy
- Weston Ranch
SOUTH
- Atwater
- Beyer
- Big Valley
- Buhach Colony
- Central Catholic
- Central Valley
- Ceres
- Delhi
- Denair
- Downey
- El Capitan
- Enochs
- Golden Valley
- Grace Davis
- Gregori
- Gustine
- Hilmar
- Hughson
- Johansen
- LeGrand
- Livingston
- Los Banos
- Merced
- Modesto
- Modesto Christian
- Oakdale
- Orestimba
- Pacheco
- Patterson
- Pitman
- Riverbank
- Stoneridge
- Turlock
Rules of the Game
- 12 Minute Quarters
- Every player must play at least three minutes per half.
- The 10-point rule will be in effect. This is only used in 2nd half and can only be used TWICE but not consecutively.
- Offensive and defensive sets shall be exchanged prior to the game. Recommendation is no more than three offensive sets and one defensive set (exchange at banquet).
- There will be no jumping or shifting on defense once the center is over the ball.
- There will be no stunting or blitzing between the 10 yard lines.
- Coaches will have no restrictions on defense inside your 10-yard line.
- No Fake punt – line up to Punt, then you must punt.
- No blocked punts – exception is a bad snap.
- No fake PAT or Field Goal – Defense CAN rush.
- Onside kick – only used in 2nd half, can be used TWICE max, and cannot be used consecutively.
- All the rules will be given to the referees before the game.
Where Do the Funds Go?
A long-running breakdown of Lions All-Star Football charitable support across the region.
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Camp Pacifica (Hearing and Sight Impaired) | $86,550 |
| District 4-A1 Eyemobile | $81,900 |
| Lions Eye Foundation | $49,750 |
| Student Speaker Foundation | $38,525 |
| Camp Pacifica Purchase Trust | $26,950 |
| Stockton Blind Center | $13,950 |
| Boy Scouts Yosemite Council | $5,550 |
| Boy Scouts 49er Council | $5,250 |
| Medic Alert | $4,900 |
| District Zones | $4,250 |
| Stanislaus Blind Center | $4,400 |
| Youth Exchange | $3,550 |
| Faith Home Teen Ranch | $3,500 |
| YMCA - Stanislaus | $3,300 |
| Coalition Center for Disabled | $3,150 |
| Ernie Theobald Fellow | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Muir Trail | $2,650 |
| Lions in Sight | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts - Tierra Del Oro Trail | $2,100 |
| Guide Dogs for Blind | $2,000 |
| Merced Community College (Scholarship) | $2,000 |
| Student Speakers International | $2,000 |
| San Joaquin Blind Center | $1,500 |
| Castle Air Museum | $1,500 |
| Ear of the Lion | $1,500 |
| Kings View Work Center | $1,500 |
| New Hope Foundation | $1,400 |
| Senior Opportunity Services Program | $1,250 |
| Howard Training Center | $1,200 |
| City of Hope | $1,100 |
| Mountain Lions Close Up Program | $950 |
| Stanislaus Senior Opportunity Service | $750 |
| Escalon Community Action Resources | $750 |
| District 4-A1 Student Speaker Scholarship | $500 |
| Girl Scouts - Stanislaus | $500 |
| YMCA - San Joaquin | $500 |
| Good Samaritan Community Services (Tracy) | $500 |
| Community Ambulance Service | $395 |
| Tuolumne County Y.E.S. Program | $250 |
| Blind Beep Baseball | $250 |
| Hospice (Turlock) | $250 |
| Physical Therapy Equipment (Zone 2) | $250 |
| Head Start (Lake Tulloch Lions) | $250 |
| Turner Park (San Andreas 49er Lions) | $250 |
| 47 Year Total | $387,520 |