(KRON) -- Jake Tonges, a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, continues to make headlines as his former high school community in Los Gatos closely watches him compete in Seattle this Saturday. Graduating from Los Gatos High School in 2017, Tonges has been a source of pride for his hometown and sch ool. After completing his college football career at the University of California, Berkeley, he launched his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 2022 before joining the 49ers. His recent performance includes a pivotal game-winning touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks. Here’s where 49ers are hosting official watch parties for NFC Divisional Before joining the 49ers, Tonges began his playing career at Los Gatos High School, where he played under Head Football Coach Mark Krail during his junior and senior years. "Great kid, great student, humble, super anchored family here in town," Krail said about Tonges. During the game's thrilling moments against the Seahawks earlier this season, George Kittle's injury opened the door for Tonges to step up. He seized the opportunity and caught a game-winning touchdown that thrilled not only the fans in the stadium but also Krail and other coaches who were following closely. "Us coaches we have a text chain, and we were all at different spots watching the game," Krail said. Now a member of the 49ers, Tonges finds himself closer to home, allowing him to reconnect with Los Gatos High School's football program. Krail told KRON4 that Tonges recently attended a high school game under the radar. "He kind of hides out down there and not look for limelight or anything but just check out the old school and stomping grounds," Krail said. Krail expressed his pride in Tonges and the community's role in his success. "Just an awesome young man, so he's easy to root for and we feel like we're a part of his story obviously and very proud of that,” he said. Such sentiments resonate deeply as Los Gatos supporters rally behind Tonges, hoping for more remarkable performances like his game-winning catch in Seattle. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KRON4. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KRON4 staff before being published. ...read more read less