Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Sometimes on the high school football recruiting trail one comes across a young player and instantly realize he has “it.” There may not be enough positive descriptive words to eloquently summarize the play of Tunmise Adeleye on the field other than he has it and he is a beast in the making. Going through […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is nothing more reaffirming in sports than seeing a player give of himself to his team. A lot of players talk the talk about being a team player but Orlando Ornelas not only talks it he also walks it, he runs it, and throws it for Chaparral which is pretty amazing for a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Most high school coaches are lucky to have one legitimate quarterback on the roster much less two. Lucky for Westlake Warriors head coach Tim Kirksey, the next man up attitude in the pocket is working out seeing Class of 2020 quarterback Patrick Roberg rise to the occasion as the team works through a tough […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are very few high school football teams in the nation accomplishing what Long Beach Poly’s defense is doing during the 2018 season. The Jackrabbits defense has been rabid only allowing 81 total points this season helping the squad to a 7-2 record. One of the defenders helping Poly’s feared defense is Class of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the downsides to being an outstanding all-around athlete at the high school level, you can do a lot of different things on the field really well to help your team win which usually translates to a lot of different positions played based on team needs. In any sport and at any level, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When KJ Trujillo steps foot on the Buffaloes practice field to start his collegiate career, he will be bringing a wealth of experience with him to Colorado’s squad. Throughout his high school playing days, Trujillo has played against some of the best receivers and quarterbacks in the nation over the past three seasons, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Video edit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Bishop Amat Lancers vs. Notre Dame Knights Game Details Kickoff: Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, carried over to Saturday, Oct. 13 Location: Notre Dame High School – Sherman Oaks, California Final Score: Lancers 28, Knights 14 Top Game Stats Bishop Amat QB Blake Archuleta – 17 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credits: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Bishop Amat Lancers vs. Notre Dame Knights Game Details Kickoff: Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, carried over to Saturday, Oct. 13 Location: Notre Dame High School – Sherman Oaks, California Final Score: Lancers 28, Knights 14 Top Game Stats Bishop Amat QB Blake Archuleta – 17 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Anytime a college football program can get on a rising star recruit early in the process the better. Minnesota did exactly that with Class of 2019 running back Cameron Wiley keeping the three-star rated recruit away from 12 other scholarship offerees. As one might guess, the 6-2, 195-pound, back is a key part of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG With any high school senior playing any sport, your heart goes out to them when an injury occurs, big or small, that takes time away from competitive action. For Class of 2019 running back Zaytron Waits, a knee injury has derailed what was starting off as an amazing All-State caliber season, one certainly on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The system of college football recruiting, coupled with offers, along with various website rankings can be truly confusing at times. What makes one person a four-star over a three- and what all a recruit has to do for next level offers to come pouring forward does not always add up. A case of the […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Anthony Spearman Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-10, 190 Classification: 2021 High School: Notre Dame – Sherman Oaks, CA – Division I – Mission League 2018 Knights Record: 5-3 2018 Spearman Stats (7 games): 41 carries for 272 yards with six touchdowns; nine receptions for 127 yards and three touchdowns […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Blake Archuleta Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-2, 190 Classification: 2019 High School: Bishop Amat – La Puente, California 2018 Record: 7-1 – ranked No. 9 in California 2018 stats (7 games): 107 of 167 for 1,141 yards with 10 touchdowns against one pick; 50 rush yards with three touchdowns 2017 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Christian Grubb Profile Position: Running Back/Receiver and Kick Returner Height and Weight: 5-11, 167 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Notre Dame – Sherman Oaks, CA – Division I – Mission League 2018 Knights Record: 5-3 2018 Grubb Stats (8 games): 75 carries for 583 yards with six touchdowns; four receptions […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Deven Jarvis Profile Position: Free Safety Height and Weight: 6-2, 190 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bishop Amat – La Puente, California – Division I – Mission League 2018 Lancers Record: 7-1 – ranked No. 9 in California 2018 Stats (7 games): 59 tackles, 48 solo, four tackles for loss, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Chris Street Profile Position: Running Back and Slot Receiver Height and Weight: 5-10, 185 Classification: 2020 Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: JSerra Catholic – San Juan Capistrano, California – Trinity League 2018 Lions Record: 6-1 – ranked No. 6 nationally, No. 3 in California (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (7 games): 124 carries for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are a lot of positive characteristics to point out about Class of 2019 quarterback Ryan Stevens. On the field, he is a fighter who cracked the rotation under center for California powerhouse Chaminade as a sophomore becoming a starter midway through the 2016 season holding his spot ever since. In the classroom, Stevens […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As college football enters the second half of the 2018 season, coaches across the country will dramatically amp up the search for future ballers they hope to add to their roster. As the search becomes more intense and deeper reaching, expect to hear the name of Arbor View High School linebacker Billy Davis more […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every football team, at all levels, needs a player like Robbie Colenzo on their team. Most high school football teams have physically gifted players that meet prototypical sizes desired by college coaches, but few of those players, when you get down to it, have the passion, work ethic, or heart for the game like […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG For any receiver out there, playing in a run-heavy offense forces one to learn how to block, and do it well. Playing in that same style of offense also forces one to maximize the most of any opportunity provided on passing downs. After coming up with 23 receptions for 217 yards and being a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When it comes to ability, upside, and athleticism, few check all the boxes at receiver the way Class of 2020 rising talent Jordyn Turner does. At 6-5, 168-pounds, he is a nightmare to hem in once inside the red zone, his long arms and quickness helps him off the line at any point on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The hope for any high school football coach is to see his seniors peaking during their final year on the field. At Bishop Amat High School, Class of 2019 quarterback Blake Archuleta has been fantastic for the Lancers in 2018 guiding the team through one of the toughest schedules in the nation to a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Watching Peter Agabe coming up through the ranks from high school ball at Orlando Christian Prep to his freshman season at ASA College (Miami), one thing he could always do well is create chaos in the opposition’s backfield. If a stop against a ball carrier was needed or hunting down a quarterback was wanted, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When watching a Great Oak High School football game, it does not take long to see that opposing Southwestern League offensive coordinators do not like Wolfpack nose guard Mason Stahl. At 6-2, 285 pounds, Stahl is a beast in Great Oaks’ 3-4 defensive alignment collapsing pockets and ending notions of runs through the A-gap. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Opposing California teams can only runaway from Class of 2020 linebacker Sean Evans for so long, but at some point he will get you. The hard-hitting linebacker has built a tough as nails reputation in the box with Rialto’s Eisenhower High School and the Eagles are soaring on the field thanks in large part […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Seemingly no matter where the Heritage Christian coaches line up Class of 2020 athlete Tommy Sykes he is getting the job done. During his sophomore season he came up with 60 tackles, defended four passes, forced a fumble, and picked off a pass as a free safety helping the Warriors to an 8-2 record. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credits: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Calabasas Coyotes vs. Sierra Canyon Trailblazers Game Details Kickoff: Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 Location: Granada Hills High School Final Score: Calabasas 42, Sierra Canyon 35 Top Game Stats Calabasas QB Jaden Casey – 30 of 52 for 405 yards with 5 touchdowns, 0 picks, and one […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If ever looking for a poster model for a high achieving student-athlete, Class of 2019 running back/athlete Christian Grubb might be your guy. Grubb is not only excelling on the field for Notre Dame High School, but the Los Angeles area standout is also getting it done in the classroom where he carries a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2017 California high school football season had ended, Class of 2020 cornerback did about the best thing possible for himself and the worst thing possible at the same time. He emerged as a corner no smart quarterback ever wants to test picking off eight passes for Northview High School. A couple of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Los Angeles Valley College is doing what all good football teams are supposed to be doing this time of year, hitting their stride towards a peak just in time for a conference title run and a bowl berth. The Monarchs have won three consecutive pushing their record to 5-2 on the season with a […]
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