Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook In every high school football season, a star is born on the field. During the 2020 California schedule, the latest to draw the spotlight his way is Class of 2022 quarterback Kyle Crum. Even in a shortened season, Crum still put on a show. The three-star Norco High School field general […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The modern era of high school football is an all-out attack by offenses utilizing the Spread to pinpoint weaknesses in a defense. With offenses seeking to air it out at any time and to any spot on the field, it speaks volumes that opposing Division 1/2 California squads are staying away from Steven Cuadra’s […]
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Contribute Now Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Scorch the earth and leave nothing behind – that might have been the motto for Class of 2020 receiver Marquis Ashley during his senior season. The Norco talent had a breakout season in 2018 and absolutely crushed secondaries in his path closing out his high school career in style. The question now, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season for Norco High School may prove to be that building platform off which great things were later achieved. The Cougars posted a 9-3 record ending with an in-state No. 21 ranking (MaxPreps). Two of the losses were by a total of 10 points, Servite (37-32) and Upland (33-28). Worth noting, Upland […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ceaser Gonzalez Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 200 Position: Receiver and Defensive Back Classification: 2020 2018 High School: Norco High School – Big VIII League – Division II 2018 Cougars Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 21 in California 2018 stats (12 games): 29 receptions for 476 yards with six touchdowns – 20 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Andrew Madrigal Profile Position: Offensive Lineman Height and Weight: 6-4, 300 Classification: 2021 2018 High School: Norco – Norco, CA – Big VIII League – Division II 2018 Cougars Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 21 in California 2018 Stats: blocked for 2,282-yard rushing offense with 31 touchdowns and protected for 3,065-yard passing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jaydn Ott Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-11, 180 Classification: 2022 2018 High School: Norco – Norco, CA – Big VIII League – Division II 2018 Cougars Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 21 in California 2018 Stats (12 games): 151 carries for 1,096 with 13 touchdowns and six receptions for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jaden Navarrette Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End/Receiver Height and Weight: 6-3, 210 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Norco – Norco, CA – Big VIII League – Division II 2018 Cougars Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 21 in California 2018 Stats (11 games): 37 receptions for 670 yards […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Marquis Ashley Profile Height and Weight: 5-8, 165 Position: Receiver and Cornerback (2019) Classification: 2020 2018 High School: Norco High School – Big VIII League – Division II 2018 Cougars Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 21 2018 stats (12 games): 41 receptions for 736 yards with nine touchdowns – all team-highs and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Shane Illingworth Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 235 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2020 Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Norco High School – Big VIII League – Division II 2018 Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 21 2018 stats (12 games): 167 of 264 for 2,739 yards with 29 touchdowns and one rushing TD 2017 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Over the last two high school football seasons, Class of 2020 athlete Jaden Navarrette has been all over the field for Norco High School. During his sophomore campaign, he picked up 18 stops with four sacks and eight tackles for a loss as an outside linebacker/end and played part-time as a receiving threat on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Big things are happening in California’s Big VIII League. The big things that are happening are great for Norco High School, but not so good for the Division II competition. Norco High School had a loaded yet young team in 2018 posting a 9-3 record. Much of that talent returns in 2019 with a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Norco High School’s offense was loaded with talent in 2018 churning out a 9-3 season against top Division II California competition. With four-star Class of 2020 quarterback Shane Illingworth guiding the offense, the Cougars averaged 40 points per game scorching defenses throughout southern California. The talent at the skill positions was top notch with […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Shane Illingworth Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 235 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2020 Ranking: 4-Star – No. 6 national pro-style ranking 2018 High School: Norco High School – Big VIII League – Division II 2018 Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 21 2018 stats (12 games): 167 of 264 for 2,739 yards with 29 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jonah Carnell Profile Position: Receiver Height and Weight: 5-11, 170 Classification: 2021 High School: Norco High School – Norco, California – Division II – Big VIII League 2018 Cougars Record: 9-3 2018 Stats (12 games): 29 receptions for 353 yards with three touchdowns Interest: UNLV and Nevada 7v7 Team: Premium Donate […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College football is changing, thanks to more and more teams running a spread and/or run-pass option attack. Yet, most defenses have been slow to adjust still thinking in prototypical terms seeking 6-4, 240-pound, linebackers that are only fluid against the run. The future of the game for high-achieving defenses seeking to stop high-tempo schemes […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG During the 2018 California high school football season, Class of 2020 quarterback Shane Illingworth proved he was among the best in-state and in the nation completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,739 yards with 29 touchdowns. The talent displayed in the pocket helped his Norco High School squad to a 9-3 season with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Entering the 2018 season, the recruiting world was well aware of defensive end Jaden Navarette, but not Jaden Navarrette the receiver. The 6-3, 215-pound, defender has earned the athlete label during his junior year adding his abilities to Norco High School’s offense in the form of 35 receptions for 654 yards with seven touchdowns […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jaden Navarrette Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End/Receiver Height and Weight: 6-3, 210 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Norco – Norco, CA – Big VIII League – Division II 2017 Cougars Record: 7-5 2017 Stats (7 games): three receptions for 40 yards with one touchdown Defense: 18 tackles, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Shane Illingworth Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 235 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2020 Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Norco High School – Big VII League – Division I 2017 High School: Villa Park Spartans Record: 9-2 2017 Stats (6 games): 42-of-66 for 613 yards with 10 passing touchdowns against zero interceptions with one […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nick Lasher Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 5-10, 200 Classification: 2019 High School: Norco – Norco, California 2017 Cougars Record: 7-5 2017 Stats (12 games): 163-of-274 for 2,483 yards with 23 touchdowns; 127 yards rushing with one score 2016 Stats (12 games): 186-of-312 for 2,789 yards with 33 touchdowns; 183 yards […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nick Lasher Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 5-11, 175 Classification: 2019 High School: Norco – Norco, California 2017 Cougars Record: 7-5 2017 Stats (12 games): 163-of-274 for 2,483 yards with 23 touchdowns; 127 yards rushing with one score 2016 Stats (12 games): 186-of-312 for 2,789 yards with 33 touchdowns; 183 yards […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Shane Illingworth Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 235 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2020 Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Norco High School – Big VII League – Division I 2017 High School: Villa Park Spartans Record: 9-2 2017 Stats (6 games – transfer rule): 42-of-66 for 613 yards with 10 passing touchdowns against zero […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nick Lasher Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 5-11, 175 Classification: 2019 High School: Norco – Norco, California 2017 Cougars Record: 7-5 2017 Stats (12 games): 163-of-274 for 2,483 yards with 23 touchdowns; 127 yards rushing with one score 2016 Stats (12 games): 186-of-312 for 2,789 yards with 33 touchdowns; 183 yards […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Fair or unfair, since Shane Illingworth’s days in the junior high ranks there have been heavy expectations on the young quarterback. As a freshman, Illingworth backed up five-star quarterback Tanner McKee at Centennial High School taking snaps for the No. 3 ranked California squad… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nick Lasher Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 5-11, 195 Classification: 2019 High School: Norco – Norco, California 2017 Cougars Record: 7-5 2017 Stats (12 games): 163-of-274 for 2,483 yards with 23 touchdowns; 127 yards rushing with one score 2016 Stats (12 games): 186-of-312 for 2,789 yards with 33 touchdowns; 183 yards […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Score one for Indiana State’s football program, or perhaps score two would be more appropriate. On Thursday, the Sycamores staff pulled a hidden recruiting gem out of California in Matae Thomas. This is the second time in two years ISU landed an overlooked Thomas off Norco High School’s roster. When ISU came out west […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After a big junior season, Randell Turner is finally getting his due along the recruiting trail. The 6-3, 230 pound, linebacker was a stud for Norco High School last season earning first team All-League honors which has brought college programs around to the Corona, California, area seeing how Turner could be an impact player […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Lance Tiangco was a standout performer for Notre Dame High School during the 2016 season. Playing strong and free safety for the Titans, he helped his Riverside area squad to a 9-4 record by stopping the run and denying opposing passing attacks. The heat on the schedule bumps up several notches for Tiangco after […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Norco High School Spring Showcase May 11, 2017 No. 50 Jarrett Bell, starting OG and DT, 6-5, 285 – Class of 2018 No. 12 Randell Turner, starting LB, 6-3, 230 – Class of 2018 No. 78 Donny Long, starting LT, 6-4, 260 – Class of 2018 No. 71 Brandon Kemper, starting RT, […]
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