Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG James Durr Profile Position: Long Snapper and Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-1, 210 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4.5-Star (Chris Rubio) – No. 38 in nation, No. 1 in Washington and Northwest Region 2018 High School: Union – Vancouver, Washington – 4A Greater St. Helens 2017 High School: Fort Vancouver – Vancouver, Washington […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: RyanWrightRNG The 2017 high school football season was a breakthrough year for Class of 2019 defensive back Davion Gaines. Gaines controlled Stadium High School’s secondary playing corner and free safety coming up with 31 tackles while breaking up six passes and forcing three fumbles. The 6-1, 175-pound, Tacoma area product is working hard over the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If you follow high school football in the state of Washington, then chances are you know the name Jonny Barrett well. The 6-3, 180-pound, receiver exploded onto the scene last season scorching opposing 4A defenses for 1,205 yards off 78 receptions with 20 touchdowns scored, and all in just 10 games. After the Mount […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The world of Washington high school football was rocked in 2017 with the coming out party of 2019 do-everything athlete Khalil Lewis. The Lakes standout torched opposing defenses for 1,331 yards off 169 totes with 14 trips into the end zone. Flipping the field, he put an end to 52 plays with 10 tackles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The beginnings of a fantastic season were cut short in 2017 for receiver/athlete Malaki Roberson. Flashing breakaway speed and a penchant for making big plays, Roberson (5-9, 166) pulled in 16 passes for 296 yards with two scores in just four games. The three-star rated Class of 2020 recruit is back to full speed […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every senior season is a big one for any athlete in every sport. But, perhaps the upcoming 2018 campaign means a little bit more to Daeshawn Wayne than most. The Lakes High School star was limited to two games last year, but wowed in those two games, putting a big emphasis for tape during […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The matchup nightmare for opposing Washington defenses in 2016 is back, and hungrier than ever, preparing for another dominating season. Tristian Kwon did not go easy on the opposition on special teams or while playing defense either last year, all adding up to a bunch of restless nights, once again, for teams squaring off […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jacob Sirmon Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-4.5, 225 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 5-Star High School: Bothell – Bothell, Washington – 4A 2016 Cougars Record: 9-3 2016 Stats: 167-of-290, 2,498 yards, 18 touchdowns, and two interceptions Reported Offers (7): Washington, Georgia, Alabama, Nebraska, Louisville, Michigan, and LSU Commitment: Washington on Dec. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tristian Kwon Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 6-1, 180 Classification: 2018 High School: Lincoln – Tacoma, Washington – 3A 2016 Abes Record: 9-3 2016 Stats (12 games) Offense: 208 carries, 1,672 yards, 16 touchdowns; 12 receptions, 231 yards, and one score Defense: 23 tackles, 14 solo, two tackles for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Cole Thomas Profile Position: Offensive Tackle Height and Weight: 6-7, 290 Classification: 2019 High School: Bishop Blanchet – Seattle, Washington – 3A 2016 Braves Team Record: 4-8 Interest: Washington, Arizona, UCLA, Arizona State, Boise State, Baylor, TCU, and Washington State Visits: UCLA, USC, TCU, Washington, Washington State, Arizona, and Arizona State Upcoming […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The state of Washington seemingly has a knack for turning out very talented Division-I offensive line prospects year after year. Since the 2015 recruiting class, the Evergreen State has seen Shane Lemieux (Oregon), Henry Roberts (Washington), Trey Adams (Washington), Calvin Throckmorton (Oregon), Dontae Powell (Washington State), Henry Bainivalu (Washington), and Foster Sarell (Stanford). Another […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The last three years have been a blur of victories for Gonzaga Prep. The Bullpups rolled to an 11-2 mark in 2014 and then swept away 4A Washington competition to a 14-0 season in 2015. The Spokane area squad may not have had the year they hoped for in 2016 losing a heartbreaking 37-35 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The football staff for Portland State has to feel great about their recruiting efforts heading into National Signing Day 2017. The Big Sky Conference squad just got a big steal out of the state of Washington instantly adding a dynamic playmaker on defense in linebacker Markus Sullivan. What more could the Vikings coaching staff […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2016 high school football season has come to a close for the majority of teams across the nation, including Gonzaga Prep. One of the Bullpups’ top players over the last couple of years hung his cleats up after a truly heartbreaking first round 37-35 playoff loss to Chiawana (Pasco). Now Taj Hoard is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A very productive high school career came to an end on Nov. 4 for Armani Marsh when Gonzaga Prep lost a 37-35 heartbreaker in the playoffs to Chiawana. The frustrating end to his senior season leaves behind a great legacy of winning with a bright future ahead at the collegiate level. Marsh has been […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Football fans in the state of Washington may still be wondering how Michael Matthews got away. On Thursday, the Camas High School star verbally committed to the University of Montana putting an end to his recruiting process, a loss, whether recognized or not, for Washington, Washington State, and Eastern Washington. Matthews was not just […]
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Please help keep RecruitingNewsGuru.com FREE! If RNG has helped you, a friend, or a family member through an article, video, or stylized interview with our countless hours of free promotion for high school, junior college, and college athletes – please donate. Any amount is appreciated! Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA As sure as the sun rising in the west, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Gonzaga Prep had a season to remember in 2015 getting a collective team effort rolling through a perfect season topping Skyline 34-16 for the Washington High School State Championship. A new season brings new challenges and Bullpup senior linebacker Taj Hoard is ready for the fight. Hoard was a stat machine against 4A competition […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA No matter what level one ascends to in sports, said athlete always has to prove himself or herself day after day and game after game. A time may come at some point where a pass is given on a specific team for past work put in, but the fans and the opposition are always […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are several milestones within sports that are benchmarks for a great season. If a player averages 20 points a game on the hardwood, that’s a great season. In baseball, 30 homeruns and/or 100 RBIs knocked it – great season. Within the game of football there are several season plateaus one can reach that […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Gonzaga Prep was one of the elite teams in the nation during the 2015 season finishing the year 14-0 ranked No. 2 in the state of Washington by MaxPreps when all was said and done on the field. The Bullpups perhaps had their toughest game of the season in Game No. 2 against Bellarmine […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Bullpups swept through the opposing Washington high school schedule in the regular season and made a clean sweep in the playoffs running their 2015 record to 14-0. Among the many key contributors to the perfect season was Class of 2017 cornerback Armani Marsh. Marsh, listed at 5’10”, 170 pounds, came up with 30 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The tight ends coming up through the ranks in the 2017 class are dynamic. Guys like Brock Wright (Notre Dame), Jimmy Jaggers (undecided), Matt Dotson (undecieded), Colby Parkinson (Stanford), and Cole Kmet (Notre Dame) are sure to be a force at the next level. One 4-star recruit who plays the position like a linebacker, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When Gonzaga Prep finished the 2015 season, the Bullpups made a clean sweep of the state of Washington posting a 14-0 mark capturing a state title. The team had talent all around and was led by Cal signee defensive lineman/running back Evan Weaver but a Class of 2017 talent rose to the occasion repeatedly […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A good dilemma may be coming down the line for Cal Golden Bears head coach Sonny Dykes, offensive coordinator Tony Franklin, and defensive coordinator Art Kaufman when Class of 2016 verbal commit Evan Weaver finally gets on campus. The 6’3”, 240 pound, athlete is a defensive end recruit but is now also tearing it […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Drive and determination to get to the ball jumps off the screen when watching highlight reels. Coaches, fans, and other players can instantly tell when a player has a little more heart and determination than the guy, or in Evan Weaver’s case, the guys lining up across from him. Fighting through double- and sometimes […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Huskies received good news on Saturday when 4-star cornerback Isaiah Gilchrist verbally committed to Washington. The 5’11”, 180 pound, cornerback is highly rated but no teams outside of Pac-12 country have tried to wrangle the Bellevue High School talent into another region. Gilchrist has offers from Arizona, USC, Oregon, Cal, Arizona State, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Utah secured verbal commitment No. 17 on Thursday landing under the radar offensive tackle Scott Peck out of Washington. Peck was a bright spot for Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley in 2014. The Bears posted a 3-7 record but the 6’6”, 295 pound, tackle shined through the down season earning offers from Eastern Washington, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Friday at about 10-til 8 p.m. Pacific Time, Washington Class of 2016 defensive end Evan Weaver cut the waiting time of a previous announcement date of August 18 by four days verbally committing to the Cal Golden Bears. Evan made the announcement official on Twitter posting, “Today’s follow up visit to my top school was amazing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright The difference from August 2014 to August 2015 is a 180 degree turn in the right direction for Gonzaga Preparatory defensive end Evan Weaver. Last year Weaver was preparing to make his mark on the field for the Bullpups and what an incredible mark he made helping lead his team to a 10-2 record that included […]
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