The Northwest Grizzlies football roster is loaded with college-level talent and that talent was showcased in a 73-0 victory over Wichita Southeast on September 18.
Here is the scouting report from last year’s 5A State Runners-up, who look poised to make another run at a state title in 2020.
<strong>Offensive Stars of the Game</strong>
<strong>RB, [player_tooltip player_id="35356" first="Julius" last="Bolden"], 5’11”, 190 (Ranked No. 15)</strong> – Bolden rushed for 76 yards on six carries. He had touchdown runs of a four and 36-yards. The senior running back is fast and likes to break tackles. He added an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half. He has offers from Western Michigan and South Dakota State.
<strong>TE, [player_tooltip player_id="35373" first="Mason" last="Ross"], 6’3”, 210 (Ranked No. 32)</strong> – Ross starts at quarterback but is being recruited primarily as a tight end. He does throw a nice ball from the quarterback spot and can play multiple positions. He threw for 120 yards and two scores. He will have college offers to pick from.
<strong>WR, [player_tooltip player_id="49728" first="Kaleb" last="Coleman"], 5’10”, 180(Ranked No. 33)</strong> – Coleman turned in the most productive night for the Grizzlies. He caught five balls for 108 yards and three touchdowns. Coleman was a late starter to the game of football as baseball was his first love. However, he has received offers from JUCO programs for football.
<strong>Defensive Stars of the Game</strong>
<strong>DB, [player_tooltip player_id="35353" first="Wetu" last="Kalomo"], 6’1”, 195 (Ranked No. 12)</strong> – Kalomo is a cover corner who runs a 4.46 forty. He hsd two tackles and one pass break-up. Southeast did not throw the ball against him hardly at all. He thrives in the powerful Grizzly defense and has incredible ball-hawking skills. Kalomo has and will continue to receive DI offers.
<strong>DB, [player_tooltip player_id="35360" first="Todrick" last="McGee"], 5’11”, 170 (Ranked No. 19)</strong> – McGee arguably could be the best all-around athlete at Northwest. He had six tackles in the game including an impressive open-field tackle of a kickoff return, McGee also return punts for Wichita Northwest. He has an impressive combination of speed and strength. He has received offers from DI schools including Missouri State.
<strong>LB, [player_tooltip player_id="35364" first="Jacob" last="Younkman"], 5’10”, 195 (Ranked No. 23)</strong> – Younkmann had four tackles in the game and is a dangerous linebacker on stunts. He is an intelligent linebacker who provides solid coverage against the pass game as he had two pass breaks ups in the victory. He runs a 4.6 forty. He is strong and smart enough to maintain gap responsibilities, but quick and dangerous on blitzes. He offers from multiple Kansas JUCO programs.
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