Week 4 Game Preview: Saguaro (2-0) vs Hamilton (2-0) ESPN
One of the country’s best matchups of the year, this nationally televised game is loaded with college level talent on both teams. Here’s a look at some of the top recruits from each team: Saguaro Top Players Quintin Somerville Quintin…
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Continue ReadingOne of the country’s best matchups of the year, this nationally televised game is loaded with college level talent on both teams. Here’s a look at some of the top recruits from each team:
Saguaro Top Players
Quintin Somerville Quintin Somerville 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Saguaro | 2021 State AZ , DE, 6’1” 230 lbs., 2021
2020 Stats: 6 TKLS; 5 TFL’s; 2 QB HURS
One of the top defensive ends in the nation and Prep Redzone’s #3 ranked overall recruit in Arizona. He is a well rounded DE with good technique and fundamentals that is an elite pass rusher. He’s committed to Michigan but holds 21 total offers from top programs including Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, and Ohio State.
Bram Walden Bram Walden 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Saguaro | 2021 State AZ , OL, 6’4” 270 lbs., 2021
The Oregon commit is ranked #2 player overall in the state by Prep Redzone and also one of the top players in the country with over 26 offers from elite programs. He has great size and frame at 6’4” 270 lbs. with ideal length. Shows good athleticism, flexibility, and bend. Impressive strength and power at the POA to finish blocks. Does a good job being an effective blocker at the second level.
Denzel Burke Denzel Burke 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Saguaro | 2021 State AZ , ATH, 6’0” 180 lbs., 2021
Forced to sit out due to injury.
Three of the top four ranked players in Arizona are from Saguaro and Burke is number four. A dynamic athlete with fluid movement, quick feet, and elite ball skills. Currently holds 23 total major D1 offers and committed to Ohio State in May 2020.
Parker Brailsford Parker Brailsford 6'2" | 265 lbs | OL Saguaro | 2022 State AZ , OL, 6’2” 265 lbs., 2022
One of the top OL in the state with six offers including Arizona, Colorado, Michigan State, and USC. He’s an all-around great lineman that shows big time upside and potential. He has great size, athleticism, and bend for a Power 5 OG. He has plus mobility with impressively quick feet and is a high motor guy that finishes every play. His recruiting stock will continue to rise as he progresses and develops.
Other top players to watch: Darrion Dalton Darrion Dalton 6'2" | 255 lbs | DL Saguaro | 2021 State AZ (DL), Ridge Docekal Ridge Docekal 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (QB), Anthony Gonzales Anthony Gonzales 5'9" | 155 lbs | WR Brophy Prep | 2021 State AZ (WR), Javen Jacobs Javen Jacobs 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (WR), Micah Lutu Micah Lutu 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (OL), Alani Maa’fu (DL), Tristan Monday Tristan Monday 6'4" | 240 lbs | LB Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (LB), Cole Shivers Cole Shivers 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Saguaro | 2023 State AZ (DB), Xander Warner (ATH)
Hamilton Top Players
Nicco Marchiol Nicco Marchiol 6'2" | 220 lbs | QB Hamilton | 2022 State AZ , QB, 6’2” 215 lbs., 2022
2020 Stats: 22-32 for 275 yards; 3 TDs; 113.2 QBR; 150 yards rushing on 14 attempts with 3 TDs
One of three transfers to Hamilton out of Colorado, Marchiol is one of the top pro-style quarterbacks in the country with 25 offers from almost every elite college program. The lefty is a prototypical pocket passer with a quick release and great arm talent. Strong presence and mobility in the pocket with a good ability to feel and avoid pressure. He will be one of the top players in the state this year on the very strong Hamilton squad.
Cole Martin Cole Martin 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Basha | 2023 State AZ , DB, 5’9” 160 lbs., 2023
Martin has exploded onto the recruiting scene this past offseason with 19 offers from programs like Florida State, LSU, Michigan State, Nebraska, Oregon, and Texas. He has elite level speed and change of direction to get out of his break and make plays on the ball. Shows good instincts and route anticipation. Extremely quick to transition out of his backpedal and break on the ball. Already one of the top defensive backs in the country.
Zachary Lewis Zachary Lewis 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Hamilton | 2021 State AZ , ATH, 5’11” 180 lbs., 2021
One of the more versatile athletes in Arizona. A natural football player that makes plays on both sides of the ball for Hamilton. He’s a very smooth athlete with fluid hips and quick change of direction. He possesses good speed with the acceleration to get to top end speed quickly. His ball skills and instincts have really set him apart. Currently committed to Nevada with offers from Washington State, Army, and Northern Arizona.
Jack Howell, DB, 6’0” 190 lbs., 2021
Committed to Colorado State and one of three transfers from Colorado. He’s an explosive and versatile athlete that can impact a game in a lot of different ways. He’s cerebral football player with a high football IQ that shows great instincts and anticipation to put himself in position to make plays. He plays well with his eyes diagnosing plays quickly with solid technique/footwork and little wasted movement. Also holds offers from New Mexico, New Mexico State, and Northern Arizona.
Other top players to watch: Noah Schmidt Noah Schmidt 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB Hamilton | 2021 State AZ , RB, 2021 transfer from CO, Christian Anaya Christian Anaya 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Hamilton | 2022 State AZ (WR), Trey Lockhart (WR), Brady Shough Brady Shough 6'2" | 195 lbs | ATH Hamilton | 2021 State AZ (WR), Michael Masunas Michael Masunas 6'5" | 250 lbs | TE Hamilton | 2022 State AZ , TE, 2022, transfer from Sabino