Northern California Top Performances: Week IV

Photo: Doug Duran Bay Area News Group

Paul Gregorian April 20, 2021 @ 03:01 PM

With the Spring football season finally coming to an end in California, here are some of the top players that put on terrific showings in their final game of the season. Before we know it, the Fall 2021 season will be upon us and some of these stars will be gearing up for huge Senior seasons and the current Seniors this season will be embarking on their new college careers.   [player_tooltip player_id="25300" first="Ian" last="Jernagin"], Garces Memorial HS Jernagin is one of the top backs in the state within the 2022 class and did not disappoint this week erupting for a school record 350+ rushing yards and another multiple TD performance. He is one of the most explosive and physical backs across the region and has Power Five level abilities at the next level while boasting multiple FBS offers.   Nate Bell, Liberty-Brentwood HS Bell is only a Sophomore and proved that he can play at the next level. Quick mobility out of the pocket and an effective enough to be a true dual-threat quarterback, he is one of the top Dual-Threat quarterbacks in the region in the ’23 class. On tape, he displays good field awareness and a quick release while having a strong run with the ability to push the ball into tight windows from various different body angles. In the final week, he helped elevate Liberty passed a very talented heritage team by throwing for 190+ yards and 2 touchdowns, while adding another 138 yards on the ground and 3 rushing touchdowns.   Mason Brosseau, Hanford HS The Sacramento State signee is one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the Central Valley and has FBS talent at the next level. Displaying terrific natural strength and a strong initial punch while playing with good pad level and pass rush twitch/abilities, he is a steal for the Hornets and has the potential to be a dominant force for years to come in the Big Sky.   [player_tooltip player_id="118777" first="Carlos" last="Mack"], Edison HS Mack is one of the top defensive backs across Northern/Central California and has ideal length, range and ball skills for the next level. In the second to last week of the season for Edison, he was a shut down corner while also displaying his abilities on the offensive side of the ball. He will be one of the best available and possibly under-recruited defensive backs across the region next Fall.   Devon Rivers, Heritage-Brentwood HS Rivers has another impressive week against Liberty-Brentwood last Friday night. He rushed for over 250+ yards and had 142 of them in the first half. He recently pulled in his first offer from New Mexico and will look to add several more FBS offers as he enters into his Junior season.   Jackson Giovara, Burlingame HS Giovara is a longer receiver with good range and ball skills from the outside position. In week 6, he had 6 receptions for 118 yards and adding two touchdowns for Burlingame High School. he has D-III+ level abilities at the next level and can make an impact at the college level.   Brady Huchingson, Acalanes HS Huchingson has been one of the most efficient passers Norcal has to offer through out this entire Spring season and did not disappoint in the final week. Passing for 220 yards through the air and tacking on another 2 touchdowns, he is one of the most under-recruited players in the entire Bay Area.   [player_tooltip player_id="25189" first="Dylan" last="Smith"], Vintage HS Smith is the lead back on a bruising and violent Vintage squad that has had a terrific run game this entire season. Smith has a good combination of open field speed and power in-between the tackles while extremely hard to tackle and displaying strong contact balance and body control through traffic. Last week he rushed for 198 yards and 3 touchdowns on only 19 carries against a stout Napa defense.     Other Top Performers From Week 6... Linarius Agee, Vanden HS Darius Crowther, Christian Brothers HS [player_tooltip player_id="25378" first="Rico" last="Flores"], Folsom HS Peni Kaufusi, Grant HS Chris Lands, Monterey Trail HS Tristan Risley, Clovis HS Kenny Lueth, Rocklin HS Dante Antonini, St. Vincent de Paul HS Malcolm Mcglothin, Sheldon HS Dylan Overstreet, Casa Roble HS [player_tooltip player_id="25081" first="Jordan" last="Hornbeak"], San Joaquin Memorial HS Michael Iriye, Mission Oak HS Willie James, Tulare Union HS Ryan Vaughn, Vacaville HS Evan Malmquist, Acalanes HS Kai Santos, Jesuit HS