Southern California Top Rushing Performances: Week 6

<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25266" first="Jabari" last="Bates"], St. John Bosco, 2022</strong> Bates was the most explosive running back on the field in the huge game between Mater Dei and St. John Bosco last Saturday. He broke a 66-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to tie the game for the Braves and was popping off eight yard runs throughout the game. He is smaller but decisive in his decision making, he makes one cut and goes instead of dancing around. He has breakaway speed in open space and can make plays in the passing game as well. Bates has offers from Arizona State, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Oregon State and San Jose State. https://twitter.com/prepzone/status/1383609010004193281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1383609010004193281%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fprepredzone.com%2F2021%2F04%2Fst-john-bosco-vs-mater-dei-offensive-standouts%2F <hr /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="121862" first="Major" last="Givens"], Steele Canyon, 2023</strong> Givens is one of, if not the best sophomore running back in San Diego. He was instrumental in Steele Canyon’s 27-18 win over Monte Vista last week, rushing for 170 yards on 18 carries with a pair of touchdowns. He had a dominant sophomore season with 716 yards in just six games with seven touchdowns. He is only 5-foot-9 but has some strength and speed and is a good student with a 3.5 GPA. He should get some smaller offers this fall. <hr /> <strong>Brantt Riederich, Marina, 2021</strong> Riederich is the younger brother of another great Marina running back who graduated a few years ago. He has been dominant this season and the offense really runs through him. They have a three-year starter at quarterback but his job is made easier because Riederich can get five yards per carry. He rushed for 181 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns in Marina’s Big 4 League championship game against Segerstrom. https://twitter.com/MAlvarez02/status/1383275134232846341?s=20 https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1193010587925536768?s=20 <hr /> <strong>Hunter Roddy, Chaparral, 2022</strong> The Chaparral offense rushed for 578 yards in a huge 52-41 win over Murrieta Valley. The bulk of that yardage went to Roddy who rushed for an insane 405 yards on 45 carries with four touchdowns. He is a big running back at around 220 pounds and is very tough to bring down. Defenses know that he is going to get around 20 carries a game and they can’t stop him. He had 710 rushing yards in just three games with 11 touchdowns. He has been in contact with schools like Columbia and Army and it will be interesting to see how his recruiting goes during his senior season. https://twitter.com/PEcom_preps/status/1384641361291399170?s=20 <hr /> <strong>Angel Vega, Santa Ana, 2021</strong> Vega is a quarterback who is just as dangerous with his legs. He had a huge game to lead Santa Ana to an Orange Coast League win over a very good Orange team. Vega threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 133 yards and a touchdown. He transferred to Santa Ana from Segerstrom and has been one of the more under the radar good quarterbacks in Orange County. He has six offers from lower level schools and has the versatility to play in any college offense. https://twitter.com/angel_vega2/status/1373695786450513920?s=20 <hr /> <em><strong>Other top performers: </strong></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25146" first="Zeus" last="Alefosio"], Villa Park</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Kyle Bandy, Servite</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25122" first="James" last="Bohls"], San Clemente</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Sheldon Canley, Lompoc</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="39430" first="Darius" last="Cowens"], Pacifica</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Freddy Fletcher, Cajon</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25271" first="Max" last="Garrison"], St. Francis</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Cameron Goods, Irvine</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Erik Hernandez, Castle Park</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jawan Howard, Silverado</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Brian Jurado, Los Alamitos</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jacob Laverdiere, Mount Miguel</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Elza Lindemans, Chaparral</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Adam Luna, Anaheim</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tre Samuel, Westchester</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">DJ Watts, Murrieta Valley</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jaheem Williams, Montgomery</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25109" first="Marceese" last="Yetts"], Mater Dei</span>