2023 Watchlist Breakdown: Orange County Part 1
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Last week I broke down the players from Orange County that made the updated 2023 rankings on Prep Redzone. Now it’s time to break down the players who didn’t quite crack the top 150 but made the new Watch List.…
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Continue ReadingLast week I broke down the players from Orange County that made the updated 2023 rankings on Prep Redzone.
Now it’s time to break down the players who didn’t quite crack the top 150 but made the new Watch List.
Kassius Ashtiani Kassius Ashtiani 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA is a receiver from Mater Dei who got limited varsity playing time last season but showed playmaking skills at the JV level. He is a good route runner out of the slot and has above average speed. He is only 5-foot-9 but will be a good addition to an already loaded Mater Dei receiving corps this fall.
Dane Benedix Dane Benedix 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Capistrano Valley | 2023 State CA is a real good athlete out of Capistrano Valley High School. He can be a deep threat but excels on underneath routes and making plays after the catch. He can make plays out of the slot or split out wide and gets good separation in man coverage. He had nearly 500 yards and seven touchdowns for the Cougars this spring and it will be interesting to see how he does with a new quarterback this fall.
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Dartanyon Moussiaux:
413 Passing Yards in a little over 3 Quarters, 31/43 – 72% Completion Rate, 6 TD & 0 Interceptions!!! @D_Moussiaux to @danebenedix last night for this great TD! Video credits to @derekbmiller3 pic.twitter.com/sCSm5w15Qx— Amanda Moussiaux (@amandamoussiaux) April 10, 2021
Vaka Hansen Vaka Hansen 6'2" | 305 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA is an interior defensive lineman from Servite who is massive for a sophomore. he is 6-foot-2, 305 pounds and has great agility for his position. He excels as a nose tackle but can play 3-technique if needed and even played some tackle on offense. He defends the run fine but I like him better as a pass rusher where he is always in the backfield.
.@vaka_hansen with the sack for a big loss! pic.twitter.com/8CXhRavDae
— Servite Football (@ServiteFootball) April 16, 2021
When Kashton Henjum Kashton Henjum 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Newport Harbor | 2023 State CA transferred to Newport Harbor from Saddleback Valley Christian, I wondered if he had the frame to make the big jump to higher competition. He exceeded all expectations and had an excellent spring for the Sailors, catching 50 passes for 704 yards and five touchdowns in just six games. He is 6-foot-2 with plus speed and will put on some muscle.
Mason Kubichek Mason Kubichek 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Corona Del Mar | 2023 CA is a super versatile defensive player for Corona del Mar. He can play all linebacker positions, and move out to safety and have the speed to hang with receivers. He has good football instincts and is always near the ball. He was second on the team in tackles this spring.