The Top 25 teams in Orange County
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1. Mater Dei The Monarchs have a lot of star power returning from its Trinity League championship team in the spring. Elijah Brown will make a leap at quarterback and the defense is elite. Jacob Kongaika Jacob Kongaika 6'3" |…
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The Monarchs have a lot of star power returning from its Trinity League championship team in the spring. Elijah Brown will make a leap at quarterback and the defense is elite. Jacob Kongaika Jacob Kongaika 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Eoghan Kerry Eoghan Kerry 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Levi Sua Levi Sua 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2023 State CA , David Bailey David Bailey 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA and Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA are all five of the best 10 defensive players in the county.
2. Servite
That loaded 2022 class are finally seniors and it’s their time to shine. Noah Fifita Noah Fifita 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB Servite | 2022 State CA and Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA are the best QB/WR combo in the state. The defense is full of quality starters who don’t get as much recruiting attention as they should. Mason Graham Mason Graham 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL Servite | 2022 State CA is one of the best defensive lineman in the state and Jacob Manu Jacob Manu 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Servite | 2022 State CA is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker.
3. Los Alamitos
So many talented players at the skill positions. Oklahoma commits Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA and Makai Lemon Makai Lemon 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA speak for themselves but Gavin Porch Gavin Porch 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Ethan O’Connor Ethan O’Connor 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA and Brian Jurado are outstanding as well. They have enough talent on the lines with Adam Tomczyk Adam Tomczyk 6'4" | 265 lbs | DL Los Alamitos | 2022 State CA and David Main David Main 6'3" | 245 lbs | OL Los Alamitos | 2022 State CA .
4. Mission Viejo
Most of their offense is returning led by junior quarterback Kadin Semonza Kadin Semonza 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA and receiver Mikey Matthews Mikey Matthews 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA . Jackson Holman will be the number two receiver and he is more than capable. Defensively Ruben Lopez leads the way. The Diablos have a tough schedule with Servite and Long Beach Poly on their nonleague slate.
5. Santa Margarita
The Eagles brought in some quality transfers like Gage Grant (Tustin), Isreal Solomon (Mission Viejo), Nick Gallegos (Orange Lutheran) and Jaxon Potter Jaxon Potter 6'4" | 180 lbs | QB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2023 State CA (JSerra). Niko Lopez and Jalen Jones Jalen Jones 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Santa Margarita Catholic | 2022 CA lead the receiving corps and top recruit Hero Kanu Hero Kanu 6'5" | 295 lbs | DL Santa Margarita Catholic | 2022 State CA leads the defense. Kilian O’Connor Kilian O’Connor 6'2" | 285 lbs | OL Santa Margarita Catholic | 2022 State CA is one of the best offensive linemen in the county.
6. Edison
The Chargers have a solid mix of returners and new faces. Tyler Gioia Tyler Gioia 5'10" | 165 lbs | QB Edison | 2022 CA is expected to be the quarterback but keep an eye on Mater Dei transfer Parker Awad. Nico Brown Nico Brown 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Edison | 2022 State CA is a high-level receiver and Tyler Hampton lead the receiving corps. Defensively Peyton Gregory and Austin Grbic lead the defense.
7. San Clemente
Lachlan van Rosmalen is back at quarterback and has improved his timing and decision making. The Tritons have a really good junior class with guys like Blake Allen who is a defensive back and running back and All-League defensive back Brad Gerken Brad Gerken 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB San Clemente | 2023 CA .
8. La Habra
La Habra is always a top 10 team and I believe in their infrastructure. Justin Gil returns at quarterback after a nice spring season as a sophomore. The Highlanders have athletic skill guys like Braedon Simoneon and Jacob Apodaca.
9. San Juan Hills
The Stallions are led by three of the top receivers in the county: Braden Pegan Braden Pegan 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR San Juan Hills | 2022 State CA , Cole Monach Cole Monach 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR San Juan Hills | 2022 CA and Elijah Barclay Elijah Barclay 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Salpointe Catholic | 2022 CA . Colton Joseph will be the quarterback. Defensively the Stallions have Chase Schmidt and talented defensive end Jaden Williams.
10. Orange Lutheran
The Lancers lost a lot of guys to transfers but the new coaching staff knows how to win. Logan Gonzalez Logan Gonzalez 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Orange Lutheran | 2022 State CA is one of the better quarterbacks in the county. Bryce Brown-Johnson is another fun player to watch for the Lancers.
11. Corona del Mar
Top players: David Rasor David Rasor 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Corona Del Mar | 2023 State CA , Mason Kubichek Mason Kubichek 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Corona Del Mar | 2023 CA , Evan Sanders, Charlie Mannon
12. Tesoro
Top players: Evan Pierce Evan Pierce 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Tesoro | 2023 State CA , Gavin Shaigineik, Lucas Pesak, Brodie Garrett
13. Villa Park
Top players: Nathan Kornely Nathan Kornely 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Villa Park | 2022 CA , Jackson Christie, Alex Grywalski, Owen Duckworth
14. Newport Harbor
Top players: Nick Kim, Kashton Henjum Kashton Henjum 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Newport Harbor | 2023 State CA , Josiah Lamarque Josiah Lamarque 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA , Carson DeAvila, Grayson Simon Grayson Simon 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Newport Harbor | 2022 State CA
15. Cypress
Top players: Matthew Morrell Matthew Morrell 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR Cypress | 2023 State CA , Dylan Eldredge, Trevor Monteleone Trevor Monteleone 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Cypress | 2023 CA , Tomas Ramirez
16. Yorba Linda
Top players: Reyn Beal, Chase Jones, JJ Conrad, Wyatt Mosier, William Payne
17. Foothill
Top players: Brody Jones, Patrick Hawkins, Mikey Mazurie, Aaron Dabalack, Gavin Griswold
18. Capistrano Valley
Top players: Trey Kukuk, Dane Benedix Dane Benedix 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Capistrano Valley | 2023 State CA , Owen Taylor, Mark Hopkins, Luke Meyer, Jackson Sievers Jackson Sievers 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Capistrano Valley | 2024 State CA
19. El Modena
Top players: Jack Keays, Owen Smith, Sam Astor, Mayson Hitchens
20. Orange
Top players: Zachary Siskowic Zachary Siskowic 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Notre Dame | 2022 State CA , Kobe Boykin Kobe Boykin 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Los Alamitos | 2024 CA , Jett White Jett White 6'1" | 155 lbs | DB Los Alamitos | 2025 CA , Blaze Iglesias, Nathan Cook, Jakob Coleman
21. Huntington Beach
Top players: AJ Perez, Hideo Ray, Rylan Vibbard, AJ Vandermade, Caleb Kelly
22. Sunny Hills
Top players: Max Spero, TJ Vaipae, Dylan Lawson, Nick Wilde, Dane Soaper
23. Santa Ana
Top players: Jason Costa Jason Costa 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Santa Ana | 2022 CA , Raymond Casillas, Raul Alvarez
24. Tustin
Top players: Tobey Schmidt, Armon Fuller, Dominick Flores
25. Western
Top players: Anthony Luna, Michael Sutton-Shy, Tywon Mitchell Jr., Drew Faulkner, Diego Meza