Week 2 Game Preview: St. Francis Vs. Central Catholic
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These two programs are some of the most respected teams in their sections and are due to have big years with some key returners coming back for the 2021 season. St. Francis has a terrific offensive line and some key…
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Continue ReadingThese two programs are some of the most respected teams in their sections and are due to have big years with some key returners coming back for the 2021 season. St. Francis has a terrific offensive line and some key perimeter players while Central Catholic has a stout defense, size up front and an outstanding Division 1 caliber back in Jaelen Nichols Jaelen Nichols 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Central Catholic | 2023 State CA . Below, we will preview some of their top players and look at some catchups going into Friday nights Week 2 matchup game.
Central Catholic Raiders
ILB Romeo Eteaki, 2022
Eteaki is a downhill thumper that is the center piece of the Raiders defense. He is a sure tackler that triggers quickly and flies around while very physical and tough at the point of attack.
OL/DL Jericho Machado, 2022
Machado will anchor both sides of the line for this stout defense. He plays with good toughness and is a bully in the trenches while paving the way for one of the most explosive backs in the valley.
RB Jaelen Nichols Jaelen Nichols 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Central Catholic | 2023 State CA , 2023
Nichols is one of the best running backs across the entire region, regardless of class. He runs behind his pads and looks for contact at the first level, while displaying strong contact balance and natural forward lean with nice top end speed.
QB Dominic Perino, 2022
Perino is a very efficient quarterback for the Raiders and can push the ball downfield with minimal mistakes and good velocity/touch. Able to run when needed, he is very athletic and a strong natural athlete.
Other Top Players….
RB Julian Lopez, 2022
OL/DL Jacob Edmond, 2022
RB/LB Aidan Taylor, 2022
WR/DB Brooklyn Cheek, 2022
OL/DL Roman Foumai, 2023
TE/QB/DB Tyler Wentworth, 2023
LB Mario Savala, 2023
St. Francis Lancers
ATH Camilo Arquette Camilo Arquette 6'1" | 210 lbs | RB St. Francis | 2022 State CA , 2022
Arquette is the do it all back and returner for the Lancers and is one of the best two-way players in all of Norcal. He is a electric returner with a strong lower body and good toughness that always looks for contact and extra yards. He is a big time threat every time he touches the ball.
DB Nico Andrighetto Nico Andrighetto 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB St. Francis | 2022 State CA , 2022
Andrighetto is a very high IQ back-end defender that is just scratching the surface of becoming a truly dominant player. He has a natural nose for the football and displays a quick trigger in transition and fluid hips in coverage while flashing natural instincts when attacking the ball and reading eyes.
LB Clayton Lynam Clayton Lynam 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB St. Francis | 2022 State CA , 2022
Lynam is committed to SDSU and one of the most put-together prospects across Norcal. He can play multiple positions on the defense but does most of his damage rushing the passer and being violent at the point of attack. He is the center-piece of this defense and is poised for a huge Senior season before taking his talents to the MWC.
OL Uluakinofo Taliauli Uluakinofo Taliauli 6'3" | 260 lbs | OL St. Francis | 2022 State CA , 2022
One of the top, if not the top 2022 offensive lineman in the Bay Area, he currently holds multiple Power Five offers and projects as an interior player in college. Strong and physical at the POA, he is an anchor in the run game that plays with low pad level, strong initial strike and does a good job at finishing blocks and getting out in space/pulling.
Other Top Players….
OL Denaris Derosa Denaris Derosa 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL St. Francis | 2022 State CA , 2022
RB/DB Keala Keanaaina, 2023
TE Dillon Golden Dillon Golden 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE St. Francis | 2022 State CA , 2022
TE/DB Junior Fiaui, 2023
DB Michael Artmore, 2022
K, Matthew Karic, 2022
RB/LB Viliami Teu Viliami Teu 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Saint Francis - Mater Dei | 2023 CA , 2023
WR/DB Andrew Adkinson, 2022