Southern California Top Rushing Performances: Week 9

<strong>Eddie Allain, Norte Vista, 2022</strong> Two years ago, prior to the pandemic, Norte Vista and Hillcrest played an awesome game but for whatever reason Norte Vista has lapped Hillcrest on the field since. Allain had a massive game running the ball in the Braves’ 28-0 win over Hillcrest. He rushed for 220 yards on 13 carries with three touchdowns. He had a 91-yard run to goose those numbers but still, he was the reason Norte Vista cruised to a win. Allain is the third leading rusher in the Southern Section. https://twitter.com/Noriega_Edith/status/1441654978783764483?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="115424" first="Kobe" last="Boykin"], Orange, 2024</strong> Boykin is one of the most dynamic playmakers in Southern California for any class, but is one of the top 10 sophomores in the state. Prior to this season I wanted to see how he played against better competition. He answered that question for me with good games against teams like Capo Valley, La Habra and Yorba Linda. He had a dominant game against Saddleback last week, rushing for 126 yards on just 9 carries with two touchdowns before being lifted from the game early due to a blowout. Boykin and Orange have their biggest game of the season this week, the Orange Coast League championship game against Santa Ana. https://twitter.com/kobe_4thawin/status/1450159661823389701?s=20 <strong>Mikey Gorbea, Diamond Bar, 2022</strong> Gorbea has been putting up huge numbers all season for Diamond Bar and had one of his best games last week in a huge win over Nogales. He rushed for 264 yards on 26 carries with four touchdowns in a 34-20 win. Gorbea is fifth in the Southern Section in rushing and had a season-high of 308 yards earlier in the season in a close win against Montclair. https://twitter.com/DBHS_Principal/status/1436546706116517888?s=20 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="25452" first="Makei" last="Thompson"], Mira Mesa, 2023</strong> Mira Mesa had a well-rounded offensive game in a 38-35 win against Scripps Ranch. The key to victory was running back [player_tooltip player_id="25452" first="Makei" last="Thompson"] who ran for 188 yards and three touchdowns. He also had a 29 yard reception and a nice kick return. The 188 yards were a season-high for Thompson and it came in the team’s biggest game of the season. https://twitter.com/SBLiveCA/status/1451758768698527744?s=20 <strong>Chris White, Francis Parker, 2023</strong> White had his biggest game of the season for Francis Parker in a blowout win over Army-Navy. He rushed for 179 yards on 9 carries with two touchdowns. He also had a 74-yard touchdown reception. White also had big games against The Meadows School and Maranatha Christian. <hr /> <em><strong>Other top performers:</strong></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Daniel Anoh, Palisades</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Emmanuel Barajas, Yucaipa</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="187309" first="Drew" last="Barrett"], Trabuco Hills</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Erick Barrios, Compton</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Malachi Bey, Garden Grove</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25225" first="Raleek" last="Brown"], Mater Dei</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Paulo Burak, Carlsbad</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="208989" first="Matthew" last="Caldera"], Vista Murrieta</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Larry Chandler, Carter</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25281" first="Quincy" last="Craig"], Mater Dei</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tyler Fields, Laguna Beach</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Troy Fletcher, Edison</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="216739" first="Gavin" last="Galzote"], Vista Murrieta</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Cameron Goods, Irvine</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Zach Gross, Rim of the World</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Christian Guarascio, Dana Hills</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Thomas Hartanov, San Clemente</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="120793" first="Nova" last="Kebeli"], Portola</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Anthony Leal, Rancho Alamitos</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Robert Lucero, San Gabriel</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25233" first="Rayshon" last="Luke"], St. John Bosco</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Gabriel Magana, Valencia</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="187301" first="Kenny" last="Manassero"], Mission Viejo</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Venasio Mikaele, JW North</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jake Murphy, Buena</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jaydn Ott, Norco</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="141919" first="Tahj" last="Owens"], Loyola</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Lucas Pesak, Tesoro</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tomas Ramirez, Cypress</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ed Ramos, Pacifica</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="141957" first="Hunter" last="Roddy"], Chaparral</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Lachlan Van Rosmalen, San Clemente</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25345" first="Christian" last="Washington"], Helix</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Daniel Zarzosa, Wilson/Hacienda Heights</span>