Top Senior Rushers: Central Valley
Breaking down some of the top senior talent at the running back position in California’s Central Valley. Danny Olivera- Firebaugh Olivera has shown a nose for the end zone this season with 26 TDs through seven games. He shows vision…
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Continue ReadingBreaking down some of the top senior talent at the running back position in California’s Central Valley.
Danny Olivera- Firebaugh
Olivera has shown a nose for the end zone this season with 26 TDs through seven games. He shows vision and patience out of the backfield finding cutback lanes and possesses quick change-of-direction in open space. He’s a tough runner with strong leg drive and shows capable speed to bounce runs to the outside. Olivera’s high level of production in the run game has helped lead Firebaugh to a 6-1 record with upcoming games against Mendota and Coalinga to close the season.
Danny Olivera
Pos: RB
1,549 Rush yards
26 TDs
3.8 gpa
#2 Top rusher in California
#1 Tds in California as a RB
#14 Top rusher in the nation
Class:2022
School: Firebaugh Highschool https://t.co/tiGa2jVu3h— Danny Olivera (@DannyOlivera6) October 15, 2021
Ryan Warkentin- Reedley
Last season’s North Yosemite League MVP and offensive POY is putting together a strong senior season in the Central Valley. Warkentin is an explosive athlete with the ball in his hands showing great speed and is shifty in open space. He’s comfortable finding lanes between the tackles or sticking his foot in the ground and getting upfield on outside runs. He’s a difficult player to tackle in open space with the power and lower-body strength to drive through tackles. Warkentin picked up his first D-1 offer in October from FCS program Valparaiso and has the potential to rack up more interest in the coming months.
Senior Year Midseason Highlight!https://t.co/jrO09LBVA3
— Ryan Warkentin (@warks04) September 20, 2021
Tristan Risley- Clovis
Risley is a versatile athlete out of the backfield for Clovis. He’s an elusive ball-carrier who shows great vision finding open running lanes. He’s shown versatility throughout his senior season running clean routes and possesses natural hands catching the ball out of the backfield. His frame (6’0, 180 lbs.) and skillset could be suitable for a hybrid RB/slot WR role at the next level. Risley has rushed for over 1,200 yards and 15 TDs through eight games this season.
Long touchdown run by @tristanrisley20 of @ClovisFootball against Buchanan. pic.twitter.com/lW4IQhhQSC
— Red Wave Report (@RedWaveReport) October 16, 2021
Zach Mojarro- Bishop Union
Mojarro is a flashy runner with a penchant for explosive plays and finding the endzone. He’s an athletic ball-carrier who can make defenders miss or utilize his strength and balance to break tackles in open space. He’s proven to be a dangerous receiving threat out of the backfield with ability to run routes from his RB position or split out wide at receiver. He shows natural hands and great instincts as a route-runner making him a versatile weapon for the Bishop Union offense. Mojarro posted an impressive stat-line against Burroughs in September rushing for 240 yards and 4 TDs on just nine carries.
Other Notable Rushers:
Avian Pesina- Kennedy
Andrew Camarillo- Orosi (2023)
Jack Wood- Templeton
Jack Susank- Mission Prep
Kaelan Deloney- Foothill