San Diego Open-Division Playoff Preview: Cathedral Catholic
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Cathedral Catholic enters playoffs with an 8-2 record, both losses coming from powerhouse programs Centennial and De La Salle. The Dons are loaded with talent and multiple D-I prospects on both sides of the ball. They face 3-seed Mission Hills…
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Continue ReadingCathedral Catholic enters playoffs with an 8-2 record, both losses coming from powerhouse programs Centennial and De La Salle. The Dons are loaded with talent and multiple D-I prospects on both sides of the ball. They face 3-seed Mission Hills in the opening round on Friday, November 12th with a berth in the championship game on the line.
Lucky Sutton Lucky Sutton 6'1" | 205 lbs | RB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA – RB, 2022
Cathedral’s run-heavy attack is led by one of the top RBs in San Diego in workhorse Lucky Sutton Lucky Sutton 6'1" | 205 lbs | RB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA . Sutton is a powerful and balanced runner between the tackles with the speed to break open explosive plays in the run game. He’s a big body (6’1, 205 lbs.) that’s difficult to tackle in space and likes to lower the shoulder finishing runs physically. Sutton rushed for over 1,500 yards and 26 TDs in the regular season.
— Lucky Sutton Lucky Sutton 6'1" | 205 lbs | RB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA (@KingSutton7) October 24, 2021
Rex Haynes Rex Haynes 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA – WR, 2022
Haynes is the primary playmaker in Cathedral’s passing game. He’s a fast, physical receiver that can produce explosive plays downfield as a vertical threat. He puts stress on defenses trying to stack the box and stop this run-heavy scheme with his vertical skillset and ability to beat DBs 1-on-1. Cathedral’s offense will be looking for continued big-play production in the passing game from Haynes and QB Charlie Mirer Charlie Mirer 6'6" | 225 lbs | QB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA throughout the playoffs. Haynes currently has offers from ASU, Fresno St., and SDSU.
Jaxson Moi Jaxson Moi 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA – DL, 2022
Moi is the physical disruptor for the talented Cathedral front seven. He consistently blows up plays in the backfield filling gaps in the run game and using advanced pass rush technique to get after the QB. He’s a physically dominating player in the trenches that presents a difficult matchup for any OL unit he faces. Moi recently changed his commitment from Cal to Stanford in late October.
God does everything for a reason 🙏🏽Can’t wait for this next chapter of my life! Go Stanford!⚪️🔴🌲 @CoachDavidShaw @Coach_Diron @maeubanks pic.twitter.com/JqBJlNy6Sk
— Jaxson King Taua Moi 🇦🇸 (@JaxsonMoi) October 23, 2021
Donovan Saunders Donovan Saunders 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA – DB, 2022
Saunders is a shutdown corner and leader in the secondary. He’s a rangy athlete (6’3, 185 lbs.) with good speed and length. He’s a physical tackler working downhill and reacts quickly in the flat. He covers well downfield and shows ball skills getting hands on the ball to break up passes. Saunders and fellow standout Marcus Ratcliffe Marcus Ratcliffe 6'3" | 190 lbs | DB Cathedral Catholic | 2023 State CA will be relied on to contain Mission Hills WR Matt Martin with a potential matchup against Carlsbad QB Julian Sayin Julian Sayin 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA the championship round.
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– https://t.co/VAbC50Oph0— Donovan Saunders Donovan Saunders 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA (@Don_Saunders_) November 3, 2021
Victory Johnson Victory Johnson 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Cathedral Catholic | 2023 State CA – LB, 2023
Johnson leads Cathedral’s tough, physical linebacking core. He’s a violent tackler that diagnoses plays and reacts quickly downhill. He provides physical presence in the run game and tackles sideline-to-sideline. Johnson has offers from several Pac-12 schools including USC, Arizona, Colorado, and ASU.
WOW!!! After a wonderful call with @CoachDee_USC and @CaliHutch_17 I am extremely blessed to announce I have received an offer from the University of Southern California!!! #FightOn @GregBiggins @Rivalsfbcamps @adamgorney @BrandonHuffman pic.twitter.com/PqnhO8wHVC
— Victory Johnson Victory Johnson 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Cathedral Catholic | 2023 State CA ✝️ (@VictoryKaleb) November 4, 2021
More Players to Watch:
Charlie Mirer Charlie Mirer 6'6" | 225 lbs | QB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA – QB, 2022
Madden Faraimo- DB, 2025
Marcus Ratcliffe Marcus Ratcliffe 6'3" | 190 lbs | DB Cathedral Catholic | 2023 State CA – DB, 2023
Erik Cole- OL, 2022
Tano Letuli- LB, 2022
Deric Woo- WR, 2022