Southern California Top Performances: State Championships
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Elijah Brown, Mater Dei, 2024 Brown is undefeated as a starting quarterback and his poise and ability to perform on big stages is incredibly impressive for a sophomore. He completed 18 of 25 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns…
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Continue ReadingElijah Brown, Mater Dei, 2024
Brown is undefeated as a starting quarterback and his poise and ability to perform on big stages is incredibly impressive for a sophomore. He completed 18 of 25 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns in a blowout win over Serra of San Mateo in the Open Division championship game. He made a throw on the opening drive of the game that was a college level throw and impressed everyone watching.
Elijah Brown really is a sophomore. Passes 78 yards to Cooper Barkate. Mater Dei 7, San Mateo Serra 0. pic.twitter.com/q7ALvloUlV
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) December 12, 2021
Jax Leatherwood Jax Leatherwood 6'6" | 225 lbs | QB Scripps Ranch | 2023 State CA , Scripps Ranch, 2023
Leatherwood is one of the top quarterback prospects in San Diego and has risen up the rankings fast this season. The junior threw for 337 yards and four touchdowns in a tight win over Wilcox and he topped it all off with a game-winning scoring drive with 27 seconds left in the game. Leatherwood is a Power 5 talent and will be exciting to watch this offseason and next year.
@_srfootball ‘23 QB Jax Leatherwood with a crazy 43/2 TD/INT ratio this season pic.twitter.com/qg5aT9OiSi
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) December 5, 2021
Jax Leatherwood finds Conor Lawlor on a slant and he takes it 62 yards for a touchdown. Scripps Ranch leads 14-0, 7:06 Q2. pic.twitter.com/p8DwNGriFx
— SBLive California (@SBLiveCA) December 11, 2021
Jax Leatherwood connects with Dean Paley for a 10-yard touchdown. Scripps Ranch takes a 31-28 lead with 27 seconds remaining in the game. pic.twitter.com/q6Njpkxlg3
— SBLive California (@SBLiveCA) December 11, 2021
Charlie Mirer Charlie Mirer 6'6" | 225 lbs | QB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA , Cathedral Catholic, 2022
When I watched Mirer earlier this season I thought he may just be a game manager in a gimmick offense. He has proven this season that he is much more than that and can win a game with his arm. He threw two touchdown passes to Rex Haynes Rex Haynes 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA in a win over Folsom. He also ran for a 28-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach.
Charlie Mirer finds Rex Haynes for a 21-yard touchdown that gives Cathedral Catholic a 13-7 lead over Folsom. 11:31 Q2. pic.twitter.com/c9EoPmS3E4
— SBLive California (@SBLiveCA) December 11, 2021
Nico Mosley, Mater Dei Catholic, 2023
Mater Dei Catholic had a historic undefeated season and a big reason was how they can beat you multiple ways on offense. Mosley and the running game shined in a win over Central Catholic. He ran for three touchdowns in the 34-25 win. He is smaller and has great burst in open space. He gets to the edge quickly and has good field vision.
We’ve got a shootout. Mater Dei Catholic goes 79 yards capped by a Nico Mosley 18-yard touchdown. Crusaders lead 13-7, 8:25 Q1. pic.twitter.com/HM7txSCI7h
— SBLive California (@SBLiveCA) December 11, 2021
Other top performers:
Aiden Agnor, Quartz Hill
Cooper Barkate Cooper Barkate 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Raleek Brown Raleek Brown 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Isaiah Buxton, Mater Dei Catholic
Tre Harrison, Serra
Josh Hunter Josh Hunter 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Victory Johnson Victory Johnson 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Cathedral Catholic | 2023 State CA , Cathedral Catholic
Conor Lawlor, Scripps Ranch
Dylan Stoney, Scripps Ranch
Lucky Sutton Lucky Sutton 6'1" | 205 lbs | RB Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA , Cathedral Catholic
Malaki Te’o Malaki Te’o 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei