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Many of the top programs in Southern California gathered at Edison High in Huntington Beach for the annual Battle at the Beach passing tournament last Saturday. It’s one of my favorite events of the year and unfortunately I had to…
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Continue ReadingMany of the top programs in Southern California gathered at Edison High in Huntington Beach for the annual Battle at the Beach passing tournament last Saturday.
It’s one of my favorite events of the year and unfortunately I had to miss it this year due to a pressing family matter.
Mission Viejo won the event with wins against Los Alamitos, Mater Dei and St. John Bosco in the playoff rounds. Here is a recap of Mission Viejo’s championship performance.
I followed the event closely and here are some highlights mixed in with my thoughts from the event.
Rancho Cucamonga QB and #BoiseState commit CJ Tiller has been ripping the ball this morning, Nehemiah Harrison with a nice catch here pic.twitter.com/4VWsvN7Vqh
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) July 9, 2022
Rancho Cucamonga quarterback CJ Tiller CJ Tiller 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Rancho Cucamonga | 2023 State CA has the arm to put a lot of zip on the intermediate throws like this one.
Bosco up on Los Al early 3 scores, Pierce Clarkson to Eric Denham here for 6, new Brave Israel Polk had a TD earlier as well pic.twitter.com/d3EX8G19EN
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) July 9, 2022
Centennial transfer Eric Denham Eric Denham 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA catches a touchdown on a swing pass from the running back spot from Pierce Clarkson Pierce Clarkson 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA here. Denham adds depth to a Bosco backfield which includes Chauncey Sylvester Chauncey Sylvester 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA and Khalil Warren Khalil Warren 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA . Biggins mentions that Israel Polk Israel Polk 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA caught a touchdown pass earlier and he is a nice transfer from Pittsburg.
Another Trey Kukuk pass to his receiver for the score as the receiver had work for that ball. PAT is no good.
Los Alamitos 23, Capo Valley 13 pic.twitter.com/GMBHTe1uLt
— Teran Rodriguez (@TeranRodriguez1) July 9, 2022
Capo Valley quarterback Trey Kukuk Trey Kukuk 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Capistrano Valley | 2023 State CA throws a nice touchdown pass on an out-and-up route from his receiver. Capo was missing its best player Dane Benedix Dane Benedix 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Capistrano Valley | 2023 State CA but held its own against some higher-level programs.
.@missionfootball beats LosAl 27-14 with big TD connection late from @kadinsemonza to @KJReed17 among the highlights, Reed having big day @ocvarsity pic.twitter.com/G7GeLCxZJf
— Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) July 9, 2022
Ball State commit Kadin Semonza Kadin Semonza 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA goes through his reads and finds KJ Reed KJ Reed 5'11" | 175 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA on his right for a touchdown. Reed had one of the biggest days for a receiver at the event. Mission Viejo has Mikey Matthews Mikey Matthews 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA and Jackson Holman Jackson Holman 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA so it’s easy to forget about Reed. But if teams forget to cover Reed this fall, they will be in trouble.
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Treyvon Tolmaire and Mission Viejo playing with INTENSITY at the Battle at the Beach @TolmaireTreyvon | @adamgorney | @missionfootball | 🎥 @Rivals_Jeff pic.twitter.com/GafXYySLyV
— Rivals (@Rivals) July 9, 2022
Mission Viejo corner Treyvon Tolmaire Treyvon Tolmaire 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Mission Viejo | 2024 CA goes up the ladder for a nice interception. He was one of the best defensive backs at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase in January and could be a top corner in Orange County this year.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ USC commit Dylan Williams checking in at Battle at the Beach @adamgorney | @Dwill_2024 | @USC_Rivals | @RyanYoungRivals pic.twitter.com/lj8rAmAS9W
— Rivals (@Rivals) July 9, 2022
Long Beach Poly linebacker Dylan Williams Dylan Williams 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Long Beach Poly | 2024 State CA is a lengthy athletic linebacker who can run with nearly every receiver over the middle. Here he is flashing his USC gloves.
Here’s some clips from the Battle of the Beach 7on7 Tournament 🌴 @boscofootball @CoachCBrown @GregBiggins pic.twitter.com/RUJ0aiWVx4
— Chauncey Sylvester Jr. (@BoogieSylvester) July 10, 2022
St. John Bosco running back Chauncey Sylvester Chauncey Sylvester 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA making big plays on wheel routes and up the middle releases. His speed creates a huge mismatch against most linebackers who try to cover him.
Don’t mess with 5-6 junior Stacy Dobbins of Chaparral. Fearless. pic.twitter.com/BFozWvGbba
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) July 9, 2022
Chaparral receiver Stacy Dobbins just runs a simple out route out of a bunch formation for a touchdown here, but his speed and toughness were on display Saturday.
.@EdisonChargerFB up two scores on SM courtesy of @AwadParker TD strike @ocvarsity pic.twitter.com/svV3of6WpY
— Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) July 9, 2022
Edison quarterback Parker Awad throws a touchdown pass to Carter Hogue against the defending champion Santa Margarita. The hosts of the tournament had a fine day with good performances from receivers Malachi Pierce, Mason York, Jackson Irwin Jackson Irwin 6'3" | 200 lbs | DL Edison | 2023 CA and Ashton Hurley.
A few touchdowns from Saturday’s Battle at the Beach Tournament. Great opportunity to compete with some of the best talent in the state. @AwadParker was slinging it all day! #caliball @EdisonChargerFB pic.twitter.com/Fl977hDXmF
— Tucker Tripp (@Tucker2Tripp) July 11, 2022
While on the topic of Edison, here is a beautiful touchdown catch from Tucker Tripp.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Myles Jackson to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jordan Anderson @MylesTJacksonQB | @Andersonjjjj | @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/AJFwbIzblZ
— Rivals (@Rivals) July 9, 2022
Millikan quarterback Myles Jackson Myles Jackson 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Millikan | 2024 CA throws a beautiful touchdown pass to Warren transfer Jordan Anderson Jordan Anderson 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA against Mission Viejo. Anderson has put on some size and can be one of the top receivers in Southern California this fall.
UCLA commit Grant Gray of Norco with TD vs. Mater Dei. pic.twitter.com/VeEqUCjP6I
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) July 9, 2022
Norco receiver and UCLA commit Grant Gray Grant Gray 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Norco | 2023 State CA showing he can go up and use his body to make tough 50/50 catches against Mater Dei. It’s a simple route, but he uses his footwork to create a little separation against man coverage.
Going up top!
Battle at the Beach Invitational! pic.twitter.com/EwrhfsUBjA— JASON ROBINSON JR (@JasonR0binsonJR) July 9, 2022
USC commit and Long Beach Poly receiver Jason Robinson JR Jason Robinson JR 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR San Juan Hills | 2024 State CA showing his speed and making a beautiful touchdown catch from Darius Curry Darius Curry 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Long Beach Poly | 2024 State CA . He brings the confidence and fun with his celebration afterward that his teammates thrive off of.
🎰 I got some great work against some great teams. We out there getting better every game of every tournament. When do you want us to peek? #SlotMachine🎰 #Bridgetown @GregBiggins @mikehuntley63 @C_Morrissette @SGVNSports @adamgorney @TheMatt_V @CoachHagerty @latsondheimer pic.twitter.com/ZjSh4vk5Be
— Delano Lee 2️⃣3️⃣🎰 (@DelanoLee23) July 10, 2022
Bishop Amat receiver Delano Franklin Delano Franklin 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Bishop Amat | 2023 State CA can create major matchup issues from the slot and shows this here with touchdowns against Norco and others.
Battle at the Beach Tournament w/ Slot Machine @DelanoLee23 @CoachDanny10 @CoachHagerty @TheMatt_V @GregBiggins pic.twitter.com/hOmMnuCCdI
— Hunter (Hunt) Watson (@hunterwatsonqb) July 11, 2022
Franklin and the Amat receivers are great, but quarterback Hunter Watson Hunter Watson 6'3" | 200 lbs | ATH Bishop Amat | 2023 CA makes their job a lot easier.
Bishop Amat ‘26 DB RJ Sermons was one of the better young athletes in the tournament today, very bright future pic.twitter.com/ldC6YlsUHg
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) July 9, 2022
Amat also has a freshman defensive back in RJ Sermons who already has the body of an older player. He may contribute as a freshman and be one of the top defensive backs in his class.
.@cooper_hoch showing that Elite 11 first-team form v Bishop Amat @CDMFOOTBALL @ocvarsity pic.twitter.com/ZLv5Nm2zwI
— Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) July 9, 2022
Corona del Mar fast rising receiver Cooper Hoch catching a touchdown pass from David Rasor David Rasor 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Corona Del Mar | 2023 State CA on an out route. He can create separation with his speed and his route running.
INT for the win! Erik Carmona game-winning pick for @capofootball v Warren 16-14 @ocvarsity pic.twitter.com/sT8gCRa7kt
— Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) July 9, 2022
Erik Carmona with a nice interception to ice the game for Capo Valley against Warren.
New PR today 315 bench at 225 on 🦾🦾.More to come.@JSerra_Football @Coach_SMcKnight @pat_harlow @GregBiggins @247Sports @adamgorney @coaxhpen @CoachEvans99 @CoachTB02 @coachkeith_1k @PGregorian @RTaylorFBscout @CoachDonerson pic.twitter.com/d1OEciFkdR
— Clarence Chaney V (@cchaney05) April 22, 2022
This is not a clip from the Battle at the Bay, but JSerra was the surprise team of the event and linebacker Clarence Chaney was a big reason for their success. According to reports, junior quarterback Zander Singh looked as did receivers Josh Jordanal and Jose Frutos.
Few clips from the Edison Battle at the Beach, with the @boscofootball guys! #working
@TheDBLab @premiumsportsla @DLO614 @CoachBeyRasool @TylerWoodsFB @CoachDLacy @Coachcjkinger @GregBiggins @PrepRedzoneCA @COACH_T_BULLOCK pic.twitter.com/Emnf8HB9d9— Frankie Edwards III (@E3ANGELO) July 10, 2022
Bosco defensive back Frankie Edwards III showing good ball skills against top teams like Long Beach Poly. Marcelles Williams Marcelles Williams 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA also made some nice deflections in the endzone for the Braves.
Had some fun playing both ways at Battle of the Beach this weekend!@GregBiggins @adamgorney @BrandonHuffman @eb_winston @JohnMontali pic.twitter.com/0fDBHbftqk
— Victory Johnson (@VictoryKaleb) July 11, 2022
Cathedral Catholic star Victory Johnson Victory Johnson 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Cathedral Catholic | 2023 State CA showing he can play some receiver as well as linebacker. He is one of the top linebackers in San Diego.
Malachi Nelson to Ethan O’Connor Part II at the Battle at the Beach 7v7❕
🎥 @On3USC @EthanOConnor04 @Malachi #FightOn✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/YuHqNoWlKm
— Scott Schrader (@SSchraderOn3) July 9, 2022
USC commit Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA throws a nice touchdown to Ethan O’Connor Ethan O’Connor 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA who makes a nice catch. Guys like O’Connor and Gavin Porch Gavin Porch 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA got a lot of run Saturday with Makai Lemon Makai Lemon 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA missing the event. Mater Dei transfer Kassius Ashtiani Kassius Ashtiani 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA will be a receiver to watch for Los Alamitos this fall.