Game Preview: Yuba City Honkers Vs. Vanden Vikings

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Yuba City Impact Players to Watch</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">ILB/QB [player_tooltip player_id='25353' first='Nick' last='Afato'] 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the top athletes across the section, Afato can play all over the field for the Honkers and will lead both sides of the ball for them this Fall. Offensively, he is very explosive through the hole, runs through contact and has a natural forward lean and contact balance while able to throw a tight spiral downfield and has sneaky arm talent. He will fit nicely at the linebacker position in college and currently holds offers from UC Davis and Cal Poly. Other FCS schools should follow with offers sooner rather than later as he will have a monster Senior campaign. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">OL [player_tooltip player_id='190428' first='Noah' last='Dunham'] 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The Washington State commit is one of the top offensive tackles across Northern California and should lead what will be a good rushing attack for the Honkers in 2022. He is a violent player that can block in space and is a safety net for Afato in pass protection and will be a no brainer First Team All League/Section selection. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='384929' first='Dorsey' last='Sanders'], 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Sanders is a very explosive athlete that excels at the corner position but will be used on both sides of the ball in 2022. He is a downfield threat that can get over the top of safeties and shows natural ball skills and route running abilities. He is a college caliber player that should collect interest this Fall and Winter. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">K/P Jayson Lopez, 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Lopez is one of the top kickers in Northern California and has a big time leg and is very efficient with PAT's and chip shots. Around the region, there is no shortage of talented kickers but Lopez remains one of the best available heading into the season and is a FCS+ prospect. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Vanden Impact Players to Watch</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">WR [player_tooltip player_id='273656' first='Brayden' last='Chavez'], 2024 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Chavez is a burner on the outside that can stretch the field, haul in the deep ball and create separation against off-coverage. He has had a very nice off-season showing out at multiple events and is in line for a huge season after being a impact player on one of the top teams in Norcal as only a Sophomore. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">QB Tre Dimes, 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Dimes is a state championship winning quarterback and has a strong pocket presence and high football IQ. He can push it downfield and fit the ball into tight windows while also a very good runner when scrambling out of the pocket. He has sneaky downfield speed and is tough to bring down in space while showing good vision, and can sling it across his body on the run. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">OL/DL Kayson Dahl, 2023 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Dahl is a very athletic lineman that will lead the way for a explosive and physical offense for the Vikings this Fall. He has long arms, quick feet and a well timed punch in pass protection with balance that can anchor. This should be a very solid offensive line for Vanden and between Dahl, Null and company they will lead the way. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700">LB Devin Martin, 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Martin is one of the biggest thumpers at inside linebacker across the Bay Area and is stout against the run and a very high IQ kid with a motor and good toughness while able to make plays outside the tackles. Violently getting off blocks and exploding through contact on ball carriers, he shows solid COD for his size, and can close quickly backside when coming off the edge. He is a college caliber player that should get D-III+ interest as he progresses through his final high school season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Other Vanden Players To Note...</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"><em>LB/OL Orion Null, 2023</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"><em>RB Raheem Holt, 2023</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"><em>RB/LB Jalen White, 2023</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"700"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:700"><em>DB [player_tooltip player_id='942952' first='Marcellus' last='Chandler'], 2023 </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->