Top Performers: Cathedral Catholic vs. Mater Dei Catholic
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San Diego’s marquee matchup of the week featured two of the area’s state champions from last season. Cathedral Catholic led from the start of the game after a blocked punt led to a TD early in the game. Mater Dei…
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Continue ReadingSan Diego’s marquee matchup of the week featured two of the area’s state champions from last season. Cathedral Catholic led from the start of the game after a blocked punt led to a TD early in the game. Mater Dei Catholic was without key starters RB Nico Mosley and LB Tre Edwards Tre Edwards 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Mater Dei Catholic | 2023 State CA who left the game early with an ankle injury. Both teams will face big tests again in week 2 as Cathedral Catholic plays Centennial and Mater Dei Catholic hosts QB Julian Sayin Julian Sayin 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA and Carlsbad.
Faraimo’s an elite D-I S prospect and a top-10 overall player in PRZ’s CA 2024 class. He was extremely disruptive in the passing game producing two INTs and a fumble recovery. He’s a heavy hitter in the secondary that plays with high-level coverage skills and instincts. Faraimo’s proved that his stock will continue to rise into his sophomore season.
Ratcliffe made key plays on both sides of the ball converting his lone reception into a 38-yard TD and 8 tackles from his S spot. He’s an athletic and physical player in coverage with the range to cover sideline-to-sideline. He’s a talented wideout on offense that can create separation and finish with hands/ball-skills downfield. The SDSU commit will be an important two-way starter all season.
Stevens brings a different element to CC’s offense than last season’s pocket-passer, Charlie Mirer. He’s a legitimate threat to run the ball, flashing speed and vision as a ball-carrier. He made plays in the read-option game combining with lead rusher Will Bond. The junior transfer from Henderson, NV picked up an offer from Portland St. in May.
Snyder filled in at RB for the injured Nico Mosley, who was the leading rusher on last season’s state championship team. Snyder’s a dynamic playmaker that can make plays on both sides of the ball at WR/DB/RB. Snyder and McMillian accounted for both of Mater Dei Catholic’s TDs on runs of 8 and 9 yards respectively. Snyder’s a Kansas commit with a handful of P-5 offers.
Sean Kagen
Sean Kagen
Will Bond
Will Bond
Kagen provided a physical presence on both sides of the ball totaling 17 tackles and 2 sacks from his ILB spot along with 3 carries and a TD at RB. He and Bond capped CC’s win with a pair of short-yardage TDs in the second half. Bond led the backfield in carries totaling 12 for 48 yards and flashed physicality in the secondary from his CB spot. Kagan and Bond will be important two-way players for CC this season.