D2-AA State Championship Preview 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at the players to watch in the Division 2-AA State Championship between Mater Dei Catholic (Chula Vista) and McClymonds (Oakland). MDC has surged in the second half of the season and will be looking for a second straight state title with experienced playmaking from multiple D-I talents. McClymonds has produced one of the most explosive rushing attacks in the state with two 1,000+ yard rushers. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145214"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63906beee99ed"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nankil's put together a strong playoff run to the state championship for the second season in a row. He put on a clutch performance against Mission Hills in the CIF Section final with 300 yards and 3 TDs including the game-winner to star wideout [player_tooltip player_id='145133' first='Jeremiah' last='McClure']. He's a gifted passer that can produce explosive plays pushing the ball downfield and extending plays with his legs. Nankil committed to hometown USD in late October. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SanSpotlight/status/1599585918867804160?s=20u0026amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SanSpotlight/status/1599585918867804160?s=20&amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["145133"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63906beee9a57"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClure's continued to solidify himself as the top WR in San Diego throughout the second half of the season. He's accounted for 4 TDs in the playoffs including 2 against Mission Hills on 15 catches for 150 yards. He's a natural athlete on the outside with a polished skillset and high-level body control. McClure will head to Westwood to join UCLA after closing out his MDC career in the state title game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CalHiSports/status/1596389801451991040?s=20u0026amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CalHiSports/status/1596389801451991040?s=20&amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["273562"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63906beee9ac5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMillian's handled more carries this season with MDC's leading rusher from 2021, Nico Mosley, out with injury. He's a physical RB/LB with downhill power and speed. He's a strong athlete that drives his legs through contact and plays with low pad level. He's an athletic defender on the edge that's explosive off the ball and disruptive behind the LOS. McMillian holds offers from Colorado, Arizona, Colorado St., and Utah St. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachVMAKASI/status/1596607430489624578?s=20u0026amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CoachVMAKASI/status/1596607430489624578?s=20&amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261783"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63906beee9b16"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland Section's leading rusher recorded 2,400 rushing yards and 29 TDs for an average of 223/ypg this season. He put up 307 yards and 4 TDs on 22 carries in McClymonds' 49-35 NorCal Regional win. He's an explosive playmaker bursting with natural speed and athleticism. He excels at finding lanes on outside runs with the speed to get the perimeter and ability to make defenders in space. He covers ground from his safety spot with twitchy reactions to the ball and closing speed. Thomas is a high-upside playmaker that picked up offers from Cal and UC Davis in November. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaivianThomas/status/1598960590692974593?s=20u0026amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaivianThomas/status/1598960590692974593?s=20&amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ferrari Miller ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"McClymonds","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63906beee9bd8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The section's second leading rusher totaled over 1,000 yards and 14 TDs in an offense with a run game that allows for two 1,000 yard rushers. He's a strong, physical back that invites contact and sheds tackles. He runs behind his pads with low center-of-gravity and powerful leg drive. Miller provides a complementary piece to the backfield with his physical running style and ability to rip off explosive gains. Miller and Thomas combined for over 400 rushing yards and 5 TDs in the NorCal Regional. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/westcoastpreps_/status/1598909491143094272?s=20u0026amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/westcoastpreps_/status/1598909491143094272?s=20&amp;t=NEgJtbhoEzrdmrGMgQu7kQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["384779"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63906beee9c3b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson's an athletic interior DL that can get in the backfield and track down ball carriers/QBs. He's explosive out of his stance shedding blocks with violent hands and an effective swim move. He can fight through double teams using his length and physicality at 6'2”/275. McClymonds' defense will need him to get in the backfield and be disruptive against a balanced and productive Mater Dei Catholic offense. Richardson picked up an offer from Idaho in November. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CJacksonWCP/status/1565923386286493696?s=20u0026amp;t=VQ00eEtaCs6ODlCGfCpFzA","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CJacksonWCP/status/1565923386286493696?s=20&amp;t=VQ00eEtaCs6ODlCGfCpFzA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> Mater Dei Catholic </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='25375' first='Tre' last='Edwards']</strong>- LB, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>D.J. Overstreet</strong>- DB, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='25445' first='Chris' last='Snyder'] Jr.</strong>- ATH, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='145192' first='Surahz' last='Buncom']</strong>- ATH, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='384811' first='Rollin' last='George']</strong>- WR, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Kenyon Lepisi</strong>- LB, 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='273548' first='Isaiah' last='Buxton']</strong>- DB, 2024</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McClymonds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='147758' first='Tajir' last='Golden']</strong>- RB, 2024&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Gregory Kenny</strong>- DL, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Deontae Faison</strong>- QB, 2023</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jaysen Cole</strong>- DL, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Joshua Shanklin</strong>- DL, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Irven Hill</strong>- DB, 2023&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>John Tamale</strong>- LB, 2025&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->