1 Vizion 8th Grade All-Star Game: East Top Performers
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The annual 1 Vizion 8th Grade All-Star Game took place in early February and pitted some of northern California’s top 2027 prospects against each other, one last time before going on to high school. The West team ultimately won a…
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Continue ReadingThe annual 1 Vizion 8th Grade All-Star Game took place in early February and pitted some of northern California’s top 2027 prospects against each other, one last time before going on to high school. The West team ultimately won a tough 14-7 game, despite heavy rain at times. Here’s a look at the top performers from the East team.
Casen Pauneto
Casen Pauneto
Pauneto emerged as a multi-purpose weapon for the East squad, lining up at the slot, wideout, and the backfield. A great natural athlete, he flashed top-level speed and great leaping ability at the 1 Vizion combine, and then made splashes in the game itself with some big plays and open field moves that left tacklers grasping at air. Pauneto’s versatility and ability to catch the ball like a receiver will make him a valuable and dangerous contributor as a high school player moving forward.
Kapono Keanaaina
Kapono Keanaaina
Keanaaina is a compact, but punishing and powerful tailback with the ball in his hands. He moves well laterally, in and out of his cuts, and has good burst to hit holes – but his real strength is simply putting his head down and running through tacklers.