Orange Lutheran 2023 schedule breakdown

<p>Orange Lutheran was one of the best young teams in the Southern Section in 2022. </p>   <p>The Lancers were loaded with young talent, particularly on the offensive and defensive lines, and have a ton of players returning.</p>   <p>At quarterback, the Lancers have three quality options in [player_tooltip player_id='282728' first='TJ' last='Lateef'], [player_tooltip player_id='401215' first='Alex' last='Medyn'] and [player_tooltip player_id='406660' first='John' last='Gazzaniga']. The other offensive skill positions are a mystery for the Lancers with their top rushers and receivers graduating. [player_tooltip player_id='723685' first='AJ' last='Ia'] and [player_tooltip player_id='282715' first='Tyler' last='Hennessy'] are two offensive skill players to keep an eye on.</p>   <p>The offensive line is young but loaded with talent. I would put Orange Lutheran's lineman up against anyone in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='780266' first='Samuelu' last='Utu'] is a blue chip sophomore with 17 offers already. [player_tooltip player_id='283610' first='Dustin' last='Foisia'] was a standout at the Allegiance Lineman camps along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='841046' first='Arion' last='Williams']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='976935' first='Cole' last='Principe']</strong>.</p>   <p>The defensive line is led by two young guys in [player_tooltip player_id='780311' first='Auma' last='Jennings'] and [player_tooltip player_id='723736' first='Jireh' last='Moe']. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409270' first='Jayden' last='Perez']</strong> is a linebacker to watch and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='282779' first='Jonathan' last='“Jojo” Edwards']</strong> is one of the better defensive players in the Trinity League.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='283686' first='Talanoa' last='Ili'] is back and led the team in tackles as a freshman last season. </p>   <p>Let's take a look at the teams that Orange Lutheran will be playing in 2023.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>8/18 VS. SERRA</strong></h2>   <p>Orange Lutheran narrowly beat Serra last season 27-26 in the season opener. [player_tooltip player_id='147716' first='Cincere' last='Rhaney'] returns at running back after being one of the top rushers in Southern California last season. [player_tooltip player_id='115478' first='Zacharyus' last='Williams'] returns at receiver and has offers from UCLA and Colorado State among others. <strong>Daylawn Reed</strong> is a good young defensive player to watch for Serra. [player_tooltip player_id='349373' first='Noa' last='Keohuloa'] is a good defensive player and [player_tooltip player_id='195513' first='Dakoda' last='Fields'] is committed to USC. Rhaney ran for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns in last year's game. Lateef had a breakout game with 276 yards and two touchdowns. Serra fumbled three times in that game which helped Orange Lutheran get the win.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Serra__Football/status/1627358111613980673?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>8/25 @ DE LA SALLE</strong></h2>   <p>The Lancers will head up to Concord to play one of the perennial top programs in Northern California in De La Salle. [player_tooltip player_id='115459' first='Carson' last='Su'esu'e'] was set to start at De La Salle at quarterback but recently transferred to Granger High in Utah. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406693' first='Toa' last='Faavae'] </strong>is the likely starter at quarterback and is a dual threat guy. They return a pair of talented junior running backs in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='282689' first='Derrick' last='Blanche']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='976876' first='Dominic' last='Kelley']</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='115466' first='Drew' last='Cunningham'] leads the defense along with <strong>Chris Biller</strong>. This will be a tough challenge for Orange Lutheran but the Lancers have the talent to win this game.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dlsfootball17/status/1628826582751248384?s=20 </div></figure>   <p></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9/1 VS. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC (WA)</strong></h2>   <p>Eastside Catholic is one of the best teams in Washington and has some highly-touted players. Defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='338789' first='Tyson' last='Weaver']</strong> is one of the top defensive players in Washington along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='643348' first='Ambrose' last='Marsh']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='158344' first='AJ' last='Tanupo']</strong> is a highly-ranked defensive lineman and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='158333' first='David' last='Lene'] </strong>is a good linebacker. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='158370' first='Jayden' last='Reyes']</strong> is an offensive skill player to watch for Eastside Catholic.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9/8 @ CHANDLER (AZ)</strong></h2>   <p>Chandler is the best program in Arizona with the most marquee players. <strong>Ca'Lil Valentine</strong> is the best running back in the state and you can argue that Notre Dame commit <strong>Kennedy Urlacher</strong> is the best defensive back in the state. <strong>Jaxon Branch</strong> is a lengthy receiver with offers and <strong>Kaden Anderson</strong> is a big tight end that causes matchup problems. <strong>Mateo Rodriguez</strong> leads the offensive line for Chandler. Chandler has 15 players in the top 200 rankings in the class of 2024 on Prep Redzone.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/chandler_wolves/status/1663699313879576577?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9/15 VS. SIERRA CANYON</strong></h2>   <p>Sierra Canyon has a totally revamped roster from last season because of some major transfer additions. One of the best class of 2025 quarterbacks, [player_tooltip player_id='282687' first='Wyatt' last='Becker'], transferred to Sierra Canyon. Two of the top receivers in Southern California, [player_tooltip player_id='398422' first='Xavier' last='Jordan'] (USC) and [player_tooltip player_id='683607' first='Kwazi' last='Gilmer'] (uncommitted) have transferred in and [player_tooltip player_id='282703' first='Dane' last='Dunn'] is back at running back along with [player_tooltip player_id='147709' first='Terrell' last='Cooks']. [player_tooltip player_id='273551' first='Cameron' last='Mitchell'] is another playmaking receiver and [player_tooltip player_id='115476' first='Jaylen'Dai' last='Sumlin'] is committed to Stanford. The offensive line is led by [player_tooltip player_id='398383' first='Eugene' last='Brooks'] and [player_tooltip player_id='282772' first='Ashdon' last='Wnetrzak'] is a fast rising lineman. [player_tooltip player_id='282739' first='Nevada' last='Miller'] is a defensive player I'm high on and [player_tooltip player_id='147748' first='Ruben' last='Gamboa'] is an elite defensive back. Sierra Canyon just added four-star safety [player_tooltip player_id='115429' first='Marquis' last='Gallegos'] this week and I won't be surprised if they add another top transfer or two. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SierraCanyonFB/status/1628573585936912384?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9/29 @ JSERRA</strong></h2>   <p>Orange Lutheran opens its Trinity League slate against JSerra. The Lions added a pair of major transfers in class of 2025 quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='282761' first='Michael' last='Tollefson'], who just committed to Arizona State, and linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='282705' first='Madden' last='Faraimo'] who was the top sophomore in San Diego last season. JSerra has a three-headed backfield at running back with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406721' first='George' last='Perez'], <strong>Kamar Garbourel</strong></strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='780472' first='Sean' last='Morris']. [player_tooltip player_id='282706' first='Jake' last='Flores'] leads the offensive line and [player_tooltip player_id='723691' first='Luke' last='Webb'] is one of the best edge rushers in his class. [player_tooltip player_id='406653' first='Logan' last='Christensen'] is a junior athlete who is gaining some recruiting steam as well. JSerra is under a new coaching staff and has a lot of firepower back from last year's surprisingly good team.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ButterTollefson/status/1671292787109822464?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10/6 @ SANTA MARGARITA</strong></h2>   <p>Santa Margarita is going through a bit of a makeover as a program but still has some talented players. [player_tooltip player_id='115420' first='Emmett' last='Mosley'] was the leading receiver in the Trinity League last season and just committed to Stanford. [player_tooltip player_id='147756' first='Levar' last='Talley'] is a talented edge rusher and [player_tooltip player_id='115437' first='Gage' last='Burnett'] has had a nice offseason. [player_tooltip player_id='212234' first='Skylar' last='Lendsey'] will be the running back for the Eagles and it's too soon to report but I hear there may be some major transfers coming their way. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EmmettMosley6/status/1671579672776441856?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10/13 @ SERVITE</strong></h2>   <p>Servite was the last place team in the Trinity League last season but was very young and overmatched. Those Servite players are a year older now and under a new coaching staff. Quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406664' first='Leo' last='Hannan']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/leo-hannan/"></a> has recently gotten offers from San Jose State and San Diego State. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='270921' first='Ethan' last='Naudin']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/270921/"></a> is a promising receiver who is doing well on the camp circuit. <strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='723744' first='Quaid' last='Carr']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/quaid-carr/"></a> </strong>had a nice year at running back last season. Servite has a strong sophomore class, but the Friars may be a year away from moving up the Trinity League ladder.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10/20 VS. MATER DEI</strong></h2>   <p>Mater Dei has a new head coach for the first time in over 30 years but returns nearly 20 starters from last year's team. [player_tooltip player_id='683642' first='Elijah' last='Brown'] is the best senior quarterback in Orange County and the running back trio of [player_tooltip player_id='282698' first='Jordon' last='Davison'], [player_tooltip player_id='115462' first='Ajon' last='Bryant'] and [player_tooltip player_id='273546' first='Nate' last='Frazier'] is hard to stop. Oregon commit [player_tooltip player_id='115472' first='Jack' last='Ressler'] leads the receiving corps with [player_tooltip player_id='282711' first='Marcus' last='Harris'] and [player_tooltip player_id='683685' first='Marcus' last='Brown']. The offensive line returns four starters including top prospects Deandre Carter, [player_tooltip player_id='147730' first='Brandon' last='Baker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='282776' first='Sione' last='Tohi']. The defensive line has one of the top uncommitted players in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='115434' first='Aydin' last='Breland'] and Arizona commit [player_tooltip player_id='115435' first='Kaho' last='Tuihalamaka']. The edge rushers are elite in [player_tooltip player_id='282774' first='Nasir' last='Wyatt'] and [player_tooltip player_id='195568' first='Tanner' last='Williams']. [player_tooltip player_id='147715' first='Zabien' last='Brown'] is one of the best corners in the state and the young duo of [player_tooltip player_id='282700' first='Daryus' last='Dixson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='282734' first='Chuck' last='McDonald III'] is excellent. The Monarchs are loaded with talent and could easily be national champions in 2023.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MDFootball/status/1662112009033506816?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10/27 VS. ST. JOHN BOSCO</strong></h2>   <p>Bosco is just as talented as Mater Dei and is the defending national champion. [player_tooltip player_id='115455' first='Caleb' last='Sanchez'] is the likely quarterback for the Braves and the running backs are deep with [player_tooltip player_id='398389' first='Cameron' last='Jones'] and [player_tooltip player_id='115464' first='Chauncey' last='Sylvester']. [player_tooltip player_id='398390' first='Hayden' last='Eligon II'], [player_tooltip player_id='283605' first='Daniel' last='Odom'] and [player_tooltip player_id='115470' first='Tommy' last='Maher'] are talented receivers and [player_tooltip player_id='209113' first='Madden' last='Williams'] is the young receiver of the future. The offensive line has a big name in SMU commit [player_tooltip player_id='273573' first='King' last='Large'] and has talent elsewhere in Maddux Sorensen and [player_tooltip player_id='841045' first='Matthew' last='Perdue']. The defense is one of the best I've seen led by [player_tooltip player_id='115443' first='Kyngstonn' last='Viliamu-Asa']. [player_tooltip player_id='273572' first='Khmori' last='House'] and [player_tooltip player_id='115469' first='Jordan' last='Lockhart'] are great linebackers and the secondary is filled with talent. [player_tooltip player_id='115433' first='Peyton' last='Woodyard'] is a Georgia commit and [player_tooltip player_id='115432' first='Marcelles' last='Williams'] is a USC commit. Once again, the Trinity League is a two-team race between Mater Dei and Bosco, but Orange Lutheran is in a great position to be the third place team.</p>   <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jonathan-jojo-edwards/"></a></p>

Orange Lutheran was one of the best young teams in the Southern Section in 2022.