Brave 8 Invitational Preview
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Eight quality programs in Southern California will head to St. John Bosco High in Bellflower on Saturday to compete in the Brave 8 Invitational passing tournament. Here is a quick look at the eight teams that will compete: CORONA DEL…
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Continue ReadingEight quality programs in Southern California will head to St. John Bosco High in Bellflower on Saturday to compete in the Brave 8 Invitational passing tournament.
Here is a quick look at the eight teams that will compete:
CORONA DEL MAR
Corona del Mar looked better than I anticipated at the Battle at the Beach passing tournament last week. Kaleb Annett is one of the best senior quarterbacks in Orange County and Zach Giuliano Zach Giuliano 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Corona Del Mar | 2025 State CA is a matchup nightmare in the redzone. Christian Brooks and Thomas Telesco are two quality leaders on the defense.
TESORO
Tesoro competed at the Air Strike Tournament at Dana Hills and has been competing in four-way passing league matchups with local schools. Cash O’Byrne Cash O’Byrne 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Tesoro | 2025 CA is the returning starting quarterback for Tesoro with offers from Navy and San Diego State. He has been visiting the Ivy League schools this summer and competing at camps. Travis Wood Travis Wood 5'10" | 215 lbs | RB Tesoro | 2024 State CA is the returning running back who will get a lot of touches this fall. Todd Nelson is a big target who could be Tesoro’s leading receiver this fall. Linebacker Dalton Hurd leads the defense.
CARLSBAD
Carlsbad has the top quarterback in the nation in Julian Sayin Julian Sayin 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA . He won the Elite 11 Finals and is headed to Alabama. Mason Walsh Mason Walsh 5'8" | 195 lbs | RB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA is back at running back after having almost 1300 yards last season. Griffin Rosenbloom Griffin Rosenbloom 6'5" | 200 lbs | WR Carlsbad | 2024 State CA is a lengthy receiver with some offers. Stanford commit Luke Ferrelli Luke Ferrelli 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA leads the defense with Thomas McCormick Thomas McCormick 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA and Damon Ivey.
WARREN
Warren won the USC passing tournament and played fairly well at the Battle at the Beach. Quarterback Madden Iamaleava Madden Iamaleava 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Warren | 2025 State CA didn’t play at the Battle at the Beach because of a volleyball conflict. Colorado State commit Jordan Ross Jordan Ross 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Warren | 2024 State CA made some spectacular catches. If Iamaleava plays, Warren is as good as anybody in a passing league setting.
MATER DEI CATHOLIC
Mater Dei Catholic has won two straight CIF-San Diego Section Division 1 championships. Kartell Purvis Kartell Purvis 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Mater Dei Catholic | 2025 State CA is expected to be the junior starting quarterback for the Crusaders. Anthony McMillian Anthony McMillian 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB Mater Dei Catholic | 2024 State CA is back at running back and committed to San Diego State. Johnny Scott Johnny Scott 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Mater Dei Catholic | 2024 State CA may be the leading receiver for Mater Dei Catholic. Cornerback Isaiah Buxton Isaiah Buxton 6'0" | 150 lbs | DB Mater Dei Catholic | 2024 State CA leads the defense and is headed to Arizona next year.
ST. JOHN BOSCO
Bosco is loaded at every position on defense, particularly at linebacker with Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA , Khmori House Khmori House 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA and Jordan Lockhart Jordan Lockhart 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA . The secondary is very good behind them too and teams had a very hard time scoring against them at the Battle at the Beach. Caleb Sanchez Caleb Sanchez 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA was very good in moments at the Battle at the Beach at quarterback. He spreads the ball around well so defenses can’t bracket any receivers.
SAN CLEMENTE
San Clemente performed well at the Villa Park passing event two weeks ago. Dylan Mills Dylan Mills 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB San Clemente | 2024 State CA has serious arm talent and is headed to Villanova next year. Broderick Redden Broderick Redden 6'5" | 225 lbs | TE San Clemente | 2024 State CA is emerging as one of the top tight ends in Orange County. Drew Shanley Drew Shanley 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR San Clemente | 2024 State CA and Max Kotiranta Max Kotiranta 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH San Clemente | 2025 State CA are twitchy receivers who can get open with their route running.
SERRA (GARDENA)
Serra is loaded at the skill positions. Cincere Rhaney Cincere Rhaney 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Serra | 2024 State CA is back at running back after being one of the top junior rushers in the Southern Section last season. Zacharyus Williams Zacharyus Williams 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Serra | 2024 State CA is the top receiver for Serra and he has some major offers including UCLA. USC commit Dakoda Fields Dakoda Fields 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Serra | 2024 State CA leads the defense and is one of the best defensive backs in the state.