South County Classic Preview (Part 2)
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On Saturday, 20 teams will gather at Mission Viejo High for one of the last major passing tournaments of the summer. Mission Viejo won the tournament last year and there were several top teams on hand. This year is no…
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Continue ReadingOn Saturday, 20 teams will gather at Mission Viejo High for one of the last major passing tournaments of the summer.
Mission Viejo won the tournament last year and there were several top teams on hand. This year is no different with some of Southern California’s best programs competing.
Here is a look at some of the teams that will play on Saturday:
CENTENNIAL
Centennial is one of the top three public school teams in Southern California once again along with Mission Viejo and Los Alamitos. Husan Longstreet Husan Longstreet 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Centennial | 2025 State CA is one of the best quarterbacks in his class and will lead the Huskies this year. Cory Butler Cory Butler 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Centennial | 2025 State CA will be his top target and the Huskies have other receivers with offers like Noah Westbrook Noah Westbrook 6'3" | 205 lbs | WR Centennial | 2025 State CA and Rancho Cucamonga transfer Jason Harris Jason Harris 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Centennial | 2024 State CA . Defensively Centennial has very good defensive backs in Tayten Beyer Tayten Beyer 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Corona Centennial | 2024 State CA , Marco Coleman, Santa Margarita transfer LaRue Zamorano LaRue Zamorano 6'2" | 170 lbs | DB Centennial | 2025 State CA and Mater Dei transfer Thaddeus Woods Thaddeus Woods 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB Centennial | 2024 State CA .
CYPRESS
Cypress has some question marks heading into the season but the infrastructure is so strong there that I’m not worried. Quarterback Aidan Houston is back and is one of the best dual threat quarterbacks in Southern California. Rocco Burdett Rocco Burdett 6'1" | 240 lbs | ATH Cypress | 2024 CA is a strong two-way player and Brayden Sjostrom is back to lead the defense.
SAN JACINTO
San Jacinto won a CIF championship last season and Oregon commit Dillon Gresham Dillon Gresham 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR San Jacinto | 2024 State CA is returning. We do not know who will be throwing Gresham the ball but Sebastian Wood got some meaningful snaps at quarterback last season. Dre Taylor is a guy to keep an eye on offensively and defensively.
LA HABRA
La Habra is another team that is a bit of a mystery with some key players graduating. Kenny Saucedo is a returning quarterback who has not seen a lot of varsity action. Ulavai Fetuli is a big tight end. Bryce Whitley is a three-sport athlete with serious speed. Matthew Gil led the team in tackles last season and is back for the Highlanders.
LA SIERRA
La Sierra of Riverside really struggled last season. Ty Owens returns at quarterback for the Eagles and Nick Soto is his leading returning receiver. TJ Avellana is a junior running back to watch. Emmanuel Quintero is a junior who is back on defense.
MATER DEI
Mater Dei won the Battle at the Beach tournament last week and some younger guys stepped up for the Monarchs. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt Kayden Dixon-Wyatt 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Mater Dei | 2026 State CA and Jonah Smith Jonah Smith 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Santa Margarita | 2026 State CA were young receivers who got some run and defensive backs Cory Lavender Cory Lavender 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2026 State CA and Jayden Crowder Jayden Crowder 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Santa Margarita | 2026 State CA stepped up. Elijah Brown Elijah Brown 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Narbonne | 2024 State CA can sling it all over the field and hit the home run balls when needed.
CLOVIS NORTH
Clovis North is in Fresno and its two ranked seniors on Prep Redzone are offensive linemen. Mario Cosma is back at quarterback for Clovis North. Vincent Cordoba Vincent Cordoba 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Clovis North | 2024 State CA is the top receiver returning and Jackson Cinfel is the top rusher returning.
SERVITE
Servite has kept a low profile this offseason. Leo Hannan Leo Hannan 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Servite | 2025 State CA will be the starting quarterback and he has picked up recruiting buzz this offseason. Ethan Naudin Ethan Naudin 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2025 State CA is a receiver I am high on as well as Quinn Rosenkranz. Quaid Carr Quaid Carr 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Servite | 2025 State CA is one of the top returning running backs in the Trinity League. Servite has a great sophomore class that may take some time to develop.
TUSTIN
Tustin has recently added some transfers, including UCLA commit Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Tustin | 2024 State CA from Mater Dei. Jack Stupin Jack Stupin 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Tustin | 2024 State CA is back at quarterback for the Tillers. Tim Loane is a transfer linebacker from Centennial of Corona. Khalil Terry Khalil Terry 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Tustin | 2027 State CA is a freshman cornerback the staff is high on. The Tillers could be a contender for second place in the Empire League.
CARSON
Lincoln Iakopo is back at quarterback for Carson and Nazarus Williams Nazarus Williams 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Carson | 2025 State CA is an athlete who can throw the ball as well. Latrell Cannon is back as the team’s leading receiver along with Miles Merchant. Jerry Misaalefua led Carson in tackles and is back.