South County Classic: Top Offensive Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the last major passing tournaments in Southern California took place last Saturday at Mission Viejo High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The South County Classic is an annual event where 20 teams gather to compete in 7-on-7 and some in a linemen competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mater Dei won the event by beating Mission Viejo in finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some offensive players that stood out to me during the event. Disclaimer: I did not get to see every team play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MATER DEI</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I did not get to see a lot of Mater Dei on Saturday but it's not the least bit surprising that the Monarchs won the tournament. [player_tooltip player_id='683642' first='Elijah' last='Brown'] was slinging the ball as usual and freshman quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='400854' first='Furian' last='Inferrera']</strong> got some meaningful snaps. [player_tooltip player_id='683685' first='Marcus' last='Brown'] caught three touchdown passes in the championship game against Mission Viejo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1677809400537546754?s=20","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/ocvarsityguy/status/1677809400537546754?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MISSION VIEJO</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mission Viejo used its running backs a bit more than they did the previous week in the Battle at the Beach. <strong>Hinesward Lilomaiav </strong>caught a touchdown pass from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey']</strong> in the championship game and <strong>Winslow Garnier</strong> also had a touchdown reception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SERVITE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Servite is a program that is on the right track to improvement with strong underclassmen players. [player_tooltip player_id='406664' first='Leo' last='Hannan'] was one of the top quarterbacks on the day and he is a fast-rising prospect. Tight end <strong>Aidan O'Callaghan</strong> was a breakout performer of the day and<strong> Quinn Rosenkranz </strong>was good as he usually is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1677784195358396416?s=20","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/ocvarsityguy/status/1677784195358396416?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CENTENNIAL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='406636' first='Husan' last='Longstreet'] did not play for the Huskies due to a finger injury but Centennial may have the best young receiving corps in Southern California. [player_tooltip player_id='406661' first='Noah' last='Westbrook'] got heavy praise from the coaches along with [player_tooltip player_id='406637' first='Cory' last='Butler'] and Rancho Cucamonga transfer [player_tooltip player_id='398454' first='Jason' last='Harris']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SAN JACINTO</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>San Jacinto was competitive with Centennial for a bit and it was largely because of Oregon commit [player_tooltip player_id='398384' first='Dillon' last='Gresham']. He took reps against both of Centennial's top corners and was getting open against multiple coverages.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63/status/1677766104406687744?s=20","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/mikehuntley63/status/1677766104406687744?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CYPRESS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cypress moved the ball well throughout the day due to its returning star quarterback <strong>Aidan Houston</strong>. He is one of the top senior quarterbacks in Orange County. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='915778' first='Michael' last='Hubbard']</strong> and <strong>Jake Portenueve </strong>made big plays for Cypress down the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63/status/1677732308680577024?s=20","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/mikehuntley63/status/1677732308680577024?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>LA HABRA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>La Habra showed off new quarterback <strong>Kenny Saucedo</strong> and worked in an impressive freshman as well. <strong>Bryce Whitley</strong> is a speedy target for the Highlanders and <strong>Brandon Giron</strong> is eligible for the full season this year after transferring a year ago. Junior tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1312860' first='Ulavai' last='Fetuli']</strong> is 6-foot-4 and may be a matchup nightmare this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LHHighlanders/status/1677818314876424192?s=20","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/LHHighlanders/status/1677818314876424192?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MILLIKAN</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Millikan looked better in the game I saw them play than they did last week in the Battle at the Beach tournament. The usual top guys played well for Millikan like [player_tooltip player_id='115471' first='Ryan' last='Pellum'] and [player_tooltip player_id='398433' first='Gregory' last='McClendon']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>APPLE VALLEY</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apple Valley went winless in pool play but still had some players perform well. <strong>Noah Celie</strong> is a good athlete at quarterback. Head coach <strong>Kyle Godfrey</strong> praised the efforts of running back <strong>Xavier Salazar</strong>, receivers <strong>Jacob Wilkerson</strong> and <strong>Will Christian</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CHAPARRAL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chaparral had one of the best quarterbacks of the event in [player_tooltip player_id='270900' first='Dash' last='Beierly']. He is built like a linebacker and can throw as well as anyone. Multiple opposing coaches praised him. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='282683' first='Jacob' last='Alvarez']</strong> is a big tight end who you can't cover with most linebackers in man coverage. <strong>Corbin Frutos</strong> got praise from the Chaparral coaches and so did freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382571' first='Tycen' last='Johnson']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RyleyLander11/status/1678953248005431297?s=20","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/RyleyLander11/status/1678953248005431297?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BISHOP AMAT</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Amat went undefeated in pool play and was moving the ball down the field consistently in a solid pool that included Mayfair and Mission Viejo's B team. [player_tooltip player_id='406732' first='Frankie' last='Villalbazo'] looked solid at quarterback and he has a big frame. A plethora of receivers performed well for the Lancers including [player_tooltip player_id='283593' first='Cameron' last='Vasquez'], <strong>Talan O'Dell,</strong> <strong>Damien Marez</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401246' first='Eric' last='Osorio']</strong> and <strong>Isacc Jauregui</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CamVas29/status/1677824911568670721?s=20","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/CamVas29/status/1677824911568670721?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Frankie16082287/status/1677834812978245633?s=20","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/Frankie16082287/status/1677834812978245633?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63/status/1677734372320083968?s=20","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/mikehuntley63/status/1677734372320083968?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ae509d553ba"} /-->