San Diego Program Preview: Madison Warhawks
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The Madison Warhawks are coming off a 9-2 season with their only two losses coming from Lincoln in their regular season finale and the first round of the Open-Division Section Playoffs. Led by a strong, experienced defense featuring two of…
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Continue ReadingThe Madison Warhawks are coming off a 9-2 season with their only two losses coming from Lincoln in their regular season finale and the first round of the Open-Division Section Playoffs. Led by a strong, experienced defense featuring two of the most talented defenders in San Diego- DB Martell Hughes Martell Hughes 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Madison | 2024 State CA and LB James Tivao James Tivao 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Madison | 2024 State CA – this team will be looking to continue their success in the regular season and sustain a longer playoff run in 2023. A three-game stretch of Helix, Granite Hills, and Lincoln will be an important test for this team in September.
Key Losses: QB Reggie Jackson, RB Tyson Bryant, WR Jake Jackson, WR Dylan McFeely, ATH Sean Webb
Key Players: QB Ryley Parenteau Ryley Parenteau 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Madison | 2025 CA , ATH Jaylon Brown Jaylon Brown 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Madison | 2024 State CA , WR Xavier Quintanar Xavier Quintanar 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Madison | 2025 State CA , LB James Tivao James Tivao 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Madison | 2024 State CA , DL Makhai Viavia Makhai Viavia 5'11" | 220 lbs | ATH James Madison | 2024 CA , OL Najon Gillespie, OL David Faatoalia, OL Davion Haley, DB Martell Hughes Martell Hughes 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Madison | 2024 State CA , DB Titus Toilolo
Schedule
- 8/18 vs. Point Loma
- 8/25 @ Steele Canyon
- 9/1 vs. Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills)
- 9/8 vs. Helix
- 9/22 @ Granite Hills
- 9/29 vs. Lincoln
- 10/7 @ Mira Mesa
- 10/13 vs. Cathedral Catholic
- 10/20 @ St. Augustine
- 10/27 @ University City
Offense
Junior QB Ryley Parenteau Ryley Parenteau 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Madison | 2025 CA looks to take over the starting role for Madison’s offense in 2023. Parenteau has flashed raw upside in his size (6’3”/175) and strong, natural arm that can push the ball downfield. He’s a deceptive athlete as a runner and can put the ball in spots throwing towards the sideline. 2025 WR Xavier Quintanar has been generating interest this offseason and looks the part of a future leading receiver. He’s a fluid natural athlete that can create separation as a route-runner and adjust to a ball in flight. He picked up his first offer from Houston Christian in January with other interest from Penn and South Dakota St. Two-way athlete, Jaylon Brown Jaylon Brown 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Madison | 2024 State CA , is the likely lead RB this season. He’s a physical runner of the football with churning downhill speed. Brown’s added offers from Nevada and Southern Utah this year. The OL unit is led by an experienced group of seniors in OG Najon Gillespie, OG David Faatoalia, and OT Davion Haley. Faatoalia also plays DT and just picked up his first from Pacific in June.
Defense
Madison’s defense is led by one of the top LBs in San Diego- James Tivao James Tivao 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Madison | 2024 State CA . Tivao’s an extremely violent and productive defender that totaled nearly 100 tackles, 24 TFLs, 3 sacks, and 2 INTs last season. He holds over 10 D-I offers from schools like Arizona, SDSU, Nevada, Sacramento St., and multiple Ivy Leagues. 2024 S Martell Hughes Martell Hughes 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Madison | 2024 State CA leads the secondary with great length, athleticism, and coverage instincts as a deep middle-field safety. He committed to Arizona St. in July over Cal, Arizona, and Washington St. Senior DBs Titus Toilolo (SS) and Jaylon Brown Jaylon Brown 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Madison | 2024 State CA (CB) bring talent and experience to what should be one of San Diego’s best secondaries. Senior DT Makhai Viavia Makhai Viavia 5'11" | 220 lbs | ATH James Madison | 2024 CA is a disruptive force on the front-seven with offers from Adams St. and Pacific.