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7 Standout Players from Ponderosa vs. Legend High School

7 Standout Players from Ponderosa vs. Legend High School
Matt Tate
Matt Tate September 21, 2023 @ 09:52 AM
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Blake Branham
Blake Branham 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB | 2024
CO
Jeff Baca
Jeff Baca 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2024
CO
Jaden Lawrence
Jaden Lawrence 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB | 2025
CO
Alex Martinez
Alex Martinez 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB | 2024
CO
Max Mervin
Max Mervin 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR | 2025
CO
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Week 4 had a highly anticipated matchup between 2 rivals school that pitted Ponderosa High School vs Legend High School at Echo Park. The Legend Titans won over the Ponderosa Mustangs with the final score of 49-7. Here are the 7 players that stood out the most.

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Jaden Lawrence

Jaden Lawrence

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RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2025
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Jaden
Lawrence RB
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6'0"
Weight
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HS
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7 Standout Players from Ponderosa vs. Legend High School
Lawrence dominated against Ponderosa. Racking up 164 yards on 23 carries with 1 TD to help his team...
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School: Legend
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Jeff Baca

Jeff Baca

CO
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Jeff
Baca ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Legend
|
CO
7 Standout Players from Ponderosa vs. Legend High School
Baca had a great game against Ponderosa. Baca accounted for 5 receptions for 112 yards with 2 TDs....
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Jeff Baca

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State: Colorado
School: Legend
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Alex Martinez

Alex Martinez

CO
RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Alex
Martinez RB
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Legend
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CO
7 Standout Players from Ponderosa vs. Legend High School
Martinez was steady in the run game when Lawrence needed a break. He accounted for 12 carries for...
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Alex Martinez

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School: Legend
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Carson Keach

Carson Keach

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS WR
CLASS 2024

Carson Keach

School: Ponderosa High School
Club: Ponderosa Mustangs
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Blake Branham

Blake Branham

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LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
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CLASS 2024
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Blake
Branham LB
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Ponderosa
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7 Standout Players from Ponderosa vs. Legend High School
Branham was a bright spot in the loss against the Titans. Accounted for 18 total tackles (10 assisted,...
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School: Ponderosa
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Max Mervin

Max Mervin

CO
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Max
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Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Ponderosa
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CO
7 Standout Players from Ponderosa vs. Legend High School
Mervin is an interesting prospect. He is mainly used as a WR, but has had a majority of...
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State: Colorado
School: Ponderosa
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Weston Hoffschneider

Weston Hoffschneider

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS DL
CLASS 2024

Weston Hoffschneider

School: Ponderosa High School
Club: Ponderosa Mustangs
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