San Diego WR Standouts: Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at the top receiving performances from San Diego's week 3 action. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943010"],"_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-65016d3883584"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>San Diego's leading receiver from a season ago continues to stand out as one of the most explosive players in the area. Castillo totaled 3 TDs on 6 catches and a punt return TD for 228 all-purpose yards in Mount Miguel's 66-20 win over Grossmont. He's a skilled athlete with great speed, body control, and ball skills as a vertical threat. Castillo's one of the top playmakers on one of the most explosive offenses in San Diego this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jxremiahc/status/1700537308720832992","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/jxremiahc/status/1700537308720832992 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Charlie Abts","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cathedral Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65016d3883664"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abts found the end zone 3 times on 5 catches for 83 yards in Cathedral Catholic's 35-28 loss to St. Ignatius (San Francisco). He flashed technical routes/releases against soft coverage and natural hands at the catch point on two of his TD catches. Cathedral Catholic finishes their tough non-league schedule with a home matchup against a strong Helix team this Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CharlieAbts/status/1701225394542879217","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/CharlieAbts/status/1701225394542879217 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723763"],"_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-65016d38836cc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia posted 5 catches for 105 yards and 3 TDs in La Costa Canyon's 38-7 win over Mira Mesa. He flashed his pure playmaking ability breaking free from a tackle and taking an out-route to the endzone and scoring another TD on an inside seam. He's a fast, physical athlete with the ball in his hands and carries that physical style over to defense as a FS. Garcia's an exciting 2025 talent to keep an eye on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BubbaZGarcia1/status/1701045423098785897","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/BubbaZGarcia1/status/1701045423098785897 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Josh Gonzales ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Escondido","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65016d388377a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzales caught 7 passes for 150 yards and 2 TDs and added a 45-yard PR TD in Escondido's 36-21 win over Vista. He's been one of the most productive WRs in San Diego so far this season with 28 catches for 475 yards and 5 TDs in three games. He presents promising frame/build, athleticism, and ball skills for a sophomore and has shown early chemistry with freshman QB [player_tooltip player_id='1197608' first='Caden' last='Thompson']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jgonzales10G/status/1696001375287877927","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/jgonzales10G/status/1696001375287877927 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["683674"],"_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-65016d3883814"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniels followed up a strong performance last week (7 recs, 100 yards, TD) with 57 yards and 2 TDs on 4 catches in Helix's 53-19 win over Madison. He's a long, fluid athlete that can extend his catch radius and present mismatches on the perimeter. He's looking more polished and developed as a route-runner showing ability to create separation in/out of his breaks. Daniels and the Helix offense are off to a strong start averaging over 40 ppg at 4-0. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jackson2Daniels/status/1701062701118882069","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/Jackson2Daniels/status/1701062701118882069 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1128355' first='Jalen' last='Saint Paul']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Carlsbad","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65016d38838c2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saint Paul was on the receiving end of an exceptional touch pass from QB [player_tooltip player_id='115456' first='Julian' last='Sayin'] and made a crafty run after the catch to score 2 TDs on 2 catches for 65 yards. He's an underrated playmaker on one of the most talented offenses in the state and brings athletic versatility to all three phases for Carlsbad. The Lancers face Ramona this Friday before starting Avocado League play with Mission Hills on 9/29.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JalenSaintPaul/status/1700413234875175168","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/JalenSaintPaul/status/1700413234875175168 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->