San Diego Section D-I Playoffs: First-Round Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the top performers from round one of San Diego's D-I Section Playoffs.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000878"],"_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":"Palmer completed 13/19 passes for 202 yards and 2 TDs in St. Augustine's 37-10 first-round win over Mira Mesa. The sophomore QB also took 6 carries for 21 yards. He was quick, accurate, and efficient on RPOs and quick-hitters. He showed good ball placement on multiple deep throws and was effective finding receivers on designed rollouts. Palmer's one of the early top QB prospects in San Diego's 2026 class. #5-St. Augustine will face #4-La Costa Canyon in the D-I Section quarterfinal this Friday.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17909851/6546c3ae19b0390d942bd30du0022u003eFirst-Round Highlights vs. Mira Mesau003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65498dc81fb24"} /--> <!-- 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":"Reid O'Keefe ","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"San Marcos","_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":"O'Keefe posted 2 sacks, 4 TFLs, and 2 FFs in San Marcos' 23-0 shutout victory over Poway. He's an extremely disruptive interior defender that explodes off the ball, sheds with violent hands, and sets a physical tone in the run game. O'Keefe leads one of the top defenses in San Diego's D-I playoffs in TFLs with 26 on the season. #7-San Marcos will face #2-Mission Hills in one of the marquee quarterfinal matchups this Friday.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65498dc81fbd4"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/reidokeefe/status/1720977694962434103","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/reidokeefe/status/1720977694962434103 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["398473"],"_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":"Brown took 10 carries for 150 yards and 2 TDs, including an 88-yarder, in Madison's 27-0 first-round win over Mater Dei Catholic. It was the senior RB/CB's most productive outing of the season and his first 100-yard game in 2023. He's an impactful player on both sides of the ball that can produce turnovers in the secondary and explosive plays out of the backfield. #9-Madison advances to face #1-Torrey Pines in the D-I quarterfinals.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://twitter.com/jaylonbrown__/status/1719770887648579844u0022u003eRegular Season Highlightsu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65498dc81fc3e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["398444"],"_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":"Stevens completed 12/17 passes for 182 yards and 3 TDs in Cathedral Catholic's 49-7 first-round win over Ramona. He continues to be most effective when moving the pocket and rolling outside the box showing his mobility, ability to throw on the run, and natural arm strength throwing off-platform. Stevens picked up a handful of D-I offers during the offseason including UC Davis, Appalachian St., Arkansas St., UNLV, Lehigh, and Georgetown. #6-Cathedral Catholic will face #3-El Camino in the D-I quarterfinals this Friday.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65498dc81fcac"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jack_Stevens18/status/1721331380146344328","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/Jack_Stevens18/status/1721331380146344328 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More Playoff Standouts:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780314' first='Kreet' last='Makihele'] (QB / 2026 / San Marcos): </strong>12/18, 202 yards, 2 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Brady Pohl (WR / 2025 / San Marcos): </strong>5 catches, 85 yards, TD<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Hunter Harrington (WR / 2026 / Cathedral Catholic): </strong>6 catches, 116 yards, 2 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Matthew Hammond (RB / 2024 / Cathedral Catholic): </strong>4 carries, 90 yards, 2 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Ethan Ford (RB / 2024 / Cathedral Catholic): </strong>15 carries, 102 yards, 2 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780269' first='Bronx' last='Letuligasenoa'] (DL / 2026 / St. Augustine): </strong>7 tackles, 4 sacks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Isaiah Hasten (ATH / 2024 / St. Augustine):</strong> 6 catches, 109 yards, TD</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->