San Diego Section D-III Playoffs: First-Round Standouts
Highlighting some of the top performers from first-round action in San Diego’s D-III Section Playoffs. Brandt Barker HEIGHT 6'5" POS QB CLASS 2025 Brandt Barker School: El Capitan Barker completed 13/28 passes for 244 yards and 4 TDs in El…
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Continue ReadingHighlighting some of the top performers from first-round action in San Diego’s D-III Section Playoffs.
Brandt Barker
Brandt Barker
Barker completed 13/28 passes for 244 yards and 4 TDs in El Capitan’s 30-14 win over Patrick Henry. El Capitan’s junior QB connected with 2024 WR Julian May 9 times for 146 yards and a TD and found fellow 2024 WR Chance Lachappa for a 57-yard TD. Barker continues to prove himself to be the top 2025 QB in San Diego’s D-III playoffs. #9-El Capitan will face #1-Mission Bay in the quarterfinals this Friday.
Connor Sawyer
Connor Sawyer
Sawyer caught 3 passes for 87 yards and a TD at TE, and totaled 6 tackles, a TFL, and a sack from his DE spot in Santa Fe Christian’s 35-9 first-round victory over San Diego. He showed sneaky athleticism turning a crosser into a 60-yard TD catch. Sawyer led the offense in receiving during the regular season with 23 catches for 575 yards and 5 TDs. #5-Santa Fe Christian advances to face #4-Grossmont in the quarterfinals this Friday.
Mangini showed his athletic versatility completing 13/20 passes for 160 yards and 2 TDs, and carried the ball 13 times for 150 yards and 2 TDs in La Jolla Country Day’s 36-8 first-round win over Morse. The Navy-commit is one of, if not, the most impactful playmaker in San Diego’s D-III playoffs. #6-LJCD advances to face #3-West Hills in the quarterfinals this Friday.
Andrew Hidy
Andrew Hidy
Hidy completed 8/10 passes for 171 yards and 2 TDs in Santa Fe Christian’s 35-9 first-round win over San Diego. He showed notable arm strength rolling out of the pocket and finding receivers deep downfield for two 50+ yard passes. Hidy completed 62% of his passes during the regular season for over 1,300 yards and 11:2 TD:INT ratio. #5-Santa Fe Christian will face #4-Grossmont in the D-III quarterfinal this Friday.
More First-Round Standouts:
- Brady Joralemon (RB / 2025 / El Capitan): 20 carries, 139 yards, TD
- Julian May (WR / 2024 / El Capitan): 9 catches, 142 yards, TD
- Aaron Altamirano (LB / 2025 / El Capitan): 13 tackles, 2 TFLs, sack
- Nate Clifford (LB / 2025 / Santa Fe Christian): rush TD, 11 tackles, TFL
- Britain Kowalcheck (DL / 2024 / Santa Fe Christian): 8 tackles, 5 TFLs