Standouts From the San Diego-Section Quarterfinals  

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the top performers from the San Diego Section quarterfinals last weekend. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Giovanni Harte ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025 ","_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":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mission Hills ","_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":"Mission Hills leaned heavily on their junior RB in their 27-13 win over San Marcos in the quarterfinals, totaling 36 carries for 280 yards and all 4 of Mission Hills' TDs. Harte was exceptional at reading his blocks at the LOS, cutting to space, and getting downhill with speed. He was strong on off-tackle runs where he proved to be difficult to wrap up in space. Harte's put together a productive junior season with over 1,100 yards and 13 TDs on the season. #2-Mission Hills faces #3-El Camino in the D-I semifinals this Friday at 7pm.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6555701957150"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RedJacketArmy/status/1723206316909621450","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/RedJacketArmy/status/1723206316909621450 </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":"Jackson Diehl ","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"La Jolla ","_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":"Diehl completed 14/28 passes for 182 yards and a TD and rushed for another 154 yards and 2 TDs on 14 carries in La Jolla's 28-22 win over Central. He flashed his speed and elusiveness on a 70-yard scramble for a TD and showed natural velocity fitting into tight windows over the middle. Diehl's established himself as one of the most athletic dual-threat QBs in the county with over 3,200 total yards (2072 pass, 1100 rush) and 37 total TDs (25 pass, 12 rush). #3-La Jolla faces #2-Rancho Bernardo in the D-II semifinals this Friday at 7pm.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65557019571ff"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachRoachLJ/status/1723800661752754403","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/CoachRoachLJ/status/1723800661752754403 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1034549"],"_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":"Fisher totaled 191 yards and 2 TDs on 19 carries in Rancho Bernardo's 28-18 quarterfinal win over Bishop's. He showed great quickness and burst through the hole, and the speed to breakaway at the second/third levels. His most explosive play came on an 80-yard TD where he found a narrow cutback lane and exploded through the secondary. Fisher's been a major stock-riser under first-year head coach, Eric Weddle, with over 1,500 rushing yards and 11 TDs on the season. #2-Rancho Bernardo faces #3-La Jolla in the D-II semifinals this Friday at 7pm.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6555701957264"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/FisherTerrick/status/1723447964553871365","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/FisherTerrick/status/1723447964553871365 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942948"],"_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":"Mangini continued to show his versatility and pure all-around ability in La Jolla Country Day's 35-7 quarterfinal upset over West Hills. The Navy-commit completed 12/23 passes for 201 yards and 3 pass TDs, rushed for another 2 TDs, and posted 2 sacks and an INT on defense. Mangini's a uniquely versatile talent with plug-and-play upside at the next level. #6-LJCD faces #2-Fallbrook in the D-III semifinals this Friday at 7pm.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65557019572b8"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RedJacketArmy/status/1723199070456713622","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/RedJacketArmy/status/1723199070456713622 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723870"],"_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":"Reese accounted for 2 of the team's 4 INTs and caught a TD in El Camino's 28-21 quarterfinal win over Cathedral Catholic. He's a lockdown perimeter CB with great coverage instincts, natural athleticism and WR-quality ball skills. He's versatile in his usage with ability to play physical press-man and soft zone over the top. Reese is establishing himself as one of the top CBs in San Diego's 2025 class. #3-El Camino will need continued playmaking in the secondary from Reese when they face one of San Diego's top QBs ([player_tooltip player_id='401299' first='Troy' last='Huhn']) and #2-Mission Hills in the D-I semis this Friday at 7pm.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-655570195730d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KalepoReese/status/1723748967501140250","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/KalepoReese/status/1723748967501140250 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Quarterfinal Standouts:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1122631' first='Quentin' last='Cesaire'] (ATH / 2026 / La Jolla Country Day):</strong> 4 catches, 80 yards, 2 TDs<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Wilson Christopherson (WR / 2024 / Fallbrook):</strong> 7 catches, 123 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Matthew Barton (QB / 2024 / Mount Miguel): </strong>15/23, 185 yards, 3 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1182921' first='Parris' last='Vernon'] (ATH / 2026 / Mount Miguel): </strong>4 catches, 97 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jacobo Elias (QB / 2024 / Vincent Memorial): </strong>289 yards, 3 TDs (pass); 95 yards, TD (rush)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Xzavier Crews (RB / 2024 / Sweetwater): </strong>18 carries, 191 yards, 4 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Dyllan Irman (LB / 2025 / Rancho Bernardo):</strong> 9 tackles 2 sacks&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jacob Morgan (LB / 2024 / Mission Bay): </strong>2 INTs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183000' first='Carson' last='Diehl'] (ATH / 2026 / La Jolla): </strong>5 catches, 61 yards, TD; INT&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Isaiah Hasten (ATH / 2024 / St. Augustine): </strong>8 catches, 104 yards; INT<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1182932' first='Parker' last='Johnson'] (WR / 2024 / St. Augustine):</strong> 5 catches, 70 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Paul Alvarez (RB / 2024 / Chula Vista): </strong>19 carries, 104 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='399236' first='Jayden' last='Goldman'] (QB / 2026 / Santana): </strong>12/19, 153 yards, 4 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Trent Taylor (WR / 2024 / Santana): </strong>9 catches, 125 yards, 4 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='398473' first='Jaylon' last='Brown'] (ATH / 2024 / Madison): </strong>17 carries, 102 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jack Schneider (QB / 2024 / Del Norte):</strong> 13/20, 132 yards, 3 TDs <strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->