Top Players in D-III San Diego Playoffs
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Highlighting the top players to watch in San Diego’s D-III Section playoffs. Charlie Hutchison HEIGHT 6'6" POS QB CLASS 2024 Charlie Hutchison School: Mission Bay Hutchison established himself as one of San Diego’s breakout prospects in his first year of…
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Charlie Hutchison
Charlie Hutchison
Hutchison established himself as one of San Diego’s breakout prospects in his first year of football this season. He’s a lanky athlete at (6’6”/195) with raw arm talent and mobility. He looks natural and comfortable from the pocket with the legs to extend and pick up yards on the ground. Hutchison’s thrown for over 1,000 yards and an 18:4 TD:INT ratio while also adding 400 yards and 7 TDs on the ground. #1-seed Mission Bay will host the winner of #8-Patrick Henry and #9-El Capitan on Nov. 10th.
Chris Bausch
Chris Bausch
Bausch continues to be one of the most utilized RBs in San Diego after totaling 176 carries for 1,200 yards and 8 TDs as a senior (230 carries, 1500 yards, 10 TDs as a junior). He’s a high-volume rusher for Fallbrook with the physicality, leg drive, and contact balance to fight through tackles and pick up tough, hard-earned yards. His lateral agility and elusiveness in tight spaces stand out as a runner. Bausch and #2-Fallbrook will host the winner of #7-Imperial and #10-Valley Center in the second round on Nov. 10th.
Hudson Herber
Hudson Herber
Herber was one of the most productive passers in San Diego this season totaling nearly 2,500 passing yards and 30 TDs as a senior. He’s shown great improvement as a passer attacking 1v1 matchups on the outside with accuracy and touch. He gets the ball out quick and can make plays with his legs when needed. Herber’s posted some notable stat lines this season including over 500 passing yards and 6 TDs in a win over Steele Canyon.
Cody Bigley
Cody Bigley
Bigley’s put together a breakout senior season as one of the most productive WRs in San Diego, totaling 53 catches for over 1,000 yards and 13 TDs. He’s a skilled playmaker on the perimeter that excels in 1v1 situations where he can use his length, hand-eye, and ball skills to dominate at the catch-point. He’s scored a TD in every game except one and has totaled over 150 receiving yards in multiple games this season. Bigley and #4-Grossmont host the winner of #5-Santa Fe Christian and #12-San Diego after their first-round bye.
Mangini- a Navy-commit since May- is the top overall prospect in San Diego’s D-III Section playoffs. He’s a high-utility player that operates the offense with athletic versatility (1,100 yards and 13 TDs passing; 680 yards and 12 TDs rushing). He’s physical with the ball in his hands and can expose defenses with his ability to run. Mangini and #6-La Jolla Country Day host #11-Morse in the first round on Friday.
Brandt Barker
Brandt Barker
Barker continued to show promising development as a passer in his second season as starter for El Capitan. The junior QB totaled over 2,200 passing yards and 31 TDs with 6 INTs in ten regular season games (6-4). He possesses strong physical tools at 6’5”/215, good ball placement towards the sideline, and presence/awareness in the pocket. He does a good job of climbing the pocket under pressure, finding space to throw, and keeping his eyes downfield to locate targets. Barker enters the playoffs as one of the top QBs in D-III.
Chance Lachappa
Chance Lachappa
Lachappa followed up a strong junior season with 41 catches for over 800 yards and 14 TDs as a senior. He’s a lengthy, natural athlete (6’3”/175) that’s continued to develop physically and improve his WR skillset. He’s shown ability to produce explosive plays in the screen game and can extend his radius on passes outside his frame. Also has 2 INTs from his DB spot. Lachappa and junior QB Brandt Barker form one of the top QB/WR duos in San Diego’s D-III section playoffs. #9-El Capitan faces #8-Patrick Henry in the first round this Friday.
More Top Players to Watch:
- Madden Craig (WR / 2024 / La Jolla Country Day)
- Orlando Castillo (LB / 2024 / Mission Bay)
- Kyler Oberg (WR / 2026 / West Hills)
- Joshua Ferrara (ATH / 2024 / Grossmont)
- Kevin Olah Kevin Olah 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Santa Fe Christian | 2024 CA (ATH / 2024 / Santa Fe Christian)