State Championships: Top Sophomores (Part 1)
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MATER DEI Jeremiah Ponce CA #160 OL #12 HEIGHT 6'4" WEIGHT 300 POS OL CLASS 2026 View Profile Jeremiah Ponce Instagram Twitter State: California School: Mater Dei Ponce is the lone sophomore on Mater Dei’s offensive line. The Monarchs dominated…
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Ponce is the lone sophomore on Mater Dei’s offensive line. The Monarchs dominated Serra in the trenches in the Open Division title game and Ponce was effective on double teams and in pass protection.
He has an offer from Western Kentucky.
Shaun Scott Shaun Scott 6’3″ | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2026 State CA blocked a punt and had a big sack in Mater Dei’s Open Division win over Serra.
He is very quick off the ball and and is versatile with his pass rush moves. He has good strength when engaging offensive linemen and excellent body control.
Mater Dei always has good edge rushers and the duo of Scott and Nasir Wyatt Nasir Wyatt 6’2″ | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2025 State CA could be even more dangerous next season than they were this season.
Mater Dei’s interior defensive line was dominant against Bosco in the Section Championship and also in the State Championship.
Topui is quick off the line for a guy his size and is too big for many high school offensive linemen to handle. This will be an interesting offseason for Topui to see how he does in camps and how much he improves his pass rushing.
BIRMINGHAM
Hewitt is a tough, in-between the tackles runner who is very built for a sophomore at 200 pounds.
FOLSOM
Powell caught the game-winning touchdown pass for Folsom in its win over Saint Bonaventure.
He is a sharp route runner who had an excellent showing at the Under Armour Next All-American Camp last April.
Ryder Lyons Ryder Lyons 6’2″ | 205 lbs | QB Folsom | 2026 State CA is heating up in December with new offers from USC, Colorado and Arizona State.
He is a very good athlete with tremendous poise in the pocket. Lyons always has his eyes on the secondary while under pressure and has the arm strength to deliver strong passes off-platform.