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PRZ CA Showcase Standouts: Underclassmen

PRZ CA Showcase Standouts: Underclassmen
Zack Reyes
Zack Reyes January 24, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
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Makya Chee
Makya Chee 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2026
CA
Phoenix Vengco
Phoenix Vengco 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB/DB | 2027
CA
Jackson Nelson
Jackson Nelson 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2026
CA
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Breaking down some of the underrated underclassmen from last weekend's Prep Redzone CA Showcase.

Makya Chee

Makya Chee

CA
ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Makya
Chee ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
185
HS
El Toro
|
CA
PRZ CA Showcase Standouts: Underclassmen
Chee impressed with his physical S build at 5’9”/185 and strong performance in the testing portion. He flashed...
Written by Zack Reyes
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Makya Chee

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State: California
School: El Toro
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Highlights

Phoenix Vengco

Phoenix Vengco

CA
RB/DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2027
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Phoenix
Vengco RB/DB
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
175
HS
Crescenta Valley
|
CA
PRZ CA Showcase Standouts: Underclassmen
Vengco showed athletic versatility in his overall skillset at last Sunday’s PRZ CA Showcase. He’s a promising young...
Written by Zack Reyes
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
Prep Redzone

Phoenix Vengco

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State: California
School: Crescenta Valley
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Highlights

Gianni Hayes

Gianni Hayes

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS WR
CLASS 2027

Gianni Hayes

School: Culver City
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Jackson Nelson

Jackson Nelson

CA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Jackson
Nelson ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
185
HS
Loyola
|
CA
PRZ CA Showcase Standouts: Underclassmen
Nelson holds a promising frame at 6’/180 and showed some developing skill as a route-runner in 1v1s. He...
Written by Zack Reyes
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Jackson Nelson

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State: California
School: Loyola
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