Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 1)

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270900"],"_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":"Chaparral class of 2025 quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='270900' first='Dash' last='Beierly'] flipped his commitment from Arizona to Washington.rnrnBeierly committed to Arizona in November but flipped to Washington when the Huskies hired former Arizona coach Jedd Fisch.rnrnAs a junior, Beierly threw for 197 yards per game and ran for 56 yards per game. He had 17 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns.rnrnBeierly was the MVP of the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase in 2023 and made a big name for himself last offseason. 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