2025 OC All Star Game Watchlist: Running Backs
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The Orange County All Star game is a great tradition in Southern California in which some of the best players in the county compete for one last time in high school uniforms. Here are some running backs in the 2025…
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Continue ReadingThe Orange County All Star game is a great tradition in Southern California in which some of the best players in the county compete for one last time in high school uniforms.
Here are some running backs in the 2025 class that may appear in the OC All Star game next season.
SOUTH
Hinesward Lilomaiava
Hinesward Lilomaiava
Lilomaiava is a downhill runner who had 1152 yards on 199 carries with 16 touchdowns for a Mission Viejo team that won a State Championship.
He is under-recruited and playing in an All Star game may help him get late offers.
McKevitt was the leading rusher in Orange County before suffering an injury midway through the season.
He ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase in January.
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Gillick transferred to Edison before last season and had a monster season with 1596 yards on 210 carries with 15 touchdowns.
He plays defense as well which is perfect for All Star games with limited rosters.
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Perez had an injury-plagued junior season but was outstanding as a sophomore at JSerra in 2022.
He and Gabiel Rivas should share carries at JSerra next season.
NORTH
Essis is a strong candidate to lead the county in rushing next season and is under-recruited because of his size.
He is a dynamic playmaker who would be great in this game if he elects to play in it.
Anthony Anthony CA Abad
Anthony Anthony CA Abad
Abad will be a three-year starter for Sonora and ran for 1470 yards on 217 carries with 20 touchdowns for a very good Sonora team last year.
Nathan Aceves
Nathan Aceves
Aceves ran for 1070 yards on 182 carries with 12 touchdowns for Brea Olinda in 2023.
J.P. Murray
J.P. Murray
El Dorado had a major injury at running back last season and Murray filled in nicely with 957 yards on 173 carries with 13 touchdowns.
Hitchens is a strong runner who plays with a dual-threat quarterback which opens up big running lanes for him.
He also is a two-way player and all-star coaches love that.