Battle at the Beach Preview (Part 1)

<p>Twenty of some of the best programs in Southern California will gather at Edison High School Saturday for one of the most prestigious passing tournaments of the summer.</p>   <p>Here is a look at some of the teams competing on Saturday:</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>EDISON</strong></h2>   <p>Edison will play both quarterbacks <strong>Savelio Niumata </strong>and sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717984' first='Sam' last='Thomson']</strong> according to Dan Albano of the Orange County Register. The Chargers feature Montana commit [player_tooltip player_id='348172' first='Julius' last='Gillick'] at running back. 6-foot-2 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1344398' first='Jacob' last='Martin']</strong> is the leading returning receiver for the Chargers and <strong>Jake Minter</strong> might get more reps at receiver this season. He led all returning Edison players in tackles last season. Edison is always well-coached and former Servite coach <strong>Troy Thomas</strong> is the defensive coordinator this season.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EdisonChargerFB/status/1810535298927038540 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ST. JOHN BOSCO</strong></h2>   <p>Bosco is one of the top teams in the nation and has a lot of key players returning. <strong>Jeremy Lenore</strong> is back at running back after getting some meaningful snaps last season. The receiving corps is loaded with [player_tooltip player_id='209113' first='Madden' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='283605' first='Daniel' last='Odom'] leading the pack. [player_tooltip player_id='212216' first='Christian' last='Davis'] is a very impressive junior receiver to watch this season and [player_tooltip player_id='401226' first='Carson' last='Clark'] is a talented transfer from Los Alamitos. That group will help new junior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='401284' first='Matai' last='Fuiava'] who has been having a great offseason. Arkansas commit [player_tooltip player_id='212235' first='Tay' last='Lockett'] leads the secondary with [player_tooltip player_id='283632' first='Josh' last='Holland'] and [player_tooltip player_id='406738' first='Jacob' last='Holmes'] got some playing time last season.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GregBiggins/status/1791866791012294862 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CENTENNIAL</strong></h2>   <p>Centennial has a ton of talent that recently committed, eight total FBS commits to be exact. [player_tooltip player_id='406636' first='Husan' last='Longstreet'] is the best quarterback in the state and can put some serious zip on the ball. The Huskies have one of the best receiving corps in the state with Arizona State commit [player_tooltip player_id='406637' first='Cory' last='Butler'], Washington State commit [player_tooltip player_id='406661' first='Noah' last='Westbrook'] and Utah commit [player_tooltip player_id='976862' first='Tavian' last='McNair']. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1000977' first='Tyler' last='George']</strong>, <strong>Parker LaRocco,</strong> <strong>Dylan Wallner</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1645717' first='Keawe' last='Browne']</strong> are all receivers that could be No. 1 targets for a lot of teams. [player_tooltip player_id='282775' first='LaRue' last='Zamorano'] is one of the best uncommitted players in the state at cornerback and <strong>Charles Castille</strong> is underrated in man coverage. [player_tooltip player_id='1161242' first='Cade' last='Paterson'] is committed to Air Force and [player_tooltip player_id='401271' first='Justin' last='Lewis'] is a lengthy defensive back. Greg Biggins of 247Sports reported Wednesday that [player_tooltip player_id='533261' first='Kuron' last='Jabari Jr'] transferred to the Huskies from Chaparral and they also added [player_tooltip player_id='780276' first='Therman' last='Williams'] from Mater Dei.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Cen10Football/status/1807858642483662955 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MISSION VIEJO</strong></h2>   <p>Mission Viejo won the South County passing tournament two weeks ago without star receivers [player_tooltip player_id='282688' first='Phillip' last='Bell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='283692' first='Vance' last='Spafford']. [player_tooltip player_id='723683' first='Dijon' last='Lee'] picked up the slack along with <strong>Cash Semonza</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='406731' first='Draiden' last='Trudeau'] are quality quarterbacks and the running backs can all make plays out of the backfield. The defense is led by Lee and [player_tooltip player_id='283628' first='Jeron' last='Jones'] who are one of the best secondary duos in the state.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1807203415266861547 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>JSERRA</strong></h2>   <p>JSerra has kept a low profile this offseason but the Lions will once again be a quality Trinity League team. I expect to see both quarterbacks [player_tooltip player_id='1284693' first='Ryan' last='Hopkins'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1284695' first='Koa' last='Smith-Mayall']. JSerra didn't throw a ton last season but all of their top receivers are back including <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1182953' first='Brett' last='Debergh'], </strong>UNLV commit [player_tooltip player_id='406653' first='Logan' last='Christensen'] and <strong>Axel Olander</strong>. Defensively, [player_tooltip player_id='282705' first='Madden' last='Faraimo'] is the best uncommitted player in the state in my opinion. <strong>Kale Webb</strong> is a returning defensive player with upside. The Lions are in their second year under coach <strong>Victor Santa Cruz</strong> and I expect the Lions to be improved from last season.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSerra_Football/status/1810416817128796265 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>LOS ALAMITOS</strong></h2>   <p>Los Alamitos lost some key players but is still one of the top public schools in Orange County. One of the key players returning is Cal committed quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='282704' first='Alonzo' last='Esparza']. [player_tooltip player_id='221860' first='Jerod' last='Terry Jr'] and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598356' first='Lenny' last='Ibarra']</strong> are two very good running backs who can make plays out of the backfield in the passing game. USC commit [player_tooltip player_id='401253' first='Ja'Myron' last='Tron Baker'] impressed me catching passes at the Elite 11 Finals and is a top 15 player in the class. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1686058' first='Beckham' last='Hofland']</strong> is a big tight end who was recently offered by Texas Tech and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1686066' first='Jaden' last='Hernandez']</strong> is a lengthy receiver. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1344401' first='Jackson' last='Raguse']</strong> leads the defense and [player_tooltip player_id='1158481' first='Justice' last='Croffie'] is a defensive back I'm high on.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Justice61240979/status/1808935285746729137 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SANTA MARGARITA</strong></h2>   <p>Santa Margarita lost one of its top receivers but is still loaded in the passing game. Santa Margarita has a quarterback competition between returning starter [player_tooltip player_id='406660' first='John' last='Gazzaniga'], <strong>James Johnson</strong> and lefty [player_tooltip player_id='1284700' first='Hayes' last='Cloutier']. [player_tooltip player_id='283690' first='Trent' last='Mosley'] is back after leading the Trinity League in touchdowns last season as a sophomore. Washington State commit [player_tooltip player_id='976922' first='Sean' last='Embree'] is back as well as sophomore receiver <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197564' first='Jack' last='Junker']</strong>. The Eagles have two tight ends in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1236718' first='Fisher' last='Melton']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598340' first='Adrian' last='Ortiz']</strong>. <strong>Luke Anderson</strong> leads the defense with talented junior corner [player_tooltip player_id='1288067' first='Logan' last='Hirou']. [player_tooltip player_id='401277' first='Lennie' last='Brown'] is a returning starter in the secondary and Mater Dei transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1229333' first='Jayden' last='Crowder'] is one of the best offseason pickups in the area.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles/status/1805459116103811488 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RANCHO CUCAMONGA</strong></h2>   <p>Rancho Cucamonga has a pair of talented quarterbacks in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406733' first='Emiliano' last='Villarreal']</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='1000930' first='Jacob' last='Chambers']. <strong>Cam Sermons</strong> is back at receiver and the Cougars added [player_tooltip player_id='723682' first='Kamryn' last='Jones'] from St. John Bosco. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='691313' first='Jayden' last='Coley']</strong> is a very talented sophomore receiver I'm high on. [player_tooltip player_id='941202' first='Tahj' last='Crutchfield'] leads the secondary with [player_tooltip player_id='401288' first='RJ' last='Sermons']. Rancho Cucamonga also added some transfers from the SGV in <strong>Jr Feiloaki</strong> <strong>Mateni</strong>, <strong>Noah Faapito</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780268' first='Andre' last='Johnson']</strong>. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jacobchambers__/status/1810145866168357061 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ST. BONAVENTURE</strong></h2>   <p>St. Bonaventure won the CIF-SS Division 3 championship last season and has some guys back. [player_tooltip player_id='283633' first='Kaden' last='Glover'] is a very tall and athletic junior quarterback and his brother <strong>Koen Glover</strong> was one of the leading running backs in the Southern Section. The Seraphs lost some receivers to graduation and transfer so it will be interesting to see who Glover throws to. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1183006' first='Jeremiah' last='Barrios']</strong> is back to lead the defense an <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1199097' first='Philip' last='Wilson III']</strong> is an intriguing sophomore.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KoenGlover/status/1807981360637960573 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PALOS VERDES</strong></h2>   <p>Palos Verdes has one of the best sophomore quarterbacks in Southern California in [player_tooltip player_id='709444' first='Ryan' last='Rakowski']. <strong>Evan Aguirre</strong> is a two-way player who is back and is the team's leading returning receiver from last season. <strong>Joey Koyama</strong> is another two-way skill player who is back for the Sea Kings. Both of those guys play defense with <strong>Jon Sarmiento</strong> who had an interception last season. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/strictly_hs/status/1810433881776017518 </div></figure>

Twenty of some of the best programs in Southern California will gather at Edison High School Saturday for one of the most prestigious passing tournaments of the summer.