2024 Team Preview: Roy Royals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Roy Royals are part of the 5A class in the state of Utah. The team went 9-3 finishing 1st in their region. Coach Chris Solomona will lead the Royals into Region 5 action with a team filled with prospects that can play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tough Losses to Graduation:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offense:</strong> Joesph Cariaga III (QB), Daeqwan Snider (HB) and Jaxton Wilburg (OL). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defense:</strong> Maxx Johnson (EDGE), Cole West (DB) and Jake Viers (DB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Prospects to Watch:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='698478' first='Dru' last='Gardner'] - This 6'1 athletic QB returns with experience to help the Royals move the chains on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1305712' first='Jaxton' last='Scoffield'] - The 6'3 outside linebacker is a sure tackler that will make plays on the defensive side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='698343' first='Cade' last='Draper'] - The 6'1 offensive line prospect will anchor the Royal's offensive line with his playing experience and physical play at the LOS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1228081' first='Colby' last='Frokjer'] - The 6'3 kicker's production earned All State last season. Expect his powerful leg to play a big role in all three phases of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hidden Gems:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1294956' first='Kahekili' last='Eleneke'] - The athletic 5'9 defensive back has the play making abilities to create turnovers in the secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1307579' first='Logan' last='Cella'] - The 5'11 inside linebacker returns as one of the leading tacklers from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563997' first='Hunter' last='Webb'] - This 6'1 defensive back will look to replace the production of Viers and West in the secondary. Returns as one of the leading tacklers from last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prospects Ready to Break Out: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='698249' first='Robert' last='Young'] - The 5'7 receiver prospect's production earned him All Regions last season. I expect him to have more targets this season and make plays in the passing game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Underclassmen to Watch:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402746' first='Isaiah' last='Morris'] - I expect the 5'10 reciever prospect to be another top target to contribute in the passing game. His hands, quick feet and burst makes him a productive playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->