Southern California Running Back Standouts from Semifinals

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dylan Franklin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"195","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"San Pedro","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746c00ee1fc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Franklin ran for 167 yards with two touchdowns and added a sack on defense in San Pedro's comeback win over Carson in the City Section Open Division semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a strong runner who can break tackles and is tough to bring down once he gets downhill. Franklin has enough speed to be used on fly sweeps and can fly once he turns the corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Semifinals was a battle 🏈💥 167 rushing yards, 2 TDs, and a sack. Hard runs all night to secure the win. On to the chip! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BuiltDifferent?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BuiltDifferent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChasingGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChasingGreatness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CDublins14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CDublins14</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoBasslikdafish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoBasslikdafish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@latsondheimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SPPirateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPPirateFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/bXo0qtrgyz">pic.twitter.com/bXo0qtrgyz</a></p>&mdash; Dylan Franklin (@Dfrank4_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dfrank4_/status/1860529036352716983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["348172"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746c00ee2022"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gillick was dominant in a win over Vista Murrieta with 253 yards and six touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Montana commit hits the hole hard and can turn 3-yard runs into 8-yard runs with his power. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Broke 2000 yards for the season friday night! Blessed to be where I am today. <a href="https://t.co/cw47APYznq">pic.twitter.com/cw47APYznq</a></p>&mdash; Ju (Julius) Gillick (@GillickJulius) <a href="https://twitter.com/GillickJulius/status/1860749283479490800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183032"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746c00ee2068"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson helped Lincoln win the San Diego Open Division championship with 154 yards and two touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a shifty runner with the size to break tackles. Lincoln's running back duo of Jackson and <strong>Junior Curtis</strong> helped the Hornets run for 394 yards and could be a force in the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4Q - 11:52 <a href="https://twitter.com/aden_jackson2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aden_jackson2</a> 36 Yard Touchdown ! <br><br>Lincoln 31 Cathedral 13 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpenFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OpenFinals</a> <a href="https://t.co/MfcTwx69PN">pic.twitter.com/MfcTwx69PN</a></p>&mdash; San Diego Football (@Daygofootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/Daygofootball/status/1860548732934394324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Luke Jorgensen","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Poway","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746c00ee20f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jorgensen ran for 158 yards with four touchdowns in Poway's dominant win over University City. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Poway is hard to defend because they use 32 personnel and 22 personnel with various running schemes. Jorgensen reads his blocks well on power plays and while he isn't a speed demon, he can get major yardage when bouncing runs outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your Jersey Mike's Player of the Game vs UC is #9 Luke Jorgensen. He rushed for 158 yards and 4 TD's in a 63-27 victory!<br><br>Your Varsity MVP's vs UC is RB Luke Jorgensen, WR Colin McCann, and the offensive line for their part in scoring a school record 63 points! <a href="https://t.co/RWbxuykDKO">pic.twitter.com/RWbxuykDKO</a></p>&mdash; Titan Football (@PowayTitans) <a href="https://twitter.com/PowayTitans/status/1861180853541576852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212217"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6746c00ee213a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Redeaux ran for 235 yards with five touchdowns in Oaks Christian's 55-52 loss to Murrieta Valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has always been a speed guy who ran a 10.42 in the 100 but he has really improved at breaking tackles. Redeaux has wiggle and is a decisive runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">👀👀 WOW <a href="https://twitter.com/d_redeaux1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@d_redeaux1</a> stays focused as the ball is bobbled around and secures a massive play for <a href="https://twitter.com/OaksChrstnLions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OaksChrstnLions</a>!!! 🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/tpILKJkOOC">pic.twitter.com/tpILKJkOOC</a></p>&mdash; ScoreStream (@scorestream) <a href="https://twitter.com/scorestream/status/1860181091782656024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER TOP PERFORMERS: </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Barber, Mary Star of the Sea</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kai Brown, Carlsbad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrison Carter, Palisades</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elleyon Clark, Palmdale</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior Curtis, Lincoln</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathaniel Curtis, Rio Hondo Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dominic Ezeonye, Wilson/Hacienda Heights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brice Hawkins, Simi Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1027779' first='Dorian' last='Hoze'], Murrieta Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamari Ladd, Narbonne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adrian Lopez, Pioneer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Mckinney, Carter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='780472' first='Sean' last='Morris'], Loyola</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah Penunuri, Rio Hondo Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander Villanueva, Monte Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->