2024 Review: Metro League

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Metro League wrapped up the 2024 season with Mountainside emerging as the league champion and Jesuit hot on their heels. As one of Oregon's more competitive conferences, the Metro League didn't disappoint—treating fans to tightly contested games and showcasing a wealth of next-level talent. In this final preview of our conference review series, we'll explore how each team fared, highlight the standout performers, and offer an early glimpse of what might lie ahead for these programs in the coming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Mountainside Mavericks (8-3) Lost in Quarter Finals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Massive 58-35 win over Jesuit to ensure conference title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Round 1 - Exciting 44-39 win over Tualatin to advance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarter Finals - Rough shutout loss to Lake Oswego 35-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["285873"],"_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-6786f9b918b1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hicks was a playmaker on both sides of the ball for the Mavericks at DB and WR. He has some nice offers to play at the next level and will be missed next season as the Mavericks gear up for a title run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["457009"],"_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-6786f9b918b82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vyhlidal is one of the best players in the state and was the Metro League's Defensive Player of the Year. He is also phenomenal on offense and could play either side of the ball at the next level. Vyhlidal will be key for a title run next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Underclassman:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232699"],"_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-6786f9b918bc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mitchell is the QB for the Mavericks and still has another season left. He has grown tremendously and is one of the more exciting prospects in Oregon for 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C/O 2025 Recruitment Updates:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285873' first='Kellen' last='Hicks'] </strong>- Holds offers from Western Oregon (D2) and Linfield (D3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1014360' first='Tykell' last='Gehrke'] </strong>- Holds a D3 offer from Linfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Outlook:</strong> The Mavericks have an unreal 2026 class and have other young talent to be excited about. If all goes right, I expect the Mavericks to be a firm title contender next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Jesuit Crusaders (9-3) Lost in Alternate Bracket Semi-Finals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Impressive 28-6 win over Westview to ensure a second-place finish in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarter Finals (Alt.): Nail-biting 21-20 win over West Salem to advance in the bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Semi-Finals (Alt.): Heartbreaking 32-42 loss to eventual alternate bracket champs North Medford.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["285867"],"_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-6786f9b918c2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valley is an impressive athlete who broke out in a big way this year for the Crusaders. His remarkable season has generated some big-time interest from college coaches, and I am excited to see where he ends up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["238435"],"_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-6786f9b918c8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cleeland earned Offensive Player of the Year honors for the Metro League this year. As he heads down to UC Davis to play ball, he will be extremely tough for Jesuit to replace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Underclassman:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770006"],"_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-6786f9b918ceb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stimpson will look to take that next step next year with the absence of Valley, and I am confident in his ability to do so. He is a fantastic athlete who makes plays on the field, and the Crusaders should be ecstatic that he is coming back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C/O 2025 Recruitment Updates:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285867' first='Grant' last='Valley'] </strong>- Holds a D1 FCS offer from Idaho.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238435' first='Treynor' last='Cleeland'] </strong>- Signed with UC Davis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104042' first='Soren' last='Gaston'] </strong>- Holds 5 D3 offers from Linfield, Puget Sound, Whitworth, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1566162' first='Grady' last='Keljo'] </strong>- Holds a D3 offer from Linfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1474324' first='Dominic' last='Locati'] </strong>- Holds a D3 offer from Lewis &amp; Clark (OR).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px"><strong>2025 Outlook:</strong>&nbsp;Jesuit is losing some impressive players to gra</span>duation, but they should finish around the same record. They have some young talent who should be ready to step up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Westview Wildcats (4-6) Lost in Alternate Bracket Round 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Impressive 35-28 win over Sunset to ensure third place in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Round 1 (Alt.) - Tough 23-42 loss to West Salem, ending the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1200829"],"_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-6786f9b918d52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Read graduates from Westview with big shoes to fill, as he was named Metro League First Team defensive lineman, and that isn't even what he is headed to Washington State to play (tight end)! His size and versatility will be tough to replace for the Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110957"],"_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-6786f9b918d91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson was a stud this year for the Wildcats, taking home first team conference honors on both sides of the ball. Thompson will be a massive piece to the Wildcats success next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Underclassman:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936850"],"_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-6786f9b918dcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitworth is an exciting young QB prospect who will look to bounce back next year after tearing his ACL in week 2. I am excited to watch him play the next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C/O 2025 Recruitment Updates:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1200829' first='Peyton' last='Read'] </strong>- Signed with Washington State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Outlook:</strong> The Wildcats should only improve next season as some of their best players will be returning. I am excited to see how this team looks next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Sunset Apollos (3-7) Lost in Alternate Bracket Round 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Exciting 29-23 win over Roosevelt on the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Round 1 (Alt.) - Tough 27-49 loss to a talented Grants Pass team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1104044"],"_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-6786f9b918e07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rice has the size to get coaches excited, and finishing the season with second team all conference honors at OL is impressive. He will be tough to replace in the trenches for the Apollos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1104048"],"_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-6786f9b918e44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scholes had a fantastic season earning all conference first team runningback honors. The Apollos had a rough season but Scholes was a true bright spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Underclassman:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110925"],"_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-6786f9b918e7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Esuk is an impressive lineman for Sunset and should only improve over the offseason. He was a force defensively, earning first team all conference honors at defensive lineman. I am excited to see him develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C/O 2025 Recruitment Updates:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104044' first='Miles' last='Rice'] </strong>- Holds two D3 offers from George Fox and Pacific (OR).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104045' first='Brennan' last='Ward'] </strong>- Holds two JUCO offers from Gavilan and Shasta.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104043' first='Adrian' last='Machic'] </strong>- Holds a D3 offer from Linfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Outlook:</strong> Sunset have some talent in their program, but it will be tough for them to compete at the top of this conference. Another tough season might be in store for the Apollos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Beaverton Beavers (2-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Defeated Southridge 28-14 to avoid last place in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["904370"],"_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-6786f9b918eb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kane has great size and athleticism and is an intriguing prospect. He was able to earn first team defensive lineman honors for the Metro League and will be a tough piece to replace next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769925"],"_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-6786f9b918ef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luebkert is the most exciting of the young talent the Beavers have as he has great size and ability on the perimeter. He has the potential to be a legit prospect in Oregon and I am excited to watch him next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Underclassman:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311537"],"_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-6786f9b918f2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baker had a great season for the Beavers at linebacker as he earned all conference first team honors. He has nice size for an off-ball linebacker and could really flourish next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C/O 2025 Recruitment Updates:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*We are not aware of any offers at the moment.*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Outlook:</strong> Beaverton should be a better team next year, and I do believe they will be. I do think there is a gap between them and Mountainside, but they should be better and that is a step in the right direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Southridge Skyhawks (1-8)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Picked up only win of the season vs Cleveland 21-20.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Star Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["285884"],"_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-6786f9b918f67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sloan is one of the top players for the Skyhawks and was able to earn Metro League Third Team honors at defensive back. He will be missed by the Skyhawks next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["754599"],"_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-6786f9b918f9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lundy has nice size and could be a great developmental prospect at the next level. Losing him in the trenches will be tough for Southridge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Underclassman:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591587"],"_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-6786f9b918fd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Klein was awesome this year earning Metro League Third Team honors at runningback as only a sophomore. With his size and two more years of development, Southridge may have a dude here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C/O 2025 Recruitment Updates:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caden Larson </strong>- Holds D3 offers from Linfield and Pacific (OR).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Outlook:</strong> Southridge is in the middle of a rebuild and I do not see that changing anytime soon unfortunately, despite some young talent emerging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->