PRZ Sunshine Classic: Big-Time Performances from 14U Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Sunshine Classic's 14U division was packed with young talent, and while some players already got their shine, there were plenty of others who deserved recognition. Whether they were making highlight plays, locking down their matchups, or proving to be the difference-makers in crunch time, these standouts left a lasting impression. No matter how they got it done, they made sure people took notice. Here's a look at some more 14U standouts who made their mark at the Sunshine Classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Isaac House","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_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-67af8c6fb6f52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Issac House played with a poise you don't see too often at this level. He worked through his reads well, never forcing throws or locking onto one guy just because it was the easy choice. The most impressive thing was how he manipulated defenders — whether with his eyes or slight body movements, he created better windows for himself. His arm isn't the strongest yet, but that'll come with time. The way he already sees the game and processes defenses makes him a quarterback to watch moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Issac House (C/O 2030) did a nice job of going through his reads. One of the most impressiveve QBs I saw in 14U at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PRZSunshineClassic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PRZSunshineClassic</a> <a href="https://t.co/pcIe9EMjjQ">pic.twitter.com/pcIe9EMjjQ</a></p>&mdash; Hunter Tierney (@thehonestupdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/thehonestupdate/status/1890511630271685029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</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":"Tristan Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_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":"","_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-67afc0a0a8d13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tristan Brown was a standout on both sides of the ball. He's a really athletic kid with quick feet, and he used that to his advantage whether he was running crisp routes or breaking on passes defensively. On offense, he created separation with ease, had solid hands, and made defenders miss after the catch. On defense, his quick-twitch ability let him jump routes and close on the ball in a hurry. He's already a good player, and with plenty of time to develop even further, he's only going to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another C/O 2030 who caught my eye, Tristan Brown was dialed in with his footwork on both sides of the ball!<br><br>👀 this release! <a href="https://t.co/qKkOA2ZKwS">pic.twitter.com/qKkOA2ZKwS</a></p>&mdash; Hunter Tierney (@thehonestupdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/thehonestupdate/status/1890518296299995469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1623394' first='Payton' last='Mercadal']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_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-67afc0a0a8e3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1623394' first='Payton' last='Mercadal'] had an incredible tournament from start to finish. He's a well-rounded receiver who does just about everything at a high level. His routes were crisp, he had the athleticism to out-jump defenders on contested catches, and his hands were as natural as they come. That skill set made him a go-to option in any situation — whether it was working the short game or taking the top off the defense with his speed. A versatile weapon and one of the most polished pass-catchers in the 14U division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlights from <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzone</a> Sunshine Classic in Irvine Ca.<br>Hosanna in the highest.<a href="https://twitter.com/MrGriffin22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrGriffin22</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wescoast8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wescoast8</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/gobigrecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gobigrecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SunilSportsNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunilSportsNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinMoses38?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KevinMoses38</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TopPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TopPreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/widereceivermag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@widereceivermag</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WRHitList?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WRHitList</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/polynesiabowl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@polynesiabowl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ODFBall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ODFBall</a> <a href="https://t.co/SND2KrLptE">pic.twitter.com/SND2KrLptE</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1623394' first='Payton' last='Mercadal'] (@PaytonMercadal) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaytonMercadal/status/1889043835122307259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</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":"Jamere Jones","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_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":"","_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-67afc0a0a8f79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamere Jones was a difference-maker on both sides of the ball. He's got a lighter frame for now, but there's plenty of time to add size as he develops. His length alone made him a problem on defense, and he still moved fluidly across the field. He was constantly around the ball, using his quick reactions and reach to break up passes. On offense, that same length made him a big target, and he took full advantage of it, showing an impressive catch radius. He's already a nice player with a skill set that's only going to improve with time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1623302,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/Jamere-Jones-and-Teammate-At-PRZ-Sunshine-Classic.png?w=1024" alt="Jamere Jones and Teammate At PRZ Sunshine Classic" class="wp-image-1623302" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- 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":"Shane Grainger","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_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-67afe1577f851"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shane Grainger was one of the most dangerous deep threats in the 14U division. His speed made him a problem for defenses, as he consistently found ways to get behind the secondary and make plays downfield. Even for his age, he had some impressive moves at the line of scrimmage, helping him shake defenders early in routes. Once he got into open space, he knew how to use it to his advantage. Whether it was stretching the defense deep or creating big plays with his explosiveness, Grainger stood out as a player who can change a game in an instant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1623330,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/Shane-Grainger-Lined-Up-At-PRZ-Sunshine-Classic.png?w=1024" alt="Shane Grainger Lined Up At PRZ Sunshine Classic" class="wp-image-1623330" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->