7v7 & 5v5 Standouts – Oregon/SW Washington “D”

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The 7v7 and 5v5 season is coming to a close and here we will take a look at some of the standouts who excelled for their individual programs. Organizations mentioned will include Alpha, Team Lillard, EForce, MVP and Big 12 Performance.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MVP</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='769995' first='Evan' last='Wusstig'] 6-0 185 26' Safety/ATH West Salem- Another kid who will have at least a handful of D1 offers before he's done. Wusstig projects as a 1st&nbsp;team all-state athlete, having a phenomenal year on the 7v7 circuit for MVP, while garnering top honors at the Redzone 7v7 tournament in Arizona a few months back.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ALPHA</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='402422' first='Rowen' last='Lewis'] 6-1 220 26' LB Lake Oswego- We've talked about Lewis multiple times during the off season. He was an all-tournament team selection at Pylon with some of the nation's top players out of Georgia, Florida, Cali, and Texas. It can be tough to significantly up your stock in 7v7 as a LB, but he did that.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EFORCE</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='1110921' first='Chaz' last='Katoanga'] 6-2 190 26' DB Nelson- The #1 DB in Oregon for the 2026 class. As referenced Katoanga is a freak athlete who possesses legit size. Watch him on the basketball floor and in the secondary and you will understand why he could end up at a P5 school.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ALPHA</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='402418' first='Marcus' last='Post'] 6-1 190 26' Safety/ATH Lakeridge- One of Northwest's most impressive athletes this off season. He will likely project on the defensive side of the ball, but was dominant at WR in multiple tournaments. Look for him to be a 1^st&nbsp;team all state kid this coming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BIG 12</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='1654734' first='PJ' last='Tautu'] 6-4 245 28' DL Central Catholic- You will hear a lot about Tautu in the years ahead. He recently garnered his 1st offer from Portland St as a freshman and has more than looked the part for Big 12. Expect him to be a double digit D1 offer athlete.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MVP</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='791149' first='Kawai' last='Chamberlin'] 6-2 220 27' LB Willamette- The 3* LB ranks as one of the top overall players in Oregon for the 2027 class. As mentioned, it can be tough to excel on the 7v7 circuit as an LB, but Kawai did just that for MVP.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ALPHA</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='1169947' first='Hudson' last='Gasperson'] 6-1 180 26' DB Lake Oswego- I'm convinced Gasperson is a D1 athlete and will eventually have multiple options at that level. His combination of speed, body control, and overall athleticism makes him an appealing recruit who will project as a 1st team all-state kid in the secondary.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MVP</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='937281' first='Tripp' last='Johansen'] 6-2 265 27' DE Willamette- Johansen should be mentioned towards the top of the list if we are talking on breakout off seasons. He made 7 tackles for Sheldon as a sophomore but broke out at the 5v5 competitions, garnering his first D1 offer from Idaho.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EFORCE</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='1655934' first='Ja'Marcus' last='Robinson'] 6-1 315 26' DL Seton Catholic- The big man had a good junior season and has been even more impressive over the last few months in 5v5 competition. Big Sky schools are paying close attention.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BIG 12</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='1246545' first='Josh' last='Christensen'] 6-6 245 27' DE Lake Oswego- The 6-6 Christensen played a limited role for LO last year, but is already landing D1 offers, with PSU being the first to make their intentions known. He has made a name for himself over the last few months and should be one of the best in the TRL.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MVP</strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='1560662' first='Rocco' last='De La Rosa'] 6-1 190 26' DB/ATH Philomath- A lot of credit to De La Rosa with Air Force recently offering. As everyone knows it can be tough to get recruited at a smaller school in Oregon, but he has been that dominant for MVP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EFORCE</strong>- <strong>Nate Rembisz </strong>6-0 190 27' DB/ATH LaCenter- One of the best players in the NW that people don't know about yet. Rembisz has elite speed and dominated as part of EForce over the last few months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->