Brave 8 Invitational Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Brave 8 Invitational passing tournament will take place at St. John Bosco High this Saturday. Eight excellent Southern California teams will compete in the prestigious event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a brief look at the eight teams competing:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ST. JOHN BOSCO</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. John Bosco is one of the top two teams in the state and will be led by sophomore quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='959174' first='Koa' last='Malau'ulu'], who threw for 151 yards per game with 19 touchdowns and just seven interceptions as a freshman. Bosco's receiving corps is loaded with Texas A&amp;M commit [player_tooltip player_id='209113' first='Madden' last='Williams'], San Jose State commit [player_tooltip player_id='401226' first='Carson' last='Clark'], Oklahoma commit [player_tooltip player_id='283605' first='Daniel' last='Odom'], Sacramento State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1598321' first='Christian' last='Davis'] and elite sophomore <strong>Darren Tubbs Jr.</strong> The secondary features junior <strong>Isala Wily-Ava</strong>, USC commit [player_tooltip player_id='283632' first='Josh' last='Holland'], sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1621220' first='Brandon' last='Nash'] and juniors [player_tooltip player_id='1382563' first='Dillon' last='Davis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='742470' first='Dorian' last='Franklin']. The linebacking corps has [player_tooltip player_id='1197597' first='Josiah' last='Poyer'], UCLA commit [player_tooltip player_id='1598320' first='Matthew' last='Muasau'], [player_tooltip player_id='1197527' first='Justin' last='Coach'], [player_tooltip player_id='1197526' first='Ethan' last='Coach']. The Coach twins have lit it up this offseason earning MVP honors at multiple camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Camp season gems. Always grateful when veteran coaches take time to sharpen my game. Soaking it up, applying it all. Now it's back to work… Jr szn loading 🔒📈<a href="https://twitter.com/boscofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boscofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iamD3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iamD3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BuiltNotBorn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BuiltNotBorn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Listen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Listen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Learn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Learn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Apply?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Apply</a><a href="https://twitter.com/KodiWhitfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KodiWhitfield</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/StanfordFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StanfordFball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TankWilliams13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TankWilliams13</a> <a href="https://t.co/MH1JzOiB8O">pic.twitter.com/MH1JzOiB8O</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='742470' first='Dorian' last='Franklin'] (D3) | 2027 (@DorianLaw27) <a href="https://twitter.com/DorianLaw27/status/1936889894569382230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another day at work. <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReyes_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReyes_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachstevenlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachstevenlo</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q9VCl6DWi6">pic.twitter.com/Q9VCl6DWi6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='959174' first='Koa' last='Malau'ulu'] (@koa1malauulu) <a href="https://twitter.com/koa1malauulu/status/1927958221844623778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MATER DEI CATHOLIC</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Crusaders are full of very good receivers but it remains unclear who will throw them the ball. Lefty <strong>Victor Voneiff</strong> and <strong>Jacob Gonzales</strong> are two guys you may see throw passes this weekend. [player_tooltip player_id='1382559' first='Julian' last='Cromartie'] leads the receiving corps and has offers from Arizona State, Boston College and San Diego State among others. [player_tooltip player_id='1182981' first='Larell' last='Parker'] had 671 yards receiving with eight touchdowns last season and <strong>Mehki Oluwa</strong> is a sleeper two-way player who I like at receiver. <strong>Diego Mendoza</strong> is a returning two-way guy and [player_tooltip player_id='1620260' first='Kamari' last='Alfred'] was a top 15U receiver at the PRZ Sunshine Classic. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1661238' first='Noah' last='Ellingson'] </strong>is another young receiver to keep an eye on. Outside linebacker <strong>Noah Cook</strong> leads the defense with <strong>Jordan Dumaran</strong> who also plays running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Easily one of the top athletes at the tournament. Mekhi is primed for a big year this year. Elite athlete, elite character and elite grades. <a href="https://t.co/xx9RX15osS">https://t.co/xx9RX15osS</a></p>&mdash; Mater Dei Catholic Football (@mdcrusadersfb) <a href="https://twitter.com/mdcrusadersfb/status/1937228197189550166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SAN CLEMENTE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarterback is a mystery for San Clemente with no returning varsity starter, but <strong>Luke Hardy</strong> and junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1758285' first='Eiler' last='King']</strong> appear to be competing for the job. Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='661909' first='Jaxson' last='Rex']</strong> (Utah State offer) will be a leading receiver for the Tritons and <strong>Jesse Torres</strong> got some reps at receiver last season. The Tritons lost a lot of talent on defense, particularly at the skill positions but <strong>Damian Martinez</strong> is a player to keep an eye on along with <strong>Carson Sloan</strong>. Sloan also plays running back for San Clemente.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">College Coaches Take Notice! This 2027 WR/DB is a player you want on your roster!<br><br>Come on down to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onetownoneteam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#onetownoneteam</a> and see for yourself! <a href="https://t.co/vNsV7uvNVZ">https://t.co/vNsV7uvNVZ</a></p>&mdash; Triton Football (@Tritonfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tritonfootball/status/1924561573332627774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CORONA DEL MAR</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corona del Mar returns senior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715179' first='Brady' last='Annett']</strong> and senior receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1000923' first='Dorsett' last='Stecker']. <strong>James Garrett</strong> is the only other returning player who caught a pass for Corona del Mar last season. Defensively, Corona del Mar has some key returners back including lacrosse star <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1797946' first='Tucker' last='Murray']</strong>, <strong>Damian Zeno-Herrera</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283596' first='Cash' last='Pearsall']</strong>, who was a promising player at Orange Lutheran in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/TeranRodriguez1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeranRodriguez1</a> caught up with <a href="https://twitter.com/CDMFOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CDMFOOTBALL</a> coach <a href="https://twitter.com/Khettoc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Khettoc</a> following the Sea Kings' spring game. Hettig enters year three as head coach, as he'll look to get his team back to the promise land. His team is already in the swing of things when it comes spring and… <a href="https://t.co/KHXxioJTbt">pic.twitter.com/KHXxioJTbt</a></p>&mdash; Sunset Rewind (@Sunset_Rewind) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sunset_Rewind/status/1928282723401224274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SERVITE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The headliner for Servite is tight end [player_tooltip player_id='1183031' first='Luke' last='Sorensen'] who recently announced his commitment to Nebraska. Mission Viejo transfer <strong>Kale Murphy</strong> is a favorite to start at quarterback for the Friars but keep an eye on freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285198' first='Jacob' last='Powell']</strong> who is huge and drawing some attention this offseason. Long Beach Poly transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1698851' first='Benjamin' last='Harris']</strong> leads the receiving corps with <strong>Steele Holcomb</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1695404' first='Kamil' last='Pelovello']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1742104' first='Jorden' last='Wells'], [player_tooltip player_id='1742128' first='Jace' last='Wells']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1742164' first='Jaelen' last='Hunter']</strong> are four sophomores who were on the track team that set state records. Defensively, sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621233' first='Kaleb' last='Aiava']</strong> is one of the top safeties in the class and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197211' first='Isaiah' last='Leilua']</strong> is a linebacker to watch along with <strong>Brando Mosqueda</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1554681' first='Adrian' last='Martinez']</strong> had three interceptions for the Frars last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/lukesorensen26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lukesorensen26</a> and the Sorensen family! 🌽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/credo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#credo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/foreverafriar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#foreverafriar</a> <a href="https://t.co/p5RCaEvcjv">pic.twitter.com/p5RCaEvcjv</a></p>&mdash; Servite Football (@ServiteFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ServiteFootball/status/1936266776217813157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CARLSBAD</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carlsbad returns one of the top quarterbacks in San Diego, [player_tooltip player_id='401244' first='Eli' last='MacNeal']. <strong>Ethan Meyerhoff</strong> and <strong>Alex Park</strong> lead the receiving corps with two-way star <strong>Keanu Shaffer</strong>. <strong>Joshua Miller</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1695226' first='Nehemiah' last='Bynoe']</strong> are young receivers to keep an eye on. Linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1639634' first='Rocky' last='Cummings'] (Cal commit) has had a meteoric rise this offseason and leads a strong linebacker group with <strong>Jackson Overall</strong>, <strong>Chase Harris</strong> and <strong>Dylan Sims</strong>. <strong>Tadd Mitchell</strong> leads the secondary with JSerra transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1611338' first='Travis' last='Jeffrey']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1639634' first='Rocky' last='Cummings'], a standout 3⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6‑foot‑4, 220‑pound athlete from Carlsbad High, has officially committed to the California Golden Bears for the 2026 football class. A versatile two‑way talent, Cummings played both linebacker and tight end in high school, recording an… <a href="https://t.co/ldrHSymsvE">pic.twitter.com/ldrHSymsvE</a></p>&mdash; Roy Kane (@RoyKane24) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyKane24/status/1936134546250178978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SERRA (GARDENA)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Serra won this event last year. The Cavaliers lost their dual threat quarterback and senior <strong>Nicholas Johnson</strong> will compete with sophomore <strong>Malik Tunal </strong>for the starting job. [player_tooltip player_id='283624' first='Jayshawn' last='Edwards'] can catch passes out of the backfield and North Carolina commit [player_tooltip player_id='485966' first='Skylar' last='Robinson'] will take a bigger role in the receiving game this year. The defense is the strength of this team with North Carolina commit [player_tooltip player_id='283646' first='Marcellous' last='Ryan'], junior [player_tooltip player_id='408802' first='Duvay' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='1361614' first='DeVohn' last='Moutra'] Jr. and <strong>Daylawn Reed </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1698853' first='Wesley' last='Ace']</strong>. Serra has one of the best secondaries in the Southern Section.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Gardena Serra secondary can rank with anyone. [player_tooltip player_id='283646' first='Marcellous' last='Ryan'], [player_tooltip player_id='408802' first='Duvay' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='1361614' first='DeVohn' last='Moutra'], [player_tooltip player_id='1698853' first='Wesley' last='Ace']. <a href="https://t.co/blzidj1SYC">pic.twitter.com/blzidj1SYC</a></p>&mdash; eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1922423262862311888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SALESIAN</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The marquee players for Salesian is running back <strong>JAnthony Cobb</strong> and sophomore two-way star [player_tooltip player_id='1621204' first='Jordan' last='Slye']. Slye was a top performer at the National Preps Showcase and the Under Armour Next Camp this spring. Fairfax transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1663554' first='Donovan' last='Shirley'] will be the starting quarterback and he has offers from Sacramento State and Arizona State among others. <strong>Joel Brannon</strong> is a big tight end and <strong>James Spicer</strong> got some meaningful reps last year. <strong>Curtis Washington</strong> is a promising young player in Salesian's secondary along with <strong>Nazir Cooks</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time at the Sacramento State 7 v 7 tournament. Thank you to the coaches for having us out.<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKMerch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKMerch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrennanMarion4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrennanMarion4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SalesianFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SalesianFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballKingpin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FootballKingpin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Throw_2_Win?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Throw_2_Win</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SacHornetsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SacHornetsFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZUVLX8R5Uy">pic.twitter.com/ZUVLX8R5Uy</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1663554' first='Donovan' last='Shirley'] 3⭐️ (@dshirl08) <a href="https://twitter.com/dshirl08/status/1929795743055073514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->