Battle at the Beach Preview (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Battle at the Beach passing tournament at Edison High is the biggest annual passing tournament of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year is no different with a stacked lineup of some of the best teams in Southern California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a brief look at the teams competing at the event on Saturday:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>POOL C</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ST. JOHN BOSCO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bosco reached the finals of its Brave 8 Invitational passing tournament two weeks ago. Sophomore quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='959174' first='Koa' last='Malau'ulu'] threw for 151 yards per game with 19 touchdowns and just seven interceptions as a freshman. Texas A&amp;M commit [player_tooltip player_id='209113' first='Madden' last='Williams'] caught multiple touchdowns in the Brave 8 Invitational and there are tons of other top receivers for the Malau'ulu to throw to. USC commit [player_tooltip player_id='283632' first='Josh' last='Holland'] was a standout player at this event last season and I always enjoy watching brothers Justin Coach and [player_tooltip player_id='1197526' first='Ethan' last='Coach'] in pass coverage from the linebacker spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Team effort! We coming for it all this year! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NATIONALCHAMPS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NATIONALCHAMPS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DESTINATIONBOSCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DESTINATIONBOSCO</a> <a href="https://t.co/EAxQq82Wzl">pic.twitter.com/EAxQq82Wzl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='959174' first='Koa' last='Malau'ulu'] (@koa1malauulu) <a href="https://twitter.com/koa1malauulu/status/1942308110854676536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>INGLEWOOD</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of Inglewood's best players are linemen or edge rushers but the Sentinels typically perform well at this event. Big [player_tooltip player_id='283587' first='Andre' last='Nickerson Jr.'] is back at tight end and is committed to SMU. It is unclear who Inglewood's quarterback will be, but they did land Santa Margarita transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1284700' first='Hayes' last='Cloutier'] who is an intriguing lefty. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1698890' first='Noah' last='Clark']</strong> is a very good corner with offers from Utah and San Diego State among others. He had a strong showing at the National Preps Showcase in the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A couple clips from my tournament this weekend <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomLoy247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregSmithRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregSmithRivals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://t.co/S4B3X6DeK5">pic.twitter.com/S4B3X6DeK5</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1698890' first='Noah' last='Clark'] 3⭐️CB (@Noahclark2_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Noahclark2_/status/1939443499335663618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OAKS CHRISTIAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oaks Christian was missing some key players at the Mission Viejo tournament a couple of weeks ago. It's always fun to watch one of the top sophomore quarterbacks in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='958785' first='Treyvone' last='Towns Jr.'] [player_tooltip player_id='780750' first='Colby' last='Simpson'] is a big tight end committed to Tulane. The top uncommitted player in the 2026 class [player_tooltip player_id='283607' first='Davon' last='Benjamin'] did not play in the Mission tournament but may be back for this one. [player_tooltip player_id='1611347' first='Bryan' last='Narcisse'] had a good showing at that tournament and is a guy to keep an eye on this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7 on 7 highlights from yesterday's Mission Viejo Tournament with my guys <a href="https://twitter.com/oclionsfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@oclionsfootball</a>! Senior Season loading… <a href="https://twitter.com/Malikcyphers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Malikcyphers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachC_C?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachC_C</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrownKai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrownKai</a> <a href="https://t.co/eE1vyZsocM">pic.twitter.com/eE1vyZsocM</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='780750' first='Colby' last='Simpson'] (@csimpson_88) <a href="https://twitter.com/csimpson_88/status/1939420356495946069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CATHEDRAL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Phantoms have one of the best junior quarterback/receiver duos in the state in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='709616' first='Jaden' last='Jefferson']</strong> (Sacramento State commit) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197535' first='Quentin' last='Hale']</strong>. <strong>Brian Prince</strong> is another receiver to watch for Cathedral as well as Alemany transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1149006' first='Gianni' last='Haynes']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382553' first='Kayden' last='Brooks']</strong> is a junior safety who has already started two years and earned All-League honors last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time in dallas ! Got to work with my guys <a href="https://twitter.com/DamianDevon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DamianDevon</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReyes_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReyes_</a> ! <a href="https://t.co/9NJhxBLEnF">pic.twitter.com/9NJhxBLEnF</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='709616' first='Jaden' last='Jefferson'] 3⭐️ (@Liljrod3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Liljrod3/status/1935783744729923760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LONG BEACH POLY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Poly has a new coaching staff but a familiar face at quarterback in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655382' first='Deuce' last='Jefferson']</strong> who recently was offered by Weber State. Sacramento State commit [player_tooltip player_id='780273' first='Kamarie' last='Smith'] leads the receiving corps. The secondary is loaded with one of the top players in the 2027 class, [player_tooltip player_id='1197229' first='Julius' last='Johnson'] and Georgia commit [player_tooltip player_id='1197222' first='Donte' last='Wright']. The Jackrabbits have other intriguing young defensive backs like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1622511' first='Karson' last='Forge']</strong> and <strong>Kasim Shepherd. [player_tooltip player_id='551831' first='Zion' last='Anderson']</strong> is an intriguing two-way guy to watch as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/DonteWright_11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DonteWright_11</a> on his commitment to <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgiaFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GeorgiaFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/9q9SlDm9Jz">https://t.co/9q9SlDm9Jz</a></p>&mdash; Long Beach Poly Football 🐇🏈 (@LBPoly_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/LBPoly_Football/status/1939919739612196970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>POOL D</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MISSION VIEJO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mission Viejo won its own passing tournament by beating Mater Dei in the championship game. The Diablos won this event last year. Ohio State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey'] has the reigns at quarterback and he does just about everything well. Miami commit [player_tooltip player_id='283692' first='Vance' last='Spafford'] missed the Mission tournament due to illness but may be back Saturday. [player_tooltip player_id='283628' first='Jeron' last='Jones'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1621228' first='Jordan' last='Hicks'] are excellent corners for the Diablos and [player_tooltip player_id='1667624' first='Cash' last='Gervase'] is a quick linebacker to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">👀Great throw and catch ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/LukeFahey03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LukeFahey03</a>⁩ ➡️ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/jackjunker10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jackjunker10</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/g2KTP2Rfjq">pic.twitter.com/g2KTP2Rfjq</a></p>&mdash; Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1939070156606754885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SERVITE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Servite has a new quarterback in Mission Viejo transfer <strong>Kale Murphy</strong> and he has some fun targets in Long Beach Poly transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1698851' first='Benjamin' last='Harris'] and Nebraska commit [player_tooltip player_id='1183031' first='Luke' last='Sorensen']. Servite has a group of young guys who set records on the track this spring and are all receivers and defensive backs for the Friars. [player_tooltip player_id='1621233' first='Kaleb' last='Aiava'] is one of the top safeties in his class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great time competing last night at Damien! 6'4.5 255💪💪 <a href="https://t.co/7iFNzfpEEt">pic.twitter.com/7iFNzfpEEt</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1183031' first='Luke' last='Sorensen'] (@lukesorensen26) <a href="https://twitter.com/lukesorensen26/status/1938275536578744747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cathedral Catholic competed at the Mission Viejo tournament a couple weeks ago and Cal commit [player_tooltip player_id='1000878' first='Brady' last='Palmer'] was very good at this event last year. [player_tooltip player_id='1084696' first='Hunter' last='Harrington'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1197204' first='Honor' last='Faalave'] are two very good skill guys I'm excited to see compete on this stage against very good programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GO BEARS🐻!!! <a href="https://t.co/xKVcM5yQkJ">https://t.co/xKVcM5yQkJ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1000878' first='Brady' last='Palmer'] (@bradypalmerqb) <a href="https://twitter.com/bradypalmerqb/status/1931170153464811526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MILLIKAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Millikan features one of the top uncommitted quarterbacks in the 2026 class in Loyola transfer [player_tooltip player_id='212212' first='Ashton' last='Pannell']. One of his top targets will be junior tight end [player_tooltip player_id='1182931' first='Jude' last='Nelson'] who recently committed to Colorado State. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197385' first='Jay' last='Williams']</strong> is a high-upside junior with track speed who was recently offered by Hawaii and Sacramento State. <strong>Odell Sims Jr. </strong>is a track athlete who made some big plays at DB as a freshman last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401212' first='Aisa' last='Taeleifi']</strong> leads the linebacking corps and is committed to Portland State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It all starts tomorrow! Ready to get to work with my guys! <a href="https://twitter.com/MillikanHSFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MillikanHSFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/0Qi4TNcJUE">pic.twitter.com/0Qi4TNcJUE</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='212212' first='Ashton' last='Pannell'] (@pannell_ashton) <a href="https://twitter.com/pannell_ashton/status/1941981858197344382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORONA DEL MAR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corona del Mar has been making the rounds in passing tournaments and has some promising players. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1715179' first='Brady' last='Annett']</strong> is back at quarterback after a strong junior season and [player_tooltip player_id='1000923' first='Dorsett' last='Stecker'] will get a ton of targets. The defense has some returning starters and former Orange Lutheran contributor [player_tooltip player_id='283596' first='Cash' last='Pearsall'] is in the secondary for the Sea Kings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fun competing in the Brave 8 invitational the past weekend. Teams only getting better from here! <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmedDangerQBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArmedDangerQBS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NickStarkel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickStarkel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LSM_714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LSM_714</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DorsettStecker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DorsettStecker</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/davidasoto11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@davidasoto11</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Khettoc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Khettoc</a> <a href="https://t.co/miOjmsUVh2">pic.twitter.com/miOjmsUVh2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1715179' first='Brady' last='Annett'] (@BradyAnnett2) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradyAnnett2/status/1940241042995114131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->