Game of the Week: Folsom vs. Grant Prospect Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There will be no shortage of top prospects playing in this game on Saturday night in Del Paso heights and both squads are loaded with next level talent and plenty of young stars on both sides of the ball. Below we will preview some of the top players from each team and get an in-depth look at both returning players, and new transfers that have been added to both rosters as we head into Saturday nights showdown. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><kbd>Folsom Bulldogs</kbd></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='283683' first='Ryder' last='Lyons'],Sr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>BYU commit and reigning Gatorade Player of the Year is one of the top signal callers in the nation. He will be one of if not the top passer in the state this year and hope to lead Folsom to another state title appearance. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='401258' first='Jameson' last='Powell'], Sr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ole Miss commit and one of the top receivers in the country. Powell will be a mainstay in 2025 for Lyons. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1362373' first='Vlad' last='Dyakonov']</strong>,<strong> Sr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Another one of the more athletic and freakish tackles in the country, Vlad is one of the best in all of high school football and is committed to USC. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-August Dupree, Sr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Holding multiple offers, Dupree is one of the top pass rushers in the SJS and is an elite edge player with FCS offers. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1551801' first='Elijah' last='Tuua'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>A long and rangy athletic up and coming tight end/defensive end prospect with P4 offers, Tuua should breakout in 2025. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1611337' first='Lua' last='DeBerry'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the top interior pass rushers across the region, Lua already holds 4 offers and will be very sought after come next off-season and should breakout in his Junior year. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1382580' first='Rob' last='Larson'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the more intriguing prospects across the state in the 2027 class, Larson is a elite downfield threat, very smooth operator and one of the top receiving prospects in California that will end up playing P4 college ball. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-Brooks Dupree, Sr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the hardest hitters of any player in Northern California, Dupree is a very sound and twitchy prospect with natural ball skills, man cover abilities and is very physical near the line and overall a very well-rounded corner. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1638984' first='EJ' last='Coleman'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Coleman made plenty of big time plays late in the year last season for Folsom and should be a go to weapon for Lyons in 2025 and offers good explosion and big play abilities consistently. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1307241' first='Joseph' last='Eyerman VI'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Eyerman will be one of the top rushers across the SJS in 2025 and is a smooth and complete back that is extremely tough to take down in the open field and a terrific pass catcher out of the backfield. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Other Top Players... </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1698941' first='Daniel' last='Eagleton'], Jr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1698960' first='Malachi' last='Coleman'], Jr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1361598' first='Sunia' last='Vuki'], Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1361586' first='Jason' last='Hill'], Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='401252' first='Isaiah' last='Williams'], Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='283647' first='Matsen' last='Wurm'], Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Gabe Anderson, Jr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Zach Ramirez, Jr.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Jayden Padget, Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Gavin Murphy, Jr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Dylan Wolfe, Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Joey Garcia, Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><kbd>Grant Union Pacers </kbd></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1382564' first='Rahzario' last='Edwards'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the top tight end prospects in the nation and a national recruit already, Edwards is a mismatch nightmare at all times and one of the top receiving threats across the state. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1000906' first='Savion' last='Bandy'], Sr. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bandy made the transfer over from El Cerrito this Spring and will be a do it all player for the Pacers. He is a very fluid cover guy that excels against the run as well and is a tough and physical open field tackler that has natural ball skills and big play abilities. Bandy was a huge pickup for the Pacers and this loaded roster and will make a immediate impact. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1686069' first='Roger' last='Vanderhoef'], Sr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The Sacramento State commit has a massive frame and is a true road-grader that projects as a IOL at the next level. He is a heavy puncher that excels at blocking in-between the tackles and is a very nice get for the Hornets. He held 7 offers before committing to the hometown team. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1197370' first='Koby' last='Shabazz'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the most explosive receivers in northern California and a key component as a sophomore last year on Grant's state championship team, the now junior should have another stellar season and start off strong Saturday night. Currently, he is committed to Sacramento State. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1698847' first='Giovanni' last='Hodge'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the top defensive lineman in the '27 class across California, Hodge holds 6 FBS offers and should really explode onto the scene this off-season. He is currently rated as a high 3-star prospect per 247-Sports. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Shiren Crump,&nbsp;Jr. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Will burst onto the scene this season for the Pacers and be one of the top passers across the SJS. Crump will have a breakout season and is a strong armed kid with good mobility in and out of the pocket and gets the ball out quick downfield. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1621219' first='Julian' last='Bruno'], So.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bruno is one of the top '28 linebackers in the state and picked up a big time Oklahoma State offer this summer after attending camp in Stillwater. He is a very fluid and high IQ player that can cover downfield while extremely physical and bangs in the box/can provide pressure off the edge or up the middle consistently. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1197375' first='Isaiah' last='Stephen'], Jr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Another one of the more talented '27 interior defensive lineman across the state, Stephen is coming off a tremendous second year campaign for the pacers and picked up offers from Texas State, Sac State, Colorado State and SJSU this off-season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-[player_tooltip player_id='1717717' first='Tyson' last='Griffin'], So.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Griffin is the next up and coming star running back across northern California and will breakout and be on everyone's radars through this season and into the winter. He is a very explosive and fluid runner that looks for contact and has a rare combination of twitch, start/stop abilities and overall twitch mixed with running tough behind his pads and also is an excellent receiver out of the backfield.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>-Lucio Dominguez, Sr.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Dominguez has been anchoring the line for Grant for the past several years, and is a violent blocker that is extremly athletic, has natural bend and finishes blocks downfield. He should have a monster senior season and is one of the best at his position across all of Norcal. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><strong><em>Other Top Players... </em></strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1621209' first='Max' last='Tuiileila'], So.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1085846' first='Kane' last='Fulwider'], So</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1197575' first='Blake' last='Nycum'], Jr.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-[player_tooltip player_id='1197238' first='Mosaati' last='Fotofili'], Jr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Ronnie Noa, Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Lavern Maliki, Sr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Dlo Knight, Jr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-EZ Woods, Jr.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>-Moses Tuiileila, So.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->