Folsom vs. Mission Viejo Preview; Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two of the top 10 teams in the state play each other Friday at Mission Viejo High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a positional breakdown and players to watch from the upcoming game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>QUARTERBACKS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Folsom</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='283683' first='Ryder' last='Lyons']: The BYU commit is off to an incredible start to the season averaging 398 yards per game with eight touchdowns, one interception and four rushing touchdowns. He's so hard to game plan for because of his ability to extend plays with his legs and keep his eyes down the field while under pressure. Lyons throws a great deep ball and can fire the ball into tight windows on the intermediate throws. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is exactly what BYU football fans can look forward to with [player_tooltip player_id='283683' first='Ryder' last='Lyons'] 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/ryderly0ns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ryderly0ns</a> <a href="https://t.co/By2Zk57PMc">pic.twitter.com/By2Zk57PMc</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) <a href="https://twitter.com/SCNext/status/1959484346118938629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mission Viejo - </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey']: The Ohio State commit hasn't thrown an interception since his sophomore year and threw four touchdowns in Mission Viejo's win over St. Paul last week. He's brilliant in his decision making and goes through his progressions quickly. Fahey is accurate to all three levels of the field and is a dangerous scrambler who can buy time with his legs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1197564' first='Jack' last='Junker'] catches 33-.yard TD pass from [player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey']. Junker used to play at Santa Margarita. 7-3 Mission Viejo with 1:31 left in third. <a href="https://t.co/1MAx5shs2q">pic.twitter.com/1MAx5shs2q</a></p>&mdash; eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1959102728527126971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RUNNING BACKS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Folsom: </strong>Folsom hasn't run the ball much yet this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1307241' first='Joseph' last='Eyerman VI']</strong> is second on the team in carries behind Lyons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MISSION VIEJO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686175"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1669699,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ba7db1be3dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curtis hasn't gotten a ton of run this year for the Diablos but he's a strong, downhill runner who can make catches out of the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RECEIVERS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Folsom - </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401258' first='Jameson' last='Powell'], <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382580' first='Rob' last='Larson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401252' first='Isaiah' last='Williams']: </strong>Powell leads the team with 319 yards and three touchdowns and is committed to Ole Miss. He's explosive off the ball and gets out of his breaks quickly. Larson has 275 yards with three touchdowns and he and Powell bouth have big play potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mission Viejo - </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283692' first='Vance' last='Spafford'], [player_tooltip player_id='1197564' first='Jack' last='Junker'], [player_tooltip player_id='1197940' first='Kollin' last='Woodbury Jr']., <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382575' first='Luke' last='Karby']</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='1344462' first='Max' last='Markofski']: Spafford is one of the top receivers in the nation but hasn't been healthy this summer or through the first two games. Junker has three touchdowns and can create separation late in the route. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jameson “Jamo” Powell Had A Great Performance with 3 TD's , 8 Catches &amp; 200+ rec yards👀😤 <a href="https://twitter.com/JAMESONPOWELL_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JAMESONPOWELL_</a> <a href="https://t.co/K0Z7n85Kwu">pic.twitter.com/K0Z7n85Kwu</a></p>&mdash; Untold Greatness (@UntoldGreatness) <a href="https://twitter.com/UntoldGreatness/status/1962326387244843368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The rout is on [player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey'] to [player_tooltip player_id='1197564' first='Jack' last='Junker'] for a 65 yd TD pass. It's Mission Viejo 24, St. Paul 0. <a href="https://twitter.com/missionfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@missionfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CalHiSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CalHiSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OCSportsZone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OCSportsZone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikehuntley63</a> <a href="https://t.co/JQCqYtjhx3">pic.twitter.com/JQCqYtjhx3</a></p>&mdash; James Escarcega 📈🏈🏀⚾️🥎 🤼🤽🏽‍♂️🏊🏼‍♀️🏌🏻⚽️ (@James_Escarcega) <a href="https://twitter.com/James_Escarcega/status/1961620707374149670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OFFENSIVE LINE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Folsom - </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1362373' first='Vlad' last='Dyakonov'], <strong>Donovan Cochran</strong>, <strong>Colin Graham</strong>, <strong>Zach Ramirez</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1698960' first='Malachi' last='Coleman']</strong>: Dyakonov is one of the more athletic tackle prospects in the state and is committed to USC. This line is lengthy, can pass block has quick feet for the most part. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mission Viejo</strong> <strong>- [player_tooltip player_id='1692585' first='Kyle' last='Gerrish'], Jackson Rogers, [player_tooltip player_id='1522528' first='Dylan' last='Felli'], Baxter Missagh, Tyler Johnson</strong>: This is the youngest offensive line Mission Viejo has had in years and the run blocking is a major concern, But they do a good job keeping Fahey upright and are well-coached.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DEFENSE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Folsom - [player_tooltip player_id='1638984' first='EJ' last='Coleman']</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='1611337' first='Lua' last='DeBerry'], <strong>Nick Wegner</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='401252' first='Isaiah' last='Williams']: Coleman has two interceptions and a blocked field goal this season. He leads the team in tackles with 21. Williams has a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a sack. The defense was stout in its week zero win over Grant Union.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great game last night vs grant on espn!! Made some big hits and a interception <a href="https://twitter.com/Passing_Academy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Passing_Academy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachIrsik1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachIrsik1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mmental7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mmental7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCollins46?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCollins46</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gnduff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gnduff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kissner_hunter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kissner_hunter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/machine_marlowe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@machine_marlowe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Paytonshafer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Paytonshafer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachcracraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachcracraft</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTD__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTD__</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWhiteEra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWhiteEra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanDillonSDSU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SeanDillonSDSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Pilapil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Adam_Pilapil</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMarshawn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMarshawn</a> <a href="https://t.co/QqVJbBr7Ru">pic.twitter.com/QqVJbBr7Ru</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1638984' first='EJ' last='Coleman'] (@EJColeman7) <a href="https://twitter.com/EJColeman7/status/1959735942828478647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mission Viejo - </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1614528' first='JD' last='Hill'], [player_tooltip player_id='283589' first='Brady' last='Bowman'], <strong>Noah Lee</strong>, <strong>Kane Nolte</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='1621228' first='Jordan' last='Hicks'], <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1062632' first='Zachary' last='Foeldi']</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='283628' first='Jeron' last='Jones']: Mission Viejo's defense was sensational in a 7-3 win over a very good Santa Margarita team in week zero. Bowman leads the team in tackles with 18 along with Hill who is one of the top pass rushers in Orange County. Jones and Hicks are lockdown corners and they each have an interception this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Postgame with ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/JDHill2026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDHill2026</a>⁩ one of Mission Viejo's defensive stars in a 7-3 win v Santa Margarita, Diablos' defense was undersized but held tough ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/missionfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@missionfootball</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/yN3UHVFbrc">pic.twitter.com/yN3UHVFbrc</a></p>&mdash; Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1959139448173863077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->