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Central Section Quarter-Finals: Stat Stars of the Week

Central Section Quarter-Finals: Stat Stars of the Week
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Paul Gregorian
Paul Gregorian November 17, 2025 @ 04:15 PM
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James Curoso
James Curoso 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
CA
Jelani Dippel
Jelani Dippel 6'0" | 150 lbs | QB | 2027
CA
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He is a multi-year 1,200+ yard rusher and one of the more electric ball carriers the region has had over the last three seasons. He has done more of the same in his final ride for the Tigers and has racked up well over the 1,000 yard rushing marker this year and has had a big opening start to the central section playoffs. In the second round on Friday night he had another big showing and rushed for over 100 yards and multiple scores in a narrow one point win over a loaded Kerman squad. Lopez is another D2/NAIA prospect that should start fielding some later opportunities as he has been severely under-recruited to this point. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560132"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-691b8ec965b93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dippel is doing an excellent job operating this high powered Grizzlies offense, and has been on a tear so far in his junior season for Central-East. He is a strong armed kid that can zip it into tight windows and get good air under his throws over the top while showing poise and patience in the pocket. Also able to buy time with his legs and do damage on the ground, he is a complete passer that will be the top returning signal caller across the central valley next year. He exploded in their quarter-final game on Friday night throwing for nearly 400 yards and 6 touchdowns bringing his season total to an absurd 3,700+ yards and 45 touchdowns through the air, with another 400+ yards rushing with 2 scores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855121"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-691b8ec965c32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curoso is one of the top sophomore prospects in the state of California, and is a two-way star for Clovis. He is a no-brainer high level prospect that should draw plenty of G5/P4 interest this off-season. He has been on a tear so far this year and is a complete back with natural hands and downfield speed while running violent, looking for contact in the hole and doubles with defensive duties as well. He has been one of the top statistical performers week in and week out of this season and this weekend was no different against Clovis West. He erupted for nearly 200 yards and 4 touchdowns on the night. He is without a doubt one of the top 2028 prospects in the state on either side and should be closing in on his first offer soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Damir Lomax","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bakersfield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691b8ec965d71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lomax has exploded onto the scene in his final prep season for Bakersfield and is a explosive and elusive runner that is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He is a twitchy athlete that can burst quick, cutback against flow and make defenders miss in space while showing a open field gear and running through contact at the POA. He is also a natural receiver out of the backfield and a mismatch nightmare in the slot and provides very nice position versatility at the next level. Lomax had another strong showing this week in the quarter finals rushing for nearly 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is going to be another late steal for a college program and is one of the best available ball carriers left in the central valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gunter Golla","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Independence ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691b8ec965ec8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Golla is a very consistent and accurate/high IQ passer that can do damage both with his arm and on the ground as well for Independence. He has tight throwing mechanics, can get the ball out on time and moves through his progressions quickly while keeping his eyes downfield and smoothly navigating the pocket under pressure. Golla is a college caliber player and offers a high floor in college and is another prospect that will be a late steal and add immediate depth at the next level. He has had a tremendous senior season so far and had a strong showing over the weekend throwing for 172 yards and 2 scores and rushed for 87 yards with two more touchdowns in a nice win over Porterville. He has thrown for nearly 2,000 yards and rushed for another 500 with a total of 24 touchdowns on the year heading into the third round of the post season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Hammie Lopez

Hammie Lopez

HEIGHT 5'6"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2026

Hammie Lopez

School: Wasco
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Jelani Dippel

Jelani Dippel

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 150
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Jelani
Dippel QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
150
CA
Central Section Quarter-Finals: Stat Stars of the Week
Dippel is doing an excellent job operating this high powered Grizzlies offense, and has been on a tear...
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State: California
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James Curoso

James Curoso

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2028
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James
Curoso RB/LB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
195
HS
Clovis
|
CA
Central Section Quarter-Finals: Stat Stars of the Week
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Damir Lomax

Damir Lomax

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS RB
CLASS 2026

Damir Lomax

School: Bakersfield
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Gunter Golla

Gunter Golla

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS OL
CLASS 2026

Gunter Golla

School: Independence
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