Southern Section Division 1: Players to Watch

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ST. JOHN BOSCO</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197597"],"_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-6916c7c1356dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Poyer is second on the Braves in tackles and leads the team in sacks (7) and tackles for a loss (10). He is the unsung hero of St. John Bosco's very good defense and I expect him to have big performances through the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">St. John Bosco stuffs Mater Dei on 4th &amp; short attempt. [player_tooltip player_id='1197597' first='Josiah' last='Poyer'] with the big hit.<br><br>Braves possess all the energy and confidence with a 17-3 lead. <a href="https://t.co/WsYa1xtga8">pic.twitter.com/WsYa1xtga8</a></p>&mdash; Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tarek_Fattal/status/1984458657116131703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ORANGE LUTHERAN</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["958763"],"_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-6916c7c13574e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fakatou is one of the best defensive players in the state and recently reclassified to the 2027 class. He has 16 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and an astounding eight blocked field goals this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you ESPN <a href="https://twitter.com/TheUCReport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheUCReport</a> for the ranking! I am humbled and grateful to be ranked a 5⭐️. 🙏🏽✝️<br><br>Ranked #2 in the State<br>Ranked #2 in Position<br>Ranked #3 in the West Region<br>Ranked #17 overall in the nation<a href="https://twitter.com/OLuFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OLuFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisWardOL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisWardOL</a> <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/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a>… <a href="https://t.co/WfNf1VKWoP">pic.twitter.com/WfNf1VKWoP</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='958763' first='Marcus' last='Fakatou'] 🇹🇴 (@MarcusFakatou) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusFakatou/status/1989048168517124524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SIERRA CANYON</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401278"],"_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-6916c7c135797"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riordan is a ball-hawk in the secondary with four interceptions this season and 10 last season. Sierra Canyon has the best defense in the state and Riordan's ability to create turnovers is a big reason why. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">20th career interception 🙏🏽 <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/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SSchraderOn3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SSchraderOn3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SierraCanyonFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SierraCanyonFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/wvHwrKCDzR">pic.twitter.com/wvHwrKCDzR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='401278' first='Madden' last='Riordan'] (@maddenriordy) <a href="https://twitter.com/maddenriordy/status/1984738958870528411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SANTA MARGARITA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283690"],"_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-6916c7c1357de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mosley is the biggest playmaker in Santa Margarita's offense and has been for the last three years. He is capable of big plays in the run game and after the catch. Santa Margarita will need some big plays from Mosley in order to score against Sierra Canyon in the first round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">USC WR commit [player_tooltip player_id='283690' first='Trent' last='Mosley'] is ELITE ✌🏻 <a href="https://t.co/fiVWDlukZL">pic.twitter.com/fiVWDlukZL</a></p>&mdash; Arrogant Nation✌🏻 (@FightOnRusty) <a href="https://twitter.com/FightOnRusty/status/1979544570762596536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MATER DEI</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284693"],"_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-6916c7c13581e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mater Dei's receiving corps is elite and a question for most of the season has been Hopkins getting them the ball. He was outstanding in Mater Dei's last game against St. John Bosco with 295 yards with five touchdowns. If Hopkins is getting hot at the right time, Mater Dei could be celebrating its third straight championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No. 12 Mater Dei stuns No. 1 St. John Bosco 36-31 with second-half comeback 😳<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1284693' first='Ryan' last='Hopkins'] throws for five touchdowns, Ohio State commit Chris Henry tallies 213 receiving yards as Monarchs rally from 21-point deficit. <br><br>✍️: <a href="https://t.co/zK0P362pSH">https://t.co/zK0P362pSH</a> <a href="https://t.co/wiWN22GWWm">pic.twitter.com/wiWN22GWWm</a></p>&mdash; MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/1984511437562397125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MISSION VIEJO</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000890"],"_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-6916c7c13585c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mission Viejo is banged up on defense so the Diablos may have to put up a lot of points to outscore Mater Dei in round one. Fahey is very capable of putting up big numbers to lead the Diablos to victory. In his last game, he threw for a school-record 569 yards with five touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ohio State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey'] went off last night😳<br><br>The Mission Viejo QB threw for 562 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 76–49 win over Los Alamitos 🔥🏈<a href="https://twitter.com/LukeFahey03?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LukeFahey03</a> <a href="https://t.co/YHzFqFcDC6">pic.twitter.com/YHzFqFcDC6</a></p>&mdash; MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/1984265295083757943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CENTENNIAL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611201"],"_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-6916c7c1358a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The safety is having a breakout season and doing it all for Centennial. He has eight interceptions, a fumble recovery and he leads the team in tackles with 89. Walk-Green is also the team's kicker. Centennial may need some more magic from Walk-Green to win in the later rounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Versatility makes [player_tooltip player_id='1611201' first='Jaden' last='Walk-Green'] multisport standout for Centennial. <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@latsondheimer</a> <a href="https://t.co/hUljnTsuX2">https://t.co/hUljnTsuX2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1611201' first='Jaden' last='Walk-Green'] (@Jaden_WalkGreen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaden_WalkGreen/status/1988655857392111772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SERVITE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698851"],"_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-6916c7c1358e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is one of the fastest players in the state and returns kicks for Servite. He also leads Servite in receiving with 452 yards with eight touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Speed hills … Ben Harris of ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/ServiteFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ServiteFootball</a>⁩ from ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/1Kale_Murphy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1Kale_Murphy</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/XIIdID3HLQ">pic.twitter.com/XIIdID3HLQ</a></p>&mdash; Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy/status/1944102261673930967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->