WCAL Rising Stars Represent Updated 2029 Rankings

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602236"],"_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-6929d9eacef16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Togia'i is perhaps the top player in the 2029 class across northern California and is a elite edge defender that can play anywhere at the second level or up on the line as well. He is explosive out of his stance, plays with violent hands and a quick strike with excellent backside pursuit and a high motor at all times. He shows he can collapse the pocket quickly with natural bend and power rush moves in his toolbox and can counter back inside if needed and hold the POA on the edge. For his age, he is very technically sound already and plays with violence well beyond his years and is without a doubt a key name to note moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602393"],"_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-6929d9eacef62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Latu is another one of the top young linebacker/edge rushers in the 2029 class across the state and checks into our rankings as the top linebacker/Edge in his class and should be fielding plenty of FBS offers this off-season. He is a violent and active edge rusher with quick hands when turning the corner and can win with both speed or power at the point of attack and has a diverse skillset for multiple spots. Latu shows a quick first step to gain the edge, can reset the corner quickly and counter back in if needed and is very strong at the POA when taking on drive blocks/double teams. Overall he is a very impressive prospect and technically sound for his age that will be a force for years to come in the WCAL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602977"],"_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-6929d9eacee38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinez is going to be a breakout star in 2026 and should burst onto the scene during the camp and showcase circuit this off-season. He has great length for the linebacker position, incredible natural instincts and ball skills and flashes closing speed, proper angles in space and explodes through contact. He is a long and rangy player that can apply pressure off the edge or up the middle and plays fast from sideline to sideline. As a sophomore, he should be one of the top rising linebackers in the WCAL and have a huge sophomore season for Valley Christian. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602241"],"_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-6929d9eaceecd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elzey saw plenty of time up on varsity for one of the top teams in the state in Riordan and flashed what should be a successful future three years for the freshman phenom. He is a downhill and physical back that shows good vision in tight windows when navigating through traffic, has open field speed and can break arm and ankle tackles in the box while showing cutback skills and a natural feel for running lanes in zone schemes. He will only continue to improve as a runner and pack on weight/increase speed and agility and is one of the top '29 players in the WCAL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602401"],"_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-6929d9eacee82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aho is part of a very loaded young and talented 2029 linebacker group in the WCAL, and is going to be a future star for Serra. He has the ideal size and length for the position at the FBS level and will only continue to grow and develop as a defender. Aho is a sure tackler, fluid mover in space and breaks quickly to ball carriers while able to cover downfield in man coverage and run with bigger tight ends and backs. Always flying around and near the ball, he has a bright future for the Padres and should be a household name heading into next season for Serra. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->