CIF State Championships: Top Norcal Offensive Performances

Byington is one of the top players across the SJS and had a stellar senior season for the 15-0 Sonora Wildcats. He is a do it all three way player that can impact the game in every phase and is a tough and violent player that never leaves the field. He is a do it all back in-between the tackles, outside in space and pass catching from the backfield with a good burst, start/stop abilities, contact balance and runs extremely hard looking for contact at all times. Doubling on defense, he should fit nicely as a strong safety/OLB in college and is going to be an elite late steal for a next level program and has been severely under-recruited to this point. In the 2-A state title against powerhouse Rio Hondo Prep, he had for nearly 127 total yards and a touchdown, while tacking on 8 tackles and 2 TFL's.     Harris is an elite athlete with a very rare combination of size, fluidity and downfield speed and holds tons of upside at the P4 level. His ability to make contested catches and highpoint the ball while able to stretch the field and make big plays after the catch is very impressive, and he moves extremely well for his size. He erupted in the state title against Pacifica and was un-guardable all afternoon posting a ridiculous 175 yards receiving and one score, and had multiple huge plays called back. Harris should shoot up the ranks this off-season and is a big time P4 level talent that should field tons more offers.     It's no secret that Rudnicki is next in line to take the signal caller reigns at Folsom and his state title performance was a long time coming. He is a very athletic passer with a live arm, elite throwing mechanics and arm strength while able to get the ball out on time with accuracy and precision in tight windows. His ability to buy time with his legs and do damage on designed runs makes him tough to defend, along with his quick processing and pre-snap recognition. With Lyons out, he erupted in the state finals against Cathedral Catholic and accounted for 300+ yards and a impressive 6 touchdowns on the evening.     The Delano product is one of the most prolific runners the central section has ever seen and has some near unbreakable records for Kern county. He had a historic career carrying the rock and is a big and physical bruising runner that fit perfectly in the run heavy and smash mouth Kennedy offense. He had a decorated career for Kennedy and ended it with some absurd numbers. Over his four year career, he rushed for over 7,000 yards and 102 touchdowns and had another great performance in the D3-A finals against Bay Area powerhouse McClymonds. He rushed for 203 yards and 5 touchdowns on the night while everywhere on defense as well making plays behind the line and outside the tackles.     Dippel has been one of the more prolific passers across the west region this year and had another impressive showing in the state title game against Pacifica. He is a very accurate passer with a strong pocket presence, under-rated mobility and keeps his eyes downfield while not afraid to air it out and let his receivers make a play on the ball. He does a fantastic job managing the game, spreading the ball around to multiple weapons and taking what is given with the coverage. Very consistent the entire afternoon in the 1-A state finals, he passed for 371 yards and 2 scores while adding another score on the ground and will be the top returning passer in the central section heading into the 2026 season.