Battle at the Beach Preview (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Battle at the Beach passing tournament at Edison High is the biggest annual passing tournament of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year is no different with a stacked lineup of some of the best teams in Southern California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a brief look at the teams competing at the event on Saturday:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>POOL A</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ST. JOHN BOSCO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. John Bosco won the Brave 8 Invitational this spring and played hosts Edison in the championship game. [player_tooltip player_id='959174' first='Koa' last='Malau'ulu'] had a big day at this tournament last year and is a year stronger and more polished. [player_tooltip player_id='408739' first='Darren' last='Tubbs Jr']. has been one of the fastest rising receivers in his class and [player_tooltip player_id='2066021' first='Joshua' last='Laird'] had a big day at the Brave 8. [player_tooltip player_id='2065926' first='Kuika' last='Moaalii'] is a rising sophomore who got rave reviews at the Brave 8 and [player_tooltip player_id='1396184' first='Maliq' last='Allen'] recently transferred back from Inglewood and is a good receiving threat out of the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska commit [player_tooltip player_id='415359' first='Jailen' last='Hill'] leads the secondary along with [player_tooltip player_id='677270' first='Jashaun' last='Shaffer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='800123' first='Isala' last='Wily-Ava']. [player_tooltip player_id='1197597' first='Josiah' last='Poyer'] is an excellent linebacker along with brothers [player_tooltip player_id='1197527' first='Justin' last='Coach'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1197526' first='Ethan' last='Coach']. [player_tooltip player_id='1621220' first='Brandon' last='Nash'] is a big safety to keep an eye on as well with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='742470' first='Dorian' last='Franklin']</strong>. Tustin transfer [player_tooltip player_id='2065928' first='Kingston' last='Fatu'] is a young guy to watch along with <strong>Darnell Lacy</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/1salaWilyAva/status/2075030848458703184?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/1salaWilyAva/status/2075030848458703184?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HSFBamerica/status/2069846781924425958?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HSFBamerica/status/2069846781924425958?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cathedral Catholic features sophomore quarterback <strong>Gavin Rossi</strong> who has offers from Vanderbilt and UConn. The Dons also have added quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1284695' first='Koa' last='Smith-Mayall'] who was at JSerra last season. The quarterback doesn't matter as much when the Dons have the top overall player in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='1197204' first='Honor' last='Faalave'] and San Diego State commit [player_tooltip player_id='2106842' first='Isaac' last='Cook'] at receiver. [player_tooltip player_id='1992301' first='Jordan' last='Lilo'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1201860' first='Titus' last='Napoleon'] are quality linebackers who can make plays as is <strong>Kevin Clark</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HonorFaalave/status/2074671086600695915?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HonorFaalave/status/2074671086600695915?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GavinRossi_QB/status/2068463210642989327?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GavinRossi_QB/status/2068463210642989327?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TUSTIN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tustin has a strong passing attack with junior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1455302' first='Ayden' last='Edwards'] and one of the fastest rising junior receivers in [player_tooltip player_id='1622362' first='Hayden' last='Koo']. Colorado State commit [player_tooltip player_id='2106852' first='Jeremiah' last='Salvant'] is another receiver to watch along with [player_tooltip player_id='1197319' first='Rufai' last='Azeez']. Tustin's defense has been loaded with excellent underclassmen for years who are now finally seniors like UCLA commit [player_tooltip player_id='1197207' first='Khalil' last='Terry'] and Oklahoma commit [player_tooltip player_id='1197214' first='Taven' last='Epps']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/2070352236866392208?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/2070352236866392208?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Haydenkoo0/status/2065471279919206848?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Haydenkoo0/status/2065471279919206848?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EDISON</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edison is led by [player_tooltip player_id='1717984' first='Sam' last='Thomson'] who has started games for the Chargers since his freshman season. <strong>Ayden Degiacomo</strong> is a three-year starting receiver and will be Thomson's top target this season. <strong>Sam Edmisten</strong> is a three-year starter at running back and can catch balls out of the backfield. <strong>Ashton Godley</strong> led the team in tackles last season and is back at middle linebacker and Colorado State commit [player_tooltip player_id='2106893' first='Blaise' last='Burwell'] leads the secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/samthomson09/status/2063832984156090712?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/samthomson09/status/2063832984156090712?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EdisonChargerFB/status/2056055783574667378?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EdisonChargerFB/status/2056055783574667378?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MILLIKAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Millikan has one of the top sophomore quarterbacks in Southern California in [player_tooltip player_id='1604109' first='Jonah' last='Tuaniga']. Kansas commit [player_tooltip player_id='1197385' first='Jay' last='Williams'] leads the receiving corps which will feature some young guys like [player_tooltip player_id='2163942' first='Aden' last='Taufa'], <strong>Josiah Carter</strong> and <strong>Ryan Carter.</strong> Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1751551' first='Odell' last='Simms Jr'] leads the secondary along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2126956' first='Kylen' last='Hart']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2180380' first='Khyon' last='Wilson']</strong>, who has an offer from Georgia Tech. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MillikanHSFB/status/2054225036001849348?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MillikanHSFB/status/2054225036001849348?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>POOL B</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CENTENNIAL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centennial has a new transfer quarterback in [player_tooltip player_id='709616' first='Jaden' last='Jefferson'] from Cathedral, who was excellent in this event last year. His former Cathedral teammate and USC commit [player_tooltip player_id='1197535' first='Quentin' last='Hale'] also transferred to Centennial and will be the top receiver for the Huskies along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1698911' first='Gavin' last='Lorge']</strong>. Washington commit [player_tooltip player_id='1611201' first='Jaden' last='Walk-Green'] leads the secondary with UNLV commit [player_tooltip player_id='1698870' first='Brett' last='Smith'] Jr. and San Diego State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1197603' first='Augus' last='Saunders']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Cen10Football/status/2032135566935146794?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Cen10Football/status/2032135566935146794?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/2068447748752380103?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/2068447748752380103?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LOS ALAMITOS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Los Alamitos has a new coaching staff and one of the best playmakers in the Section in San Diego State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1205414' first='Kamden' last='Tillis']. The Griffins have a new quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='416583' first='Elijah' last='McDaniel'] who is a transfer from Dorsey competing with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1647505' first='Luke' last='Osborn']</strong> for the starting job. [player_tooltip player_id='1652685' first='Ashton' last='Gogue'] will be a top target for the Griffins along with <strong>Leo Swietlikowski</strong>. <strong>Koa Marasco</strong> is a returning outside backer for the Griffins and <strong>Marco Alvillar</strong> may be an impactful player in the secondary this season. <strong>Caeson Miller</strong> is a sophomore defensive back with a lot of upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_Caesonn/status/2063796258339451119?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_Caesonn/status/2063796258339451119?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KamdenTillis/status/2068508572141633807?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KamdenTillis/status/2068508572141633807?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JSERRA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JSerra has a new coaching staff and a new quarterback, [player_tooltip player_id='1284700' first='Hayes' last='Cloutier'] who was once at Santa Margarita. [player_tooltip player_id='1611307' first='Clark' last='Cokley'] will be one of the leading receivers in the Trinity League season and was recently offered by Idaho State. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1607174' first='Dylan' last='Brown']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='959196' first='Luca' last='Deleon']</strong> are other receivers to watch. [player_tooltip player_id='1619039' first='Dylan' last='Fenn'] will be a leader of JSerra's defense along with linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1623100' first='Grayson' last='Matvay']. <strong>Garrison Bolen </strong>has a ton of upside and could be a shut down corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JSerra_Football/status/2072415965657325914?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSerra_Football/status/2072415965657325914?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PALOS VERDES</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recent Nevada commit [player_tooltip player_id='709444' first='Ryan' last='Rakowski'] leads Palos Verdes and is one of the top quarterbacks in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='1621206' first='Jalen' last='Flowers'] is one of the best corners in the state and will also play a good amount of receiver for the Sea Kings. <strong>Shou Murakami-Moses</strong> is another receiver to keep an eye on for Palos Verdes. <strong>Joseph Sarmiento </strong>is a defender to watch along with Flowers. [player_tooltip player_id='1621252' first='Weston' last='Reis'] and <strong>Christian Reis</strong> are excellent junior defenders that will have big impacts when the pads come on this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jf1owers/status/2071018214126231616?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jf1owers/status/2071018214126231616?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ryanrakowski10/status/2071072743307763792?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ryanrakowski10/status/2071072743307763792?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LIBERTY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liberty may have a quarterback battle between South Carolina baseball commit <strong>Brogan Witcher</strong> and sophomore <strong>Luke Valverde</strong>. <strong>Carter Hanson</strong> is a junior running back who has picked up a lot of recruiting traction this offseason and<strong> Elijah Fudge</strong> will be the leading receiver again. <strong>Dennis Perry</strong> is another running back with offers who can catch balls out of the backfield and sophomore tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2065946' first='Pierce' last='Buckey']</strong> has offers from UCLA, Cal and Arizona State among others. Hanson also had four interceptions on defense last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/carterhanson_ll/status/2065556770169471435?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/carterhanson_ll/status/2065556770169471435?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PierceBuckey/status/2071684519254778347?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PierceBuckey/status/2071684519254778347?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->