Seahawk Shootout Preview (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>32 Southern California teams will gather at Ocean View High in Huntington Beach for its annual passing tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are eight pools of four teams. Here is a brief look at the teams competing in the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WAVE POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SEGERSTROM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Segerstrom has a really fun two-way player in [player_tooltip player_id='1633154' first='Ayden' last='Morales'] who had a good showing at the Prep Redzone Combine Series recently. <strong>Josh Garcia </strong>is a junior safety who had 29 tackles and an interception last season. <strong>Gabriel Vergara</strong> will be the team's top receiver and also be a boundary corner per coach <strong>Joseph Tagaloa</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thankful to have participated at the <a href="https://twitter.com/UCLAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UCLAFootball</a> prospect camp! <a href="https://twitter.com/DeShaunFoster26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeShaunFoster26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAJSteward?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachAJSteward</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMarshawn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMarshawn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UCLAFBRecruit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UCLAFBRecruit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachToler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachToler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sega_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sega_football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OCSportsZone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OCSportsZone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OC_Recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OC_Recruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ocvarsity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/G2S_Elite?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@G2S_Elite</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneCA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SegerstromJags?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SegerstromJags</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SegerstromFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SegerstromFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JagFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JagFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CO2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CO2026</a>… <a href="https://t.co/fhmLUEiUeH">pic.twitter.com/fhmLUEiUeH</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1633154' first='Ayden' last='Morales'] (@AydenMorales21) <a href="https://twitter.com/AydenMorales21/status/1935363744936378539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FULLERTON</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fullerton went 0-10 last season but has a new coach in former CIF champion <strong>Pete Karavedas</strong> who led Sunny Hills to a championship. The Indians have a big linebacker <strong>Wilson Aldana</strong> who is 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. <strong>Hudson Haiduc</strong> is a senior athlete to watch and <strong>Nate Vejar </strong>is a promising sophomore corner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/3AUCullage">https://t.co/3AUCullage</a><br>Junior Year Highlights <br>62 Tackles <br>3 Sacks <br>2 Forced Fumbles <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachChavoya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChavoya</a> <br>@fullertonhsfbal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a>✝️</p>&mdash; Wilson Aldana (@WilsonAldana05) <a href="https://twitter.com/WilsonAldana05/status/1861092849934364761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DIAMOND BAR</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A headliner for Diamond Bar is senior two-way athlete <strong>Zein Abdelaziz</strong> who has been turning heads with his route running. Sophomore <strong>Elliot James</strong> is a lengthy receiver who is a long strider and can win 50/50 balls. <strong>Sean Thompson</strong> had 110 tackles last season and can play some running back as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brahmas finished the day in the silver bracket falling in the championship game to diamond ranch. Some great routes by <a href="https://twitter.com/ZeinZ64776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZeinZ64776</a> 🟣🟡🤘🏾 <a href="https://t.co/LjeunGsRMe">pic.twitter.com/LjeunGsRMe</a></p>&mdash; Brahma Football (@brahmafootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/brahmafootball/status/1936616347037049296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EL MODENA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>El Modena has a new quarterback in junior <strong>Ethan Sorenson</strong>. His top targets this weekend will be <strong>Ryan Russell, [player_tooltip player_id='1199040' first='Jason' last='Ramos']</strong> and <strong>Thomas Sheehan</strong>. <strong>Hayden Esparza </strong> is a running back and linebacker to watch for the Vanguards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlight Film from Elmo's 2025 Spring Game!! Greats looks with more to come! <a href="https://twitter.com/emfb_mitchell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emfb_mitchell</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/elmodenafb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elmodenafb</a> Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/aubreylao?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aubreylao</a> for amazing video! <a href="https://t.co/SItmnhgQaR">pic.twitter.com/SItmnhgQaR</a></p>&mdash; Ethan Sorenson (@ethansorensonn8) <a href="https://twitter.com/ethansorensonn8/status/1932662000292933673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>TIDE POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PALOMA VALLEY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paloma Valley returns quarterback <strong>Isaac Navarro</strong> who averaged 143 yards per game with 12 touchdowns. He has offers from Morgan State and Idaho. <strong>Arthur Clemons</strong> was the team's leading receiver last year and is back to lead the receiving corps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EL TORO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>El Toro added Los Alamitos transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1508966' first='Wyatt' last='Nucci'] at quarterback this offseason and he's been generating some buzz. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1738805' first='Matthew' last='Arroyo'] </strong>will be one of his top targets and speedy running back [player_tooltip player_id='1149011' first='Makya' last='Chee'] can make plays out of the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great experience at Yale University this weekend! I enjoyed meeting the coaches and players and learned a lot about the program. <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRenoYale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRenoYale</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachOstrowsky?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachOstrowsky</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBCoyle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBCoyle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/YUFBRecruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YUFBRecruiting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKurtzYale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlexKurtzYale</a> <a href="https://t.co/3hXrTblTYA">pic.twitter.com/3hXrTblTYA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1508966' first='Wyatt' last='Nucci'] (@WyattNucci11) <a href="https://twitter.com/WyattNucci11/status/1937301890347467234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LA SERNA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>La Serna won two passing tournament championships in June. <strong>Grady Long</strong> is back at quarterback for La Serna after a successful sophomore season with 20 touchdowns and just five interceptions. <strong>Zeb Bontemps</strong> will be a top target for Long and he recently was offered by Southeastern Louisiana. <strong>Ayden Contreras</strong> is a fun two-way player and <strong>Etoagwara Onyenegecha</strong> is a lengthy athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Work lately <a href="https://twitter.com/LSHS_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LSHS_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachHolbrook_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachHolbrook_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBain75?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBain75</a> @marcanderson_ <a href="https://twitter.com/coachpjlondon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachpjlondon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ghaugii7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ghaugii7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CSU_Nash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CSU_Nash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLynch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLynch</a> <a href="https://t.co/D4LcDqf7PW">pic.twitter.com/D4LcDqf7PW</a></p>&mdash; Grady Long (@Grady_Long4) <a href="https://twitter.com/Grady_Long4/status/1928305683050479971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OCEAN VIEW</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ocean View has a pair of intriguing sophomore quarterbacks in <strong>Dean Northam</strong> and Narbonne transfer <strong>Kingston Stokley</strong>. <strong>Darrin Hernandez</strong> and Torrance transfer <strong>Noris Tualaulelei-Malele</strong> could be top targets for Ocean View. <strong>Chris Vincent</strong> is a three year starter in Ocean View's secondary and <strong>Devyn Jenkins</strong> is a returning linebacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some great teams coming out to compete at our event! <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikehuntley63</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ocvarsityguy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tspeterson40?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tspeterson40</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveFryer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SteveFryer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OCSportsZone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OCSportsZone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewTurnerTCN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndrewTurnerTCN</a> <a href="https://t.co/J7wUI7Jzmp">https://t.co/J7wUI7Jzmp</a></p>&mdash; Coach Daniel Hernandez (@CoachDHernandez) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDHernandez/status/1941972561719353620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SURF POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TORRANCE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Torrance won the Troy Clash of Champions tournament two weeks ago. <strong>Gibson Turner</strong> is the quarterback for Torrance and he has good targets in <strong>Elias Emerson, Isaac Mora </strong>and <strong>Royce Gibbs</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='1605660' first='Vaughn' last='Reinert'] and <strong>Keason Pressley</strong> both play running back for the Tartars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Season is around the corner! Make sure to give our new X page a follow for everything Tartar Football! <a href="https://t.co/ZZlyAd7aIi">https://t.co/ZZlyAd7aIi</a></p>&mdash; Raymond Carter (@CoachRayCarter) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRayCarter/status/1940961173983449201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SUNNY HILLS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunny Hills has a new quarterback in <strong>Mikael Khan</strong>, a transfer from San Clemente who was the field goal kicker for the Tritons last season. <strong>Pierrce Sandle</strong> will be a top target for Khan and <strong>Kruz Sandle</strong> has some length as well. <strong>Tyler Belleville</strong> is a lengthy tight end to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CVC graduated a lot of its top players from last season, but <strong>Rocco Windham</strong> will step in as the team's top receiver. <strong>Luke Vincent</strong> is making the move from receiver to running back and will also play a lot of defense. <strong>Sam Brown</strong> leads the defense from the safety spot and <strong>Michael Vukich</strong> has had a strong summer for the Eagles according to coach <strong>Brandon Camarillo</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/c5Pj5PchuD">https://t.co/c5Pj5PchuD</a> <br><br>Junior Season Highlights!<br><br>Offensive:<br>21 Rec<br>359 Yds<br>2 TDS<br><br>Defensive<br>43 Tckls<br>4 INT<br>1 Forced Fumble</p>&mdash; Luke Vincent (@LukevincentOCHO) <a href="https://twitter.com/LukevincentOCHO/status/1857925559399100565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BRAWLEY UNION</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brawley graduated nearly all of its starters from last season and will rely on a lot of young players stepping into bigger roles. <strong>Joshua Vizcarra</strong> had two interceptions last season and <strong>Kevin Valenzuela</strong> had some production on defense as a sophomore last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SEA POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MARINA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marina graduated a lot of its top skill players from last season but a receiver to watch is 6-foot-4 <strong>Gunnar Mickelson</strong>. <strong>Francis Saporito</strong> is a jack-of-all-trades type of player who may play quarterback this season but can play running back and DB as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Football season is right around the corner. Here's our 2025 schedule. Go Vikings! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whynotmarina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whynotmarina</a> <a href="https://t.co/YJKgcGJrnt">pic.twitter.com/YJKgcGJrnt</a></p>&mdash; Marina Vikings FB (@MarinaVikingsFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarinaVikingsFB/status/1899962490290921576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SANTA FE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santa Fe returns the League MVP <strong>Devin Clark</strong> at running back. <strong>Xander Arias</strong> is a returning All-League receiver and <strong>Allen Dorton</strong> is a tight end to watch. Salesian transfer <strong>Jake Macias</strong> will be the quarterback for Santa Fe and <strong>Luke Hitch </strong>is a returning player to watch on defense along with <strong>Joseph Ruiz</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COSTA MESA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs return <strong>Andrew Waiss</strong> at quarterback and one of the top junior running backs in Orange County in [player_tooltip player_id='1611374' first='Gavin' last='Garza']. <strong>Caden Oliver</strong> led the team in receiving last season and is back along with <strong>Rex Thompkins</strong> on defense. <strong>Ryan Lowry</strong> led the team in tackles last season at linebacker and is back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wrapped up the last spring ball practice today ✅<br>Straight into a session w/ Coach K <a href="https://t.co/veke050hoV">pic.twitter.com/veke050hoV</a></p>&mdash; Gavin M Garza (@GavinMGarza) <a href="https://twitter.com/GavinMGarza/status/1928460083412750418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TESORO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tesoro struggled late in the season last year and lost some top skill players. <strong>Vaughn Steinert</strong> is back at quarterback after getting some meaningful playing time last season. <strong>Braiden Vaca</strong> will be his top target and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1690068' first='Nic' last='Brubaker']</strong> will be the running back. Linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1149072' first='Wyatt' last='Owens'] led the team in tackles last season and is back along with <strong>Zachary Claton</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tesoro Jr WR Braden Vaca on his long touchdown reception v CdM Friday.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProtectTheT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProtectTheT</a><a href="https://t.co/3QlqKhApNg">https://t.co/3QlqKhApNg</a> <a href="https://t.co/HSeneYg1a4">pic.twitter.com/HSeneYg1a4</a></p>&mdash; TesoroFootball (@TesoroFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/TesoroFootball/status/1850293740314980690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->