Seahawk Shootout Preview (Part 2)

<!-- 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>SAND POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ST. MARGARET'S</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Margaret's returns a really athletic quarterback in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863149' first='Kai' last='Letcher'].</strong> <strong>Jack Kleinhanzl</strong> is a junior receiver to watch along with lacrosse player <strong>Cob Sprague</strong>. <strong>Jack Klausner</strong> led the team in tackles last season and is back to lead the defense with <strong>Andrew Toubin</strong> and <strong>Angel Cruz-Sanchez</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dana Hills and St. Margaret's tied at halftime, 14-14.<br><br>Tartan's sophomore quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1863149' first='Kai' last='Letcher'] escaped the pocket and found junior receiver Jack Klausner for a touchdown. <a href="https://t.co/pLVVNVCelj">pic.twitter.com/pLVVNVCelj</a></p>&mdash; Sebastian Sanchez (@Ssanchez_16) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ssanchez_16/status/1839869214213189727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DOWNEY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The marquee name for Downey is Arizona commit [player_tooltip player_id='283681' first='Oscar' last='Rios'] at quarterback, who was a standout this offseason on the camp circuit. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1611185' first='Damani' last='Porras'] is one of the top receivers in the area and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780462' first='Oscar' last='Aguilar']</strong> leads the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">family🤞🏽 <a href="https://t.co/jmAqYbuKAG">https://t.co/jmAqYbuKAG</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='283681' first='Oscar' last='Rios'] (@_OscarriosQB) <a href="https://twitter.com/_OscarriosQB/status/1938841441108926890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PACIFICA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Running back <strong>Ma'kai Brown</strong> is back for Pacifica after a really strong junior season. Some two-way athletes to watch are <strong>Max Salas</strong> and <strong>Eli Sandoval</strong>. Junior safety <strong>Zack Dickison</strong> is a player to watch according to coach <strong>Kyle Murphy</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ma'kai Brown with the TD to give Pacifica a 21-0 lead over Portola in the 3rd quarter. Watch the game live at <a href="https://t.co/9VTP0NKwiz">https://t.co/9VTP0NKwiz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ggusdfootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ggusdfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/phsmariners?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#phsmariners</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PHSMarinersFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PHSMarinersFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ocvarsity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OCSportsZone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OCSportsZone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidDelgado_OC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavidDelgado_OC</a> <a href="https://t.co/HAKTKj720J">pic.twitter.com/HAKTKj720J</a></p>&mdash; GGUSD Athletics (@ggusdathletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/ggusdathletics/status/1852192219874443753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CHARTER OAK</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charter Oak was a late addition to the event and is one of the better teams on paper. Purdue commit [player_tooltip player_id='1182939' first='Corin' last='Berry'] is a three-year starter back for his senior season. <strong>Antonio Reasby</strong> is a really good two-way player who will likely be Berry's top target this year. <strong>DJ Huff</strong> is another two-way standout for Charter Oak and <strong>JD Sanchez</strong> is a linebacker who a lot of people are really high on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With Charter Oak WR/DB DJ Huff who delivered an MVP type performance today on both sides of the ball <a href="https://t.co/hmyppVl0RK">pic.twitter.com/hmyppVl0RK</a></p>&mdash; Mark the Shark (@coachmark_48) <a href="https://twitter.com/coachmark_48/status/1923855737320767728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OCEAN POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HUNTINGTON BEACH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huntington Beach is a late entry in the event after having to cancel its own passing tournament that was scheduled on the same day. Ohio State commit [player_tooltip player_id='415341' first='Brady' last='Edmunds'] is one of the top quarterbacks in the state and Colorado State commit [player_tooltip player_id='797142' first='Troy' last='Foster'] broke records last year at receiver. [player_tooltip player_id='1539814' first='Steel' last='Kurtz'] is a versatile two-way player who could shine on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">always been a buckeye. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gobucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gobucks</a> <a href="https://t.co/7HFcGWbSGY">pic.twitter.com/7HFcGWbSGY</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='415341' first='Brady' last='Edmunds'] 2027 (@bradyedmunds9) <a href="https://twitter.com/bradyedmunds9/status/1863682637824426296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EL RANCHO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>El Rancho reached its first championship game since 1968 last season and has some firepower back. <strong>Ray Madrid</strong> is a playmaker on both sides of the ball and <strong>Braylon Morrison</strong> can make big plays at running back. Madrid led the team in interceptions last season and linebacker <strong>Javier Hernandez </strong>is also back along with <strong>Adrian Orihuela</strong>. <strong>Brandon Curriel</strong> and <strong>Adrian Lopez</strong> will likely both get reps at quarterback on Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SANTA ANA VALLEY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santa Ana Valley was 0-10 last season but was built almost entirely with underclassmen. <strong>Noe Hernandez</strong> is the likely quarterback and <strong>Marcial Vigil</strong> is a big tight end for him to throw to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ESPERANZA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Esperanza quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1466638' first='Travis' last='Frazier'] has been consistently good on the camp and 7-on-7 circuit this offseason. <strong>Eddie Matthews</strong> is expected to be a top target for Frazier along with <strong>Davian Franco</strong>. Both those guys play two ways and led the team in interceptions last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is it September yet? 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/jp_presley1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jp_presley1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Draft[player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last='']?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Draft[player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last='']</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DannyLockhartS1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DannyLockhartS1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikehuntley63</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ocvarsityguy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveFryer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SteveFryer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stumpf_Brian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/alecsimpson5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alecsimpson5</a> <a href="https://t.co/aMfc2KhEkj">pic.twitter.com/aMfc2KhEkj</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1466638' first='Travis' last='Frazier'] (@TravisFrazierQB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravisFrazierQB/status/1906777910935179652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>COAST POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ARTESIA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Artesia was one of the most improved teams in the area last season but lost a lot of its top players. They have a new coaching staff and it will be interesting to see what they can do with a young roster. <strong>Joey Peck</strong> is expected to be the team's quarterback and <strong>Christopher Razo</strong> could be a receiver to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our 2025 schedule! 🅰️ <a href="https://t.co/DWOf57vLxx">pic.twitter.com/DWOf57vLxx</a></p>&mdash; Artesia High School Football (@artesia_fball) <a href="https://twitter.com/artesia_fball/status/1902722063095505194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NORTHVIEW</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northview has one of the top two-way players in the San Gabriel Valley in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780345' first='Isaiah' last='Lucero']</strong>, a Fresno State commit. <strong>Jaishon Bledsoe</strong> is another receiver to watch and <strong>Robert Lucero</strong> is back to lead the defense with <strong>Miguel Guillen</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🐶 <a href="https://twitter.com/NickBenedetto_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickBenedetto_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FresnoStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FresnoStateFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/bJh3vOpc1o">pic.twitter.com/bJh3vOpc1o</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='780345' first='Isaiah' last='Lucero'] (@_Isaiah_Lucero) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Isaiah_Lucero/status/1931095266628886819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LOS AMIGOS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Los Amigos was undefeated in the regular season a year ago and is relying on some young players this upcoming season. Sophomore quarterback <strong>Mytrell Smith</strong> will lead the offense and throw to <strong>Amarie Maddox, Avery Wells</strong> and <strong>Andy De La Riva</strong>. <strong>Abraham Solorio</strong> will lead the defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SAN PEDRO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Seth Solorio</strong> is back at quarterback for San Pedro and is one of the top junior quarterbacks in the LA City Section. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1683779' first='Elias' last='Redlew']</strong> will be a top target for Solorio. <strong>Derrick Johnson</strong> is a top defensive player to watch for the Pirates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to be able to compete at the UNLV camp and showcase my talents in front of the coaching staff!AGTG <a href="https://twitter.com/CDublins14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CDublins14</a> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/SPPirateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPPirateFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LACitySection?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LACitySection</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@latsondheimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoBasslikdafish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoBasslikdafish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDomCosta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDomCosta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReyes_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReyes_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSingler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSingler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxwellPCotton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MaxwellPCotton</a> <a href="https://t.co/F3Bi28zXaw">pic.twitter.com/F3Bi28zXaw</a></p>&mdash; Seth Solorio (@seth_solorio) <a href="https://twitter.com/seth_solorio/status/1936650180415324375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BEACH POOL</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SAN JUAN HILLS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>San Juan Hills won the Air Strike tournament in the spring and played well at the Mission Viejo tournament two weeks ago. [player_tooltip player_id='283687' first='Timmy' last='Herr'] is one of the better quarterbacks at this event and [player_tooltip player_id='1639259' first='Luke' last='Frith'] is one of the better receivers. <strong>Dean Kolasinski</strong> is a really good two-way player for the Stallions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time competing at a few college camps this week. Always grateful for the reps and the experience! <a href="https://t.co/DMwiVGztZR">pic.twitter.com/DMwiVGztZR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1639259' first='Luke' last='Frith'] 3⭐️ (@luke_frith5) <a href="https://twitter.com/luke_frith5/status/1934414957279649821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REDLANDS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last=''] Fraire</strong> is back at quarterback for the Terriers after averaging 181 yards per game with 13 touchdowns last season. <strong>Collier Colbert</strong> will likely be Fraire's top target along with <strong>Caine Lopez</strong>. <strong>Isaiah Rangel</strong> is an outside backer to watch for Redlands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VALLEY CHRISTIAN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valley Christian made some progress last season under coach <strong>Brendan Chambers</strong>. <strong>Liam Sweeney</strong> is expected to be the quarterback and top target <strong>Dylan Teays </strong>is back. Valley Christian's secondary has some experience with <strong>Josh Visser</strong> leading the pack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>JOHN GLENN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glenn has a new coach <strong>Dwon Drummer</strong> who was an assistant at Cabrillo last season. <strong>Luis Vergara</strong> is a quarterback to watch for Glenn. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big congrats to my brother <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Drum_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Drum_</a> on being named new HC @ John Glenn HS! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoEagles</a> <a href="https://t.co/qU5dT3STE3">pic.twitter.com/qU5dT3STE3</a></p>&mdash; Rudy Cambero (@OLCoachCam) <a href="https://twitter.com/OLCoachCam/status/1893096595249353122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->