Southern California Top Rushing Performances: Round One

<strong>Kayden Collins, Canoga Park, 2022</strong> Collins was masterful in Canoga Park’s overtime win against Franklin in the first round of the LA City Section playoffs. The senior rushed for 208 yards on 26 carries with four rushing touchdowns. Collins has been one of the best running backs in the City Section all season long and it’s not surprising to see Canoga Park relying on its best player when the games count the most. https://twitter.com/CanogaFootball/status/1456844808379457541?s=20 <strong>Kelvin Duran, Arleta, 2022</strong> Much like Canoga Park, Arleta relied on its best player when it mattered the most. Arleta is the top rusher in the LA City Section according to MaxPreps and he had a nice game in Arleta’s 29-28 win over Carson in the Division 1 playoffs. Duran ran for 142 yards on 23 carries with two touchdowns for Mustangs. https://twitter.com/arletamustangs/status/1451742430621929476?s=20 <strong>Matthew Kraskouskas, Mira Costa, 2022</strong> Mira Costa shocked some people by physically dominating Pacifica on the road in the first round of the Southern Section Division 7 playoffs. Kraskouskas rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns for Mira Costa who led by as many as 28 points. Mira Costa will host Alta Loma in the quarterfinals this week. https://twitter.com/DavidDelgado_OC/status/1456498347364151297?s=20 https://twitter.com/MatthewKraskou1/status/1457584971934097408?s=20 <strong>Tomas Ramirez, Cypress, 2022</strong> Cypress had to change its entire offensive identity when its starting quarterback suffered a season-ending injury weeks ago. They used to be a pass-happy offense and Ramirez would get the ball 10 times per game. He ran the ball very well in Cypress’ playoff win against Palos Verdes and the coaching staff kept feeding him the ball. Ramirez ran for 283 yards on 20 carries with three touchdowns in the 35-27 win. https://twitter.com/DavidDelgado_OC/status/1456849700628230148?s=20 https://twitter.com/TomasRamirez_04/status/1457034497614962691?s=20 <strong>Johnny Thompson Jr., Oaks Christian, 2023</strong> Thompson recently committed to USC and showed that the Trojans are getting a potential star. He ran for 259 yards on just 12 carries with four touchdowns in Oaks Christian’s 41-33 win over Pacifica of Oxnard. Thompson is the best player remaining in the Division 5 playoffs and Oaks Christian will go as far as he takes them. https://twitter.com/johnnythompsonj/status/1457069843715268611?s=20 <hr /> <em><strong>Other top performers:</strong></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ilyas Abdullah, Westchester</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael Alatorre, Western</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Eddie Allain, Norte Vista</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="115424" first="Kobe" last="Boykin"], Orange</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Beau Bruins, Ramona</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="143137" first="Jason" last="Costa"], Santa Ana</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Gabriel Dawson, Katella</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ahson Elliot, JW North</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Juan Estrada, Montgomery</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Hayden Farley, Newport Harbor</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="216739" first="Gavin" last="Galzote"], Vista Murrieta</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="25271" first="Max" last="Garrison"], St. Francis</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="145237" first="Major" last="Givens"], Steele Canyon</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Mike Gorbea, Diamond Bar</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Zach Gross, Rim of the World</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jonathan Guerrero, Rio Hondo Prep</span> [player_tooltip player_id="25263" first="Tomarion" last="Harden"], Inglewood <span style="font-weight: 400;">Bjorn Hermansen, Rancho Buena Vista</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Desmin Jackson, Orange Lutheran</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="187292" first="Jason" last="Jones"], Sierra Canyon</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jack Keays, El Modena</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Owen Long, La Serna</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Dathan Lui, La Habra</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Venasio Mikaele, JW North</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jacquez Neal, Roosevelt</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Desean Norwood, Lakeside</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">De’Marri Owens, Summit</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="141919" first="Tahj" last="Owens"], Loyola</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Devin Samples, Long Beach Poly</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Owen Smith, El Modena</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jack Susank, Mission College Prep</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Thomas, El Dorado</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Fabian Venegas, Sweetwater</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Anthony Woods, Palmdale</span>