JSerra 2023 schedule breakdown
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Earlier this summer, we broke down the schedules for Trinity League teams St. John Bosco, Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran. JSerra released its schedule in late March and the Lions are playing some top programs in Southern California. The Lions…
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Continue ReadingEarlier this summer, we broke down the schedules for Trinity League teams St. John Bosco, Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran.
JSerra released its schedule in late March and the Lions are playing some top programs in Southern California.
The Lions had a very good season in 2022 which included winning a thrilling Division 1 playoff game against league rival Santa Margarita.
JSerra is led by new coach Victor Santa Cruz who most recently was a defensive coordinator at the University of Hawaii. Prior to his stint at Hawaii, he was the head coach at Azusa Pacific for 15 years.
The Lions also have some new faces on the field in junior Arizona State commit Michael Tollefson Michael Tollefson 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Tustin | 2025 State CA at quarterback and one of the top defensive players in the state in Madden Faraimo Madden Faraimo 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB JSerra | 2025 State CA . Tollefson adds to an already good quarterback room featuring returning starter Zander Singh Zander Singh 5'10" | 170 lbs | QB JSerra | 2024 State CA .
Offensively, JSerra has a quality offensive line led by Jake Flores Jake Flores 6'6" | 275 lbs | OL JSerra | 2025 State CA and Jeighlyn Filo Jeighlyn Filo 6'1" | 295 lbs | OL JSerra | 2024 CA . Sophomore Josh Haney is lengthy and has the frame to add size and Sonny Pa’u is a returning starter who I’m high on.
The Lions have three strong running backs in George Perez George Perez 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Jserra | 2025 State CA , Kamar Garbourel and Sean Morris Sean Morris 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Loyola | 2026 State CA . Logan Christensen Logan Christensen 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB JSerra | 2025 State CA and Brett Debergh Brett Debergh 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH JSerra | 2025 State CA are two returning junior receivers. Axel Olander is a junior I am high on as well.
Defensively, Luke Webb Luke Webb 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL JSerra | 2025 State WA is back as one of the top pass rushers in the Trinity League. Clarence Chaney Clarence Chaney 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB JSerra | 2024 State CA is a tackling machine at linebacker and Jared Referente is a very good safety. Jack Munro made the game-winning deflection in JSerra’s playoff win against Santa Margarita and is back at outside linebacker. Kainoa Davis Kainoa Davis 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA is another defender who can get into the backfield.
Let’s take a look at JSerra’s 2023 opponents:
8/18 @ SIERRA CANYON
Sierra Canyon had a bit of a makeover with several new transfers. Wyatt Becker Wyatt Becker 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Sierra Canyon | 2025 State CA transferred in from Notre Dame and is the starting quarterback. Dane Dunn Dane Dunn 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Sierra Canyon | 2025 State CA and Terrell Cooks Terrell Cooks 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA are two quality returning running backs for the Trailblazers. USC commit Xavier Jordan Xavier Jordan 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA and uncommitted senior Kwazi Gilmer Kwazi Gilmer 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA are one of the top receiver duos in the state. Jaylen’Dai Sumlin Jaylen’Dai Sumlin 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA is a Stanford commit at receiver and Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA is another highly-ranked receiver. Eugene Brooks Eugene Brooks 6'4" | 325 lbs | OL Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA is one of the top offensive linemen in Southern California and junior Ashdon Wnetrzak Ashdon Wnetrzak 6'9" | 345 lbs | OL Sierra Canyon | 2025 State CA is massive. Chaminade transfer Marquis Gallegos Marquis Gallegos 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA is a USC commit and Ruben Gamboa Ruben Gamboa 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Sierra Canyon | 2024 State CA is another quality defensive back. Nevada Miller Nevada Miller 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Sierra Canyon | 2025 State CA is a linebacker with a high ceiling. JSerra beat Sierra Canyon 31-17 in the season opener last season and George Perez George Perez 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Jserra | 2025 State CA ran for 143 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown in that game.
8/25 AQUINAS
The big name star for Aquinas is returning junior running back Jusyis Solis Jusyis Solis 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Aquinas | 2025 State CA who is committed to Cal. Yaqiym Halliburton is a solid returning receiver and Bradley Vander is a good athlete. Taufaao Talanoa is a strong defensive lineman as is Sione Fakava. Junior Dennis had two interceptions as a freshman on varsity last season and Charlie Reyes was a freshman who was a key contributor last year.
9/1 CHAMINADE
Chaminade lost some key players to graduation and transfer but still has some quality talent. Offensive lineman David Abajian David Abajian 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Chaminade | 2024 State CA is committed to Oregon State and Ryon Sayeri is one of the best kicking prospects in the nation. Seth Shigg Seth Shigg 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Chaminade | 2025 State CA is a really good lefty athlete who is expected to be the starting quarterback for Chaminade. Jadon Lemmons is a two-way athlete who is a beast in the weight room. Chaminade narrowly beat JSerra last season and Shigg had over 200 all-purpose yards with a touchdown pass.
9/8 NOTRE DAME OF SHERMAN OAKS
Notre Dame lost a quarterback but replaced him with Simi Valley transfer Steele Pizzella Steele Pizzella 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Notre Dame | 2025 State CA who was one of the top freshman quarterbacks in the state in 2021. Elliot Cooper is a returning skill player who Pizzella may rely on. Brandon Bryant Brandon Bryant 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Notre Dame | 2024 State CA is a returning First Team All-League linebacker who recently got an offer from Bryant University. Erikas Puodziunas had eight touchdown receptions as a junior for Notre Dame last season. Anthony Jones Anthony Jones 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Notre Dame | 2026 State CA is a sophomore edge rusher with an offer from Cal. Notre Dame lost to Sierra Canyon and Orange Lutheran last season, both teams that JSerra defeated in 2022.
9/15 @ CLOVIS NORTH
Clovis North was in Southern California recently and competed in the South County Classic passing tournament in Mission Viejo, CA. Mario Cosma is back at quarterback for Clovis North. Vincent Cordoba Vincent Cordoba 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Clovis North | 2024 State CA is the top receiver returning and Jackson Cinfel is the top rusher returning.
9/29 ORANGE LUTHERAN
JSerra beat a banged up Orange Lutheran team in the regular season finale last season. The Lancers have three quarterbacks who could start at most schools. TJ Lateef TJ Lateef 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA is the expected starter and Alex Medyn Alex Medyn 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Chino Hills | 2026 State CA and John Gazzaniga John Gazzaniga 6'6" | 230 lbs | QB Santa Margarita | 2025 State CA are quality options as well. AJ Ia AJ Ia 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA is a good receiver and Joseph De La Torre has been getting rave reviews this summer at receiver. The offensive line is young but loaded with Samuelu Utu Samuelu Utu 6'5" | 295 lbs | OL Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA , Dustin Foisia Dustin Foisia 6'0" | 310 lbs | OL Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA , Arion Williams Arion Williams 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA , Cole Principe Cole Principe 6'3" | 260 lbs | OL Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA and others. Auma Jennings Auma Jennings 6'0" | 285 lbs | DL Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA and Jireh Moe Jireh Moe 6'1" | 290 lbs | DL Orange Lutheran | 2025 State CA are good young defensive linemen. Talanoa Ili Talanoa Ili 6'4" | 215 lbs | LB Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA was the leading tackler last season and is back. They added Connor Panapa from Servite and Sam Fonua is a guy the coaches are high on. Some analysts expect Orange Lutheran to be the third place team in the Trinity League this season.
10/6 @ MATER DEI
Mater Dei has a new coach but the Monarchs are still loaded with returning talent. JSerra did play Mater Dei very close in the first matchup but got blownout in the playoffs by the Monarchs. Mater Dei’s running backs are all home run threats in Nate Frazier Nate Frazier 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Jordon Davison Jordon Davison 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB Mater Dei | 2025 State CA and Ajon Bryant Ajon Bryant 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA . Marcus Harris Marcus Harris 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Mater Dei | 2025 State CA , Marcus Brown Marcus Brown 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Mater Dei | 2024 State CA and Jack Ressler Jack Ressler 5'11" | 185 lbs | WR Mater Dei | 2024 State CA are all good receivers for Stanford commit Elijah Brown Elijah Brown 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Narbonne | 2024 State CA . The offensive line is loaded with DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter 6'5" | 350 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Brandon Baker Brandon Baker 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA and Sione Tohi Sione Tohi 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2025 State CA . Defensive line has Aydin Breland Aydin Breland 6'5" | 290 lbs | DL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA and Arizona commit Kaho Tuihalamaka Kaho Tuihalamaka 6'4" | 325 lbs | DL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA in the middle. The edge rushers are two of the best in the nation in Tanner Williams Tanner Williams 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA and Nasir Wyatt Nasir Wyatt 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2025 State CA . The secondary is young and loaded with talent like Daryus Dixson Daryus Dixson 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2025 State CA , Chuck McDonald III Chuck McDonald III 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2025 State CA and Alabama commit Zabien Brown Zabien Brown 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA .
10/13 SANTA MARGARITA
Santa Margarita lost a lot of talent but gained some big time players as well. James Johnson transferred in from Servite and will be the starting quarterback. Skyler Lendsey is a good young running back. The receiving corps is one of the best with Trent Mosley Trent Mosley 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Santa Margarita | 2026 State CA , Sean Embree Sean Embree 6'4" | 170 lbs | WR Santa Margarita | 2025 State CA , Jason Robinson JR Jason Robinson JR 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR San Juan Hills | 2024 State CA , Jadyn Robinson Jadyn Robinson WR Narbonne | 2025 State CA and Kyle Brody Kyle Brody 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Santa Margarita Catholic | 2024 State CA . The defense is led by outside linebackers and edge rushers Gage Burnett Gage Burnett 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2024 State CA and Levar Talley Levar Talley 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2024 State CA . Noah Sulick is a candidate to lead the team in tackles next season and the coaching staff is high on Luke Anderson and Izley Manutai.
10/20 ST. JOHN BOSCO
Bosco is once again loaded after winning the national championship last season. The quarterback will likely be Caleb Sanchez Caleb Sanchez 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA but Ashton Pannell Ashton Pannell 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Loyola | 2026 State CA is a quality sophomore. The backfield is loaded with UCLA commit Cameron Jones Cameron Jones 6'2" | 220 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA and seniors Chauncey Sylvester Chauncey Sylvester 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA and Khalil Warren Khalil Warren 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA . Receiving corps consists of Tommy Maher Tommy Maher 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2024 CA , Stacy Dobbins Stacy Dobbins 5'7" | 145 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA , Daniel Odom Daniel Odom 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2026 State CA and Madden Williams Madden Williams 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR St John Bosco | 2026 State CA . The offensive line is led by SMU commit King Large King Large 6'5" | 295 lbs | OL St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA . The defense is led by the best linebacking corps I’ve seen in awhile in Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA , Jordan Lockhart Jordan Lockhart 6'3" | 220 lbs | ATH St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA and Khmori House Khmori House 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA . The secondary has a lot of talent too in USC commit Madden Williams Madden Williams 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR St John Bosco | 2026 State CA , Idaho commit Frankie Edwards and Josh Holland Josh Holland 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH St. John Bosco | 2026 State CA .
10/27 @ SERVITE
Servite had a nice showing at the South County Passing Tournament but the Friars may be a year away from being a contender again. Leo Hannan Leo Hannan 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Servite | 2025 State CA will be the starting quarterback and he is a good college prospect. Quaid Carr Quaid Carr 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Servite | 2025 State CA will get 20 touches per game at running back and Quinn Rosenkranz will be a good target. Ethan Naudin Ethan Naudin 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2025 State CA is another receiver I enjoy watching and tight end Aidan O’Callaghan made some noise at the Mission Viejo passing tournament. The defensive side of the ball is a bit of a mystery for Servite but they had a great freshman and sophomore class last season.