At midseason in highschool soccer, with some groups having performed 5 of their scheduled 10 regular-season video games, the obvious pattern entails linebackers. They type what has change into the strongest place group in Southern California soccer.
It begins with Mater Dei’s duo of Nasir Wyatt (Oregon commit) and Abduall Sanders (Alabama) and continues with teammates Dailon Clanton, a sophomore, and Shaun Scott, a junior. No crew in California can come near what the Monarchs unleash on the linebacker place.
Then there’s Madden Faraimo of JSerra, essentially the most sought-after uncommitted participant within the state. There’s many others making offensive linemen look ineffective, from Texas A&M commit Noah Mikhail of Bonita to USC commit Tatai Tagoa’i of San Clemente to UCLA commit Weston Port of San Juan Hills to Nevada commit Jake Silverman (Torrance).
Let’s study gamers exceeding expectations:
Cole Cogshell, Muir. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior defensive finish is dedicated to Brigham Younger and inflicting havoc. “He could start for a Trinity League team,” St. Francis coach Dean Herrington mentioned. “The guy is a beast.”
Sophomore security Isala Wiley-Ava of St. John Bosco makes a sort out in opposition to Sierra Canyon.
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Isala Wily-Ava, St. John Bosco. The Braves misplaced their star security, Peyton Woodyard, to Oregon. Enter the 6-2, 195-pound sophomore who retains making massive tackles, massive interceptions (5 this season) and massive performs in opposition to high opponents in his first season as a starter.
Dane Weber, Chaparral. When your beginning quarterback, Sprint Beierly, transfers to Mater Dei, that normally leaves an enormous gap. However Weber, a sophomore, has stepped ahead to assist lead the Pumas to a 4-0 report. He has no interceptions in 4 video games and has change into a risk to run and go.
Quarterback Ryan Hopkins of JSerra runs for a landing in opposition to San Diego Lincoln.
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Ryan Hopkins, JSerra. Aided by his work habits whereas growing his pace final spring and a summer time of observe exercises, Hopkins has been presenting massive issues taking part in quarterback for the 5-0 Lions. He has 4 landing runs 20 yards or longer.
AJ McBean, Mira Costa. The sophomore working again is 210 kilos with quickness and has been choosing up yards in opposition to all opponents for the Mustangs.
Journee Tonga, Leuzinger. The junior working again has helped lead Leuzinger to a 4-0 report with toughness, dedication and practically 900 yards speeding.
William Weisberg, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. The senior kicker retains delivering, making 15 of 16 conversion kicks and 6 of six field-goal makes an attempt, together with two area objectives within the last seconds that turned defeat into victory.
Tristan Phillips, Ventura. Probably the greatest junior linebackers within the Southland retains proving it, with 13, 16 and 10 tackles within the final three weeks.
Tomuhini Topui, Mater Dei. At 6-3, 320 kilos, the junior strains up throughout from the middle and also you by no means know what comes subsequent. He has an interception return for a landing and a blocked punt returned for a landing. He needs to be carrying No. 99 as an alternative of No. 52, as a result of he has change into a defensive star within the Aaron Donald mildew.
Oscar Rios, Downey. The Purdue commit has potential to run or go, and the junior quarterback has Downey at 4-1 and shifting on up in quarterback rankings.
Erick Stubbs, Bell. The 220-pound senior has been getting the ball repeatedly. He had 216 yards speeding in opposition to Locke, 197 yards in opposition to Eagle Rock, 242 yards in opposition to Angelou, 147 yards in opposition to Bell Gardens and 280 yards in opposition to South East.
Corin Berry, Constitution Oak. With 16 landing passes and two interceptions in 4 video games, the junior quarterback has served discover he’s obtained much more to supply. Dedicated to Boston School, he had 21 interceptions in 14 video games final season, exhibiting this season he’s making higher selections.
Thompson Foulger, a 5-8, 165-pound junior linebacker, leads Dana Hills in tackles with 62.
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Thompson Foulger, Dana Hills. By no means doubt the toughness of a surfer dude. Foulger, at 5-8 and 165 kilos, leads 4-0 Dana Hills in tackles with 62 taking part in linebacker for the primary time.
Troy Taulua, Carson. The sophomore security has two interceptions and 40 tackles in 5 video games.
Robert James, Gardena Serra. The senior defensive lineman lately dedicated to Fresno State. The way in which he’s taking part in might trigger different colleges to leap into the combo.
Madden Riordan, Sierra Canyon. A lot stronger and sooner in his junior season, the defensive again has seven interceptions in 5 video games with not less than one interception in opposition to Trinity League groups St. John Bosco, JSerra and Orange Lutheran.
Quentin Hale, Cathedral. The 6-3 sophomore receiver is headed for big-time standing. He has seven landing receptions.
So far as groups, surprises embody Leuzinger (4-0), Westchester (5-0), North Hollywood (4-0), JSerra (5-0) and La Cañada (5-0). There’s additionally indicators of a Metropolis Part rebirth, with Narbonne knocking off Cathedral and Banning defeating Palos Verdes in uncommon situations of Metropolis groups beating high quality Southern Part opponents.
