A very stout player in the middle of the defensive line is what every defensive coordinator is looking for and this year, Fife (Wa.) DT Monike Failauga is one of the best in the region. At a relatively svelt 6-1, 290 pounds, he’s feeling light on his feet and that could mean trouble for opponents this fall. “I played at 330 last year and after I slimmed down…
Season of Change It took a while, but eventually we all got used to the fact that the Kingco 4A division, widely considered the deepest and best conference in the state, was split into two divisions – Crown and Crest – but, as is the case with almost everything nowadays, things change. This fall, Kingco will no longer be split in two and you will see quite a…
Click for Chase Marshall Highlights One of the top players in the Northwest, currently moving up the charts is 6-3 230 pound LB Chase Marshall out of Lakeridge. He is fresh off winning a state lacrosse title after earning 1st team all league and 2nd team all state honors as a junior. As talented as he is as a lacrosse athlete, his focus remains on football…
Lewis, whose older brother Ryan is a scholarship player at PITT, is coming off a breakout campaign in which he had 1368 all-purpose yards (928 rushing, 440 receiving) and 14 TD’s during a down year in which the Wolves made a coaching change after the start of the season. We recently caught up with Drew at the Skyline Skills and Drills on the Hill Tourney to talk…
Exciting news for athletes in the Northwest, as Rough Diamonds Athletic Foundation will once again be presenting the Northwest College Showcase. It will be the premier event of the year with a majority of the top kids from around the region competing. The event will feature an NFL pro-style format with 2 hour blocks by position groups, so all of the college coaches can see each athlete and…
There was lots of sun and lots of football being played on the plateau this weekend, as Skyline HS hosted its annual “Skills and Drills on The Hill / Linemen Competition”. Teams from all over of the state made the trip to Sammamish to participate in the two day passing tournament and single-day big man battle. As would be expected, the KingCo Conference was well-represented with…
Anyone familiar with high school football in Oregon will tell you that the Reynolds Raiders have had a tough time on the grid iron over the last half decade. Since 2007 they have gone (13-47), including last years (5-5) team. That said, they look to be getting things turned around. Quentin Bates has been a huge bright spot for the Raiders, catching 34 passes for 633 yards…
Two of the top young athletes in the State of Oregon will reside at a typical SWC power in South Medford. Head coach Bill Singler has consistently led his guys towards the top of the charts and these two should help keep the trend. Craig Contreras (6-3 1/2 220 Jr.) will come in our #5 ranked QB state wide for the 2015 class, after a very impressive…
2013 could be one of the most exciting and competitive seasons in KingCo Conference history. With no true “favorite”, and abnormally high level of parity in the league, the KingCo championship is truly up for grabs. One team that hopes to be in the mix for the league crown at season’s end is the Woodinville Falcons. And if Woodinville is going to make a run…
As we look at some of the top under the radar athletes in the state of Oregon, one kid that continues to impress is Peyton Dole (6-3 215 Jr.) out of Eagle Point. He has been a fixture at our elite events and on the camp and combine tour, proving himself on multiple fronts. He has legit D1 size and will be a three year starter and…