Two of the top lineman in the region for the 2016 class will be Conner Crist (6-4 290 ’16 OL) and Derek McMurray (6-7 345 ’16 OL) of Tigard. Both athletes possess legit size and overall athleticism. Crist will be ranked our #1 O lineman in Oregon for his class with McMurray right behind him. The Tigers upfront foundation for the future is set with two individuals that…
One of the fastest rising players in the Northwest is Tyson Cooper (5-11 200 2015 LB/RB) of State Champion Central Catholic. The kid out of Portland has a junior highlight film that doesn’t lie as Tyson went off during the Rams state title run. Cooper finished 2nd on the team with 77 tackles, while also carrying the ball 26 times for 194 yards and 3 TD’s, averaging 7.46…
Going into the summer and looking at Oregon’s top QB’s and 4A teams, Philomath High School and Trey Ecker (6-4 175 2015′) are one of the first names that come to mind. Ecker was a 1st team all league and honorable mention all state QB last season. He threw 26 TD’s and 1 INT, while passing for 2,425 yards, with his Warriors finishing (11-1). Trey is a…
It was good to see the region’s top athletes, as a great day of football was marked by the biggest title upset in 7 on 7 “Battle in Seattle” history. The Gig Harbor Tides defeated the WA Alumni All-Star team featuring 13 signed D1 athletes to win the championship. Barton Football once again did a great job putting on the event which brought together the NW’s top upperclassmen, underclassmen and youth…
In one of the biggest moves of the year South Medford standout Brady Breeze (6-1 200 ’16 S/RB) has made the transfer to 2013 State Champion Central Catholic. The Rams will get the services of Oregon’s top safety for the 2016 class, as he met most of his new teammates this weekend. As most know Central went (14-0) last year in one the most impressive seasons to date. They…
In what will be a busy off season for Oregon’s top lineman, Riley Gallant (6-6 285 ’15 OL) of state champ Central Catholic received his first offer from FCS national power Montana. The big man out of Portland is ranked one of our top OL in the Pacific Northwest and will have multiple options before all is said and done. Referencing the offer from the Grizzlies Gallant…
In breaking news Thursday night Oregon top lineman Levi Long (6-7 290 2015) of Sprague (Salem, OR.) received his first offer from Montana State. It could be the first of many for the talented kid out of the CVC as he is ranked one of the region’s top lineman. Long was an all conference kid last season and plays with a no non sense demeanor. He is…
In breaking news early Tuesday Washington’s top 2015 WR Justice Murphy of Evergreen HS (Vancouver, WA.) committed to Utah. Head coach Don Johnson called and confirmed that the elite wide out would be taking his talents to the Pac 12 next season. Murphy had a phenomenal off season and climbed the charts quickly as the Offensive MVP on our Vegas 7 on 7 travel squad….
One of the most impressive kids that we have seen in the state of Washington, covering the last two seasons, is Zach Smith (5-11 175 2016 ATH) of Capital High School. He started as a freshman on one of the top 2A teams in the state, and has been a standout on the Barton Football Camp and Combine tour in 2013 and 2014. This past season Zach…
A team that could get in the mix at the 5A level over the next two seasons is Liberty HS of the Northwest Oregon Conference. Junior to be Devin Thompson (6-0 205) earned 1st team all league honors in 2013, and will be one of the top linebackers in the state for the class of 2016. The Falcons went (5-5) last season, losing 17-6 to Mountain View in the…