Two of the regions top athletes made their decision known this past week as Oregon’s top ranked Offensive Lineman David Reese (6-7 270 Sr. T) of Clackamas, and dual threat talent Josh Brown (6-6 250 Sr. TE/DE/OL) of Sunset committed to Big Sky Schools. Reese was courted by D1AA national power Montana and found it to be what he was looking for saying,”Everything just felt right when…
As the regular season comes to an end we will start to see recruiting pick up for some of the state’s top ranked athletes. One of the top kids on our board is the #2 ranked Offensive Lineman for 2014, Tanner Davies (6-3 295 Sr. OL) of Sheldon. He is a three year starter who has already played in two state title games, winning last years championship….
At 8-0, Marysville-Pilchuck is one of the top 3A programs in the state and one of the leaders up front in their vaunted rushing attack is OT Kyle Durick who takes a lot of pride in paving the way for his teammates. “I am probably at my best run-blocking,” Durick told Northwest Elite Index recently. “We’re a running team, so you’d better be pretty good at it….
As one of the top returning tailbacks in the state this year, there were a lot of expectations heaped on Graham-Kapowsin RB Teague James. So far, he’s lived up to them and more, helping to lead his team to an 8-0 record and they are poised for a big playoff run… “Things have been going great,” James told Northwest Elite Index. “We’re doing exactly what we expected…
If you could put a franchise tag on a coach I would start with Springfield’s Dave Heuberger. The Miller’s program is now in a completely different state, as they are not only winning but doing so with some of the top younger athletes in Oregon. Sophomore QB Trever Watson (5-10 180) looks to be a favorite for MWL Player of the Year honors, after starting as a…
As we close out the regular season, the Oregon City Pioneers could be the hottest team in the state. They currently sit at (7-1) and are ranked #5 in our latest NEI 6A Poll. OC is led by a strong senior class and some of the top younger athletes in the region. Big season’s from QB Jonathan Hall and WR Matt Oades have been huge, with Sr…
Click For Joey Cassano Highlights One of the true breakout stories of this season has been the play of Auburn Mountainview WR Joey Cassano (Sr. 5’10” 190). Through just 7 games, Cassano has accumulated 59 receptions, 920 yards and 10 TDs. This comes after a junior campaign in which Cassano was voted first team All-SPSL 3A after reeling in 58 catches for 565 yards and two…
Being the son of a veteran, 27-year football coach, Pullman’s David Ungerer III has done his fair share of traveling throughout his young life. Most recently, he arrived to Pullman, Wash. in 2010, when his father, Dave Ungerer, was named the special teams and running backs coach by Washington State. After two seasons, the elder Ungerer and his fellow WSU assistants were not retained by new coach…
Anyone familiar with Oregon high school football will tell you that Grants Pass has some of the richest football tradition anywhere in the state. It’s one of the best football venues in the west and a place opponents don’t necessarily fare well. Its been a tough last half decade as GP has gone (12-30), but things are looking up quickly. Just this week we bumped the Cavemen…
The Rochester Warriors (5-2) of the Evergreen 1A Conference are one of the state’s most improved teams. A big reason has been the play of Sr. RB Tyler Yarber (5’6″ 160). In just 7 games this season, Yarber has rushed for 1,308 yards and 14 TDs. Five times this season Yarber has rushed for 200+ yards in a game, all five have been Warrior wins. When the ground…