6A Top Ten 1. Central Catholic (7-0) – CC will look to build momentum towards the end of the conference season, beating most by 50. Barlow has been on a down hill slide so this will most likely not be close. Next: vs Barlow (2-5) 2. Tigard (7-0) – The Tigers (Tigard) are usually done by half, dropping Hillsboro by 51 last week and looking like a…
Camas (Wa.) OL Drew Clarkson talked to Northwest Elite Index recently about his decision to commit to Oregon State including what set the Beavers apart from the others. “I’ve always liked Oregon State and I really got along well with the coaches,” Clarkson told NEI. “It’s also a great place to go academically for my major (Agriculture) so that was another reason, but most of all, it’s…
4A Top Ten 1. Camas Papermakers (6-0) The defense was ridiculous this week with five touchdowns… Yes, they scored five defensive touchdowns, three by LB Michael DiGenova. That is something that happens in a game of John Madden football just before my friends get mad and throws a controller. Regardless, they hammered an improved Evergreen team 62-15. Next: vs #6 Union Titans (5-1) 2. Chiawana Riverhawks (6-0) The Riverhawks didn’t…
A team we have talked about often within the state of Oregon is the Troy Fowler (5-11 165 Jr.) led North Medford Black Tornado. The Junior quarterback has been one of the top players in the state this season, getting it done via ground and air. Fowler is a kid we have gotten to know well over the last few seasons, training with us at Barton Football. He…
Two of the state’s top players in their respective classes just happen to be brother’s and together they are having an impressive season. West Linn’s Hayden (6-4 175 Sr. QB) and Cody Coppedge (6-2 165 So. WR/S) are ranked among the top players in Oregon at their position as each has legit D1 capabilities. Hayden is ranked our #2 quarterback in Oregon for the 2014 class, with Aidan Wilder…
Those who know me, know that I love small school football. Towns that shutdown on Friday night to support the home team are what football is all about for me. Walking around Andy Collins Memorial Field it was evident that the people of Zillah love what they see. I overheard young boys speaking about players as though they are their heroes. Grown men talking to each other in awe as they watched…
While he may not be committed to playing college football just yet, O’Dea senior QB Pierre Le Dorze (6’2″ 221 lbs) has committed to Cornell for Baseball. The Big Red coaching staff sees Le Dorze as an outfielder. “I thought it was a great academic fit for myself (3.98 GPA). I loved the campus and area. I believe it is a good overall fit for me,” Le Dorze…
A kid that has played in back to back state title games, Nick Underwood (6-1 220 Sr. LB) of Lake Oswego, will be a three year all league starter and recently just landed his 3rd D1 offer from UNLV. Underwood was a 1st team all league kid as a junior, and is a leading candidate for TRL Defensive Player of the year honors this season. The Lakers are…
Shipley and Ragin made an appearance at a Barton Football Academy event at Salem Academy. Its always good to catch up with kids that have represented the Northwest as well as anybody, and are now at big time D1 Universities.
Renton hasn’t been much of a challenge for the state playoffs the past few years, but behind the running of senior TB Ernie Davis, the Indians are off to a 3-2 start and he recently updated Northwest Elite Index on how the season has progressed as well as the school he’s been talking to. “Things have been going good for me and as a team we’re playing…