Trever Watson So. QB Springfield – One of the state’s top overall players is only a sophomore and will be a Conference POY Candidate this year. He went off again going 15 of 18 for 285 yards, and 4 TDs… Also adding 4 rushes for 103 yards and a TD. Joey Alfieri Sr. Jesuit RB – The Stanford commit went for another 311 yards and 4 TDs on 43 carries…
SWC Player of the Year Candidate Troy Fowler: By Jordan Johnson
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…
Oregon’s Elite Brother Tandem; Hayden & Cody Coppedge of West Linn: By Jordan Johnson
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…
Zillah solidifying #1 ranking: By Ryland Spencer
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…
O’Dea’s Pierre Le Dorze commits to the Ivy League: By Ryland Spencer
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…
Lake Oswego LB Nick Underwood adds UNLV to offer list: By Jordan Johnson
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…
Catching up with Tanner Shipley and Johnny Ragin, now at Boise State and CAL: By Jordan Johnson
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.
Washington 4A/3A Top 10 Predictions with Analysis (10/9): By Ryland Spencer
Name Wins Losses Ryland 79 – 16 Jordan 83 – 13 4A Top Ten 1. Camas Papermakers (5-0) @ Evergreen (Vancouver) Plainsmen (3-2) Papermaker QB Reilly Hennessey is the GSHL’s leading passer with 1,257 yards on the season. Senior WR Zach Eagle is the top receiver with 22 catchers for 418 yards. Senior WR/DB Jorden Payne was The Columbian’s player of the week after a two TD…
Oregon 6A/5A Top 10 Predictions with Analysis (10/9): By Jordan Johnson
6A Top Ten David Douglas (0-6) 10 @ #1 Central Catholic (6-0) 59 This one could and should be over early. Central is loaded on both sides of the ball, and the Scots are having a down season. Look for the Rams to be done by half after coming out slow the past few weeks. #2 Tigard (6-0) 68 @ Hillsboro (2-4) 12 The Tigard reserves will…
Renton RB Ernie Davis turning some heads: By Scott Eklund
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…