After going 4-6 overall in 2012 and 4-3 in Cascade Conference play, the Sultan (Wash.) Turks figure to be in the mix for one of the league’s playoff spots in 2013. One player who should be a major contributor as Sultan vies to make the State Tournament in the fall is talented pass rusher Skyler Funderburk. Funderburk is a player who is a total “camp junkie”….
SW. Washington’s Skyview always representing: By Jordan Johnson
A team that has become a traditional power within Washington, and specifically the Southwest part of the state is the Skyview Storm. The Vancouver school has a program that they can be proud of from the youth on up with quality coaching. Steve Kizer’s group was knocked out of the playoffs in the 1st round by Newport last season, finishing (7-3). He has led the Storm to…
Top Athletes / No Offers OR/WA (2014) By Jordan Johnson
Something we started a few years back that has helped our NW athletes in the recruiting process was our “Top Athletes No Offers” section. Below you will see a list of top recruits within Oregon and Washington who do not hold D1 offers. These are individuals right on the bubble that project to at least the D1-AA level. We feel fortunate to be able to work with a majority…
Southridge RB Kadin Diaz working hard on and off the field: By Scott Enyeart
Kadin Diaz is a workhorse. The Kennewick (Wash.) Southridge running back / linebacker is a player who carries the load for the Suns both on and off the field. Coming off a junior season that saw him earn 2nd Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-Area while rushing for 1,246 yards and 11 touchdowns, the 5-foot-9, 195-pounder is hoping to build on the success he had in…
Barton Camp/Combine Stop #7 Bellevue, WA; Overall & Positional MVP Breakdown: By Jordan Johnson
With 160+ kids in attendance at our Barton Camp/Combine in Bellevue (Interlake HS), the MVPs’ were D1 type athletes. Check out our MVP breakdown as all of the coaches were able to vote on the top kids in attendance. Week in and week out we have seen the region’s top players, with this being one of the most impressive groups ever at an event. OVERALL CAMP MVP – Marcus Griffin 6-3…
Holmes family tradition continues down in Southern Oregon: By Jordan Johnson
Anyone familiar with Southern Oregon Football is going to know the last name Holmes. Tyrone (Holmes) is currently at the University of Montana, out of Eagle Point, and is a potential D1aa All American in the coming years. Now the attention has been turned to Austin (6-4 245 Jr. OL/DL) and Tristen Holmes (6-1 170 So. ATH) out of EP and N.Medford, both of whom are standout…
Dillon Sugg and Cy Sirmon Leading the Way for Wenatchee: By Scott Enyeart
The Wenatchee (Wash.) High School football team has the talent to make some noise this season – the Panthers have speed and/or size at virtually every position. But more importantly, it’s a team that has leadership on both sides of the ball. After going 6-4 last season, 6-3 in league play, the Panthers are a favorite to win the Big Nine in 2013 and are hoping that…
Catching up with Marysville Pilchuck QB Jake Luton: By Scott Eklund
One of the top quarterback prospects in the state of Washington this coming season promises to be Marysville (Wa.) Pilchuck QB Jake Luton. Because of his strong arm, solid athleticism and great size, the senior-to-be has seen recruiting pick up over the past few weeks with several schools stopping by his school to see him in person… Measuring in at a legit 6’6″ and weighing right…
Montana continuing to offer top NW recruits; AJ Hotchkins of Tigard/Shane Bowman of Bellevue: By Jordan Johnson
D1-AA national power Montana is a consistent front runner for most Pacific NW recruits and the Grizzlies did a good job offering two more yesterday. AJ Hotchkins 6-0 230 Jr. FB/LB Tigard, OR The region’s most notorious hitter picked up his 3rd offer from Montana Tuesday and the list of schools interested seems to only be growing. AJ projects as a high level D1 full back with…
Graham Kapowsin looks to be one of WA’s best in 2013: By Jordan Johnson
It was a telling week for teams at the Battle In Seattle 7-on-7 tournament, and specifically the Graham Kapowsin Eagles. The kids out of Washington should be one of the better teams at the 4A level and proved it this weekend. Junior WR Connor Mcleod (6-3 190 WR/S) went off Memorial Day, and showed why he was an all league kid last year. He has the size and the…