Highlights: Caleb Naughton, Kaj Christenson Our elite events our filled with the top athletes and teams from around the region, which includes kids from smaller Pacific Northwest schools as well. Two kids out of 5A Dallas that have had very successful early off seasons thus far are Caleb Naughton and Kaj Christensen. Both athletes put up some of the most impressive numbers state wide last season,…
Baseball, Football, US Army Special Forces; QB Eric Prater: By Jordan Johnson
Last weekend at our elite event in Portland I saw an athlete that didn’t look like your typical high school kid. He was throwing the football as hard as any QB that I have seen in the last few years. His point point accuracy and ridiculous velocity made me ask… who are you? Quickly I found out it was former Northern Arizona QB Eric Prater…
Puyallup sophomore Brendan Illies looks to carry on QB tradition: By Ryland Spencer
The QB tradition at Puyallup High School is well documented. Trying to make his mark along side the likes of the Huard brother is sophomore gunslinger Brendan Illies (6-1 185). In terms of yards, Illies put up the second most of any sophomore behind only record breaking QB Brett Rypien of Shadle Park. He would finish with 2,960 yards and 33 TDs. Illies could be…
A preview of Washington’s #1 team in all six classifications: By Ryland Spencer
A lot can change from now til the start of the season, but I would like to preview the six teams I consider to be the #1 team in their classification. I will admit that it took me a while to figure out my top 1A team, but I feel confident in my choices. Some people may consider these no-brainer picks, but I would like to give credit where…
Devante Downs adds offer #11: By Jordan Johnson
We joked recently about Devante Downs needing his own tab on NEI due to the weekly offers he has been receiving. I’m not joking anymore. The 6-3 235 RB/LB just landed a big time offer from one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country in Stanford. On top of that the Cardinal have been one of the more dominant teams in the country…
Nationally Ranked TE Henry Mondeaux offered as a DE: By Jordan Johnson
One of the country’s top TE’s, Henry Mondeaux (6-5 245 Jr. TE/DE) of Jesuit, just opened up his base of schools Thursday as CAL came in and offered the big man as a defensive end. Mondeaux had already been offered by Oregon St and Washington, with the CAL offer being huge. Henry was a 6-5 inside linebacker for the Crusaders this past season, showing off…
WA’s #1 ranked QB for 2014, Nick Mitchell of Mount Si receives his first offer: By Jordan Johnson
Big news out of Washington today as the state’s top ranked QB for the 2014 class, Nick Mitchell (6-3 185 Jr. QB) of Mount Si, got his first offer from the Oregon State Beavers. Nick’s brother Josh is a full ride athlete that plays football at OSU, and that will definitely be appealing for Nick when decision making time comes. Referencing the offer Nick says,…
Oregon Class 6A/5A VERY EARLY 2013 Rankings and Predictions: By Jordan Johnson
Its always fun to put stuff like this together in anticipation of the upcoming season. There will be changes before the year begins, but if the season were to start today this what I would go with. I have hit on approximately 85% of my picks the last two seasons. Have a look at the picks and predictions for the state of Oregon’s Class 6A and 5A teams Jordan…
Super Talented Oregon Top 5 WR Kevin Martz to Lead South Salem: By Jordan Johnson
Video Highlights: Kevin Martz, Josh Benton A kid we have ranked one of the top receivers in the State of Oregon, that has gone somewhat under the radar is Kevin Martz (6-2 190 Jr. WR/S) of South Salem. The talented senior to be is a leader on and off the field, and is someone we have ranked the #4 WR for the 2014 class within the…
One of WA’s top two way players; Lou Millie of Bellarmine Prep: By Ryland Spencer
Lou Millie Highlights When all was said and done last season, one of the most productive two way players in the entire state of Washington was Lou Millie (5-10 190 Jr) of Bellarmine Prep. On the season, Millie finished with 275 carries for 1,516 yards and 15 touchdowns from his running back position. He also chipped in with 80 tackles, seven for a loss,…