On a weekly basis someone new steps in to the Barton Football Academy’s Washington Elite Event and blows me away. Last week that was Russell Boston (5-6 160) out of Liberty High School, just east of Renton. From the second coach Greg Prator put Boston to work he impressed against some of the states top competition. His footwork is some of the best I have…
One of WA’s top returning WRs; Ridge Harmon of Eisenhower: By Scott Eklund
Ridge Harmon Highlights When it comes to wideouts, the state of Washington has produced plenty of them that have been stars at the next level. Reggie Williams, Jermaine Kearse, Nate Burleson and Jared Karstetter are just a few of them. One of the top senior wideouts in the state of Washington this fall is a player who hails from Yakima — Eisenhower WR Ridge Harmon —…
On or off the field, Monroe’s Gabe Moore does a little bit of everything: By Ryland Spencer
Gabe Moore Highlights This past season I spent every Friday night producing broadcasts for PlayON! Sports. More often than not I knew both teams and almost every player on each side, but the week 6 contest between Monroe and Snohomish was a bit of a mystery to me. I knew a few names on each side, but none of them really stood out. Monroe junior Gabe…
One of the fastest rising recruits in WA; LB Gianni Carbone of Skyview: By Jordan Johnson
Gianni Carbone Highlights Sundays Portland Elite Event brought out the best of the best, and one of Washington’s top linebackers just confirmed why we have him ranked where we do. Gianni Carbone (6-1 215 Jr. WLB) of Skyview showed why he is considered one of the region’s top backers this past weekend, showing off a combination of outstanding quicks and legit strength. Carbone was…
OR Elite Event; OR 2014 TE’s maybe the best group in state history: By Jordan Johnson
The Elite Events have been outstanding for numerous reasons and one position that sticks out within the northwest, specifically in Oregon, are the 2014 TE’s. The state of Washington has an elite TE in Drew Sample (6-5 235 Jr.) out of Newport, but Oregon has a bunch of kids that project at the D1 level. The group is lead by an athlete many consider one…
Maybe Oregon’s Top Sophomore; Cameron Scarlett of Central Catholic: By Jordan Johnson
Cameron Scarlett Highlights If the name sounds familiar that makes sense, as the Scarlett family is one of the more athletic groups that have come through Oregon in the last decade. Cameron Scarlett (6-2 200 So. RB/FS) had a monster sophomore season at running back for the Central Catholic Rams, getting in the end zone 11 total times during the 2012 season. The Rams…
Update on Monike Sarte of Fife: By Scott Eklund
The state of Washington has plenty of solid line prospects in the 2014 recruiting class, but a player making a case as the top defensive lineman in the Evergreen State next fall is Fife’s Monike Sarte. Recently, the talented prospect took part in the state wrestling finals for the heavyweight class in the 2A division and he came out on top, winning by a score…
WA Top Sophomore Linebacker Cy Sirmon of Wenatchee one of the best in the Region: By Jordan Johnson
Cy Sirmon Highlights Most people in the state of Washington are familiar with the name Sirmon, with the family having a great deal of success on the gridiron over the years. We have talked about Cy Sirmon (6-2 210 LB) of Wenatchee previously, as he is one of the top sophomore linebackers in the entire region. Cy’s upside is off the charts, as he still…
Steilacoom’s Michael Mack is an emerging 2015 prospect: By Scott Eklund
Michael Mack Highlights Even though he only played in six games this season, Steilacoom RB Michael Mack had an outstanding sophomore season, rushing for over 900 yards and 11 touchdowns. His abilities on the football field have already garnered the attention of the Washington coaching staff, and two weeks ago he took in their Junior Day events and spoke with NEI recently about his time on…
Did I just see this? 8th grade phenom Salvon Ahmed of Juanita: By Jordan Johnson
Salvon Ahmed Highlights Its rare that we will ever report on an 8th grader for a variety of reasons. That said this kid could be the best youth back I have ever seen at this age. Salvon Ahmed (5-10 150) of Juanita is the type of young athlete that collegiate programs offer before entering high school. He has never played with kids his own…