One of the state’s top junior athletes picked a good time to go off in Mt View’s big upset win (31-14) over Marist on Friday. John Carroll (6-4 190 Jr WR/S) was all over the field all the more begging the question, is he the state’s top 3 sport underclassman? He scored 2 of Mt View’s 4 Tds (25 Int return, 5 Rec Td) and the Cougars beat a team…
Washington 3A/4A Semi Finals Predictions
by Scott Eklund 3A Camas (11-1) vs. O’Dea (12-0) – The Irish have one of the most explosive running games in the state with junior Tatum Taylor and seniors Jomari Brooks and Jayshawn Jordan, who have combined for nearly 2,800 yards and 50 touchdowns, finding yards behind a talented, senior-laden offensive line led by Washington State commit Sam Flor. For their part, the Papermakers are led by senior QB Tony…
6A/5A Predictions and Analysis
6A (11-0) Lake Oswego vs Roseburg (9-2)- This is going to be interesting. Roseburg is one of the most hostile environments in the state to play, but the Lakers are battle tested. Lake O has played (Jesuit, Central Catholic, Skyline WA-All three still in playoffs) and played in a tough Three Rivers Conference never receiving a real challenge. The Lakers are lead by the Offensive trio of (QB Alex Matthews,…
Oregon Senior Lineman Flying Under the Radar
Sean McGill 6-8 250 Sr. DE/OL Southridge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsRKIalIl4I The kid from Southridge had a monster year and he has NFL genes. He was a first team all league lineman that was in the running for Conference Player of the Year. You cant teach 6-8 and athletic so his upside is off the charts especially with his upbringing. McGill’s is varsity basketball player that can move. He can play on either…
Tip #5: Student-Athlete Social Media Use
In today’s day and age the landscape of recruiting student-athletes has dramatically changed from years past. With the emergence of social media within the last 10 years we are now more connected than ever, whether you realize it or not. For example, a college coach from Texas that is recruiting an athlete from Massachusetts can now use multiple mediums to find out more information on their potential recruit such as…
Tip #5: Student-Athlete Social Media Use
In today’s day and age the landscape of recruiting student-athletes has dramatically changed from years past. With the emergence of social media within the last 10 years we are now more connected than ever, whether you realize it or not. For example, a college coach from Texas that is recruiting an athlete from Massachusetts can now use multiple mediums to find out more information on their potential recruit such as…
Top Athletes No Offers – Additions
Kieran McDonaugh 6-2 235 QB Sr. Skyview.. Career Stats 243/358 3828 yds 46 Tds 9 Ints, 87 carr, 399 yds, 5 Tds/ Standout linebacker, could play a variety of positions in college, Very athletic for a big kid and can move. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/672401/kieran-mcdonagh Jeremy Moore 6- 2 270 DL/OL Sr. Tigard..Coached by former Cincinnati Bengal OL Ron Hunt.. Earned Pacific Conference Defensive POY Honors and, also Pacific Conf Champion in…
Updated D1-D1AA Offers and Commits
OREGON D1 COMMITS Isaac Seumalo- Corvallis 6-3 280 OL/DL… Oregon St (Committed) Alex Balducci- Central Catholic 6-4 270 OL/DL..Oregon (Committed) Brett Bafaro- Liberty 6-3 225 LB Oregon, Oregon St, Wash, Utah, Boise St, Colorado Oregon (Committed) Joel Skotte- Mt. View 6-3 225 LB..Oregon St. (Committed) Maximo Espitia Jr.- South Salem 6-3 215 ATH..California (Committed) D1AA COMMITS Daniel Halverson- Grant 6-2 225 LB..Air Force, Portland St (Committed) Jacob Nall- Central Catholic…
Sandy’s 6-6 Gunslinger Justin Adams
Sandy High School’s Justin Adams (6-6 205 Jr QB) is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the Northwest for the 2013 class. Its not your typical football power but Adams is looking to change that. The junior stand out just finished up his season racking up first team all league honors for the Northwest Oregon Conference. What makes this situation unique are the intangibles that Adams possesses. He is…
Washington 3A and 4A Playoff Predictions
by Scott Eklund Class 3A Bellevue (11-0) at Lakes (11-0) – Two of the top coaches in the state, Bellevue’s Butch Goncharoff and Lakes’ Dave Miller, again face off in the playoffs and this game will feature several players, on both teams, who either have or will have offers from BCS conference schools to play ball at the next level. Bellevue’s attack is led by QB Tyler Hasty who can…