Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (Athletes)

These players can excel at multiple positions on the gridiron, as well as other sports. 

Here is the list of our Top 21 Athletes heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Surahz Buncom (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Paulo Burak (Carlsbad) 2023

Brian Dukes (Mater Dei Catholic) 2022

Ashuan Duncan-Claybon (Morse) 2022

Cruz Estrada (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Tajon Evans (Mira Mesa) 2022

Peter Eyabi (Mission Hills) 2022

Jahlil Florence (Lincoln) 2022

Grant Gauthier (St. Augustine) 2022

Jaylen Hall (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Tre Hammork (Morse) 2022

Justin Johnson (St. Augustine) 2023

Tanoai Letuli (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Zach Marshall (Santa Fe Christian) 2023

Chris Snyder, Jr. (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Joaquin Thomas, Jr. (Granite Hills) 2023

Jalil Tucker (Lincoln) 2022

Jayden Virgin (Mt. Carmel) 2022

Chris White (Francis Parker) 2023

Christopher Williams (Francis Parker) 2023

Savigon Yokley (El Capitan) 2022

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (RB)

Here is the list of our Top 21 Running Backs heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Tyson Bryant (Madison) 2023

Paulo Burak (Carlsbad) 2023

Major Givens (Steele Canyon) 2023

Luke Gonzalez (Poway) 2023

Carlos Hopper (Sweetwater) 2022

Payton Iten (Holtville) 2022

Cash Jones (Ramona) 2022

Thomas Jones (University City) 2022

Derek McClintic (Vista) 2023

Nico Mosely (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Dayne Patterson (Orange Glen) 2023

Isaiah Pressley (St. Augustine) 2022

Roderick Robinson II (Lincoln) 2023

Hamadi Sharif (Crawford) 2023

Lucky Sutton (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Joaquin Thomas, Jr. (Granite Hills) 2023

Kaden Vohnout (San Marcos) 2022

Christian Washington (Helix) 2022

Darian Whaley (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Chris White (Francis Parker) 2023

Isaiah Young (Brawley) 2022

Rebellion stuns top-seeded Utah, claims Pacific Conference title

The San Diego Rebellion (8-0) are the 2021 WNFC Pacific Conference Champions following a 22-18 win over the hosting No. 1 seed Utah Falconz (7-1) Saturday night. With the well-earned victory, the Rebellion will get to complete their phenomenal season in the WNFC IX Cup Championship game, where they'll face the Atlantic Conference champion Texas Elite Spartans (8-0) at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas on August 7th.

After a defensive effort kept the game scoreless after the first quarter, the Rebellion struck first with an 11-yard run by Adriana Gutierrez. She followed it up with a successful two-point conversion run to give San Diego an 8-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Utah answered back on the following drive with a three-yard touchdown run by Gina Magana, but the two-point attempt fell short to keep the Rebellion leading 8-6.

The Falconz took their first lead of the game with an incredible 24-yard touchdown run by Magana, where she was stripped of the ball and recovered it on her way to the end zone. A failed two-point conversion kept Utah's lead at 12-8 early in the third quarter.

Utah was able to recover the ensuing onside kick, but the Rebellion defense was able to force a turnover on downs to avoid any further damage.

On just the second play of the fourth quarter, Knengi Martin connected with Ashlee Austin-Bean, who shook off a defender and took off for a 39-yard score to regain the lead 15-12, but the Falconz answered back by ending a 71-yard drive with a five-yard touchdown run by Tina Tela to put them back in front 18-15.

On the ensuing drive, a 15-yard scramble by Martin set up a 45-yard dash to the end zone by Gutierrez for what would be the game-clinching touchdown. Following a great kickoff return by Magana, who was stopped by Gutierrez at the San Diego 22-yard line, the defense was able to force a turnover on downs.

Unable to run out enough clock, the Rebellion was forced to punt and tasked with needing to hold off the high-powered Utah offense one last time. The Falconz drove to the red zone, but a clutch fumble recovery by Stephanie Lopez helped seal the team's first conference championship in its third season of play.

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Rebellion set to take on #1 Utah in Pacific Conference Final

WNFC PACIFIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP from Score Sports58 on Vimeo.

🏆 WNFC Pacific Conference Championship Game

🏈 #2 San Diego Rebellion (7-0) vs. #1 Utah Falconz (7-0)

📍 Hunter High School (West Valley City, UT)

📅 Saturday, July 17th 🕔 5:00 PM (PT)

💻 https://vimeo.com/event/925315

Following a hard-fought 19-16 win over the Las Vegas Silver Stars in Thursday's semifinal round, the San Diego Rebellion (7-0) will have only one full day to prepare for the toughest test of their phenomenal season: the top-seeded Utah Falconz (7-0). This conference championship matchup between one of the top offenses and defenses in the WNFC will be the first-ever meeting between these teams.

The winner earns a trip to the WNFC IX Cup Championship game in Dallas, to take on the champions of the Atlantic Conference.

Live: Rebellion set for Conference Championship Tournament

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🏆 WNFC Pacific Conference Championship (Semifinal)

🏈 #2 San Diego Rebellion (6-0) vs. #3 Las Vegas Silver Stars (4-2)

📍 Hunter High School (West Valley City, UT)

📅 Thursday, July 15th 🕔 2:00 PM (PT)

💻 https://vimeo.com/event/925315

The two-week bye is over, and the WNFC playoffs are finally here. The field is set for the top four teams from each conference to compete for a chance to win the 2021 championship in Dallas. Coming off their best regular season campaign in the team history, two-seed San Diego Rebellion (6-0) are looking to keep the momentum going in a rematch against the three-seed Las Vegas Silver Stars (4-2). The last time these teams faced each other, the San Diego Rebellion pulled away with a 28-6 victory. 

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (TE)

Here is the list of our Top 21 Tight Ends heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Osvaldo Avila (Otay Ranch) 2023

Nathan Bence (Tri-City Christian) 2022

Zach Burton (Granite Hills) 2022

Creg Cooper (Monte Vista) 2022

Adrian Davis (Helix) 2022

Cayden Dawson (University City) 2023

Raiden Gonzales (Poway) 2023

Jason Harden (Mater Dei Catholic) 2022

Quincy Herron (Helix) 2023

Dominic Marin (Carlsbad) 2022

Zachary Marshall (Santa Fe Christian) 2023

Luis Martinez (Vista) 2022

Mohamed Mohamed (Crawford) 2022

Hassan Noureddine (Patrick Henry) 2023

Finley O’Gorman (Steele Canyon) 2023

Owen Ocampo (Olympian) 2022

Hunter Provience (Christian) 2023

Roman Ramirez (St. Augustine) 2022

Armando Rodriguez (Otay Ranch) 2022

Alex Sola (Morse) 2023

Jayden Virgin (Mt. Carmel) 2022

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (CB)

Here is the list of our Top 21 Cornerbacks heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Marquis Bell (El Camino) 2022

Jadon Bowen (Oceanside) 2022

Dasean Burdette (Eastlake) 2022

Joshua Carroll (Helix) 2023

Carmelo Chapman (Mission Hills) 2022

Ashuan Duncan-Claybon (Morse) 2022

Jahlil Florence (Lincoln) 2022

Wyatt Gardner (Torrey Pines) 2022

Leon Gillis (Steele Canyon) 2022

Charlie Gooding (La Jolla Country Day) 2023

Jeremiah McClure (St. Augustine) 2023

Joey Merritt (Christian) 2023

Nijah Richards (Scripps Ranch) 2022

Donovan Saunders (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Ayo Shotomide (St. Augustine) 2022

Chris Snyder, Jr. (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Makei Thompson (Mira Mesa) 2023

Jalil Tucker (Lincoln) 2022

Bishop Tumblin (Mira Mesa) 2022

Hunter Wiggins (Helix) 2023

Chris White (Francis Parker) 2023

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (Safeties)

Here is the list of our Top 21 Free & Strong Safeties heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Adrien Chargualaf (Steele Canyon) 2023

Noah Concepcion (Otay Ranch) 2022

Josiah Cox (Lincoln) 2023

Danny Davis (San Pasqual) 2022

Josh Davis (Carlsbad) 2022

Brian Dukes, Jr. (Mater Dei Catholic) 2022

Jordan Dwyer (Mission Hills) 2022

Denon Fagan (Mira Mesa) 2022

Tony Galeano (Oceanside) 2022

Grant Gauthier (St. Augustine) 2022

Griffin Grant (Torrey Pines) 2022

Omar Hammond (Patrick Henry) 2022

Tre Hammork (Morse) 2022

Martell Hughes (Madison) 2024

Malosi Iuli (Bonita Vista) 2022

Sam Krosch (Westview) 2022

Joseph Matthews (Oceanside) 2023

Marcus Ratcliffe (Cathedral Catholic) 2023

Tate Reid (El Camino) 2023

Matthew Sanford (Santa Fe Christian) 2022

Henry Vercoe (La Costa Canyon) 2022

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (WR)

Here is the list of our Top 21 Wide Receivers heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Nathan Acevedo (Lincoln) 2022

Jordan Blondin (Eastlake) 2022

Surahz Buncom (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Josh Davis (Carlsbad) 2022

Tajon Evans (Mira Mesa) 2022

Keller Feltman (Mission Bay) 2022

JC Gustin (Christian) 2022

Jaylen Hall (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Omar Hammond (Patrick Henry) 2022

Rex Haynes (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Malachi Keels (Orange Glen) 2022

Matt Martin (Mission Hills) 2022

Marcus Moore (Lincoln) 2022

Ryan Rodieck (Grossmont) 2022

Ayo Shotomide (St. Augustine) 2022

Makai Smith (La Jolla) 2022

Chris Snyder, Jr. (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Dylan Snyder (West Hills) 2022

Jalil Tucker (Lincoln) 2022

Xavier Van (Helix) 2022

Savigon Yokley (El Capitan) 2022

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (LB)

Here is the list of our Top 21 Linebackers heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Maximus Abasolo (Lincoln) 2022

Christian Aguilar (Eastlake) 2022

Jake Bolin (St. Augustine) 2022

Jeremiah Cook (Mater Dei Catholic) 2022

Tre Edwards (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Anthony Ferrelli (Carlsbad) 2022

Christopher Fewell (Lincoln) 2023

Vincent Friend (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Victory Johnson (Bishop’s) 2023

Kairo Kahananui (Helix) 2024

Jaiden Letua (Mission Hills) 2022

Tanoai Letuli (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Jason Mageo, Jr. (Oceanside) 2022

Johnathan Nava (Otay Ranch) 2022

Ryan Odom (Grossmont) 2022

David Peevy (Lincoln) 2023

Harmon Savaiinaea (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Justin Stearns (St. Augustine) 2022

James Tivao (Madison) 2024

Micah Vanta (Mira Mesa) 2023

Treyton White (Eastlake) 2022

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (QB)

Here is the list of our Top 21 Quarterbacks heading into the 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Dennis Andrew (Orange Glen) 2022

Emmett Brown (San Marcos) 2022

Samuel Cooper IV (University City) 2023

Dylan Curry (Poway) 2023

Jake Davila (Christian) 2024

Thomas Greupner (Santa Fe Christian) 2022

Ethan Gutierrez (Brawley) 2023

Gunnar Hensley (Mission Hills) 2022

Spencer Hilfiker (Holtville) 2022

Jax Leatherwood (Scripps Ranch) 2023

Iosefa Letuli (St. Augustine) 2024

Tommy Logan (Valhalla) 2022

Charlie Mirer (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Dominic Nankil (Mater Dei Catholic) 2023

Clash Orsborn (Mission Bay) 2022

Elijah Ortiz (Helix) 2022

Kiah Reid (El Camino) 2022

Brian Rudden (Otay Ranch) 2023

Julian Sayin (Carlsbad) 2024

Carter Schultz (San Marcos) 2022

Jackson Stratton (La Jolla) 2022

Prep Football: Top 21 in 2021 (DL)

Happy Independence Day! As voted by our social media followers, we begin our annual Prep Football Preseason Watch Lists with some of the best defensive linemen scheduled to compete this upcoming Fall 2021 season.

Name (School) Graduation Class

Sam Alligood (La Jolla Country Day) 2022

Skylar Briggs (La Costa Canyon) 2022

Zach Burton (Granite Hills) 2022

Creg Cooper (Monte Vista) 2022

Peter Eyabi (Mission Hills) 2022

Armando Godina (San Pasqual) 2022

Gracen Halton (St. Augustine) 2022

Jason Harden (Mater Dei Catholic) 2022

Isaiah Hinojosa (Eastlake) 2022

Mackavelli Malotumau (El Camino) 2022

Dominic Marin (Carlsbad) 2022

John McKenzie (El Camino) 2022

Mohamed Mohamed (Crawford) 2022

Jaxson Moi (Cathedral Catholic) 2022

Christian Mota (San Marcos) 2022

Finley O’Gorman (Steele Canyon) 2023

Zach Rowell (Torrey Pines) 2022

Luke Teskey (Mater Dei Catholic) 2022

Isaiah Tuipala (El Camino) 2022

Christian Venegas (Montgomery) 2022

Kendall Williams (Lincoln) 2022