Friday, August 30, 2024

SDSU Season Preview: The Lewis Era Begins


As the San Diego State Aztecs prepare to kick off their 102nd football season this Saturday against Texas A&M University-Commerce, there’s an air of excitement and anticipation around the program. The 2024 season marks the beginning of a new era under the leadership of head coach Sean Lewis, one of the most innovative minds in college football today. With a fresh coaching staff, a mix of returning talent, and several key matchups on the horizon, the Aztecs are poised for a season full of potential.

A New Leader at the Helm

Sean Lewis takes over as the 19th head coach in San Diego State football history, bringing a dynamic offensive philosophy that has already turned heads across the college football landscape. Lewis arrives at SDSU after serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Colorado under Deion Sanders, where he orchestrated one of the nation’s top passing attacks. Before that, he was the head coach at Kent State, where he set numerous program records and established himself as a rising star in the coaching ranks.

Reflecting on the journey leading up to this season, Coach Lewis said, “I’m feeling good. This is everything that we’ve done since we’ve gotten here—creating buzz, doing the surfing, and all the community activities. But now, we’re here to pour into the guys and maximize these 12 opportunities, these 12 games that count the most.” 

His excitement is palpable as he prepares to lead the Aztecs into a new chapter.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Prep Football: Players of the Week (Aug. 22-24)


Here are the Top 24 performers of Week 1 of the 2024 San Diego Prep Football Season.

RB Garrett Ace - La Jolla Country Day
18 carries for 172 yards & 1 Touchdown
vs. Chula Vista

RB Mathew Adams - St. Joseph Academy
15 carries for 180 yards & 3 Touchdowns
vs. Horizon Prep

RB SirDarius Autry - Hoover
17 carries for 176 yards & 5 Touchdowns
vs. Southwest San Diego

WR Kai Barrios - Mission Bay
6 catches for 104 yards & 2 Touchdowns
vs. Kearny

RB Leo Bell - El Camino
122 Total Yards & 4 Rushing Touchdowns
vs. Helix

DL Kyle Bolas - Mt. Carmel
3 Sacks, 9 Total Tackles, 4 TFLs, Fumble Recovery
vs. Otay Ranch

RB Cody Cappelletti - Patrick Henry
252 All Purpose Yards & 6 Touchdowns
vs. Grossmont

ATH Sergio Garcia - Brawley
3 Touchdowns (REC, INT, Kick Off Return)
vs. Palm Desert (CA)

RB Kaedyn Hallman - Santana
22 carries for 187 yards & 3 Touchdowns
vs. Canyon Hills

RB Coby Herman - La Costa Canyon
198 Total Yards & 1 Touchdown Catch
vs. St. Augustine

QB Luis Jimenez - Central
17/20 for 180 yards & 3 Touchdowns
vs. Jurupa Hills (Fontana, CA)

LB Jeffrey Krantz - Crawford
20 Total Tackles
vs. El Cajon Valley

WR Sean Lander -  Mission Bay
4 catches for 104 yards & 2 Touchdowns
vs. Kearny

WR AJ Logan - Mount Miguel
3 catches for 184 Yards & 2 Touchdowns
vs. St. Anthony (Long Beach, CA)

RB Aiden McGill - La Jolla
174 Rushing Yards & 1 Touchdown 
vs. Bishop’s

QB Kristian Noriega - Hoover
18/24 for 408 yards & 3 Touchdowns
vs. Southwest San Diego

QB Quinn Roth - La Costa Canyon
15/20 for 255 yards & 5 Touchdowns
vs. St. Augustine

QB Elijah Ruiz - Patrick Henry
23/34 for 309 yards & 6 Touchdowns
vs. Grossmont

DB Gabriel Sanchez - Mar Vista
2 Interceptions
vs. O'Farrell Charter

ATH Ryan Stadtherr - Scripps Ranch
24 carries for 214 yards & 4 Touchdowns, 3 RECs for 31 yards, Sack, TFL
vs. San Pasqual

QB AJ Stowers - Mount Miguel
296 Passing Yards & 4 Touchdowns
vs. St. Anthony (Long Beach, CA)

QB Caden Thompson - Escondido
7/10 for 181 yards & 5 Touchdowns
vs. Orange Glen

RB Maxwell Turner - Granite Hills
28 carries for 206 yards & 3 Touchdowns, 5 RECs for 27 yards
vs. Mission Hills

DB Thad Yuhas - St. Joseph Academy
2 Interceptions
vs. Horizon Prep

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Prep Football: Preseason Top 10 Results


Leo Bell recorded four rushing touchdowns to help the El Camino Wildcats (1-0) leave La Mesa with a 49-20 season-opening victory over the No. 8 Helix Highlanders (0-1). 

Preseason Top 10 Game Results

1. Lincoln: L 45-44 vs. Las Vegas Arbor View (No. 3 in Nevada)
2. Cathedral Catholic: W 56-28 vs. Mater Dei Catholic
3. Granite Hills: W 28-17 vs. Mission Hills
4. Mission Hills: L 28-17 vs. Granite Hills
5. Carlsbad: L 20-17 vs. Lakewood (No. 216 in California)
6. Mount Miguel: W 47-16 vs. Long Beach St. Anthony (No. 294 in California)
7. San Marcos: W 53-8 vs. RBV
8. Helix: L 49-20 vs. El Camino
9. La Costa Canyon: W 37-10 vs. St. Augustine
10. La Jolla: W 38-21 vs. Bishop's

Other Notable Results

Army-Navy: W 53-0 vs. The Rock
Bishop's: L 38-21 vs. #10 La Jolla
Brawley: W 36-20 vs. Palm Desert
Central Union: W 38-6 vs. Fontana Jurupa Hills
Del Norte: W 20-7 vs. Point Loma
El Camino: W 49-20 vs. #8 Helix
Hoover: W 50-35 vs. Southwest-San Diego
Imperial: W 28-7 vs. West Hills
La Jolla Country Day: W 35-6 vs. Chula Vista
Madison: L 28-20 vs. Santa Ana Foothill
Mater Dei Catholic: L 56-28 vs. #2 Cathedral Catholic
Mt. Carmel: W 34-13 vs. Olympian
Oceanside: L 43-14 vs. San Juan Hills (No. 36 in California)
Point Loma: L 20-7 vs. Del Norte
Ramona: L 51-41 vs. Steele Canyon
Rancho Bernardo: W 13-10 vs. Poway
St. Augustine: L 37-10 vs. #9 La Costa Canyon
Torrey Pines: L 17-14 vs. Bethlehem, PA
Tri-City Christian: W 12-9 vs. Santa Ana Saddleback
University City: W 63-12 vs. Clairemont

Friday, August 23, 2024

Grossmont Preview: Climbing the Hill in 2024


The Comeback Kids Look to Build on Surprising 2023 Run

The Grossmont Foothillers, just one season removed from a winless campaign, hired former standout quarterback Anthony Lawrence as the new head coach, replacing Tom Karlo another former Hillers QB. While there were growing pains, the Foothillers made an unexpected trip to the 2023 Division III championship game. Now, as the 2024 season approaches, the second-year head coach faces a daunting question: Can lightning strike twice in El Cajon?

2023 In Review: From Zero Wins to Heroes

Record: 7-6 (2-3 Grossmont Hills League, T-3rd)
Highlights: Division III Championship appearance, First winning season since 2019
Key Wins: Steele Canyon (39-36), Santa Fe Christian (24-21, Playoffs)
Notable Losses: La Jolla Country Day (D-III Championship)

Game Preview: El Camino @ Helix


As the Friday night lights flicker to life for the 2024 campaign, two San Diego County powerhouses prepare to clash in what should be an electrifying season-opening matchup. This will be the 13th meeting between the teams with El Camino leading the all-time series 7-4-1. The last meeting took place in the 2022 Division I Playoffs, with the Wildcats escaping the first round with a 19-14 victory.

Prep Football: Top 24 in 2024 (Offensive Line)


Here are our Top 24 Offensive Linemen heading into the 2024 season.

Talani A’ano - El Camino, 2025
Ayden Alicea-Acosta - Chula Vista, 2025
Julian Bailey - Granite Hills, 2026
Ian Bell - Mt. Carmel, 2025
Keaton Boyce - Granite Hills, 2026
Wyatt Britt - San Marcos, 2026
Steven Conde - San Diego, 2026
Chase Deniz - Cathedral Catholic, 2026
Mike Fields - Lincoln, 2025
Jake Galbreath - Santana, 2025
Johnny Gonzalez - Mater Dei Catholic, 2025
Raschon Hardeman - Lincoln, 2025
Kai Jacobowitiz - Carlsbad, 2025
Osmark Jaime - Mater Dei Catholic, 2025
Joseph Kellogg - Mount Miguel, 2025
Liam Kline - Mission Hills, 2025
Andrew Langer - Carlsbad, 2025
Lincoln Mageo - Oceanside, 2027
Jeremiah Maze - Granite Hills, 2026
Xavier Mumaw - Ramona, 2025
Ramon Petties-Davis - Lincoln, 2025
Journey Tala - Lincoln, 2025
Jett Thomas - La Jolla, 2025
Victor Velasquez II - Cathedral Catholic, 2026

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Prep Football: Top 24 in 2024 (Defensive Line)


Here are our Top 24 Defensive Linemen heading into the 2024 season.

Noah Chiw - Mira Mesa, 2025
Noah Contreras - Hoover, 2026
Thomas Cook - Mission Bay, 2025
Nash Cooper - La Costa Canyon, 2025
Sidney Dupuy - Cathedral Catholic, 2025
Emilio Fimbres - Vincent Memorial, 2025
Cable Fledderjohn - Coronado, 2025
Bodie Friend - Helix, 2026
Diezel Hernandez - Cathedral Catholic, 2025
Bronx Letuligasenoa - Cathedral Catholic, 2026
Jared Martin - Central, 2025
Diego Martinez - Otay Ranch, 2025
Avery Morris - Mount Miguel, 2025
Declan O'Donovan - Bishop's, 2025
Julius Patton - La Jolla Country Day, 2025
Kuba Polak - Granite Hills, 2025
Eugene Rice - Lincoln, 2025
Rashad Scott - Lincoln, 2025
Kieran Sullivan - San Marcos, 2025
Prince Tavizon - Lincoln, 2027
Gavin Taylor - Granite Hills, 2025
Jonah Tua - Army & Navy Academy, 2026
Luke Westfall - Cathedral Catholic, 2025
Tyree Zakaryan - Steele Canyon, 2026

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Prep Football: Top 24 in 2024 (Receivers)


Here are our Top 24 Receivers heading into the 2024 season.

Zagar Aiken - Madison, 2025
Brandon Arrington Jr. - Mount Miguel, 2026
Ian Browne - Bishop's, 2025
Braylon Cardwell - Mount Miguel, 2025
Isaiah Cook - Mater Dei Catholic, 2025
Sergio Garcia - Brawley, 2025
Dreyden Garner - University City, 2025
Josh Gonzales - Escondido, 2026
Ayden Goodwin - Oceanside, 2025
Isaiah Grant - Lincoln, 2025
Connor Hawk - Carlsbad, 2025
Parker Johnson - Cathedral Catholic, 2026
Nolan Keeping - La Costa Canyon, 2025
Brenden Lewis - Granite Hills, 2025
AJ Logan - Mount Miguel, 2026
Jackson Maggiore - La Costa Canyon, 2026
Jase Nix - San Marcos, 2025
Ty Olsen - Lincoln, 2025
Xavier Quintanar - University City, 2025
Amari Sanders - Mira Mesa, 2025
Parris Vernon - Mount Miguel, 2026
Jayden Wade - San Diego, 2025
Noah Walker - Grossmont, 2026
Delontay Williams - Mount Miguel, 2027

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Prep Football: Top 24 in 2024 (Linebackers)


Here are our Top 24 Linebackers heading into the 2024 season.

Lucio Ascolani - Vincent Memorial, 2025
Kaden Barnett - Del Norte, 2025
Wyatt Boczanowski - La Jolla, 2025
Joey Castillo - Mater Dei Catholic, 2025
Nate Clifford - Santa Fe Christian, 2025
Dominic DeArcos - Mount Miguel, 2025
Brady Eads - Christian, 2025
Amio Fox - Montgomery, 2025
Luke Givens - La Jolla Country Day, 2025
Isaac Grassi - La Jolla Country Day, 2025
Jevyn Higman - Mission Bay, 2026
Lukas Ho-Sing-Loy - Westview, 2025
Dyllan Irmen - Rancho Bernardo, 2025
Munir Kassa Jr. - Lincoln, 2025
Zavier Leatherman - Army & Navy Academy, 2025
Dominic Lopez - Mount Miguel, 2027
David Smith - Otay Ranch, 2026
Koaia Sonognini - San Marcos, 2025
Ryan Stadtherr - Scripps Ranch, 2025
Daniel Stehly - Valley Center, 2025
Rex Theilacker - Scripps Ranch, 2025
Ezaya Tokio - Oceanside, 2026
Vili Trollinger - Montgomery, 2026
Jake Williams - El Camino, 2025

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Prep Football: Top 24 in 2024 (Running Backs)


Here are our Top 24 Running Backs heading into the 2024 season.

Brody Arenas - Otay Ranch, 2025
SirDarius Autry - Hoover, 2025
Kameron Brown - Foothills Christian, 2025
Bowyn Cannon - Escondido, 2026
Honor Fa'alave Johnson - Cathedral Catholic, 2027
Willie Flores - Cathedral Catholic, 2027
Superior Garror - Morse, 2026
Ruben Gutierrez III - Bishop’s, 2025
Giovanni Harte - Mission Hills, 2025
Dominic Hawk - Calipatria, 2025
Aden Jackson - Lincoln, 2025
Pablo Jackson - Helix, 2025
Brady Joralemon - El Capitan, 2025
Avondre Kelley - Francis Parker, 2025
Aidan McGill - La Jolla, 2025
La’Darrione Perkins - Chula Vista, 2025
Donald Reed III - Lincoln, 2025
Zane Rottier - Mount Miguel, 2026
William Schmitz - Eastlake, 2025
Jake Tsay - Poway, 2025
Maxwell Turner - Granite Hills, 2025
Nico Viesca, Central, 2025
C.J. Williams - San Marcos, 2025
Michael Yancy III - Mount Miguel, 2025

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Prep Football: Top 24 in 2024 (DBs)


Here are our Top 24 Cornerbacks and Safeties heading into the 2024 season.

Eli Alsop - Poway, 2026
Isaiah Bartolome - Lincoln, 2025
Charlie Bowers - Del Norte, 2025
Preston Bowles - Mt. Carmel, 2025
Nehemiah Brunson Jr. - Army & Navy Academy, 2025
Romeo Carter - Point Loma, 2026
Qayden Coleman - El Camino, 2025
Rasharee Demery Jr. - Eastlake, 2026
Carson Diehl - La Jolla, 2026
Nico Jara - Steele Canyon, 2026
Tay Lockett - University City, 2026
Diego Lopez - Bonita Vista, 2025
Keontae McClay - Lincoln, 2025
Raul Moreno - Montgomery, 2025
Cammeron Purnell - Lincoln, 2026
Jace Rackleff - Mission Hills, 2025
Zane Reed - Francis Parker, 2025
Caleb Reese - San Marcos, 2025
Dakarrai Roberson - Bonita Vista, 2025
Landon Schrom - Army & Navy Academy, 2026
Abdulahi Sharif - Lincoln, 2025
Jhett Stehly - Valley Center, 2025
Anthony Taylor - Del Norte, 2025
Parker Vance - Granite Hills, 2025