Week 1 Game Preview: Chaparral at Saguaro
After a long offseason, week 1 is finally upon us with some loaded matchups. Here’s a closer look at some of the top players in this star studded battle. Saguaro: Quintin Somerville Quintin Somerville 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL…
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Continue ReadingAfter a long offseason, week 1 is finally upon us with some loaded matchups. Here’s a closer look at some of the top players in this star studded battle.
Saguaro:
Quintin Somerville Quintin Somerville 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Saguaro | 2021 State AZ , DE, 6’1” 230 lbs., 2021 – One of the top defensive ends in the nation and Prep Redzone’s #3 ranked overall recruit in Arizona. He is a well rounded DE with good technique and fundamentals that is sure to give the Chaparral offense some fits. He’s committed to Michigan but holds 21 total offers from top programs including Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, and Ohio State.
Bram Walden Bram Walden 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL Saguaro | 2021 State AZ , OL, 6’4” 270 lbs., 2021 – The Oregon commit is ranked #2 player overall in the state by Prep Redzone and also one of the top players in the country with over 26 offers from elite programs. He has great size and frame at 6’4” 270 lbs. with ideal length. Shows good athleticism, flexibility, and bend. Impressive strength and power at the POA to finish blocks. Does a good job being an effective blocker at the second level.
Denzel Burke Denzel Burke 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Saguaro | 2021 State AZ , ATH, 6’0” 180 lbs., 2021 – Three of the top four ranked players in Arizona are from Saguaro and Burke is number four. A dynamic athlete with fluid movement, quick feet, and elite ball skills. Capable of being a game breaker on either side of the ball, he’s a guy Chaparral is going to have to be aware of at all times. Currently holds 23 total major D1 offers and committed to Ohio State in May 2020.
Other top players to watch: Darrion Dalton Darrion Dalton 6'2" | 255 lbs | DL Saguaro | 2021 State AZ (DL), Parker Brailsford Parker Brailsford 6'2" | 265 lbs | OL Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (OL), Ridge Docekal Ridge Docekal 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (QB), Anthony Gonzales Anthony Gonzales 5'9" | 155 lbs | WR Brophy Prep | 2021 State AZ (WR), Javen Jacobs Javen Jacobs 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (WR), Micah Lutu Micah Lutu 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (OL), Alani Maa’fu (DL), Tristan Monday Tristan Monday 6'4" | 240 lbs | LB Saguaro | 2022 State AZ (LB), Cole Shivers Cole Shivers 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Saguaro | 2023 State AZ (DB), Xander Werner Xander Werner 6'2" | 225 lbs | QB Saguaro | 2021 State AZ (ATH)
Chaparral:
Anthony Lucas Anthony Lucas 6'5" | 290 lbs | DL Chaparral | 2022 State AZ , DL, 6’5” 280 lbs., 2022 – The number one ranked player in the Arizona 2022 class based on Prep Redzone and many other rankings. Already has ideal size and length for a Power 5 and possibly NFL lineman at 6’5” 280 lbs. He’s extremely athletic for his size with plus mobility and feet. Uses a variety of moves and very effective hands to beat blockers and make plays in the backfield. Can physically overpower opponents with his combination of size and strength. Holds 20 total offers from many top programs in all Power 5 conferences.
Brayten Silbor Brayten Silbor 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Chaparral | 2022 State AZ , QB, 6’0” 185 lbs., 2022 – Silbor put himself on the map last year performing well filling in for injured top recruit Jack Miller Jack Miller 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Eureka | 2022 MO at QB. In five games, he threw for over 1,100 yards, 11 TDs, with a QB rating of 113. Possesses a very live arm with plus arm strength and showed his ability to make accurate throws at all three levels as a sophomore. No doubt D1 talent that is waiting to showcase his ability.
Jared Williams Jared Williams 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Chaparral | 2021 State AZ , RB, 5’11” 205., 2021 – Williams was one of the top rushers in Arizona in 2019 and is ranked the #3 RB by Prep Redzone. He has added some weight and maintains his quick and elusive speed. He’s a well-rounded back with plus vision, balance, and cut ability. Very effective in the passing game catching passes out of the backfield.
Max Minor, WR, 6’4” 185 lbs., 2021 – Will be one of Silbor’s favorite targets in 2020 with his size and length at 6’4” 185 lbs. Overall he’s a good athlete, with strong hands and a large catch radius. Understands how to use his length to bring in 50/50 balls and catch the ball in traffic. Expect a good matchup between him and the strong Saguaro secondary.
Other top players to watch: Sardar Azeez Sardar Azeez 6'2" | 305 lbs | DL Chaparral | 2021 State AZ (OL), Capri Hamilton Capri Hamilton 5'8" | 160 lbs | WR Chaparral | 2021 State AZ (WR), Mason Osborn Mason Osborn 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Chaparral | 2021 State AZ (OL), Jack Whitten Jack Whitten 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Chaparral | 2021 State AZ (DB)