Southern California Top Rushing Performances: Week 3
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Week three was a unique week for top rushing performances in Southern California. Some of the top running backs put up big numbers in blowout games. Those performances are worthy of praise because the blowouts are somewhat due to their…
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Continue ReadingWeek three was a unique week for top rushing performances in Southern California.
Some of the top running backs put up big numbers in blowout games. Those performances are worthy of praise because the blowouts are somewhat due to their dominant rushing performances.
This week, two of the six players I highlight are quarterbacks in the San Diego region. In the era of run/pass options and zone reads, quarterbacks are capable of changing the game with their legs and two of them did just that this week.
Below are six of the top rushing games in week three.
Jabari Bates Jabari Bates 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2022
The defending national champions have a three-headed backfield. With Rayshon Luke Rayshon Luke 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA out with a leg injury, the other running backs got a chance to showcase their skills and Jabari Bates Jabari Bates 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA shined. The junior rushed for 177 yards on 15 carries in a close game with Servite. He is a smaller guy around 5-foot-8 and under 170 pounds but that hasn’t inhibited his ability to make big plays and draw attention from scouts. Bates has some major offers including Michigan, Oregon, San Jose State and Arizona State.
Jabari Bates picks up key first down on fourth down. He has 172 yards rushing. Bosco leads 31-28 with 1:59 left. Trying to run out clock now on Servite. pic.twitter.com/nTTHLjQLiq
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) March 27, 2021
Jett Daviss, Beckman, 2021
Daviss has been a three-year starter for Beckman and has always lowered his shoulder and ran hard. Now as a senior he has put on the muscle and strength to make those runs more punishing and pick up some yards after contact. He had a big game against Portola, rushing for 206 yards on 31 carries with three touchdowns in a win over the defending league champions. What makes Daviss’ numbers so compelling is that the team has no passing game. Everybody knows he is getting the ball and they still can’t stop him. He has lower level offers from Puget Sound and Pacific University.
Beckman beats Portola 27-7. Jett Daviss (below) rushed for 206 yards on 31 carries with 3 touchdowns. @ocvarsity @JonathanKhamis @DavissJett pic.twitter.com/xRu6Rz6l3w
— Michael Huntley (@mikehuntley63) March 26, 2021
Jacob Laverdiere, Mount Miguel, 2021
Laverdiere had the most passing yards of any returning quarterback in the San Diego Section but he has also been making an impact with his legs this season. He rushed for 172 yards on 37 attempts and scored all four touchdowns in the Matadors’ win over Valhalla. The senior quarterback has rushed for nearly 400 yards through two games and has six touchdowns. He accounts for 80 percent of Mount Miguel’s offense this season. He has an offer from Pacific University.
https://twitter.com/JacobLaverdier1/status/1375935737598648323?s=20
Justin McCoy, Newport Harbor, 2021
McCoy is a guy who has games where opponents stack the box and he gets two yards per carry but also has games where he goes off for 10 plus yards per carry and leads the Sailors to victory. He is a strong runner who weighs around 190 pounds but also has sneaky speed when he gets into the open field. His biggest strength is that he hits the hole quickly before linebackers can fill their gaps which leads to productive runs. McCoy had three rushing touchdowns in the Sailors’ rout of Huntington Beach last week.
The nail in the coffin! 3-0 baby!! Now let’s get back to work! @NHTarsFootball @Lumberjack36 @TeranRodriguez1 @OCSportsZone @DailyPilotSport @CoachLofthouse pic.twitter.com/eEcM91mRyI
— Justin McCoy (@JustinMcCoy33) September 8, 2019
Lucas Pesak, Tesoro, 2022
Tesoro is typically known for its explosive passing offense, but this season its running back is propelling the team to early wins. Pesak got little playing time as a sophomore last year because the Titans had a successful senior running back, but coach Matt Poston said that Pesak was a player to watch before the season started. He had a massive game against Trabuco Hills, rushing for 189 yards on 28 carries with two touchdowns.
New All Access @TesoroFootball highlights! The Titans won 35-21 vs. @THHS_Football. The Titans were led by Lucas Pesak & Braden Rozema who each scored 2 TDs. Follow Tesoro's @MAPoston who's mic'd up! https://t.co/mk7BtzVBhm @ocvarsity @ocsportszone @HSFBamerica @SouthOCsports pic.twitter.com/1LVR7eDoJO
— Camp Chronicles Season 6 Now Booking! (@JonathanKhamis) March 27, 2021
Mario Villa, Sweetwater, 2021
Another San Diego quarterback makes the list for his legs rather than his arm. Villa rushed for 128 yards on 19 carries with three touchdowns in the Red Devils’ win over El Cajon Valley in week three. He has 36 rushing attempts compared to just six pass attempts this season. He and running back Carlos Hopper are a good rushing attack and defensive coordinators can’t focus on stopping just one of them.
SUHI 🏈 (2-0) defeats El Cajon Valley 22-6 thanks to 3 rushing TD’s courtesy of Mario Villa
Snapped a photo of this cool helmet decal after the game as Sweetwater HS is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary#SUHILives pic.twitter.com/bqOrY5d4qc
— B-Dub (@BW_DCX9) March 27, 2021
Other top performers:
Rodrigo Aguilar, Century
Josaiah Aiono, Tustin
Eddie Allain, Norte Vista
Joshua Berna, Templeton
James Bohls James Bohls 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB San Clemente | 2021 State CA , San Clemente
Stephen Britton, Santa Fe Christian
Brayden Burnes, San Juan Hills
Jackson Golden, Laguna Beach
Adam Harper, Northwood
Jalen Punsalan, Great Oak
Brantt Riederich, Marina
Evan Sanders, Corona del Mar
Vince Silva, Sunny Hills
Lucky Sutton, Cathedral Catholic
DJ Watts, Murrieta Valley
Marceese Yetts Marceese Yetts 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Mater Dei | 2021 State CA , Mater Dei