Week 2: Players To Know Across Northern California
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With so many games cancelled across the region either due to the fires and poor air quality or COVID related issues, the teams that were able to kick off and complete a entire game were very lucky and more fortunate…
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Continue ReadingWith so many games cancelled across the region either due to the fires and poor air quality or COVID related issues, the teams that were able to kick off and complete a entire game were very lucky and more fortunate than most. Below, we will look at some of the impressive performances put on by some of the Northern California athletes that were able to play under the lights over the weekend.
ATH Blake Nichelsen, Manteca HS
Nichelsen is one of the best players across the region and exploded into the Fall season with 4 touchdowns over the weekend. He can play all over the field and is explosive with the ball in his hands while extremely physical and tough to bring down. A high tier FBS caliber prospect, he should start to see offers continue to roll in through the Fall and Spring and add to his list.
RB Zeke Barber, De La Salle HS
Barber is a compact and low to the ground back that runs through contact at the first two levels and went for over 100 yards against a tough Saint Marys-Stockton defense. He might be one of the most under-looked backs through the beginning of the Fall but should emerge onto the scene while collecting FCS+ interest from colleges.
RB Ben Pfaf, Bellarmine
Bellarmine had a big time win over the weekend against a tough Menlo Atherton team that has multiple Division I players rostered. The 2023 prospect went off for 200+ yards and 4 touchdowns while showing a strong initial burst, good contact balance and start/stop abilities while able to run through arm tackles and hit a third level gear. He will be one of the most impressive Bay Area backs this Fall.
QB Jakson Berman Jakson Berman 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Valley Christian | 2022 State CA , Valley Christian-San Jose HS
Berman is a terrific overall athlete that can play all over the field, but had a strong showing at quarterback against Wilcox on Thursday night while helping lead his team to a win after falling behind. Although a natural runner, he is poised in the pocket while keeping his eyes locked downfield and showed he is a true dual-threat quarterback with very under-rated arm talent.
QB Luke Rossi Luke Rossi 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB Palma | 2022 State CA , Palma HS
Rossi has been one of the best quarterbacks in the CCS for a few years now and might have his best season yet in 2021. In week 1 against Mitty, he seemingly ended the game after one half while rushing for over 100 yards and tossing a touchdown downfield with terrific velocity and ball placement. By the time it was all said and done, he ended with 4 rushing touchdowns and Palma roared up to a top 30 team in the state.
Other Names To Note…
ATH Anthony Parker Anthony Parker 6'1" | 205 lbs | ATH Whitney | 2022 State CA , Whitney HS
WR Jordan Pierro, Clovis West HS
RB Justin Guin, San Marin HS
OL Elijah Klock Elijah Klock 6'1" | 270 lbs | OL Campolindo | 2022 CA , Campolindo HS
OL Rayne Mayo Jr., Valley Christian-San Jose HS
RB Tristan Risley, Clovis HS
QB Chase Vehmeyer, Windsor HS
RB/LB Logan Bowers Logan Bowers 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Garces Memorial | 2022 State CA , Garces Memorial HS
WR Makhi Johnson, Windsor HS
RB Darian Leon-Guerrero, Vacaville HS
ATH Dante Antonini Dante Antonini 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH St. Vincent De Paul | 2022 State CA , St. Vincent de Paul HS
WR Jurrion Dickey Jurrion Dickey 6'2" | 210 lbs | WR Menlo-Atherton | 2023 State CA , Valley Christian-San Jose HS
TE/DE Jimmy Brear, Del Oro HS
QB Trey Dimes, Vanden HS
RB Jack Carner, Prioneer HS
QB Matt Moore, Winters HS
RB/LB Lamar Radcliffe Lamar Radcliffe 6'2" | 225 lbs | ATH Sacramento | 2024 State CA , Sacramento HS
QB Santana Munoz, Woodland HS