SoCal Regional Players to Watch: Helix
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Helix captured the D-I San Diego section championship with their 28-21 victory over Lincoln. Next, they’ll take on Mater Dei Catholic on Friday 12/3 in the D-2 AA SoCal Regional with the chance to play for a state title on…
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Continue ReadingHelix captured the D-I San Diego section championship with their 28-21 victory over Lincoln. Next, they’ll take on Mater Dei Catholic on Friday 12/3 in the D-2 AA SoCal Regional with the chance to play for a state title on the line. Here’s the players to watch on the Helix side:
Christian Washington Christian Washington 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Helix | 2022 State CA – RB, 2022
Washington is the workhorse leader for Helix leading the offense in their section championship win with 43 carries, 181 yards and 4 TDs. He’s a talented back with tremendous burst, speed, and quickness. He’s a balanced and powerful runner with vision to find lanes between the tackles. Washington is arguably one of the most underrated and talented RBs in San Diego and a big piece of Helix’s success so far in the postseason.
Chris Washington @BigmovesWash from Helix @HelixFootball pic.twitter.com/cm9Cc1LkDh
— JSTCEVISUALS (@jstcevisuals) November 28, 2021
Xavier Van Xavier Van 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Helix | 2022 State CA – WR, 2022
Van is the leading receiver for Helix and sophomore QB Ryland Jessee Ryland Jessee 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Helix | 2024 State CA . He’s a sure-handed receiver that flashes burst and speed with the ball in his hands. He’s quick in and out of his cuts and creates separation from DBs at the top of his routes. He shows concentration and athleticism challenging the secondary vertically. Van has generated interest from several D-I programs and an offer from Drake with more expected to come his way after the season.
.@XavierVan11 had himself a night on Friday. The @HelixScotties are headed to the @cifsds D1 ship! pic.twitter.com/2BcKoRNaM4
— Allison Edmonds (@aedmondstv) November 21, 2021
Joshua Carroll- DB- 2023
Carroll has proven to be a valuable playmaker in the secondary in his junior season. He’s a versatile player lining up at both CB and deep Safety. He’s shown athleticism in man coverage and ability to read and react covering zone. He reacts up quickly showing closing speed and physicality. He’s an instinctive player using depth and field leverage in coverage and as a tackler. Carroll had a productive game in Helix’s win over Lincoln accounting for two blocked field goals and a fumble recovery. He and FS Xavier Van Xavier Van 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Helix | 2022 State CA will be tasked with slowing down Mater Dei Catholic’s talented wideouts Jeremiah McClure Jeremiah McClure 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Mater Dei Catholic | 2023 State CA and Surahz Buncom Surahz Buncom 6'4" | 175 lbs | DB Mater Dei Catholic | 2023 State CA on Friday.
Making it out to Fresno this weekend was a blessing and an incredible experience! 🐶🔴🔵 @Nodogsdown_JDW @FastCampAth @JsonCarter @dawgcoachveal @CoachB_ripMM @HelixFootball @LibradoBarocio @FresnoStateFB @GregBiggins @BrandonHuffman @EthridgeTeniel @hunt_1k @nat3zy @Adrien_671 pic.twitter.com/PymM4dQMHf
— Joshua Carroll (@Swavvyjoshh) November 8, 2021
Ryland Jessee Ryland Jessee 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Helix | 2024 State CA – QB, 2024
Jessee is an efficient passer in a run-heavy offense. He shows good movement in the pocket and is effective in play-action throwing on the run. He throws a great deep ball with touch on it that can stretch the defense vertically and punish teams stacking the box to stop standout RB Christian Washington Christian Washington 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Helix | 2022 State CA . Jessee will be looking to lead an efficient and effective attack against a talented defense led by sophomore LB Tre Edwards Tre Edwards 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Mater Dei Catholic | 2023 State CA .
@JesseeRyland to @XavierVan11 for the 25-yard touchdown pass. @HelixFootball pic.twitter.com/fiNHa5N6xh
— Michael Noriega (@MikeyNoriega) November 24, 2021
Kairo Kahananui Kairo Kahananui 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Helix | 2024 State CA – LB, 2024
Kahananui is a versatile player along the front seven lining up at both ILB/OLB and rushing off the edge. He’s shown speed and athleticism pressuring QBs off the edge and is a physical tackler in the run game. He has great physical tools at 6’2, 215 lbs., and shows lateral speed tackling sideline-to-sideline. Kahananui is an emotional leader on defense playing with high intensity and motor.
Game Changing Fumble Recovery https://t.co/dVrXJ7X9KI
— Kairo Kahananui Kairo Kahananui 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Helix | 2024 State CA (@KairoKahananui) November 28, 2021