Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Every athlete dreams of this moment, the opportunity of a lifetime to compete for a state championship. Class of 2017 quarterback Brandon George has been ripping through opposing Oklahoma talent the past three seasons but is finally on the doorstep of putting his final touch on an outstanding high school career – bringing home […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. One very good thing that came to an end on Nov. 18 was the high school football career of Colin Schooler. The great thing is, Mr. Schooler will be taking his talents to the collegiate level next year extending a very […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Kentucky fans waiting patiently for good news from the recruiting trail finally got some good news on Sunday when Florida three-star defensive end Chris Whittaker verbally committed to the Wildcats. Whittaker, listed at 6-3, 256, is part of a Chaminade-Madonna Prep squad that has posted a 10-3 record in 2016 thus far. The Lions […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Tigers have built a reputation for having great defensive linemen over the years. Head coach Barry Odom added to more potential candidates to help carry the torch forward in junior recruits Nate Anderson and Rashad Brandon. Brandon was the first to commit, pledging to the Tigers on Saturday. The former St. Anthony High […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA For weeks it appeared that the fix was in, but there was still hope that the College Football Selection Committee would do the right thing. The selection committee made no bones about their outward love for Ohio State and Michigan essentially predetermining one of if not both of college football’s bluebloods would get a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA While a lot of high school and junior college players across the country are hitting the panic button on the recruiting trail, one junior college player is fielding interests knowing he still has another year of ball left before he has to make that life changing decision. Roderick Woods has made the rounds at […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting sweep stakes for one of the top inside linebackers in the nation came to a close on Friday when Anthony Hines verbally committed to Texas A&M. If scholarship offers were a direct line to recruiting stars, Plano East High School linebacker Anthony Hines would be a five-star recruit about four times over. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2016 high school football season has come to a close for the majority of teams across the nation, including Gonzaga Prep. One of the Bullpups’ top players over the last couple of years hung his cleats up after a truly heartbreaking first round 37-35 playoff loss to Chiawana (Pasco). Now Taj Hoard is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting trail for Ohio State had gone cold with the weather suffering de-commitments instead of adding top of the line recruits. On Wednesday, OSU lost four-star linebacker Antjuan Simmons but found a very suitable replacement in five-star linebacker Baron Browning. Browing has been a big part of Kennedale High School’s 10-3 season, which […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Score one for in-state program pride, on Thursday the Bulldogs secured two highly prized four-star recruits when defensive end Malik Herring and wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman joined Georgia’s 2017 recruiting class. Herring’s recruitment turned into a Battle Royale having some 30 offers set on the table. The 6-3.5, 265 pound, end had his choice […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Oklahoma State took a surprise verbal commitment on Thursday accepting in-state Wagoner strong safety/quarterback Malcolm Rodriguez. High school football fans in the state of Oklahoma are well aware of Wagoner. The Bulldogs have been unstoppable during the 2016 season posting a 13-0 mark thus far with a showdown against Oologah for the 4A state […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Few could argue that there has been a better high school football player over the past three years in the state of Arkansas than Taylor Powell. The steady rise of Powell has been that of a raw athlete figuring it all out as a sophomore to a dual-threat that is coming into his own […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are a lot of things that can be said about Fort Smith Southside defensive tackle/offensive lineman Hunter Moreton and each is a positive. One that might sound like a negative but is of the utmost compliment, Moreton gets nasty on the gridiron. Time and time again Moreton has proven his abilities on the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Pretty much everything possible is turning up roses for Class of 2017 talent B.J. Thompson. His England High School squad has hammered the competition all year posting a 14-0 record averaging 49 points per contest while limiting the opposition to an astounding 11 points a game. In addition to an outstanding senior season, Thompson […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Tigers added their second four-star recruit to their 2017 class when cornerback Terry Petry pledged to Missouri on Wednesday. Petry has been a standout for Ridge Point High School since his sophomore season when he earned first team All-District honors as a corner. His athleticism was further displayed when he once again earn […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Scotlandville Hornets (12-0) vs Evangel Christian Eagles (11-2) Overview Scotlandville is having one of their best seasons in school history working to cap their magical season by winning their first state title since 1969. In the semifinals, Scotlandville squeaked past Brother Martin 18-16. The Hornets are the first East Baton Rouge Parish school system member […]
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