Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are two old expressions that may apply well to the play of Tiaoalii Savea Jr. on the gridiron, 1) a person you would want to be in a foxhole with and 2) someone you would not want to mess with in a darkened back alley. After watching reel on Savea, it does not […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Miles Davis gets the pigskin in his hands, for football fans, it is a thing of beauty. Davis has elite speed, great field vision and hands, and fights hard for extra yards making each play filled with excitement. The 6-1, 185-pound, Las Vegas High School standout ended his junior campaign with 38 receptions […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 Nevada state championship season for Bishop Gorman produced more than a trophy and some rings, it helped pave the way towards success for rising Class of 2022 defender Cyrus Moss. Moss took the field with the Gaels as a freshman playing free and strong safety getting a playoff call-up to the varsity […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The old saying about never judging a book by its cover, that also applies to football. During the 2018 high school football season, Jameson Helu was an overachieving nose guard/defensive tackle for Bishop Manogue because of his size. After hitting a growth spurt over… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If you are new to high school football, read the rest of this knowing that Ikaika Ragsdale lines up at running back for one of the top teams in the nation. Year after year, Bishop Gorman High School is one of the top teams… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Las Vegas’ Liberty High School played a national schedule during the 2018 season taking on eventual Arizona state champs Saguaro, Lone Peak (UT), and No. 3 nationally ranked IMG Academy (FL) before going in-state to play tough squads like Desert Pines, Desert Oasis, Sierra Vista, and national powerhouse Bishop Gorman. Through it all was […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Miles Davis Profile Position: Wide Receiver and Return Specialist Height and Weight: 6-1, 170 Classification: 2020 High School: Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV – 4A Mountain 2018 Wildcats Record: 3-7 2018 Stats: 38 receptions for 437 yards with seven touchdowns – partial stat line Offers (4): BYU, Idaho, Montana, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Some things in life are just not fair, like for any receiver or running back that will have to go across the middle or shoot up through a gap with Class of 2022 strong/free safety Cyrus Moss angrily waiting on the gridiron for years to come. Moss played up a level taking on junior […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Christian Vaughn Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-9, 203 Classification: 2020 High School: Desert Oasis – Las Vegas, NV – 4A – Southwest League 2018 Panthers Record: 6-5 2018 Stats (10 games): 252 carries for 1,648 yards with 22 touchdowns and two receptions for 27 yards Interests: San Diego […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG David “DJ” Heckard Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End Height and Weight: 6-5, 255 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Faith Lutheran – Las Vegas, Nevada – Class 4A 2018 Crusaders Record: 8-5 – ranked No. 7 in Nevada (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (4 games): 19 tackles, 10 solo, eight […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season was yet another opportunity for Class of 2020 corner Donte Bowers Jr. to showcase his growing skills in Liberty High Schools’ secondary. The Patriots did not shy away from playing what amounts to a national schedule taking on eventual Arizona state champs Saguaro, eventual Utah state champs Lone Peak, and end […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Darnell Washington Profile Position: Tight End and Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-7.5, 248 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 5-Star High School: Desert Pines – Las Vegas, NV – 4A – Northeast League 2018 Jaguars Record: 8-3 2018 Stats (7 games): 31 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Christian Vaughn Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-9, 203 Classification: 2020 High School: Desert Oasis – Las Vegas, Nevada – 4A – Southwest League 2018 Diamondbacks Record: 6-5 2018 Stats (10 games): 252 carries for 1,648 yards with 22 touchdowns and two receptions for 27 yards Interests: San Diego […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Respect on the gridiron is earned, not given. The high regard given to Bishop Gorman High School’s football team has been earned the hard way over years of consistent winning and not backing down from a challenge. The Gaels won their tenth consecutive Nevada state title in 2018 but sought a national championship playing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As the game of football changes with offenses treading towards hurry-up and spread attacks, defenses are evolving to keep pace. Big hulking linebackers in the 6-foot 4-inch 250-pound range are not necessarily the need any more preferring sleek backers with speed who can stuff the run, cover a back, tight end and/or a slot, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In a powerhouse Bishop Gorman backfield featuring dual-threat Micah Bowens and senior tailback Amod Cianelli, rising Class of 2020 running back Ikaika Ragsdale (6-1, 207) carved out a niche for himself as a power back with speed. With a one-cut and gone mentality, Ragsdale wasted no time picking up 676 yards off 119 totes […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When it came to seeing No. 20 on the field for Faith Lutheran High School during the 2018 season, he was easy to find because he was key in all three phases of the game for the Crusaders. On defense playing both safety and corner, he contributed 43 stops, two tackles for a loss, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The football season Liberty High School (7-5) turned in during the 2018 season was seemingly right out of a Hollywood script. The Las Vegas squad started tough beating one of Arizona’s best in Saguaro (22-12) and then went on a four-game losing streak that included two losses by forfeit and then the team rallied […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Football fans of a certain age have a deep love and admiration for a true fullback. Linebackers have always been beloved, but a good fullback can nullify any top linebacker plowing open holes for his tailback. Throwback football fans of the game, I introduce to you Class of 2021 Liberty High School fullback Jared […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Anytime a college football program can get on a rising star recruit early in the process the better. Minnesota did exactly that with Class of 2019 running back Cameron Wiley keeping the three-star rated recruit away from 12 other scholarship offerees. As one might guess, the 6-2, 195-pound, back is a key part of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As college football enters the second half of the 2018 season, coaches across the country will dramatically amp up the search for future ballers they hope to add to their roster. As the search becomes more intense and deeper reaching, expect to hear the name of Arbor View High School linebacker Billy Davis more […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG David “DJ” Heackard Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End Height and Weight: 6-5, 240 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Faith Lutheran – Las Vegas, Nevada – Class 4A 2018 Crusaders Record: 1-3 – ranked No. 9 in Nevada (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (3 games): 11 tackles, five solo, three […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Greg Oliver Profile Position: Cornerback and Receiver Height and Weight: 5-10, 165 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Faith Lutheran – 4A 2018 Crusaders Record: 1-3 – ranked No. 8 in Nevada (MaxPreps) GPA: 3.2 SAT: 1130 Offers: BYU, UNLV, Portland State, and Norther Arizona Interest: Air Force, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The long-awaited debut for Class of 2019 defensive back Greg Oliver with Faith Lutheran has finally come and has not disappointed. Oliver was with Serra (Gardena) playing in the California Division-I ranks a year ago and has joined forces with a Crusaders squad that was a nasty bunch in 2017 making a two-game run […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Treven Ma’ae Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End Height and Weight: 6-4, 236 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Bishop Gorman – Las Vegas, NV – 4A Classification 2018 Gaels Preseason Ranking: No. 33 nationally, No. 1 in Nevada (MaxPreps) 2018 Record (0-1): No. 26 nationally, No. 1 in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG High school football fans outside of Arizona and Nevada may not be aware that there was a classic heavy weight showdown on Friday, Aug. 24. Saguaro High School, winners of five consecutive Arizona 4A state titles, and Liberty High School, a Nevada 4A powerhouse, collided in a back-and-forth battle seeing the Patriots sneak out […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Treven Ma’ae Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End Height and Weight: 6-4, 236 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Bishop Gorman – Las Vegas, NV – 4A Classification 2018 Gaels Preseason Ranking: No. 33 nationally, No. 1 in Nevada (MaxPreps) 2017 High School: Kapolei – Kapolei, HI 2017 Hurricanes […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2017 season did not start out the way Desert Pines had hoped, falling into an 0-2 trough in ugly fashion, but something clicked in Week 3 of the season for the Jaguars running a 10-game winning streak all the way to a Nevada 3A state title. The Jags defense was stifling holding the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Bishop Gorman has developed into one of the nation’s elite high school football program routinely churning out top talent for college squads year after year. Playing for the Gaels is one thing, being an anchor along the offensive line for the Las Vegas squad is a whole other thing; that is the mission set […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On the Foothill High School roster in Henderson, Nevada, sits an all-around athlete and scholar college coaches are missing out on in the 2019 class. Blakely rocked 4A competition as a safety coming up with 54 tackles with four interceptions, four forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. On offense, he pulled in 24 passes […]
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