Interview: 2018 LB Camron Pitcher is Applying the Pressure on Defense for Centennial

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In a unique response to the widely used spread offense in California, Centennial High School’s highly regarded head coach Matt Logan one-upped the opposition with a defensive response – a pressure applying defense. While opposing offenses may attempt to spread the Huskies’ defense out trying to find an opening, Logan’s eloquent but frenetic counter […]

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Interview: 2018 Kansas CB DJ Williams Shutting Down JUCO Competition

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Fans for Independence Community College football can easily spot Dorian “DJ” Williams on the field come any given Saturday. The quickest way to find him is on the side of the field where the opposing quarterback refuses to go. There, all alone, wishing a quarterback would test him, sits Pirate No. 1 with a […]

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Interview: 2019 California ATH JoJo Hawkins Talks Football and Recruiting

Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG   JoJo Hawkins Profile Height and Weight: 5-10, 160 Position: Cornerback and Receiver Classification: 2019   2017 High School: Orange Lutheran High School (Orange, CA) – Trinity League – Division I 2017 Lancers Record: 2-0 2016 High School: Buena Park (Buena Park, CA) – Freeway League – Division III 2016 Coyotes Record: 10-2 2016 […]

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Create A Shirt California Defensive Player of the Week Interview with Blake Antzoulatos

Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG   Blake Antzoulatos Profile Position: Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-2, 210 Classification: 2019   *Blake Antzoulatos earned CreateAShirt.com – RNG California Defensive Player of the Week honors for play against Oaks Christian   High School: Chaminade – West Hills, California – Mission League 2016 Eagles’ Record: 8-4 – Finished MaxPreps No. 22 in California […]

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Interview: Chaminade 2019 LB Blake Antzoulatos has Ability to be Among Tops in California Class

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As the game of football continues its evolution to morph around the wide use of the Spread offense, the change is putting unique demands on linebackers set to stop the attack. Whether on the inside or outside, the first goal of a linebacker is to stop the run but now all linebackers must be […]

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Interview: High Expectations Placed on 2019 California CB Jaylen Martin after Big Off Season

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In-article Photo Credits: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports There is a saying in life that crosses over into sports, it is not where you start, it is where one ends up. During the 2016 season, Jaylen Martin was the starting cornerback for Elanor Roosevelt High School’s (Corona) junior varsity team taking each rep as […]

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Interview: California Colleges are giving 2018 WR Isac Velasquez the VIP Recruiting Treatment

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The recruiting process is a game that is one part identifying next level talent that fits a given scheme, one part building a relationship with said talent, and the final part of convincing said talent to sign a letter of intent. Within the game is strategy by different programs on when to offer and […]

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Interview with Under the Radar 2018 California LB/SS Ed Singleton

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG   Ed Singleton Jr. Profile Position: Linebacker/Strong Safety Height and Weight: 6-0, 190 Classification: 2018   High School: El Cerrito – El Cerrito, CA – 3A – Rock League 2016 Gauchos Record: 8-4   2016 Stats: 72 tackles, one sack, eight tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, and five pass deflections Honors: honorable mention […]

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Interview: 2019 St. John Bosco WR Colby Bowman Showcases Skills to Four D-I Offers

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG   Colby Bowman Profile Position: Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 6-3, 190 Classification: 2019   High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California 2016 Braves Record: 13-2 – won California state title, ended season No. 2 in the country MaxPreps 2016 Stats (4 games): seven receptions for 54 yards *Transferred from JSerra – had […]

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California 2018 CB McKenzie Barnes Previews Fresno State Visit with Recruiting Update

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The state of California is crawling with top skill position players, so many worth prospects that a lot of the playmakers in the Golden State fall between the cracks. One player not quite getting his due yet but appears to be turning that proverbial recruiting corner is McKenzie Barnes. Barnes landed on the map […]

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One to Watch: Interview with 2018 California SS/WR Alec Flanagan

Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA                                                 Alec Flanagan Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 195 Position: Safety/Wide Receiver Classification: 2018   High School: Diamond Ranch – Pomona, CA – Hacienda League 2016 Panthers Record: 5-6 2016 Stats (8 games): 47 tackles, 21 solo, four interception, and one forced fumble; four carries for 29 yards; 13 receptions for 165 […]

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Interview with Overlooked 2018 California CB Aaron Howard

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA   Aaron Howard Profile Position: Cornerback and Receiver Height and Weight: 5-10, 165 Classification: 2018   2016 High School: Cathedral – Los Angeles, CA 2016 Phantoms Team Record: 11-1 2015 Stats: 58 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, four interceptions – 110 INT return yards with one pick-six, six passes broken up, and one […]

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Interview: California 2019 CB KJ Trujillo Playing Far above Classification

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Looking for mismatches on the gridiron is one of the biggest strategies coaches put into place at all levels. The target coaches typically zero in on is a perceived weaker player with a lack of experience and/or physically by strength or speed. When the 2016 California high school season kicked off, opposing teams thought […]

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Interview: Texas 3-Star 2018 SS Mike Gardner Ready to go Back-to-Back with DeSoto

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The amount of overall talent on DeSoto High School’s roster during the 2016 season was borderline ridiculous. At last count, eleven Class of 2017 players worked their way to scholarships against tough Texas 6A competition. Among the many included offensive linemen Edward Ingram (LSU), Xavier Newman (Baylor) and Hyrin White (Missouri), receivers Laviska Shenault […]

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Interview with 2018 California 3-Star RB Chuck Wick from LA Nike Regional

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA   Chuck Wick Profile Position: Running Back and Slot Receiver Height and Weight: 5-10, 180 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 3-Star (247Sports)   2016 High School: St. Bonaventure – Ventura, CA – Division II Marmonte League 2016 Dutchmen Team Record: 6-5 2016 Stat Line (11 games): 1,680 rushing yards off 237 carries with 16 scores; 23 […]

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One to Watch Interview: Long Beach Poly Safety Ryan Nixon Prepping for Big Senior Season

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A senior season for any high school athlete is center stage time with a spotlight fixated watching to see if all the years of practices, game experience, and weight room efforts will culminate from promising prospect to rising star talent. One southern California athlete ready to put a stamp on his senior season in […]

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Interview: California 2018 QB Mason Quandt has the Big Arm College Coaches Covet

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are certain aspects of any sport even the best coaches cannot teach. There is a plateau where instruction can only take a player from good to great but not to an elite level. Call it genetics or a blessing from God, but certain people are just born with physical abilities the rest of […]

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Interview: Interest Growing Fast for Los Angeles 2018 CB Aaron Howard

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Three years of California varsity football experience is about to come to a high point during the 2017 season for cornerback Aaron Howard. The Cathedral High School standout is carving out a niche for himself as a shutdown corner while proving he can come up and stop the run leading to more and more […]

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One to Watch Interview: California SS Jonathan Perkins had Explosive Sophomore Season

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Fate can have an odd way of bringing about what was surely meant to be. In the case of Jonathan Perkins, an unfortunate Wally Pip situation may turn out to be a Lou Gehrig scenario for the budding Summit High School star. Injuries are an unfortunate part of any athletic activity. In football, the […]

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Interview: Banning 2018 ATH Sultan Moala Preparing to be Featured Back in 2017

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Few high school head coaches could be as fortunate as John Aponte was during the 2016 season. Banning High School had two feature running backs the offense could lean on in senior Joe Villarreal and junior Sultan Moala. Aponte and staff rode his talents to a 9-3 mark in 2016. The Pilots were a […]

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Interview: 2017 Oklahoma QB Brandon George Updates Playoffs and Championship Game

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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Interview: Banning 2018 All-Around ATH Sultan Moala Ready to Impress again in 2016

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A very young but talented Banning team took the field in 2015 taking their lumps the hard way but came out the other side a grizzled veteran group. The Pilots (Wilmington) are young yet again in 2016 but have some standout returning talent ready to exact some revenge this year with Sultan Moala helping […]

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Interview: LA Valley JUCO 2017 DE Dillon Knight Set for Breakout Sophomore Season

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA   Dillon Knight Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 250 Position: Defensive End Class of 2017 School: Los Angeles Valley College   High School: Palmdale Location: Palmdale, CA   2015 Stats (8 games): 25 tackles, 13 solo, five tackles for a loss, one sack   Recruiting Interest: UMass, Nevada, and Northern Arizona Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Dillon […]

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