Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Eight months of preparation is being squeezed into 10 regular season games for high school gridiron warriors across the country. For the seniors, the last ride is the last chance to put a ring on the finger and accomplish lofty goals with college scouts watching. At St. Augustine High School (Fla.), tailback Devonte Lyons […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Jake Bolin Profile Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 213 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2022 2020 High School: St. Augustine – Western League – Division I 2019 High School: San Marcos – Avocado League – Division I Knights Record: 8-3 2019 Stats (11 games): 75 tackles, 37 solo, 5 tackles for a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook It is bad enough that offensive linemen have to take on four-star Class of 2022 defensive end Gracen Halton full-time, but now defenders across the board are going to have to take on the 6-4, 250-pound, beast. Halton worked his craft with St. Augustine a year ago on defense coming up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG High school football fans taking in a St. Augustine game last year, and over the next two seasons, get to see a rarity on the field in Class of 2022 talent Gracen Halton. Halton broke onto the varsity scene as a freshman earning a starting spot as a defensive end for the Saints and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On Friday nights in San Diego, the high school football world knows that No. 21 for St. Augustine High School is getting the rock. What they don’t know is how many touchdowns he will pop off in a given game. Even with Division-I California schools charged to stop Byron Cardwell, the four-star running back […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2019 season was a success for Class of 2021 defensive end Byron Turner. The 6-3, 235-pound, defensive end for St. Augustine High School (New Orleans) impressed with his speed and explosiveness off the snap, his quickness in space, shedding blocks getting to the ball, and his overall strength. His play on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jalil Tucker took a big step forward during the 2019 season proving he is one of California’s top all-around athletes in the 2022 recruiting class. A lock as a top recruit at corner, as injuries hit St. Augustine’s (San Diego) roster, Tucker got work in on offense at receiver further showcasing his skillset. When […]
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Contribute Now Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A given nickname says a lot about a person, and especially for an athlete. If someone has earned the handle “Jet”, that guy is sure to leave burn marks on the surface when he hits top speed. Teammates always want a guy named “Lucky” around when possible, and they also want a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When people talk about top California skill athletes, it is hard not to instantly think of Tyson McWilliams. The St. Augustine High School standout has been doing it all against San Diego Division I competition over the last two seasons and the results have been nothing but wins for the Saints. The other development […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the joys of covering recruiting is seeing all the talent a player has in the current state and knowing where it can go with continued hard work. While Class of 2021 running back Byron Cardwell is already considered a three-star talent, his potential seems unlimited. He had a breakthrough sophomore season carrying […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 5A Louisiana gridirons were proving grounds during the 2018 season for Taiwan Berryhill. The defensive end/outside linebacker was a force to be reckoned with for St. Augustine High School showcasing his speed, power, and football IQ against some of the best competition the Sportsman’s Paradise has to offer. College coaches who are aware […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2018 season began, opposing Division-I California defenses had no idea how to prepare for nor defend against receiver Sam Scaife. Now, the rising Class of 2020 receiver has been on point all year helping St. Augustine High School to a 9-3 record during his first season at the varsity level, and all […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Calling Class of 2019 outside linebacker JT Penick a “natural” or just an old fashion football player fits, and fits really well. Watching his reel, one would not know he skipped football last season focusing on baseball. But, a return to the gridiron, along with a growth spurt, now has the 6-3, 210-pound, backer […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The beast of burden for defenders in the box going up against St. Augustine High School the past two season has been offensive lineman Walter Pongia. Pongia is skilled, and nasty, in the trenches capable of playing tackle or guard while being able to flip from one side of the offensive line to the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The stage is set for Class of 2018 do-everything athlete Isaac Taylor-Stuart. Anything and everything is possible for him to succeed going forward. Based on his junior season, Taylor-Stuart will not disappoint. Taylor-Stuart rushed out in the lead as one of the top all-around athletes in his respective class lining up all over the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA An unlikely recruiting path from Louisiana to Colorado was publically forged on Dec. 18 when St. Augustine High School’s Class of 2017 quarterback Justice McCoy announced his commitment to Colorado State. The Rams are pulling an extremely talented dual-threat who could compete for a starting job as a true freshman. McCoy has been shaking […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Whoever is at or near the top of the list for top cornerbacks in the 2018 recruiting class Isaac Taylor-Stuart is coming for you. After a standout sophomore season of coming after ball carriers, receivers, and ill-advised quarterback passes, Taylor quickly launched himself into the conversation as one of the best players in the […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 St. Augustine High School, located in New Orleans, had a rough season as they finished the 2015 just 2-9. However, in six of their nine defeats they lost by less than 10 points. Their lone two wins came in week four of the season when they defeated Jesuit (32-20) and then in week five […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA After only netting one Louisiana recruit in 2015, the Razorbacks are back heavy in the Bayou State in the 2016 class landing their fourth commitment with linebacker Giovanni LaFrance on Saturday. In the 2015 class, Arkansas secured just linebacker Kendrick Jackson from the Sports Man’s Paradise after a 2014 haul that included linebacker Dwyane […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The courting process did not take long between D’Andre Christmas-Giles and Tennessee with the Volunteers landing their target five days after offering the Louisiana recruit. Christmas-Giles might be the textbook version of an under the radar gem mined by Tennessee. The 6’4”, 290 pound, tackle missed the 2014 season after transferring from Salmen to […]
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There is a gridiron goldmine that is also a diamond in the rough in Murrieta, California. A rare gem that few football fans are aware of but college football coaches have flocked to see trying to lure the talent to their individual campus for next level glory. Many have even offered just to be in the mix without even setting […]
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