High School Football Top Performers in the Southland

The first week of high school football in the Southland has come to a close, and several players have already made a significant impact on the field. From impressive rushing performances to outstanding passing displays, the talent in the Southland is undeniable.

Top Rushing Performers

The week saw several running backs put up impressive numbers, including:

• Moyo Odebunmi, Cleveland: Rushed for 303 yards and five touchdowns, including a 99-yard kickoff return, in win over Arleta.
• Demanie Bell, Westlake: Rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns in win over Agoura.
• AJ McBean, Mira Costa: Rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns in win over St. Francis.
• Brian Bonner, Valencia: Rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns in win over Chaminade.
• Gavin Gutierrez, Servite: Rushed for 160 yards in win over Murrieta Valley.
• Adrian Petero, Santa Margarita: The freshman rushed for 103 yards and scored the winning touchdown in overtime to beat Corona Centennial.

Top Passing Performers

The quarterbacks also had a strong showing, with several putting up impressive passing numbers, including:

• Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve: Completed 17 of 22 passes for 442 yards and six touchdowns in win over Antelope Valley.
• Jack Thomas, Palisades: Passed for 410 yards and five touchdowns in win over Harvard-Westlake.
• Jesse Saucedo, Monrovia: Passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns in win over Eagle Rock.
• Jeremiah Duhu, Beaumont: Passed for 186 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 167 yards in win over Cathedral.
• Isaiah Arriaza, Damien: Passed for 410 yards and four touchdowns in win over JSerra.
• Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo: Was 23-of-26 passing for 365 yards and three touchdowns in win over St. Paul.
• Bradley Cassier, St. Monica: Passed for 288 yards and four touchdowns in win over Peninsula.

Top Receiving Performers

The wide receivers also had a big impact, with several putting up impressive numbers, including:

• Demare Dezeurn, Palisades: Caught 13 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns in win over Harvard-Westlake.
• Elias Redlew, San Pedro: Caught six passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns in win over Kennedy.
• Eric Osorio, Damien: Caught 13 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown vs. JSerra.
• Matthew Curry, Newbury Park: Caught 17 passes for 171 yards in win over Arroyo Grande.

Top Defensive Performers

The defensive players also made significant contributions, including:

• DeVohn Moutra Jr., Gardena Serra: Recorded three tackles vs. Hamilton to help Serra get its second shutout of the season.
• Ca’ron Williams, Santa Margarita: Had two interceptions, including a pick-six, in win over Corona Centennial.
• Elyjah Staples, Marquez: Returned an interception for a touchdown, caught two touchdown passes and had two sacks in win over over Bell.
• Caysen Badawi, Valencia: Made two interceptions in win over Chaminade.
• Havon Finney, Sierra Canyon: Returned interception 85 yards for touchdown in win over Oaks Christian.
• George Hastings, Agoura: Made 14 tackles and forced two fumbles in loss to Westlake.
• Max Meier, Loyola: Had 10 tackles and two sacks in win over Long Beach Millikan.
• Jeremiah Hugee, Los Angeles: Made 11 tackles, rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns, caught two touchdowns in win over Grant.

Top Special Teams Performers

The special teams players also had a significant impact, including:

• Blaise Burwell, Edison: Returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in loss to Yorba Linda.
• Samael Cerritos, Cleveland: Went 10 for 10 on PATs in win over Arleta.
• Noah Thayer, JSerra: Made 53-yard field goal in loss to Damien.
• Nico Talbott, Mira Costa: Made 49-yard field goal in win over St. Francis.
• CJ Wallace, St. John Bosco: Made 47-yard field goal in win over El Paso (Texas) Eastwood.

Conclusion

The first week of high school football in the Southland has been exciting, with many players putting up impressive numbers. As the season continues, it will be interesting to see which players continue to stand out and make a significant impact on the field.

FAQs

Q: Who was the top rusher in the Southland during Week 1?
A: Moyo Odebunmi, Cleveland, rushed for 303 yards and five touchdowns.
Q: Who was the top passer in the Southland during Week 1?
A: Michael Wynn Jr., St. Genevieve, completed 17 of 22 passes for 442 yards and six touchdowns.
Q: Who was the top receiver in the Southland during Week 1?
A: Demare Dezeurn, Palisades, caught 13 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns.
Q: Who made the longest field goal in the Southland during Week 1?
A: Noah Thayer, JSerra, made a 53-yard field goal.