Siaki Ika is next up in a football family
Growing up, all Siaki Ika knew was football. The youngest of six children, he watched his older siblings play football. If his family wasn’t playing Read More
Category: HS Football
Lewis Cine lives in Texas, but plays football for his mother in Chile
Lewis Cine left Everett High School in Everett, Massachusetts, in February to live with his uncle in Lancaster, Texas. The junior safety was previously recruited Read More
Devontae Dobbs: A 5-star prospect after learning to play through the whistle
Before Devontae Dobbs started playing football, he thought it was a silly sport. “I just saw the players running up and down the field hitting Read More
Football taking Khris Bogle to new heights
When Khris Bogle was in middle school, he faced a crossroads: basketball or football. He decided on the gridiron and now the junior defensive end Read More
Nakobe Dean: Natural leader committed to his team and his family
Even as a freshman, Nakobe Dean started every game and became a leader for the football team at Horn Lake High School. The 17-year-old linebacker Read More
John Metchie’s long journey to national recognition
When you think of an area that produces great football talents rarely do you think of Toronto, let alone West Africa. Yet when his family Read More
Mase Funa: An uncertain future for an unbelievable talent
When an athlete suffers an injury that could leave them sidelined for an entire season, the first thing that comes to mind is if they Read More
Marcus Lafrance; rising star from delayed start
Fort Lauderdale, Florida native Marcus Lafrance was in seventh grade when he made a decision that would ultimately change the course of his life; Read More
Huge decisions await multi-sport recruit Johnny Hodges
While there are several questions that need to be addressed concerning the future of Quince Orchard linebacker Johnny Hodges, one of those issues is not Read More
Trent Whittemore; Buchholz’s Swiss Army Knife
For three-star recruit and Gainesville, Florida native Trent Whittemore, the varsity spotlight was something that he had become accustomed to in basketball and football over Read More
Three-star athlete Lavonte Gater is heading to College Park
Ballou High School (Washington D.C.) three-star athlete Lavonte Gater committed to the University of Maryland today. Gater announced via Twitter and will be the first Read More
Terps land four-star CB Ken Montgomery Jr.
Hillsborough High School (FL) 4-star cornerback Ken Montgomery Jr. committed to Maryland Wednesday, he announced in front of his classmates and family in his school’s Read More
Raymond Boone’s long journey playing football leads him right to Terps
Photo Courtesy of Michael Smith Raymond Boone, the 6-foot, 199-pound three-star safety from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland is quite the underdog. Before Read More
Braedon Mowry’s support system is leading him to the next level
For four-star defensive end Braedon Mowry, his sophomore season didn’t go as well as expected. The Katy High School product was getting used to playing Read More
Physical preparation drives Mark Antony Richards’ versatility
The 4-star athlete out of Wellington High School in Florida knows being dedicated to his fitness is key to dominating on the football field. He Read More
Durell Nchami finally seized his opportunity when he was able to get on the field
As an athletic kid growing up, Durell Nchami was always playing sports and knew he wanted to be a part of a team. However, he Read More
Durell Nchami finally seized his opportunity when he was got it on the field
As an athletic kid growing up, Durell Nchami was always playing sports and knew he wanted to be a part of a team. However, he Read More
St. John’s rolls over Gonzaga, 30-7, to win first WCAC title
In a game between two of the oldest rivals in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, No. 2 St. John’s College (8-2, 6-0 WCAC) defeated No. Read More
Versatility helps B.J. Foster stand out in talented recruiting class
When Angleton High School senior B.J. Foster committed to the University of Texas in June, he grouped himself into one of the most talented safety Read More
Nelson Ceaser stresses speed and preparation for defensive ends
Any defensive lineman knows that the recipe to being a good pass rusher includes size, quickness, durability, vision and arm strength. But for Nelson Ceaser, Read More
For Brendan Gant, football is a family affair
The No. 2 ranked safety in the class of 2019 has a father, uncle, and cousin, who have all excelled on the football field. Gant’s Read More
Top 2019 receiver Isaiah Hazel had dreams of playing running back
As a kid, Wise wide receiver Isaiah Hazel had a dream of becoming the next great NFL running back. This dream is now turning into Read More
no. 4 Gonzaga upsets no.1 DeMatha 26-20
Nothing is better than Friday Night Lights to start off your weekend. Just ask Gonzaga, as they upset DeMatha in a thriller contest on Friday Oct. Read More
Latecomer TD Ayo-Durojaiye looks to make most of opportunities
Confidence has never been a problem for TD Ayo-Durojaiye. When he was an eighth grader, he decided to send Damascus football head coach Eric Wallach Read More
The Left Bench presents its local coverage on High School Football: Good Counsel tops Bishop Sullivan in a defensive showdown
On Friday, Sept. 22 Our Lady of Good Counsel defeated Bishop Sullivan 3-0. This game was a showcase of talents between University of Maryland commits Read More