Southern California high school football: Top stars, best performances last week, (9/25/2023)
Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and memorable performances from the sixth week of the high school football season in Southern California.
Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches, statisticians, media members and high school sports fans. Don’t see any details for your team’s game? Email some notes and/or stats to bodie@scorebooklive.com.
Top Southern California football stars from 9/21/23 to 9/23/23
Shaun Thompson, Aliso Niguel: Thompson had two interceptions in Thursday's 14-7 win over Marina.
Brian Salazar Jr., Monrovia: Salazar Jr. threw for 471 yards and had three passing touchdowns in Thursday's win over San Dimas.
Jake Javorsky, San Juan Hills: Javorsky had 10 tackles and three sacks in Thursday's win over El Modena.
Luke Deperno, West Ranch: Deperno had 161 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Thursday's shutout against Saugus.
Damon Iosefa, Norte Vista: Iosefa had seven tackles, an interception and a forced fumble in Friday's win over Muir.
Jackson Kollock, Laguna Beach: Kollock was 19 of 21 passing for 383 yards and threw seven touchdowns in Friday's win over Lakeside.
Landon Bell, Newbury Park: Bell had seven receptions for 193 yards and four touchdowns against Thousand Oaks.
Dorian Hoze, Murrieta Valley: Hoze had 218 total yards and two rushing touchdowns in Friday's 39-38 win over San Clemente.
Dillon Gresham, San Jacinto: Gresham had 226 all-purpose yards, finishing with a receiving touchdown and kickoff return for a touchdown against Jurupa Hills.
Donovan Brown, Upland: Brown had nine tackles and returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown against Charter Oak.
Cornell Hatcher Jr., Corona Centennial: Hatcher Jr. surpassed 200 yards for the third straight game, finishing with 305 rushing yards and four touchdowns against Liberty (AZ).
Noah Kucera, Dana Hills: Kucera had 306 all-purpose yards, finishing with three rushing touchdowns, an interception return for a touchdown and four tackles against Canyon.
Wyatt Becker, Sierra Canyon: Becker tossed seven touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown in Friday's 63-6 win over Saguaro (AZ).
Isaiah Arriaza, Damien: Arriaza had 343 passing yards and three passing touchdowns against La Serna.
Aiden Rubin, San Clemente: Rubin carried the Tritons with 249 rushing yards and four touchdowns in Friday's loss.
Matthew Gutierrez, Brawley: Gutierrez completed 90 percent of his passes, finishing with 197 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown.
Cable Fledderjohn, Coronado: Fledderjohn had 10 tackles, four sacks and a fumble recovery in Friday's win over Mar Vista.
Aerek Brown, Montgomery: Brown caught six passes against Canyon Hills, finishing with 124 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Karlsen Drake, Maranatha Christian: Drake had 230 all-purpose yards and returned a punt for a touchdown in Friday's win over Mountain Empire.
Qayden Coleman, El Camino: Coleman had 146 all-purpose yards and had a touchdown reception and kick return for a touchdown against Oceanside.
(Feature photo by Nick Koza)
Bodie De Silva | bodie@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveca