Southern California high school football: Top stars, best performances in fourth week of 2023 season
Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and memorable performances from the fourth 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 SOCAL STARS SEPTEMBER 7-9
Kory Hall, Hamilton (Los Angeles): In a 29-21 upset of Cleveland, Hall accounted for all of Hamilton’s receiving production with nine catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns, returned a kick 40 yards, made seven tackles, and forced a fumble.
John Gazzaniga, Santa Margarita: Gazzaniga transferred to Santa Margarita from Orange Lutheran on Monday and led them to a 51-point outing and win over Bishop Amat on Thursday. Completed 20 of 30 passes for 377 yards and four touchdowns.
Christian Melendez, St. Paul: Melendez had 144 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in Thursday's win over West Ranch.
Eric Najarro, Glendora: Najarro passed for 292 yards and had six touchdown passes in Thursday's win over Pacifica (Garden Grove).
Luke McNulty, Maranatha: McNulty was perfect on Thursday, completing all seven pass attempts for 254 yards and four touchdown passes against Corona.
Owen Sahyoun, Yorba Linda: Sahyoun had nine tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles in Thursday's win over Charter Oak.
Isaiah Lopez, San Bernardino: Lopez had 189 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Riverside Prep.
Jason Hong, South Pasadena: Hong rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries in Friday's win over Hoover.
Seth Shigg, Chaminade: Shigg had 200 passing yards and four touchdowns in Friday's comeback victory against Cathedral (Los Angeles).
Malachi Brown, San Jacinto: Brown rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's 21-16 win over Rancho Verde.
Aiden Rubin, San Clemente: Rubin rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns to keep the Tritons unbeaten.
Demaricus Davis, Etiwanda: Davis threw for 211 yards and had four passing touchdowns in Friday's win over Jurupa Hills.
Trevor Schneider, Norco: Schneider had 212 total yards and two rushing touchdowns in Friday's win over Santiago.
Santana Letua, Murrieta Valley: Letua had five tackles, a sack and a forced fumble against Murrieta Mesa.
Jacob Morgan, Mission Bay: Morgan had nine tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for a touchdown in Thursday's win over Sweetwater.
Tanner Whitford, Rancho Bernardo: Whitford caught five passes, finishing with 142 yards and a touchdown against La Jolla.
Jaden Mangini, La Jolla Country Day: Mangini had 144 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 179 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in Friday's win over Coronado.
Jonathon Class, Mission Hills: Class had three sacks, a fumble recovery and a touchdown reception against Orange Vista.
Nico Viesca, Central Union: Viesca rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns against Otay Ranch on Friday.
Nokoi Maddox, Granite Hills: Maddox had 10 tackles and a punt return for a touchdown in Friday's win over Eastlake.
Sir Autry, Hoover: Autry had 189 total yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's win over Classical Academy.
