PITTSBURG, CA – SEPT. 10: Pittsburg’s Jakobe Harmon (44) hits Valley Christian quarterback Jakson Berman (11) after throwing a move within the second quarter of their sport at Pittsburg Excessive College in Pittsburg, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
Editor’s word: That is one in a collection of Bay Space Information Group tales honoring the highest soccer gamers from the autumn 2021 season.
LINEBACKERS
First group
Camilo Arquette, St. Francis, 6-0, 210, senior
West Catholic Athletic League linebacker of the yr. Three-year starter. Additionally performed a bit operating again. Signed with Northern Arizona. Completed with 71 tackles (5.9 per sport), together with 4.5 for loss. Helped Lancers win the league title and end 11-1.
Jakobe Harmon, Pittsburg, 6-0, 205, senior
Unanimously chosen as a first-team Bay Valley Athletic League choice. Completed with 102 tackles (9.3 per sport, 66 solos). Had 12 tackles behind the road of scrimmage and 5 sacks for the NCS Division I champions.
Jake Ripp, Los Gatos, 6-3, 210, senior
Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division MVP. Three-star prospect. Signed with Boise State. The within linebacker completed with 103 tackles (9.4 per sport). Additionally stood out as a good finish. Performed each down at each. “Nice child, group captain,” Los Gatos coach Mark Krail mentioned.
Tanner Salisbury, San Ramon Valley, 6-1, 200, senior
First-team all-East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division. Three-star prospect. Signed with UNLV. Helped lead the Wolves to the NCS Division II semifinals. “One of many prime linebackers within the Bay Space,” SRV coach Aaron Becker mentioned. “Nice general athlete.” Scored 14 TDs on offense in fewer than 30 touches.
Second group
DJ Aguirre, Wilcox, 5-10, 200, senior
First-team honors within the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League’s De Anza Division. Credited with 106 tackles (7.1 per sport), together with 10 for loss. Had three sacks. Helped the Chargers win CCS and NorCal regional championships.
Brandon Broch, Bellarmine, 6-1, 185, junior
All-West Catholic Athletic League first-team honors. Completed with 109 tackles, together with 10.5 for loss. Helped the Bells win eight video games and obtain the No. 3 seed within the CCS Division I playoffs.
Shay O’Kelly, Sacred Coronary heart Prep, 6-1, 210, junior
Completed tied for the state lead in tackles with 191, based on stats reported to MaxPreps, because the Gators bounced again from a 3-7 common season to seize a Division 5-A state championship. Credited with 132 solo tackles and averaged 12.7 tackles per sport.
Sam Ross, Miramonte, 6-4, 225, senior
First-team linebacker within the Diablo Athletic League Foothill Division. Three-star prospect with 12 provides. Dedicated to Cal. Completed with 93 tackles, 24 for loss, and three.5 sacks. “Finest LB we confronted all season,” Encinal coach Keith Minor mentioned.
Honorable point out
Zachary Acton, Homestead, junior
Marley Alapati, De La Salle, sophomore
Janari Boone, Benicia, senior
Ben Boyden, St. Ignatius, senior
Andrew Buck, Menlo-Atherton, senior
Tyler Prepare dinner, Leland, senior
Gino Cresci, Bellarmine, senior
Landen Croinex, Benicia, senior
Genesys Duncan-Niusulu, James Logan, senior
Jayden Ennis, Heritage, senior
Nalesoni Fakava, San Mateo, sophomore
Izaiah Garrido Ramirez, Granada, senior
Amir Gobar, McClymonds, sophomore
Justin Ibarra, De Anza, senior
Jakob Jackson, Woodside, senior
Aaron Leung, Encinal, junior
Macray Madruga, California, senior
Nehemiah Musika, Valley Christian, senior
Andrew Nicholds, El Cerrito, junior
John Norwood, Milpitas, senior
Aaron Parra, Reside Oak, junior
Rocco Schramm, Monte Vista, senior
KJ Sweeney, Dublin, senior
Quinton Toga’i, Overfelt, junior
Andres Viernes, Mt. Eden, junior
Nathan Williams, Reside Oak, senior
Julian Wilson, Bishop O’Dowd, senior
All-BANG soccer group
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Defensive participant of the yr
The group was chosen by the Bay Space Information Group’s highschool sports activities employees.