High school football preview: Players, newcomers to watch in the Fresno area
The Fresno Bee already ran players and newcomers to watch in the Tri-River Athletic Conference and County/Metro Athletic Conference.
The Bee is running the other Fresno-area high school football teams prior to the upcoming week’s openers, highlighted by Clovis North-San Joaquin Memorial big matchup on Friday.
The first game of the season is at 7 p.m. Thursday between Clovis and Garces at Lamonica Stadium.
North Yosemite League
Fresno Warriors
Coach: Keith Pempel
2022 record: 2-8
Players to watch: Ivan Santa Maria, QB; Bobby Azua, G/DT; Raymundo Rodriguez, TE/DE; Damareea Farris, RB
Newcomer to watch: Jeremiah Facundo, WR
Hoover Patriots
Coach: Joe Pierro
2022 record: 1-9
Players to watch: Donald Turner DB/WR; Maki King WR/DB; Bryant Bell WR; Matthew Negrette QB/WR; Lionel Martinez OL/DL; Clinton Beckton OL/DL; Charlie Castro OL/DL; Zach Williams TE/DE; Hayden Arrondondo OL/DL; Jonathan Rodriquez OL/DL; Lamorion Perry RB/DB
Newcomers to watch: Tre Mobley OL/DE; Alex Rodriquez OL/DL; Payton Sadler QB; James Singleton RB/LB; Alex Martinez LB/TE
QBs: Matthew Negrette and Payton Sadler
Madera South Stallions
Coach: Matt Johnson
2022 record: 7-5
Players to watch: Vincent Gutierrez, OL/DL; Eric Gallegos, OL/DL; Angel Moreno, RB; Angel Ambriz, OL/DL; Juan Garcia, RB/LB; Zaddik Ortiz, LB/Ath; Efrain Ortiz, LB/RB; Ahmed Sharhan, QB
Newcomers to watch: Adrian Pacheco, RB/DB; Giovanni Gastelum, WR/DB; Sinceare McFarland, WR/DB; Justin Cabellero, RB/S
McLane Highlanders
Coach: Andrew Pancotti
2022 record: 5-6
Players to watch: CJ Serna, OL/DL; Gustavo Castaneda, TB/LB; TJ McMillion, LB/RB/WR; Michael Pinegar, OL/DL; Da’Zier Newhouse, WR/DB; Demetrius Simon, WR/DB; Noah Zamora, QB/LB; Jazimer Boyland, Jesse Martinez, DT/T
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Interim coach: Josh Kostler
2022 record: 3-8
Players to watch: Jackson Kostler, QB; Jeremy Young, WR; Michael Diaz, OL; Ivan Flores, OL; Gus Molinero OL; Jesus Meza, OL; Giovani Barrera, OL; Steven Escalante, DE; Jeremiay Romero, S; Sergio Jacuinde, WR/FS
Sanger West Hornets
Coach: Rob Thompson
2022 record: 0-10
Players to watch: Arion Ciano, QB; Nick Gonzalez, OL/DL; George Cardenas, RB/DB; Elpidio Gamez, RB/LB; Aaron Cox, OL/DL; Vayshawn Turner, WR/DL
Sunnyside Wildcats
Co-coaches: Gordon Wood and Thomas Wilson
2022 record: 11-3
Players to watch: Tanner Wilson, QB; Noah Gonzales, LB; Deaquan Jones, LB; Vian Vang, FS; Anthony Molina, DE; Chance Harris, DE; Malachi Barnes, WR; Cayden Pacheco, RB/WR; Chris Brown, OL; Ethan Ross; Shamar Jones;
Newcomer to watch: Kayden Nhean, WR
Torres Toros
Coach: Joseph Marquez
2022 record: 9-4
Players to watch: Joe Bass, RB/LB; Amani Sua, RB/LB; Jose Soriano, QB/FS; Emmanuel Valenzuela, OL
East Yosemite League
El Diamante Miners
Coach: Devin Ramos
2022 record: 1-9
Players to watch: Marsel Akins, OL; Caleb Silva, DB/RB; Jayden Lopez, DB; Mason Ortega, TE; John Chavez-Aguirre, DL; Joey Clark, DL
QB: Kaleb Smith-Konersman
Golden West Trailblazers
Coach: Travis Anderson
2022 record: 4-6
Players to watch: Case Anders, RB/SS; Leo Gonzales, LB; Isaac Elias, WR/PR; Raymon Velazquez, QB; Darly Toney, WR/DB; Chris Garcia, TE; Eric Myest, LT; Landan Costa, LB; Nathan Meza, DE; Adrian Solano, DE
QB: Raymon Velazquez
Monache Marauders
Coach: Aaron Berry
2022 record: 2-8
Players to watch: Xavier Camacho, G/DE; Ty Baxter, RB/FS; Emmett Focke, QB; Roberto Prado, FB/MLB
QB: Wyatt Mauldin, Devin Rodriguez
Mt. Whitney Pioneers
Coach: Nathan Chamberlain
2022 record: 4-7
Players to watch: Carter Meyers, WR; Mike Sanchez, RB/LB; Jacob Barney, OL
QB: Adrian Huerta
Porterville Panthers
Coach: Keith Thompson
2022 record: 9-2
Players to watch: Samuel Alcantar, RB/FS; Rocky Arguijo, QB; Masyn Hernandez, CB; Dominic Perez, WR; Mark Salinas, OLB/WR; Tyson Vinson RB; Troy McMath, OL; Kian Rangel, OL; Lukas Gomez, OL; Brayden Della, TE/LB; James Medrano, WR/DB; Tyson Vinson, RB/LB
QB: Rocky Arguijo
Redwood Rangers
Coach: Kevin Scharton
2022 record: 8-3
Players to watch: Kai Preisendorf, DE/LB; Moses Burk, WR; Alex Perch, RB; BJ Wainright, OL
QB: Erik Rico
West Yosemite League
Dinuba Emperors
Coach: C.J. Lester
2022 record: 5-6
Players to watch: Julian Ramirez, DL; Krisitian Bobenrieth, LB; Johnny Pena, S; Tariq Small, CB; Dominique Nunez, WR/RB; Christian Lopez, WR; Nicholas Olivera, WR; Diego Tuttle, RB; Ricardo Ventura, OL; Caleb Hernandez, OL; Paul Huerta, LB;
QBs: Jayce Prendez and Benny Villarreal
Hanford Bullpups
Coach: Cannon Sanchez
2022 record: 9-4
Players to watch: Kourdey Glass, RB; Albert Richardson, RB/S; JC Turner, WR; Atreyu Martin, DB; Joey Munoz, DL
Newcomers to watch: Daniel Gomez, QB; Jordan Black, WR/DB (transfer from SJM)
QB: Daniel Gomez
Lemoore Tigers
Coach: Rich Tuman
2022 record: 12-2
Players to watch: Tre Harris, DB/WR; Kobe Green, SS/WR; Trevon Gaffney, NT/DE/FB
Newcomers to watch: Dameior Hernandez, RB/WR; Terren McCoy, RB; Jeremiah Mann, NT
QBs: Johnny Cunha and Aiden McDaniel
Mission Oak Hawks
Coach: Marty Martin
2022 record: 6-6
Players to watch: Kenny Jackson, RB/DB ; Jacob Ramirez, W/DB; Cameron Azevido, WR/DB; Isiah Riviera, LB; Lazaro Ortiz, OL; Ty Baxter; Emmett Focke; Anthony Severance
QB: Danny Gonzales
Tulare Union Tribe
Coach: Darren Bennett
2022 record: 4-7
Players to watch: Brayden Stevenson, RB/WR/DB; Demaji Riley, Rashawn Hayes, RB; Malachi Knight; Sonny Guess RB/WR; Aiden Avalos, OT; Tieler Peterson, RB/WR; Dom Wilson, LB; Fransisco Fernandez, LB; Jaelin Dominguez, S
QB: Jordan Crisp
Tulare Western Mustangs
Coach: Derek Rosa
2022 record: 2-8
Players to watch: Cole Demmers, OLB; Ra’N May, DE; Josh Harris, LB; Jaanveer Singh, WR; Mikey Johnson, RB; Xavier Garcia, QB
QB: Xavier Garcia
East Sequoia League
Corcoran Panthers
Coach: Grant Kapigian
2022 record: 9-3
Players to watch: Joziah Alaniz, QB; Eian Hernandez, WR/S; Julian Fernandez, WR/DT; Enrique Rios, RB/LB; Josiah Valdez, OL; Manuel Islas-Romero, LB
QB: Joziah Alaniz
Farmersville Aztecs
Coach: Bryan Rojas
2022 record: 5-5
Players to watch: Gary Gonzalez, WR/CB; Heleno Saucedo, WR/FR/CB; Matty Isais, WR/CB; Jayden Valencia, RB/SS; Judah Andrade, RB/LB ; Jayden Olea, OL/DL/LB
QB: Ziler Almanz
Granite Hills Grizzlies
Coach: Carl Scudder
2022 record: 1-9
Players to watch: AJ Duran, RB/ILB; Nick Pulido, RB/ILB; Tylor Berrones, WR/TE/ILB
QB: Angel Hinojosa
Lindsay Cardinals
Coach: Casey Higginbotham
2022 record: 4-7
Players to watch: Joseph Ceballos, LB/RB; Nathaniel Culberson, LB/RB; Nick Masiel, LB/RB;l Thomas Tellez, WR/DB; Fernando Martinez, WR/DB ; Julian Ceballos, WR/DB; Sebastian Ortiz, WR/LB; Jose Cortes, RB/LB ; Omar Trujillo, OL/DL
Newcomers to watch: Jose Fernandez, WR/DE; Uriah Guerrero, QB/CB ; Ethan Cortes, RB/DB ; Gabriel Aguayo, WR/DB
QBs: Uriah Guerrero and Armando Ceballos
Orange Cove Titans
Coach: Horacio Bravo
2022 record: 2-8
Players to watch: Julian Magdaleno, QB/S/K; Isaac Angulo, RB/LB; Alejandro Lopez, RB/LB; Adan Delbosque, DT
Orosi Cardinals
Coach: Ben White
2022 record: 4-7
Players to watch: Andrew Camarillo, RB; Lance Lopez, QB; Angel Chavez, DL; Eugene Hernandez, OL
QB: Lance Lopez
Strathmore Spartans
Coach: Jeromy Blackwell
2022 record: 8-3
Players to watch: Jacob Poole, RB; Julian Ceballos, WR/DE; Roman Hernandez, WR/SS/K; Gerardo Ruiz, RB/WR/LB/S
QB: Bryson Bias
Woodlake Tigers
Coach: Manny Martinez
2022 record: 7-5
Players to watch: Isaiah Taylor, RB; Saul Rodriguez, WR/DB; Beck Holzem, DE; Fernando Hernandez, OL/DL; Joseph Avilez, OL/DL; Dominik Rodriguez, LB; Ismael Peña, K/WR/LB; David Flores, TE/LB
Newcomers to watch: Xavior Contreras, RB/LB; Brendan Doyle RB/LB; Elias Lang DB
QB: Vincent Duran
Northwest Sequoia League
Caruthers Blue Raiders
Coach: Brandon Ward
2022 record: 11-3
Players to watch: Hunter Babb, RB; Salvador Madrigal, OL; Julian DeLaRosa, WR/DB
QB: Esben Smith
Chowchilla Tribe
Coach: Alex Pittz
2022 record: 5-6
Players to watch: Brendan Calley, OL/DL; Andre Pulliam, RB/LB; Alejandro Molina, OL/LB; Dwayne Hemphill, RB/LB; Benson Soares, QB/DB; Davian Stephenson, WR/DB
Newcomers to watch: Rashaun Belaski, TE/DL; Travis Selby, RB/DB; Dellvonta Vaughn, TE/LB; Brody, Absher, OL/DL
QB: Benson Soares
Fowler Redcats
Coach: Shawn Kilduff
2022 record: 7-4
Players to watch: Jerod Smith, QB; Diego Diaz, WR; Chris Hooks, WR; Victor Castaneda, OL; Lorenzo Turner, LB
QB: Jerod Smith
Liberty-Madera Ranchos Hawks
Coach: Mike Nolte
2022 record: 10-1
Players to watch: Caleb Sisco, RB/LB; Brody Harlow, RB/LB; Noah Bonilla, LB; Hunter Lee, OL/DL; Nate Martinez, OL/DL; Talan LaMattina; Sebastian Graham
QBs: Noah Bonilla and Shane Williams
Minarets Mustangs
Coach: Shannon Pulliam
2022 record: 2-8
Players to watch: Jabari Gomez, RB/S; Cade Fullmer, WR/S; Dane Corkins, TE/DE; Paxton Tovsrud, TE/DE
QB: Adrian Vasquez, Jacob Lamar
Parlier Panthers
Coach: Drew Halstead
2022 record: 0-10
Players to watch: Alexis Garcia, T/DE; Devin Fuentes, RB/S; Pablo Lopez, RB/LB; Evan Meda, RB/LB; Marco Torres, G/LB; RJ Rodriguez, QB
Riverdale Cowboys
Coach: Bryan Close
2022 record: 7-6
Players to watch: Izzy Amador, LB; Harrison Archila, LB; Merwan Hussein, RB; Xadrian Camacho, WR; Jacoby White WR
QB: Xaidyn Camacho
Yosemite Badgers
Coach: John Beck
2022 record: 2-8
Players to watch: Jackson Kissee, QB/S; Luca DeBernardi, WR/CB; Carson McIntosh, RB/WR/CB; Landen Lager, WR/S
QBs: J. Kissee and Kent Lincoln
Tri-County Conference - Kings Canyon
Central Valley Christian Cavaliers
Coach: Mason Hughes
2022 record: 12-1
Players to watch: Bryson Donelson, RB/DB; Brandt Munger, WR/DB; Caleb Noeske, OL/DL; Gunnar Piepgrass, WR/DB; Trent Greidanus, RB/LB; Bryce Crook, WR/DB
QB: Brent Kroeze
Kerman Lions
Coach: Damon Jenkins
2022 record: 7-5
Players to watch: Adam Delgado. WR; Joseph Tellez, RB; Nathaniel Villegas, OL/DL; Harrison Garewal, C; Raymond Sanchez, G
Newcomers to watch: Adrian Torres, QB; Timothy Hurt, WR/DB; Vaughn Blunt, TE/LB; Xavier Montalvo, WR/CB; Isaiah Quinto, WR/DB
QB: Adrian Torres
Kingsburg Vikings
Coach: David Wilson
2022 record: 9-2
Players to watch: Max Warkentin, QB; Kaleb Pederson, RB; Ryan Martinez, RB; Wyatt Boyd, WR; Chris Browe, WR/DB; Houston Hirschkorn, TE/LB; Holden Hirschkorn, WR/DB; Bodhi Verners, LB; Gavin Jensen, DB/WR; Kenyon Simpson, WR/RB/DB; Aaron Garcia, OL/DL; Dennis Gagnon, LB/RB; John Peterson, OL/DL
QB: Warkentin
Selma Bears
Coach: Art Francis
2022 record: 1-9
Players to watch: Mateo Roque, LB; Ayden Valdez, LB; Pablo Luna, DE; Brayden Brumm, C; Noah Lopez, RB; Adrian Gonzalez, G; C.J. Malancon, WR; Irv Prieto, RB; Anthony Roman, TE
Newcomers to watch: Dallas Luna, DE; Kayden Berry, RB; Braden Francis, LB; Jordan Alvarado, WR; Jessie Valezquez, T
QBs: Hugo Lopez
Washington Union Panthers
Coach: Paul Holland
2022 record: 8-4
Players to watch: Kado Felder LB; Ryan Brown LB; Paul Holland DB; Davien Potts WR; Decurtis Stroud RB; Jason Torres QB; Jayden Sweazy DL; Andres Rivera DL
Newcomers to watch: Zoreal Stevenson DB; Joseph Stevenson RB; Marcus Watkins WR
QB: Jason Torres
Tri-County Conference - Sequoia
Exeter Monarchs
Coach: Keirsten Lamb
2022 record: 7-4
Players to watch: Jonathan Barraza, OL/DL; Aidan Robertson, WR/DB; Jacob Molina, QB/LB; Ruben Ruiz, WR/DB; Wyatt Stockton; Steven Sengprachanh, RB/LB; Gunner Lentz, RB/DB; Clayton Germaine, OL/LB
QB: Jacob Molina
Hanford West Huskies
Coach: Michael Moore
2022 record: 7-6
Players to watch: D. Alvidrez, QB; James Hernandez, WR/LB; Emanuel Jackson; Andrew Solorio
Immanuel Eagles
Coach: Josh Henderson
2022 record: 3-8
Players to watch: Jake Horn, QB; Trey Romo, WR/DB; Charles Going, OL/DL; Justin Percival, LB/TE; Nic Coleman, RB/LB; Lecka Takapu, OL/DL; Nate Crumpleman, OL/DL; Daniel Ontando, OL/DL; Jackson Leibee, S/RB; Seth Hutchinson, S/RB; Tyler Romo, LB
QB: Jake Horn
Reedley Pirates
Coach: Tony Gates
2022 record: 6-5
Players to watch: Sal Mendoza, OL; Alan Flores, OL; John Greenwood, OL; Demetrius Vargas, RB; Mason Cisneros, WR; Chris Alvarez, DL; Isaiah Torres, LB
QB: Will Bacon
Sierra Pacific Golden Bears
Coach: Ryan DeSantos
2022 record: 3-7
Players to watch: Joe Avalos, RB; Tyler Leslie, QB/WR/DB; Sebastian DeCastro, RB/LB/DB
QBs: Landon McKee and Tyler Leslie
West Sierra League
Avenal Buccaneers
Coach: David Lewis
2022 record: 7-6
Players to watch: Robbie Robinson, WR; Daniel Maldonado, RB/WR/LB; Isaac Mora, QB/CB
QB: Isaac Mora
Coalinga Horned Toads
Coach: Jose Piz
2022 record: 9-4
Players to watch: Noah Tasi, QB; Gustavo Alvarado, RB; Dylan Teixeira, WR/S; Gavin Watson, WR/CB; Jaden Pena, S; Ray Osuna, LB; Wilmer Toscano, LB
QB: Noah Tasi
Dos Palos Broncos
Coach: Rob Calvert
2022 record: 7-6
Players to watch: Peyton Van Worth, QB; Drake Hennagan, RB/S; Andre Flores. RB/LB; Sixto Ibarra, WR/FS; Julio Garcia, RB/LB; Hernan Hernandez, WR/DE
QB: Peyton Van Worth
Firebaugh Eagles
Coach: Jorge Saldana
2022 record: 2-8
Players to watch: Anthony Fernandez, RB/LB; Jimmy Flores, WR/CB; Erik Salcedo, OL/DL; Ryan Luna, RB/S
QB: Isaac Ceja
Mendota Aztecs
Coach: Robert Mejia
2022 record: 9-6
Players to watch:: Jesse Rodriguez RB/S, David Gonzalez RB/LB Hawk Garcia RB/DB, Bernie Camacho QB/WR/DB; Alex Verdugo, OL/DL; Jose Mendez, OL/DL; Serrgio Alvaro, OL/DL; Bernie Camacho, QB/WR/DB; Jesse Rodriguez, RB/S; Jatden Silva, WR/S
QBs: Bernie Camacho and Ryan Preciado
Tranquillity Tigers
Coach: Mike Martinez
2022 record: 1-9
Players to watch: Antolin Reynoso, QB/S
8-man
Alpaugh Buffalos
Coach: Luis Vasquez
2022 record: 2-5
Players to watch: A. Carrillo, RB; A. Carrillo; J. Alcazar, QB
Fresno Christian Eagles
Coach: Mike Fuller
2022 record: 12-0
Players to watch: Jude Sheppard, WR/DB/LB; Angel DeLeon, DE; Logan Stotts, QB; Joshua Kubota, RB/WR/KR.
Newcomers to watch: Noah Payne, MLB, OG; Jamison McMurray, RB/LB; Dylan Fittro, RB/LB;
Laton Mustangs
Coach: Rich Olson
2022 record: 4-5
Players to watch: Johnathan Garcia, QB/WR/K; Andre Zapien, RB/LB/CB; Luis Montes, WR/DB/KR
Riverdale Christian Ambassadors
Coach: Trent Metheny
2022 record: 4-4
Players to watch: Austin Barrera, QB/CB; Calvin Bohannan, RB/LB/FB; Thomas Wilhite, TE/CB
Sierra Chieftains
Coach: Mark Stelling
2022 record: 11-2
Players to watch: Aaron Irvine, QB/LB; Logan Kilbert, WR; Luke Brown, WR/LB; Brock Cunnings, RB/DB; Tanner Forrester, WR/DBL Aidan Kearns, OL/DL; David Torres, OL/DL
