The week of Monday, Sept. 1 will see these former South Orange County area high school standouts in action.
Alex Zeppos
Chicago Maroons
Sophomore
6′2″ 235
Tesoro High School
Hometown: Orange California
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Alexander Singh
Washington Bears
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
JSerra Catholic High School
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Austin Yeager
Dayton Flyers
Senior
6′5″ 212
Trabuco Hills High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Thomas More Saints, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Battle Gideons
Chicago Maroons
Sophomore
6′1″ 230
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Hometown: San Clemente
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Ben Baker
Fresno State Bulldogs
Offensive lineman
Freshman
6′1″ 280
San Clemente High School
Hometown: San Clemente
Next Game: vs. Oregon State Beavers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Bo Kelly
Cal Poly Mustangs
Junior
6′0″ 195
Dana Hills High School
Hometown: Dana Point
Next Game: vs. Utah Utes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
Boogie Henderson
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Rf.
6′4″ 295
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: Los Angeles
Next Game: vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Braden Biller
Western New Mexico Mustangs
5′9″ 175
El Toro High School
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Brayden Bockler
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′4″ 245
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. LSU Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Brennen Acosta
Northern Colorado Bears
Junior
6′5″ 235
El Toro High School
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. Colorado State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
Brock DeFries
UNLV Rebels
Freshman
5′10″ 190
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. UCLA Bruins, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
Broderick Redden
Utah Utes
Freshman
6′5″ 219
San Clemente High School
Hometown: San Clemente
Next Game: vs. Cal Poly Mustangs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
Cash Hardy
Grinnell Pioneers
Sophomore
6′0″ 260
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: San Clemente
Next Game: vs. Macalester Scots, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Cash Semonza
Tulane Green Wave
Freshman
5′10″ 145
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. South Alabama Jaguars, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Chris Street
Utah Tech Trailblazers
Senior
5′9″ 210
JSerra Catholic High School
Hometown: Eastvale
Next Game: vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.
Christopher Williams
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Freshman
6′1″ 180
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.
Christopher Yoon
Lake Forest Foresters
Freshman
5′8″ 180
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: San Jose
Next Game: vs. CMS Stags, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Cole Batson
UC Davis Aggies
Graduate
6′4″
San Clemente High School
Hometown: San Clemente
Next Game: vs. Washington Huskies, Saturday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m.
Cole Monach
San Diego Toreros
Senior
6′1″ 185
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Colin Brophy
Chapman Panthers
Junior
6′2″ 225
San Clemente High School
Hometown: San Clemente
Next Game: vs. Hardin–Simmons Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Collins Acheampong
Bowling Green Falcons
Sophomore
6′7″ 270
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bearcats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.
Dakoda Fields
Oregon Ducks
6′2″ 200
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: Gardena
Next Game: vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Dane Benedix
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Junior
6′2″ 195
Capistrano Valley High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. LSU Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Daniel Dominguez
Rocky Mountain Battlin Bears
Junior
5′9″ 210
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Idaho Yotes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Dave Tuliau
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Offensive lineman
Sophomore
6′1″ 275
JSerra Catholic High School
Hometown: Compton
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Deacon Hill
San Diego Toreros
Sophomore
6′1″ 215
Dana Hills High School
Hometown: Dana Point
Next Game: vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Derek Wilkins
California Golden Bears
Junior
6′5″ 305
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Irvine
Next Game: vs. Texas Southern Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3 p.m.
Devyn King
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Senior
5′11″ 175
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes
Next Game: vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Dijon Lee Jr.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Freshman
6′4″ 202
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Carson
Next Game: vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:45 p.m.
Donovan Comestro
Holy Cross Crusaders
Junior
6′0″ 190
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Ladera Ranch
Next Game: vs. New Hampshire Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Dylan Mills
Villanova Wildcats
Sophomore
6′2″ 205
San Clemente High School
Hometown: Dana Point
Next Game: vs. Colgate Raiders, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Eddy Schultz
Portland State Vikings
Sophomore
6′1″ 195
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Montclair
Next Game: vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Elias Shamieh
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Freshman
6′3″ 270
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: San Mateo
Next Game: vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.
Emmett Mosley V
Texas Longhorns
Sophomore
6′2″ 210
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Chicago
Next Game: vs. San Jose State Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.
Ethan Brougham
Rice Owls
Sophomore
6′2″ 238
Dana Hills High School
Hometown: Dana Point
Next Game: vs. Houston Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Ethan Thomas
Duquesne Dukes
Freshman
6′5″ 280
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Moreno Valley
Next Game: vs. Lincoln Lions, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Evan Shaigineik
Lindenwood Lions
Freshman
Tesoro High School
Hometown: Orange California
Next Game: vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.
Frederick Williams III
California Golden Bears
Sophomore
6′5″ 310
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: Los Angeles
Next Game: vs. Texas Southern Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3 p.m.
Gage Burnett
Cal Poly Mustangs
Freshman
6′1″ 220
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Ladera Ranch
Next Game: vs. Utah Utes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
Gavin Shaigineik
Lindenwood Lions
Sophomore
6′1″ 191
Tesoro High School
Hometown: Orange California
Next Game: vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.
Grant Hessler
Idaho State Bengals
Senior
6′2″ 291
JSerra Catholic High School
Hometown: Temecula
Next Game: vs. New Mexico Lobos, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Hagen Foreman
Northeastern State Riverhawks
Senior
6′0″ 190
JSerra Catholic High School
Hometown: Huntington Beach
Next Game: vs. Missouri S&T Miners, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Henry Amposta
Portland State Vikings
Junior
6′2″ 225
Tesoro High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Hero Kanu
Texas Longhorns
Defensive lineman
Senior
6′5″ 299
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Next Game: vs. San Jose State Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.
Hunter Najm
Bowling Green Falcons
Quarterback
Freshman
5′11″ 190
Aliso Niguel High School
Hometown: Aliso Viejo
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bearcats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.
JT Hand
Oregon State Beavers
6′4″ 282
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Tustin, Orange County
Next Game: vs. Fresno State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Jack Baldi
Fresno State Bulldogs
Long snapper
Freshman
5′11″ 229
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Foothill Ranch
Next Game: vs. Oregon State Beavers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Jack Munro
San Diego Toreros
Sophomore
6′0″ 200
Junipero Serra Catholic High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Jack Ruff
Chicago Maroons
Senior
6′4″ 215
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Hometown: Coto de Caza
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Jack Wagner
Oregon State Beavers
6′2″ 294
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. Fresno State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Jackson Kollock
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Quarterback
Freshman
6′4″ 225
Laguna Beach High School
Hometown: Laguna Beach
Next Game: vs. Northwestern State Demons, Saturday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.
Jaden Williams
Boise State Broncos
Freshman
6′3″ 245
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Eastern Washington Eagles, Friday, Sept. 5, 5 p.m.
Jake Foye
Chapman Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 220
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Anaheim
Next Game: vs. Hardin–Simmons Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Jake Hall
Maine Black Bears
5th
6′2″ 230
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. William & Mary Tribe, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Jake Higgins
San Diego Toreros
Senior
6′1″ 195
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Jake Javorsky
Cal Poly Mustangs
Freshman
5′11″ 220
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: Laguna Hills
Next Game: vs. Utah Utes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
Jalani Liva
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Sophomore
6′3″ 300
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita
Next Game: vs. San Diego Toreros, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Jason Robinson Jr.
North Carolina Tar Heels
5′″ 150
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: Long Beach
Next Game: vs. TCU Horned Frogs, Monday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.
Jason Swigger
Idaho State Bengals
Sophomore
6′1″ 222
El Toro High School
Hometown: Lake Forest
Next Game: vs. New Mexico Lobos, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
John Gazzaniga
Alabama Crimson Tide
Freshman
6′7″ 252
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita
Next Game: vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:45 p.m.
Jonavan Asuncion
McPherson Bulldogs
Sophomore
5′11″
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Bethel Threshers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Judah Moenoa
Oberlin Yeomen
Sophomore
6′1″ 280
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita
Next Game: vs. Calvin Knights, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
KJ Reed
Fordham Rams
Junior
5′11″ 175
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Irvine
Next Game: vs. Monmouth Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Kadin Semonza
Tulane Green Wave
Quarterback
Sophomore
5′11″ 196
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Huntington Beach
Next Game: vs. South Alabama Jaguars, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Kaimana Ancheta
Pacific Boxers
Freshman
5′10″
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: San Mateo
Next Game: vs. Howard Payne Yellow Jackets, Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
Kamar Gabourel
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Freshman
5′11″ 165
JSerra Catholic High School
Hometown: Stanton
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Kian Afrookhteh
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Junior
5′8″ 195
Dana Hills High School
Hometown: Laguna Niguel
Next Game: vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Logan Christensen
UNLV Rebels
Freshman
6′0″ 190
JSerra Catholic High School
Next Game: vs. UCLA Bruins, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
Louis Akpa
Arizona Wildcats
Freshman
6′6″ 259
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: South San Francisco
Next Game: vs. Weber State Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Luke Degner
Chicago Maroons
Senior
6′0″ 195
Laguna Beach High School
Hometown: Newport Beach
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Maalik Murphy
Oregon State Beavers
6′5″ 234
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: Inglewood
Next Game: vs. Fresno State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Mason Murphy
Auburn Tigers
Offensive lineman
Senior
6′5″ 319
JSerra Catholic High School
Next Game: vs. Ball State Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Maurice Heims
Idaho Vandals
Graduate
6′5″ 263
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Next Game: vs. St. Thomas Tommies, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Maverick Young
Chicago Maroons
Freshman
6′0″ 175
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Max Kotiranta
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Freshman
5′10″ 180
San Clemente High School
Hometown: San Clemente
Next Game: vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.
Max Ruff
Chicago Maroons
Sophomore
6′3″ 200
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Hometown: Coto de Caza
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Michael Salgado-Medina
Arizona Wildcats
Sophomore
6′3″ 210
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Weber State Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Mikey D’Amato
Cal Poly Mustangs
Junior
6′0″ 230
Mission Viejo High School
Next Game: vs. Utah Utes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
Nathan Elu
Oregon State Beavers
6′5″ 310
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: San Mateo
Next Game: vs. Fresno State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Nathaniel Kim
Chicago Maroons
Sophomore
5′10″ 160
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Hometown: Irvine
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Nik Dupont
Lewis & Clark Pioneers
Senior
6′1″ 275
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: San Mateo
Next Game: vs. Puget Sound Loggers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Noa Keohuloa
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Rf.
6′0″ 185
Junipero Serra High School
Hometown: Compton
Next Game: vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Peter Costelli
Northern Colorado Bears
Junior
6′3″ 220
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: San Pedro
Next Game: vs. Colorado State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
Phillip Bell
Ohio State Buckeyes
Freshman
6′1″ 195
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Grambling State Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.
Ruben Lopez
San Diego Toreros
Senior
6′0″ 180
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Russell Frye
Chicago Maroons
Sophomore
6′3″ 190
St. Margaret’s High School
Hometown: Newport Coast.
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Ryan Ewing
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets
Senior
6′2″ 200
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Grand Valley State Lakers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.
Ryan McKevitt
Chapman Panthers
Freshman
5′9″ 165
Laguna Hills High School
Hometown: Laguna Beach
Next Game: vs. Hardin–Simmons Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Sammy Peterson
San Diego Toreros
Freshman
6′2″ 210
Tesoro High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Seth Lyon
Portland State Vikings
Junior
6′3″ 245
Dana Hills High School
Hometown: Laguna Niguel
Next Game: vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Spencer Jones
LIU Sharks
Sophomore
6′1″
Tesoro High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Thomas Acosta
Washington and Lee Generals
Freshman
6′0″ 185
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Laguna Niguel
Next Game: vs. Salisbury Sea Gulls, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.
Titus Miller
Washington State Cougars
Freshman
6′1″ 274
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. San Diego State Aztecs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7:15 p.m.
Tommy Reese
Missouri Tigers
Junior
6′0″ 217
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Newport Beach
Next Game: vs. Kansas Jayhawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m.
Travis Anderson
Boise State Broncos
Freshman
5′11″ 190
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Eastern Washington Eagles, Friday, Sept. 5, 5 p.m.
Trevor Newkirk
Cal Poly Mustangs
Freshman
6′7″ 300
San Juan Hills High School
Hometown: Ladera Ranch
Next Game: vs. Utah Utes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.
Trey Kukuk
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Junior
6′1″ 210
Capistrano Valley High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. LSU Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Trey Tolmaire
Boise State Broncos
Freshman
5′11″ 185
Mission Viejo High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. Eastern Washington Eagles, Friday, Sept. 5, 5 p.m.
Tyger Canales
Fresno State Bulldogs
Defensive back
Freshman
6′0″ 180
JSerra Catholic High School
Hometown: Long Beach
Next Game: vs. Oregon State Beavers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
Will Burns
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Sophomore
6′2″ 215
Trabuco Hills High School
Hometown: Mission Viejo
Next Game: vs. San Diego Toreros, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
Will Viola
Chicago Maroons
Freshman
6′3″ 190
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano
Next Game: vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.
Zack Morris
Colorado Mines Orediggers
Senior
6′4″ 300
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Coto de Caza
Next Game: vs. West Texas A&M Buffaloes, Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
Zander Benitez
The Citadel Bulldogs
Freshman
6′1″ 275
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Hometown: Fallbrook
Next Game: vs. Samford Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m.
