As a part of our highschool soccer protection to get you prepared for the 2024 season, we’re rolling out all-Bay Space Information Group preseason recognition.
Right now’s place:
OFFENSIVE LINE
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Garrett Bertsch, Los Gatos, 6-4, 260, senior
Three-star Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo commit is the go-to run and move blocker for a Los Gatos staff that superior to the CCS Division I championship sport final season. Dedicated to Cal Poly, he additionally holds presents from Brown, Cornell and Lehigh.
Chase Braga, Palo Alto, 6-2, 255, junior
Maybe the following nice Palo Alto lineman, Braga is poised to comply with within the footsteps of Iki Tupou and JJ Stallworth, two current Paly graduates now plying their commerce at BYU and Sacramento State, respectively. “He is quickly rising up the ranks of Paly linemen,” Paly coach Dave DeGeronimo stated.
Taopa Fehoko, Moreau Catholic, 6-2, 280, junior
Rising junior holds a suggestion from Sacramento State and can open holes up for Moreau Catholic’s gifted group of operating backs. Mariners coach Keith Minor known as him “a disruptive force” who’s “able to have a breakout 12 months.”
John Fifita, St. Francis, 6-6, 350, senior
The three-star USC commit is the No. 139 participant in California within the Class of 2026, in keeping with 247Sports. Returning honorable point out all-West Catholic Athletic League O-lineman.
Terrence Johnson, Valley Christian, 6-5, 275, senior
Nevada commit has three stars subsequent to his identify and is the No. 178 participant in California within the Class of 2026 by 247. Inheritor to the throne of Valley Christian’s high lineman after four-star Washington signee Champ Taulealea left for Montlake. Returning honorable point out all-WCAL.
Michael Langi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-3, 265, senior
Three-star Arizona commit is the No. 213 participant in California within the Class of 2026 by 247. Brother of fellow star lineman Peter, who additionally performs for Arizona after a adorned highschool profession. Returning WCAL second-teamer.
Andrew Latu, Valley Christian, 6-4, 290, senior
San Jose State commit is a three-star participant ranked No. 232 in California within the Class of 2026 by 247. Returning WCAL honorable point out.
Alex Mackechnie, Clayton Valley, 6-5, 310, senior
Mackechnie’s junior tape featured “many pancakes,” in keeping with the now-senior lineman, and only one sack allowed. The rising senior honed his pancake-blocking prowess whereas beginning at left sort out final season. He has the dimensions and expertise to play on the subsequent degree and can anchor Clayton Valley’s dashing assault in entrance of switch operating again Jhadis Luckey.
Chase Martin, Las Lomas, 6-2, 223, senior
Returning Diablo Athletic League Foothill Division first-teamer stars on either side of the ball for the Knights. Holds presents from San Diego and Minot State.
Teki Pekipaki, Santa Teresa, 6-0, 290, senior
Coronary heart of soul of trenches for South Bay public college. Youthful brother of Tevita, who now performs at San Jose Metropolis Faculty. Three-year varsity starter on either side of the ball.
Spencer Reiland, San Ramon Valley, 6-3, 255, junior
Rising junior poised for giant season after enjoying guard for staff that misplaced narrowly to Pittsburg in North Coast Part Open/Division I semifinals. Might slide out to sort out this 12 months. “One of the best offensive linemen in the East Bay and will play at the next level,” SRV coach Aaron Becker instructed BANG.
Richard Salas, Moreau Catholic, 6-3, 285, senior
Returning honorable point out all-BANG O-lineman helped key Moreau Catholic’s state championship season. Additionally named a first-teamer within the West Alameda County Convention Foothill Division final season.
Tyja Starks Jr., Sacred Coronary heart Cathedral, 6-1, 305, senior
Prime move protector for explosive SHC offense that likes to air it out. Returning WCAL second-teamer is a two-star Florida A&M commit who additionally holds presents from Miles, New Mexico State and North Carolina A&T.
Atelea Tau, Sacred Coronary heart Prep, 6-0, 230, senior
4-year varsity starter performs on either side of the ball and does it effectively. Performed key position up entrance for the SHP staff that gained the CCS Division IV championship final season. “Has an instinct for getting to the football and loves contact,” SHP coach Mark Grieb stated of Tau.
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Preseason all-Bay Space Information Group highschool soccer 2025: Defensive position
Nana Tau, Pittsburg, 6-2, 260, junior
Rising junior lineman will look to exchange all-leaguers Siupeli Langi and Bradley Ruffin for a Pittsburg staff that can depend on the dashing assault after the departure of famous person quarterback Marley Alcantara. Tau has earlier beginning expertise and can return from damage this season to play on either side of the ball.
Tommy Tofi, Archbishop Riordan, 6-6, 330, senior
Oregon commit broadly considered high offensive lineman within the Bay Space has 4 stars from each main recruiting service and is rated the No. 14 total participant in California by the 247Sports composite and the No. 13 participant in California by 247’s standalone rankings. No. 1 offensive guard within the nation in keeping with ESPN, however he’s anticipated to play sort out for Riordan this 12 months. WCAL co-junior of the 12 months and returning first-teamer.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
These eligible for all-BANG honors come from leagues based mostly predominantly in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The information group’s highschool sports activities employees chooses the gamers.
