Utah operating again commit LaMarcus Bell delivered on an enormous stage final week, main Lake Oswego Excessive to a dominant win over Tualatin Excessive in Oregon highschool soccer motion.
That saved the Lakers unbeaten at 5-0 in a contest that featured two of the highest 5 groups in MaxPreps’ rankings of Oregon highschool soccer.
Bell was excellent within the win, speeding for 248 yards and 4 touchdowns on 17 carries, based on the Oregon College Actions Affiliation.
That’s adequate for a 14.6 yard per-carry common.
His efficiency had Tualatin coach Dom Ferraro singing Bell’s praises.
“It’s wonderful to observe Bell on movie, after which if you see him in individual, you’re like, ‘Oh, OK,’” Ferraro advised OSAA. “It type of confirms every little thing you assume. Arduous to deliver down, explosive. We had been tackling excessive. You simply can’t sort out a man like that prime.”
Bell scored on runs of 1, 50, 6 and 12 yards within the contest, serving to Lake Oswego pile up 520 yards of whole offense in a win that helped reinvigorate a Lakers offense that had its share of struggles the earlier two weeks.
“The final couple video games, we had a pair new guys are available, so we had been simply getting the staff chemistry down,” Bell advised OSAA. “However this recreation, it’s league, we turned it on.
“We knew what we may do on offense. We knew we may dominate. We weren’t exhibiting that the final couple video games, so we knew this recreation we needed to present that. Put an announcement on the state, allow them to know we’re coming.”
It’s the second straight yr that Bell has gone off towards Tualatin. Final yr, he had 247 speeding yards and three touchdowns towards the Timberwolves, per OSAA.
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Kelvin Obot, OT
Fruitland Excessive (Fruitland, Idaho)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.9591 composite rating)
- Final week: W, 47-6 over Payette — 3 tackles (2 solo), 2 tackles for loss, 1 cross deflection
- Reported season totals: 34 tackles (10 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 QB hurries, 2 cross deflections, 1 pressured fumble, 1 fumble restoration
- This week: Friday vs. Homedale
Obot, who’s ranked a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-star recruit and the No. 4 total participant within the 2026 class by Rivals, helped Fruitland keep unbeaten in a blowout win over Payette.
Up subsequent is a house matchup with rival Homedale. Each groups come into the sport 6-0 — Fruitland is ranked No. 1 within the Idaho 4A class rankings by MaxPreps, whereas Homedale is No. 3.
Jaron Pula, WR
Lone Peak Excessive (Highland)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8972 composite rating)
- Final week: L, 37-34 to Skyridge — 7 receptions, 175 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns
- Reported season totals: 37 receptions, 616 receiving yards, 10 receiving touchdowns; 1 carry, 8 speeding yards
- This week: Thursday vs. Lehi
Pula had 5 receptions or extra for the fourth time this season and his third 100-yard receiving recreation within the loss to the Falcons.
The 175 receiving yards was a profession excessive and was bolstered by an 87-yard landing catch within the second quarter. Pula additionally had a 15-yard rating within the third.
LaMarcus Bell, RB
Lake Oswego Excessive (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8867 composite rating)
Bell led the best way for Lake Oswego in a dominant win over Tualatin, scoring on landing runs of 1, 50, 6 and 12 yards, based on Oregon College Actions Affiliation.
He additionally began off the sport with a 35-yard run, per the OSAA, en path to a 248-yard evening on the bottom.
Kennan Pula, WR
Lone Peak Excessive (Highland)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8856 composite rating)
- Final week: L, 37-34 to Skyridge — 4 receptions, 51 receiving yards; 2 solo tackles
- Reported season totals: 34 receptions, 535 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns; 14 tackles (13 solo), 2 cross deflections
- This week: Thursday vs. Lehi
Kennan Pula was second on the staff and third in receiving yards within the Knights’ thriller towards Skyridge. His receiving totals pushed him over 500 yards on the season.
Preston Pitts, Edge
Clear Falls Excessive (League Metropolis, Texas)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8822 composite rating)
- Final week: W, 36-6 over Clear Creek
- Reported season totals (incomplete reporting): 10 tackles (8 solo), 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry, 1 pressured fumble, 1 fumble restoration
- This week: Bye
No statistics for this recreation had been entered onto MaxPreps. With Clears Falls now on a bye, Pitts introduced on social media he will likely be on the Utah-Arizona State recreation this weekend.
Moses Sparks Jr., IOL
Cleveland Excessive (Rio Rancho, New Mexico)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8800 composite rating)
Sparks helped Cleveland put up 335 yards of whole offense, together with 235 via the air, in incomes the win to enhance to 5-1, based on MaxPreps.
NMPreps.com’s J Grine lately profiled Sparks and had this to say about his impression at Cleveland: “His measurement, energy, and method anchor the Storm’s offensive line, offering the muse for his or her playmakers to thrive. Week after week, Sparks units the tone up entrance, making him some of the impactful linemen within the state.”
LaGary Mitchell, LB
Meridian Excessive (Meridian, Idaho)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8778 composite rating)
- Final week: L, 69-0 to Rocky Mountain — 3 tackles (all solo); 8 carries, 21 speeding yards
- Reported season totals (incomplete reporting): 13 tackles (all solo), 1 TFL, 1 sack; 43 carries, 141 speeding yards, 1 speeding landing; 6 receptions, 54 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns
- This week: Friday vs. Capital
It was a tough week for Meridian towards the top-ranked staff in Idaho, based on MaxPreps. Mitchell once more made contributions on each side of the ball for the Warriors.
Michael Johnson, QB
Douglas County Excessive (Douglasville, Georgia)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8733 composite rating)
- Final week: W, 42-17 over East Coweta — 14 of 18 passing, 371 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns; 3 carries, 25 speeding yards, 1 speeding landing
- Reported season totals: 70 of 116 passing, 1,150 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, 1 interception; 43 carries, 317 speeding yards, 4 speeding touchdowns
- This week: Friday at Westlake
Johnson had his most effective recreation of the season in main Douglas County to a win that upped their file to 5-2.
He accomplished 77.8% of his passes for a season-high 371 passing yards and a pair of passing touchdowns whereas additionally making contributions, together with one other rating, on the bottom, based on MaxPreps.
Main Hinchen, CB
La Quinta Excessive (La Quinta, California)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8678 composite rating)
- Final week: L, 32-13 to Palm Springs
- Reported season totals (incomplete reporting): 12 tackles (7 solo); 2 carries, minus-4 speeding yards; 9 receptions, 154 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns
- This week: Friday vs. Xavier Prep
Hinchen didn’t file any statistics in La Quinta’s most up-to-date recreation, based on MaxPreps.
Perrion Williams, ATH
Archbishop Riordan Excessive (San Francisco)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8678 composite rating)
No statistics for Archbishop Riordan had been entered onto MaxPreps for this recreation.
Whereas his remaining line wasn’t available, Williams shared that he performed his first recreation of the season final week. He transferred this offseason and beforehand wasn’t eligible to play, based on Cal-Hello Sports activities.
Rowdy Pearce, IOL
Midland Christian Excessive (Midland, Texas)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8656 composite rating)
- Final week: Bye
- This week: Friday vs. Southwest Christian College
Pearce and Midland Christian get again into motion this week towards an undefeated Southwest Christian staff.
Hudson Lewis, WR
Timberline Excessive (Boise, Idaho)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8644 composite rating)
- Final week: L, 26-12 to Middleton — 7 receptions, 65 receiving yards; 1 carry, 6 speeding yards; 3 tackles (2 solo), 2 cross deflections
- Reported season totals: 40 receptions, 714 receiving yards, 12 receiving touchdowns; 8 carries, 85 speeding yards, 1 speeding landing; 11 tackles (8 solo), 2 interceptions, 3 cross deflections, 1 pressured fumble, 1 fumble restoration
- This week: Friday at Centennial
Lewis had one other impactful outing in a loss, as he led Timberline in receiving and made contributions on protection.
Javion Ramon, DL
Monterey Excessive (Lubbock, Texas)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8633 composite rating)
- Final week: W, 42-7 over Coronado
- Reported season totals (incomplete reporting): 13 tackles (4 solo), 1 sort out for loss
- This week: Friday at Lubbock
No defensive statistics for Monterey had been entered onto MaxPreps for this recreation.
Aisa Galea’i, S
Orem Excessive (Orem)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8611 composite rating)
- Final week: W, 50-7 over Nice Grove — 1 solo sort out; 4 carries, 19 speeding yards; 2 receptions, 8 receiving yards, 1 receiving landing
- Reported season totals: 24 tackles (17 solo), 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 cross deflections; 17 carries, 244 speeding yards, 4 speeding touchdowns; 7 receptions, 62 receiving yards, 1 receiving landing; 1 kickoff return for landing
- This week: Thursday vs. Payson
Galea’i made some good offensive contributions in a blowout, together with his first receiving landing of the season. That provides him six touchdowns scored on the yr.
Dylan Waters, CB
Fort Bend Marshall Excessive (Missouri Metropolis, Texas)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8600 composite rating)
- Final week: Bye
- This week: Thursday vs. Lamar Consolidated
Waters and Fort Bend Marshall get again into motion with a matchup towards Lamar Consolidated.
Bear Fisher, TE
Queen Creek Excessive (Queen Creek, Arizona)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8478 composite rating)
- Final week: W, 28-14 over Corona Del Sol — 1 reception, 1 receiving yard
- Reported season totals: 21 receptions, 238 receiving yards, 1 landing; 8 tackles (3 solo), 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 QB hurries, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 cross deflection
- This week: Bye
Fisher had a minimal impression as Queen Creek bounced again from a loss with a convincing win.
Carter Stewart, S
Shadow Creek Excessive (Pearland, Texas)
247 Sports activities composite: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0.8467 composite rating)
- Final week: W, 47-24 over Dobie — 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 cross deflections
- Reported season totals: 20 tackles (13 solo), 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 cross deflections
- This week: Friday vs. Pasadena Memorial
Stewart had one other strong defensive effort, doubling his variety of cross deflections on the season, as Shadow Creek bounced again from a loss to enhance to 4-2 on the yr.
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