Naples Daily News Stories: Prepzone Rivals

Breneman pushing for prestige at Challenge

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:17:00 -0000

Camp Hill (Pa.) Cedar Cliff tight end Adam Breneman is the top ranked player in his state and the highest-rated prospect at his position in the country. For the 6-foot-5 pass-catcher neither of those accolades are good enough.

Suprise success pushes Johnson to Challenge

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:14:00 -0000

If Brenham (Texas) High athlete Darrion Johnson wasn't aware of just how high his profile had gotten he certainly is now. He is being lauded as a top player in the Class of 2014 and invited to participate in the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

Huggins headed to Challenge with something to prove

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:08:00 -0000

Kerrick Huggins, a 6 feet 3 defensive tackle, is a load to move at 283 pounds and wants to be the rock on which the defense can be built. His participation in the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge, he hopes, will start shifting the perception of not only himself but his school.

Lopez ready to stop watching, start doing

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:31:00 -0000

With his invitation to the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran OT John Lopez will get to see what nuances the film study sessions missed.

Tucker ready to make his own way

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:12:00 -0000

Class of 2014 OL Casey Tucker watched, listened and learned at a distance as Christian Westerman and Tyler Johnstone showed him the paces. Now it is his turn for the spotlight.

Stanley is big talent from small town

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:11:00 -0000

Class of 2014 OT Donell Stanley may be literally the biggest thing in his small hometown. But he fully appreciates the big opportunity his size and talents give him.

Robinson twins will pull double duty in college

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:56:00 -0000

Twin brothers Tyrell and Tyree Robinson are among the top prospects for both football and basketball, and they plan to play both sports together in college.

McMillan to make his own name at Challenge

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:00 -0000

Raekwon McMillan is tired of being in the shadow of Rueben Foster and wants to use the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge as a launching pad for a Top 10 ranking.

Plenty confident Redfield prepares for Challenge

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:46:00 -0000

Mission Viejo (Calif.) High safety Max Redfield may not appreciate the description be he certainly understands why people think he is a cocky football player.

McCrary matures, readies for Rivals Challenge

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:45:00 -0000

Johnathon McCrary has not always been the hardest worker, he will tell you as much. It's his newfound work ethic that he thinks will separate him from the other competitors at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Offseason now camp season for prospects

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:55:00 -0000

Why has the camp circuit become so important, even for elite, committed prospects such as Jake Raulerson? We talked to five juniors and learned from their stories.

Not having prototypical size is a plus for Moore

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:57:00 -0000

At 6 feet 1 and 170 pounds L.J. Moore knows he falls between prototype size for secondary positions but according to the No. 223 overall player in the country being a 'tweener is a strength for him.

Bryant prepares to shine at Rivals Challenge

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:49:00 -0000

Six of the top 15 RBs are from Florida and so choosing one to represent the South in the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge could have presented a difficult challenge until the top-ranked Greg Bryant expressed his interest.

FHSAA finds Armwood to have major violations

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:59:00 -0000

The Seffner (Fla.) Armwood football program was informed Monday that it has been found to be in violation of major residency rules and could be forced to forfeit its Class 6A state championship and undefeated season.

All eyes on QB at R100 Five-Star Challenge

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:56:00 -0000

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge roster is loaded, but the QB position - which includes five-stars Tyrone Swoopes and Max Browne - will draw most eyes.

Waiting game: California prospects in no hurry

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:35:00 -0000

Like most of California's top prospects, 5-star safety Su'a Cravens has yet to make his college choice. Why hasn't the trend of committing early hit the West Coast?

What is the impact of spring football?

Sun, 13 May 2012 19:17:00 -0000

Coaches such as Clemson's Dabo Swinney believe in the benefits of spring practice at the high school level. But not all states allow it, and that changes how prospects are evaluated.

Another opportunity for Owusu at Challenge

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:29:00 -0000

No stranger to competing against top talent, Francis Owusu will draw from that experience at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Bigelow a target of many at Challenge

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:46:00 -0000

Elkton (Md.) Eastern Christian Academy defensive end Kenny Bigelow had heard the talk from players wanting a shot at him at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Fisher drummed his way to football stardom

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:48:00 -0000

Safety Holland Fisher once envisioned his spot in a marching band. But then his football career took off, and now he'll be part of the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge