(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: We bring all of our viewers and followers more football news, this time regarding the Rams inaugural “7-on-7” Flag Football program designed in mind for high school athletes. On this occasion that we now feature, they co-partnered with Nike, to host and conduct an All-Star Experience Flag Football Camp and Tournament on Sunday, 3/5, at their Cal Lutheran University Training Facility.
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The Rams organizers created (8) competitive teams with Head Coaches that were divided into the following regional territories: Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara County, San Diego County, Bakersfield, High Desert, Inland Empire, and the Valley. All Team Rosters can be viewed at the end of the posting.
The team’s representing Los Angeles and San Diego competed in the highly competitive Championship game, where San Diego was crowned the winner. During the trophy presentation, QB/JULIAN SAYIN (Carlsbad High School/Alabama Commit) was named the team’s offensive MVP and Safety/TRAVIS ANDERSON (Mission Viejo High School) was named the defensive MVP. Rams/San Diego was coached by Evan Yabu (Notre Dame HS) and Rams/Los Angeles was coached by Ashlee Palmer (Salesian HS)
We have prepared this posting with a short (4:15) video, courtesy of Advanced Scouting Media as well as a photo gallery, courtesy of the Los Angles Rams to give you a very good and up-close look at the event. Please give the story a good read and learn more about this exciting new high-school focused event.
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LOS ANGELES RAMS AND NIKE HOST INAUGURAL HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR EXPERIENCE FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
The Los Angeles Rams Hosted the Inaugural High School All-Star Experience 7-on-7 Flag Football Tournament In Partnership With Nike at Team’s Practice Facility To Highlight 96 of California’s Top-Ranked High School Football Players
Eight teams, ranging from San Diego to Santa Barbara, played in the flag football tournament. The All-Star Experience kicked off with an opening ceremony, with welcoming remarks from Rams High School Football Coordinator GHALEE WADOOD, and included three pool play games, followed by single elimination games until the overall winner was crowned. During the event, multiple athletes announced their commitment to colleges they will play for at the collegiate level.
[Photo Gallery Courtesy]: Los Angeles Rams
[Video Highlights Courtesy ]: Advanced Scouting Media
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Rams defensive line/run game coordinator ERIC HENDERSON and Rams Legends GREG BELL, ROBERT DELPINO, CHRIS DRAFT, IVORY SULLY and ROLAND WILLIAMS made timely appearances. In addition, members of the Rams Coaching Staff were in attendance throughout the event. Also scheduled to appear at the event was Rams Director of Social Justice and Football Development, Johnathan Franklin.
Rams Cheerleaders and mascot Rampage made appearances from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Carl’s Jr. provided lunch for the participants. The Super Bowl LVI Trophy was onsite and was made available for photo opportunities.
The High School All-Star Experience gave these top athletes a Pro Bowl experience at the high school level. Each participant received Nike products including a performance top, a Dri-FIT t-shirt, shorts, a duffle bag, gloves and socks. In addition, the Rams provided athletes with cleats, arm sleeves, wristbands and headbands.
[LIST OF HEAD COACHES & PLAYER ROSTERS BY REGION]:
Rams L.A.
Head Coach: Ashlee Palmer (Salesian HS)
QB- Elijah Brown (Mater Dei)
RB- Jusyis Solis (Aquinas/Cal Berkeley Commit)
WR- Lamason Waller (Sultana)
WR- Xavier Jordan (Cathedral)
WR- Jordan Ross (Warren)
WR- Jordan Anderson (Newport Harbor/University of Oregon Commit)*
LB-Vinni Wolfgram (Inglewood)
N- Jeff Johnson (Oak Hills)
CB- Marcelles Williams (St John Bosco)
CB- Dakoda Fields (Gardena Serra)
S- Andre Johnson Jr. (Colony)
S- Peyton Woodyard (St John Bosco/Georgia Commit)*
Rams Inland Empire
Head Coach: Bryan Zavala (Colony HS)
QB- Darius Curry (Long Beach Poly)
RB- Nate Frazier (Mater Dei)
WR- Dillion Gresham (San Jacinto)
WR- Kory Hall (Cleveland)
WR- Daijon Calimon (Leuzinger)
WR- Daniel Odom (St. John Bosco)
LB- Kamar Mothudi (Campbell Hall)
N- Travion “TJ” Dawson (St Pius X)
CB- Jason Mitchell (St. John Bosco)
CB- Kristian Dunbar Hawkins (Mater Dei/UCLA Commit)*
S- Jeilani Davis (Mater Dei)
S- Foster Slaughter (Bishop Alemany)
Rams Valley
Head Coach: Vinnie Lopez (Pacifica)
QB- Husan Longstreet (Centennial)
RB- Josh Joyner (Pacifica)
WR-Terrell Bradshaw (Inglewood)
WR- Dejour Menefee (St. Pius)
WR- Jaxton Santiago (Centennial Bakersfield)
WR- Stacy Dobbins (Chaparral)
LB- Chrishawn Singleton (Inglewood)
N- Isaiah Rubin (Los Alamitos)
CB- Madden Riordan (Sierra Canyon)
CB- Trey Tolmaire (Mission Viejo)
S- Dajon Doss (Antelope Valley)
S- Malik Stacy (Leuzinger)
Rams San Diego
Head Coach: Evan Yabu (Notre Dame HS)
QB- Julian Sayin (Carlsbad/Alabama Commit)*
RB- Joshua Baldwin (Gardena Serra)
WR- Bain Eiseman (Inglewood)
WR- Phillip Bell lll (Bishop Alemany)
WR- Zacharyus Williams (Gardena Serra)
WR- Kamryn Jones (St. John Bosco)
LB- Ramere Davis (Mater Dei)
N- Cadrian Williams (Garces Memorial)
CB- Jett White (Los Alamitos)
CB- Brandon Lockhart (Loyola)
S- Kai Jenkins (Diamond Bar)
S- Travis Anderson (Mission Viejo)
Rams High Desert
Head Coach: Alex Gonzales (Granite Hills)
QB- Alonzo Esparza (Los Alamitos)
RB- Kobe Boykin (Los Alamitos)
WR- Ajon Bryant (Mater Dei)
WR- Justice Williams (Oaks Christian)
WR- Chase Ferrell (Oaks Christian)
WR- Andrew Lacombe (Notre Dame)
LB- Dylan Williams (Long Beach Poly)
N- Dijon “DJ” Lee (Mission Viejo)
CB- Jacob Whitehead (Inglewood)
CB- Frankie Edwards lll (St. John Bosco)
S- Davon Benjamin Jr. (Oaks Christian)
S- Deshonne Redeaux (Oaks Christian)
Rams Santa Barbara
Head Coach: Aaron Skinner (Bishop Diego)
QB- Nate Bennett (Oaks Christian)
RB- Cameron Jones (St John Bosco)
WR- Mason York (Edison)
WR- Griffin Rosenbloom (Carlsbad)
WR- Jewellz Parm (Mater Dei)
WR- Lilikalani Madali (Rancho Buena Vista)
LB- TJ Smith (Centennial)
N- Deuce Weston (Lawndale)
CB- Prince Williams (Oaks Christian)
CB- Joshua Faulkner (Western)
S- Turran Williams (John Muir)
S- Logan Christensen (JSerra Catholic)
Rams Bakersfield
Head Coach: Kevin Pearson (Warren)
QB- Demaricus Davis (Etiwanda)
RB- Cincer Rhaney (Gardena Serra)
WR- Cameron Mitchell-Jones (Sierra Canyon)
WR- Jase Nix (San Marcos)
WR- Kilin Williams (Manuel Arts)
WR- Caleb Reese (El Camino)
LB- Shakir Collins (Adelanto)
N- Zyaire Moore (Southeast)
CB- Justus Wood (Carlsbad)
CB- Nikko Klemm (Gardena Serra)
S- Nazarus Williams (Gardena Serra)
S- Colin Hall (Mission Hills)
Rams Orange County
Head Coach: Chad Johnson (Mission Viejo)
QB- TJ Lateef (Orange Lutheran)
RB- Joshua Russell (Inglewood)
WR- Joshua Ball (San Marcos)
WR- CJ McBean (Gardena Serra)
WR- Jayden Williams (Mission Hills)
WR- Brayden Williams (Mission Hills)
LB- Ja’Shon Kirkwood (Culver City)
N- Cory “CJ” Lavender (Mater Dei)
CB- Messiah Washington (Cathedral)
CB- Kenny Jackson (Mission Oak)
S- Camryn Higgins (Inglewood)
S- Royce Bolden (Scale Academy)