The nation's No. 1 and No. 3 ranked teams in the ESPN HS poll, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei and Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco had big wins in Florida and Mission Viejo (Calif.) won a nail-biter over Santa Margarita (Calif.) in a game matching up a pair of top 10 teams in the Golden State.
We had a chance to watch all three games and there were several impressive performances. Here's a look at 10 senior standouts who caught our eye and we'll take a look at some of the top underclassmen who shined later in the week.
Chris Henry, WR (Ohio State commit): Henry missed nearly his entire junior year with a knee injury but looked 100% healthy over the weekend. There was never a question about his talent, he has some rare traits with an athletic 6-foot-5 frame, strong hands, speed and body control. He caught a pair of touchdowns in the Monarchs season opener against a tough St. Thomas Aquinas squad, all on impressive contested catches and added another leaping grab near the sideline with a defender draped on him. Mater Dei coaches have talked up Henry's improved strength and physicality this season compared to a year ago and the future Buckeye definitely looks primed for a monster senior year.
Ryan Hopkins, QB (Wisconsin commit): Hopkins made his Mater Dei debut on the biggest stage possible, nationally televised game on ESPN on the road against a national powerhouse from Florida in St. Thomas Aquinas. After a rough opening drive, Hopkins caught fire and flashed his high end physical tools. Hopkins has a prototype 6-foot-3, 190 pound frame and is one of the fastest quarterbacks in the country with a personal best 10.66-100-meter time last Spring. He showed some high end arm talent as well and finished the game 13-23 for 272 yards and three touchdowns. He hit three deep balls and his best throw of the night was a 62 yard touchdown throw that he ripped down the seam between two defenders that hit his receiver right in stride. There's a few throws we know he wants back but Hopkins ability to stress a defense with with his arm and legs makes him one of the more exciting quarterbacks prospect in the region.
Luke Fahey, QB (Ohio State commit): There are some talented quarterbacks in California but, and we've said this before, Fahey is the guy who looks 'most ready to play now,' at the college level. He put up modest numbers for Mission Viejo in their low scoring 7-3 slugfest over a tough Santa Margarita team, completing 16- 22 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown but the numbers only tell part of the story. He was in scramble mode on the majority of his drops and showed an innate ability to make multiple defenders miss and make something out of nothing. He throws with touch and accuracy down the field and is equally dangerous in the pocket as he is throwing on the run outside the pocket. He's a winner who makes winning plays in clutch situations and has a great feel for knowing how to play the position.
Trent Mosley, WR (USC commit): There isn't a better receiver out West after the catch than Mosley. He's dynamic with the ball in his hands and can routinely make 2-3 defenders miss and is a threat to take it to the house every time he touches the football. In the Eagles 7-3 loss to Mission Viejo where offense was tough to come by, Mosley was the guy who flashed, finishing with seven catches and had a 70 yard touchdown reception nullified due to a holding penalty. Mosley has some Makai Lemon in his game in terms of his size and play style and does so many things well on the football field.
Madden Williams, WR (Texas A&M commit): St. John Bosco only got one half of football in before the game was called due to weather but Williams did what he always does- make plays. His ball skills are elite and his timing on jump balls is as good as you'll see at the HS level. He's elite as a route runner and his releases get him early separation. He's a true go to guy who knows how to get open and can make plays down the field.
JD Hill, DL (NAU commit): Hill put up monster numbers as a junior and looks well on his way to surpassing those totals this fall. Hill went up against a massive Santa Margarita offensive line and didn't just hold his own, he was dominant. Hill is incredibly strong and can hold his ground, even against a double team, plays with heavy hands and plays with great leverage. He's a rock solid 6-foot-2, 270 pounds, quick off the ball and can win right off the snap and shows the closing speed to run down plays from behind. He's versatile enough to line up all over the defensive line but probably projects best as a three-tech or traditional tackler at the next level and was an absolute steal for the Lumberjacks.
Laneselota Olive-Enos, DL (Portland State commit): In one half of football, St. John Bosco pitched a shut out and Olive-Enos was the guy who jumped off the screen for us. He's very active and moves around more like a linebacker than a big 265 pound interior defensive lineman. He's quick off the ball, uses his hands well and plays a power game. He showed off a relentless motor as well and made a ton of plays in the backfield for the Braves.
Dutch Horisk, Edge, (Oregon commit): No one plays harder or with more energy than Horisk. He'll go down as one of the best defensive players the Braves have produced and is a rare four-year starter for the power program. He's expected to transition to more of a traditional linebacker role in college but plays edge for the Braves and we even saw him slide inside and made plays lining up as a three-tech. He used his quickness to run around guards and tackles, has great hands and can finish. He does a great job pursuing the football and the energy he plays with is infectious.
Leki Holani, LB, (Sacramento State commit): Holani was all over the field for Santa Margarita in their defensive slugfest with Mission Viejo. He was credited with five tackles and a sack but it felt like he had a lot more than that. He's rangy inside 'backer who makes plays sideline to sideline. He can line up as an edge and blitz, play in space and drop and cover. He's an explosive athlete, quick to trigger and has excellent closing speed. He's a physical player at the point of contact and has the talent to be an early impact player at the next level.
Kodi Greene, OL, (Washington commit): Greene is a true tackle prospect and has all the traits you want in a next level lineman. He has an athletic frame with plenty of length, moves well and is a natural athlete. He has always been technically sound and looks physically stronger and more physical now. You always want to see linemen make a jump between junior and senior seasons in terms of the toughness and edge they play with and Greene looks like he has done just that. He's among the top pass protectors in the country and it's good to see where his game is trending.
Shaun Scott, Edge, (USC commit): Scott and the rest of the Monarch defense played a really strong first half and suffocated a potent St. Thomas Aquinas offense. They looked to tire a bit in the 2nd half but Scott flashed numerous times coming off the edge. He had multiple tackles for loss, a sack, forced fumble and was very active. We heard Scott might play some inside linebacker this season but we really like him as an edge rusher and feel he's capable of putting up some huge sack totals. He's quick off the ball, looks physically stronger and has multiple moves and counters to beat an opposing tackle.