Sacramento Series: Top Keepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sacramento area has talent galore, kids who are considered the best at their position in the state, and some that are unique talents that only come through once in a while. This Sacramento series will explore each position, as we start with keepers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='285099' first='Dylan' last='Hotaling'], Davis, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hotaling is an excellent keepers for the Blue Devils. He is extremely technical, doing everything cleanly. He makes everything look routine, which a keeper will always take as highly complimentary. He is a great distributor, has a strong left foot and can place the ball on a dime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierce Lavine, Whitney, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A junior keeper that is getting better and better, and has now kept six clean sheets in his last eight matches. He has a very good frame which allows him to be a fantastic shot stopper. He plays angles well, and has the explosiveness that allows him to cover from post to post. He is good playing the ball back out with his feet, also.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='7049' first='Andrew' last='Perry'], Jesuit, Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very quick and agile keeper who plays great angles. He can make the double save and make it look easy because he gets on his feet and gathers himself quickly. He's a smart player and sees things developing early, and that allows him to get into position to make saves that other keepers can't. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zach Ryan, Oak Ridge, Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryan is a truly vocal leader, as he is loud and clear in terms of organizing his back line. He has really strong hands and can keep a hold of anything sent his way. He has a very strong foot and has assisted on some goals this year, dropping balls behind the back line at times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='7830' first='James' last='Tibbetts'], Del Oro, Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tibbetts has great size and holds the ball very well, but at the same time has quick feet and can cover the goal mouth quickly when the angle of attack is changed. In 1v1 situations and balls played in the box, he plays without fear and uses his frame to win most duels. He is also very good with his feet and can play the ball out well in distribution. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='41555' first='Jordan' last='Victor'], Jesuit, Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Victor is another excellent keeper for Jesuit, and is one of the best and most complete keepers to come out of the Sacramento area for some time. He has great feet and distributes very well. He also has good hands, plays great angles and manages the game from the back with aplomb. He is committed to Stanford.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->