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X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams

X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Photo: Arturo Vargas
Matt Smith
Matt Smith
February 27, 2024 @ 09:36 AM
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Jake Poole
Jake Poole 6'1" | D/M | 2024
CA
Callum Todd
Callum Todd 5'10" | D | 2026
CA
Griffin Helfand
Griffin Helfand D | 2024
CA
Octavio Mendoza
Octavio Mendoza F | 2024
CA
Niko Dekovic
Niko Dekovic M | 2023
CA
Lukas Ramans
Lukas Ramans 6'1" | M/D | 2026
CA
Lucas Pederson
Lucas Pederson M | 2024
CA
Kyle Young
Kyle Young M | 2024
CA
Jack Bottini
Jack Bottini 5'10" | M/D | 2025
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The California regional state playoffs start today, with the Southern California and Northern California tournaments kicking off this afternoon. 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The California regional state playoffs start today, with the Southern California and Northern California tournaments kicking off this afternoon. The very top teams and the very top players in a state loaded with great players and teams will be on display, and here are players that will be looking to make an impact in the boys Division I and Division II brackets.

Nathan Almanza

Nathan Almanza

POS D
CLASS 2026

Nathan Almanza

School: Orange Lutheran
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Godwin Antwi

Godwin Antwi

POS F
CLASS 2024

Godwin Antwi

School: Del Norte
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Jack Bottini

Jack Bottini

CA
M/D
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS M/D
CLASS 2025
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Jack
Bottini M/D
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Torrey Pines
|
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Bottini is a junior leader for the Falcons. He is an impact midfielder who is clever and moves...
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Jack Bottini

State: California
School: Torrey Pines
Club: San Diego Surf ECNL
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Talbot Carter

Talbot Carter

POS M
CLASS 2024

Talbot Carter

School: Jesuit
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Jack Cazneaux

Jack Cazneaux

POS M
CLASS 2025

Jack Cazneaux

School: Jesuit
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Niko Dekovic

Niko Dekovic

POS M
CLASS 2023
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Niko
Dekovic M
Class
2023
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
In a really tough matchup against an excellent Clovis North team that boasts a strong midfield, a strong...
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Niko Dekovic

State: California
Club: MVLA
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Sean Gauer

Sean Gauer

POS D
CLASS 2024

Sean Gauer

School: Mira Costa
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Grant Gilmer

Grant Gilmer

POS F
CLASS 2024

Grant Gilmer

School: Mira Costa
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Jake Goetting

Jake Goetting

POS F
CLASS 2026

Jake Goetting

School: Berkeley
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Nixon Hansen

Nixon Hansen

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS M
CLASS 2026

Nixon Hansen

School: Clovis North
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Griffin Helfand

Griffin Helfand

POS D
CLASS 2024
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Griffin
Helfand D
Class
2024
HS
St. Augustine
|
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Helfand has a lot of speed and a lot of ability. He can play outside and do well...
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Griffin Helfand

State: California
School: St. Augustine
Club: Alibon SC
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Max Hernandez

Max Hernandez

POS F
CLASS 2026

Max Hernandez

School: Orange Lutheran
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Aiden Jennings

Aiden Jennings

POS M
CLASS 2025

Aiden Jennings

School: Torrey Pines
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Donovan Mark

Donovan Mark

POS M
CLASS 2026

Donovan Mark

School: Crossroads
Club: LAFC SoCal
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Octavio Mendoza

Octavio Mendoza

POS F
CLASS 2024
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Octavio
Mendoza F
Class
2024
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Mendoza leads the Valley team, and he does so with great passion for the game. As a player...
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Octavio Mendoza

State: California
Club: San Juan SC
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Odin Miller

Odin Miller

POS M
CLASS 2024

Odin Miller

School: Las Lomas
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Diego Monreal

Diego Monreal

POS F
CLASS 2024

Diego Monreal

School: Granada Hills Charter
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Will Nicholas

Will Nicholas

POS F
CLASS 2024

Will Nicholas

School: Crossroads
Club: Santa Monica Surf
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Nathaniel Ochoa

Nathaniel Ochoa

POS M
CLASS 2024

Nathaniel Ochoa

School: McClatchy
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Lucas Pederson

Lucas Pederson

POS M
CLASS 2024
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Lucas
Pederson M
Class
2024
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Pederson is the emotional leader and the captain for the Mustangs. He is the heartbeat of the Monte...
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Lucas Pederson

State: California
Club: Mustang SC
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Jake Poole

Jake Poole

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS D/M
CLASS 2024
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Jake
Poole D/M
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
San Clemente
|
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Poole has the ability to impact the Division I SoCal playoffs like few players can. He plays center...
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George Washington
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Jake Poole

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State: California
School: San Clemente
Club: Pateadores ECNL
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Emiliano Postlethwaite

Emiliano Postlethwaite

POS D
CLASS 2025

Emiliano Postlethwaite

School: St. Augustine
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Lukas Ramans

Lukas Ramans

CA
M/D
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS M/D
CLASS 2026
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Lukas
Ramans M/D
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Saint Francis
|
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Ramans is a captain as a sophomore, which is impressive. He has a lot of respect from his...
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Lukas Ramans

State: California
School: Saint Francis
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Micah Rossen

Micah Rossen

POS M
CLASS 2025

Micah Rossen

School: Harvard-Westlake
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Race Serota

Race Serota

POS M
CLASS 2025

Race Serota

School: Harvard-Westlake
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Callum Todd

Callum Todd

CA
D
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS D
CLASS 2026
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Callum
Todd D
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Saint Francis
|
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Todd is another sophomore playing an important role for the Lancers. He’s a key leader in central defense,...
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Callum Todd

State: California
School: Saint Francis
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Luke Williams

Luke Williams

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS D
CLASS 2026

Luke Williams

School: Servite
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Kyle Young

Kyle Young

POS M
CLASS 2024
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Kyle
Young M
Class
2024
CA
X-factors for CA Division I, II state playoff teams
Young is a four-year varsity player, meaning he was on winless team four years ago. He knows what...
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Kyle Young

State: California
Club: Mustang SC
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