Two juniors from Western US among fall season’s best
The fall high school season does not get as much attention as the winter, because less schools play. However, there are talented players from all over the country that play during the fall season. Here are two players from the…
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Continue ReadingThe fall high school season does not get as much attention as the winter, because less schools play. However, there are talented players from all over the country that play during the fall season. Here are two players from the western U.S. that are as good as almost anyone from the 2025 class.
Sheffield had an amazing junior season for LaSalle Prep. He helped lead the Falcons to an undefeated season in the Northwest Oregon League. The team had 14 wins, and reached the 5A state semifinals before falling to Summit. He had 32 goals and 10 assists on the season. He is willing and committed to do whatever it takes to help the team. One of the things he does best is score goals, but not just in quantity. He has great skill and scores with great quality. On top of the skill he shows, he also great instincts and finds himself in the right place at the right time. When given the chance, he will finish. He shows great movement off the ball, moves well in the box to give defenders a headache, and when he’s on the ball outside the box, he’s very good at hold up play and letting teammates make runs off of him and playing a pass to them.
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Rylan McPherson
Rylan McPherson
McPherson is one of the top prep players in Idaho and is a very important player for Rocky Mountain High. He helped the Grizzlies to a 15-win season during the fall and lead them to the 5A state final, where they unfortunately lost to Timberline. However, in the semifinals against Eagles, McPherson slotted home the winning goal in the final minutes, beating the keeper at a tough angle at the near post. He’s a player with good speed, good strength and size. He’s the total package. He can beat defenders 1v1, operates will in space and has great finishing ability.