Expectations will again be high for La Habra’s football team in the fall with several key returners in the mix.
But the Highlanders, led by Clark Phillips III and Ryan Zanelli, aren’t waiting until the season begins to show their promise.
La Habra made a statement at the recent Orlando Scandrick 7-on-7 passing tournament hosted by Los Alamitos.
The Highlanders edged Los Alamitos 28-26 in the semifinals before falling to Mater Dei and USC-committed quarterback Bryce Young 31-24 in the final.
“(It’s) fun to see where we have grown together as a team this spring,” said Phillips, an All-County cornerback who also plays wide receiver. “We have a mix of strong returning seniors and some you guys who will be good.”
Phillips, who, like Zanelli, will be a senior in the fall, did his part at the Scandrick tournament. The highly-regarded recruit caught a game-winning touchdown pass from Zanelli in the corner of the end zone against Narbonne. He later dueled against Mater Dei cornerback Jaylin Davies in the final.
Phillips received plenty of support.
“Zanelli was sharp and accurate as usual,” Phillips said of the quarterback. “(Wide receiver) Kris Koontz and (tight end) Mason West made big plays.”
La Habra coach Frank Mazzotta praised the play of wide receiver Brandon Vasquez and wide receiver/defensive back Max Franco.
Mater Dei defeated Cathedral of Los Angeles 30-12 in the other semifinal. The Monarchs’ top receivers at the tournament were Kody Epps, Josiah Zamora and CJ Williams.
In the final, the Monarchs’ defense received an interception from linebacker Raesjon Davis and strong play from cornerback Domani Jackson.
Mater Dei and La Habra will both be among the teams competing in the Battle at the Beach at Edison on June 29.
TESORO WINS GUNSLINGER TOURNEY
Tesoro went 5-0 to capture the Gunslinger passing tournament hosted by San Juan Hills earlier this month.
The Titans were led by quarterback Sean Lindgren, wide receiver Justin Schafer and cornerback Matt Frey.
“We had a really good spring,” Tesoro coach Matt Poston said. “(Lindgren has) really come on as of late.”
The modified tournament followed a round-robin format and also featured Edison, Corona del Mar, San Clemente and Huntington Beach.
CORONA DEL MAR ADJUSTS SCHEDULE
Corona del Mar planned to compete at the Air Strike 7-on-7 tournament earlier this month but the event, hosted by Dana Hills, was called off due to parking issues that were related to the Doheny Blues Festival, Dolphins coach Phil Skinner said.
The Sea Kings, who return their trio of quarterback Ethan Garbers (Washington commit), wide receiver John Humphreys (Stanford) and tight end Mark Redman (Washington), have adjusted their passing tournament schedule. They will be among the participants at The Trojan Classic 7-on-7 tournament June 9. The event will be held at USC’s Howard Jones Field, starting at 8 a.m.
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