Top five most exciting players in the finals

December 11th, 2008, 2:20 pm · 11 Comments · posted by CARLOS ARIAS

This one is highly subjective, so you surely will have something to say about players left off the list. Fine. Let us have it. Check out this list of the five most exciting Orange County players in the CIF-SS finals.

1. Preston King, WR/DB, Tesoro: There is no more dangerous player in the county than King. He makes spectacular catches on offense and he is a lock-down corner on defense. He has 81 receptions for 1,224 yards and 15 TDs on offense and nine interceptions on defense. Why do teams even throw it his way?

2. Ronnie Hillman, RB, La Habra: Mr. FryDay Night calls Hillman the "Reggie Bush of Orange County." He is the ultimate gamebreaker, capable of taking it to the house any time he touches the ball whether it's on a run, reception or kick or punt return. When No. 4 gets the ball, people stand up in the bleachers because they know something is about to happen.

3. Anthony Wilkerson, RB/S, Tustin: Wilkerson is starting to draw comparisons to former Tustin great DeShaun Foster. DeShaun Foster?! Yeah, that DeShaun Foster. Wilkerson is a bruising runner inside the tackles and he has that blazing speed when he breaks free. In other words, he is the total package.

4. Robert Refsnyder, QB/DB, Laguna Hills: The consumate team player and the Hawks unquestioned leader, Refsnyder manages the offense with precision and he is capable of breaking off a big run any time he scrambles out of the pocket. He makes tons of plays on defense. This kid is all over the field at all times.

5. David Mothander, QB, St. Margaret's: Tartans coach Harry Welch believes Mohander is very underrated and should be a Division I prospect. He certainly has some huge numbers. He has passed for 2,468 yards and 27 TDs with only 4 TDs. My OCVarsity teammate, Dan Albano, also says Mohander is a heck of a punter. Does St. Margaret's punt?

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flame says:

December 11, 2008 at 2:46 pm

tustin will run all over la habra tustin by 3 tds

big dee says:

December 11, 2008 at 2:49 pm

we love when tustin talks spit ps were not canyon

tartanpride says:

December 11, 2008 at 3:47 pm

MAX PREPS:
- Passing (124/221, .561, 2452 yds, 31 TD's, 5 int.) (QB rating 125)
- Rushing (101/685, 6.78, 15 TD's)
- Kickoffs (59/69 Touchbacks)
- PAT (89)
- Field Goals (3/3)
- Punts 1/60 yds

David from Anaheim Hills says:

December 11, 2008 at 5:16 pm

Preston King is a super player, but he will be tested on Saturday night. The quality of the DB's is of the highest caliber, possibly 4 diviision 1 players. But if any one can do it, it's Preston King.
Let's hope it is a great game. Go Long Beach Poly!!!
Best wishes to Tesoro players and coaches.

Tartan Fan says:

December 12, 2008 at 12:03 am

Mo is not only a great player with serious skills, he leads like no other kid at his position. He is a very special young man whose teammates would do anything for. Whatever school get's him will be lucky to have him. He is the kind of young man you wish your own son would grow up to be. Quite a terrific rold model. Thanks Mo.

Picazo Fan says:

December 12, 2008 at 12:10 am

The most underated kid at his position. All he ever does is WIN. Quite boring, but he would have it no other way. He never complains about being over looked by the know it all scouts. All of those "Blue Chippers" are at home wishing they could be in Robbie Picazo's shoes. Another great role model who is humble and an incredible leader. Bob Bosanko needs to share in some of his success. He has done a great job with Robbie. Bosanko is the man behind the curtain. Take a bow, you have both earned it, but you are both too humble. Thanks for your contributions.

bighsfootballfan says:

December 12, 2008 at 6:40 am

No doubt Ronnie Hillman is the most exciting player to watch and you are so right when you describe the feeling the Clan fans get every time he touches the ball he hits a small opening and he can be gone its so amazing and quite honestly a thing of beauty to see him break loose especially if your at a La Habra home game when you feel like your right on top of the game really people UNBELIEVABLE when he gets rollin.

nosoup4yu says:

December 12, 2008 at 1:36 pm

I 2nd the nod on Picazzo. Didn't think that much when I saw TV game vs. Mission but live vs. Dana,Los Al, O-Lu made me believer. The guy is cool, efficient, accurate, leads, is tough and runs a very varied attack smoothly. Good luck vs. Poly.

ProudDad34 says:

December 12, 2008 at 2:04 pm

I think Josh Quezada of La Habra deserves some recognition when speaking of most exciting to watch in the playoffs. He's the most bruising runner on La Habra and can also take it to the house. His always going forward style makes him so valuable because he never loses yardage and does not shy away from contact. He will blast through each hole on every carry and will run over a defender if they dare stand in his way. Anyone who has watched the Highlanders play this season knows how good this kid is. We would not be in the finals without him.
Best thing -- He is only a junior and will return next year.....