As we head down the home stretch toward Signing Day for the 2013 recruiting class, we start to take a look at some of the top juniors and sophomores who burst on the scene this year. One that stood out for one of the top teams in the state, was super-sophomore Cody Baker, a 6’4″, 235-pounder with enough size and athleticism to play almost anywhere….
One of Oregon’s Top Jr QB’s and 4A POY Candidate Scotty Hitner of Cottage Grove: By Jordan Johnson
Scotty Hitner Highlight Video Scotty Hitner NEI/BFA Combine One of Oregon’s top QB’s for the 2014 class, and a leading candidate for 4A Player of the Year in Oregon next season will be Scotty Hitner (6-3 200 Jr.) of Cottage Grove. Hitner was a state leader in multiple passing categories this past season, and was a kid that we got to see early on during the Barton…
WA’s #1 ranked 4A team in 2013; the Camas Papermakers: By Jordan Johnson
One of the most exciting teams in the northwest, or anywhere in the country for that matter were the Camas Papermakers (12-1) this past season. They emphatically blasted almost every opponent that they played, up until there meeting with eventual state champion Skyline in the semifinals. This junior based group will be the #1 ranked team at the 4A level coming into next season, and they very…
Another D1 offer kid goes with Ivy League Harvard in Jesuit’s 6-7 Max Rich: By Jordan Johnson
Big news out of Portland tonight as Jesuit’s Max Rich (6-7 315 Sr. OL) made his commitment to Harvard and passed up 7 other D1 offers that had come in over the last year. Rich is a two time all league kid on the offensive line, and is also a talented basketball player.To he say he is massive in size would be an understatement. Rich says, ”…
Top Linebacker with no offer; Rod Jones Jr of Federal Way: by Scott Eklund
Rod Jones Jr. Highlight Video Heading into the 2012 football season, Federal Way LB Rod Jones Jr. was a player we all had our eyes on. He was 6’2″ and 230 pounds of terror just waiting to be unleashed. This season saw the talented prospect and the rest of the Eagles jump out big on teams, allowing the first teamers to sit while younger players…
Oregon Top Scholar Athlete Lawrence Wilson of Central Catholic decides on Princeton: By Jordan Johnson
One of the NW’s top receivers, Lawrence Wilson (6-3 205) of Central Catholic, will take his D1 frame and smarts to the prestigious Princeton University. It was a tough decision between two of the top schools anywhere on the planet, the other being Harvard. Wilson was a kid we got to know well over the off season as he attended all of our Elite Events, and…
2012 Army All-American Combine Video Documentary: By Jordan Johnson
Moving into 2013 we take a look back at was has been an incredible year for all of us at NEI and the Barton Football Academy. BFA is going on 10 years of existence, and is by far and away the largest football academy in the Pacific NW. The addition of NEI has allowed us to do a lot of cool things such as…
On The Recruiting Trail; OL/DL Cody Moorhead of Hazen: By Ryland Spencer
Cody Moorhead Highlight Video Lineman Cody Moorhead (6-4 260) of Hazen is thoroughly enjoying the recruiting process. He has offers from Air Force, Army, Eastern Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and will probably pick up a few more before all is said and done. A four year starter on both sides of the ball, Moorhead’s list of personal accolades is not only long, but growing by the…
Two Time GSHL Defensive Player of the Year John Norcross of Camas commits to Portland State By Jordan Johnson
One of Washington’s top athletes and best defensive players, John Norcross (6-2 210 Sr. LB/RB) of Camas, just made big news committing to Portland St University. This is huge for both the athlete and PSU as Norcross was a two time POY in the Greater St Helens league, and had an absolutely dominant senior campaign. Norcross averaged more then 10 tackles per game and scored…
Sunset Sophomore QB Willy Pflug Looking like one of Oregon’s best for 2015 class: By Jordan Johnson
Willy Pflug Highlight Video As we move into the off season Oregon’s 2015 QB Class is shaping up to be a deep group to say the least. West Salem’s Cade Smith (6-1 185 So.Wyoming) and Roosevelt’s Kimane Domena (6-2 185 So. BYU) both have D1 offers, with Lakeridge all everything athlete Eric Dungey (6-4 185 So.) that next kid on the bubble. Scanning the…