Gig Harbor’s Reese Carlson Makes College Decision: By Scott Enyeart

August 9, 2013

  Gig Harbor (Wash.) wideout Reese Carlson saw his stock rise after a strong junior campaign, so much so that he earned an offer from the University of Montana this offseason. This week, the 6-foot-4, 215-pounder decided to accept the scholarship offer, and verbally committed to the Grizzlies. “The past success at Montana is what drew me initially. They are almost always competing for…

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NEI Poll Results; Reader Submissions for the NW’s Best Stadium: By Scott Enyeart

August 8, 2013

The second edition of the #NEIpoll saw even more feedback, as players, fans and even coaches sounded off and shared with us which stadiums they thought were the best in the Northwest. Some of you agreed with the stadiums the NEI Team picked, while others of you casted your vote for other venues in Washington and Oregon. Check out which stadiums readers voted as their favorites!       Mount…

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Washington Updated 2014 Rankings (LB/DB): By Jordan Johnson

August 8, 2013

Over the next week we will be posting overviews of the 2014 Oregon and Washington updated rankings by position. All of us at NEI and the Barton Football Academy feel fortunate to be able to work with a majority of the region’s top athletes. There’s not a perfect ranking system, but we do our best based on all of the criteria listed. The Pacific Northwest is the fastest growing football…

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Oregon Updated 2014 Rankings LB/CB/S: By Jordan Johnson

August 7, 2013

Over the next week we will be posting overviews of the 2014 Oregon and Washington updated rankings by position. All of us at NEI and the Barton Football Academy feel fortunate to be able to work with a majority of the region’s top athletes. There’s not a perfect ranking system, but we do our best based on all of the criteria listed. The Pacific Northwest is the fastest growing football…

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On The Recruiting Trail; O’Dea QB Pierre Le Dorze: By Scott Enyeart

August 5, 2013

The football program at Seattle (Wash.) O’Dea has a longstanding tradition of fielding competitive teams and producing top-level talent with an ability to play at the next level. The Irish have a handful of players this year who could go on to have successful college careers, including signal-caller Pierre Le Dorze. At a reported 6-foot-2, 215-pounds, Le Dorze looks more like a linebacker than a quarterback, but don’t let…

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Oregon 6A Conference Player of the Year Watch: By Jordan Johnson

August 4, 2013

This list is composed of the top athletes within each league, who are the current favorites for Conference Player of the Year honors within Oregon at the 6a level. This is not based on the top collegiate recruits. It is a prediction that takes into account what that individual could do for his team during the season, regardless of where he projects at the college level. **The (5A) predictions will…

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One of WA’s top 2A players; RB Nick Tabanera of Kingston: By Scott Eklund

August 4, 2013

  The Kitsap Peninsula features one of the top returning tailbacks in the state in Kingston’s Nick Tabanera. After a solid junior, he’s hoping for an even better senior campaign that helps lead his team to a state title. “It’s been pretty busy this summer for me,” Tabanera told Northwest Elite Index recently. “I had a job, so I didn’t get out to many camps, but one I…

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