With the midseason point of high school football here, teams and players around the country are vying for playoff position. As these battles heat up, players have stepped up as leaders among their peers.
The West Region is full of talented teams, ranging from the beaches of the Pacific states to the mountains of Arizona and Utah. Athletes with unbelievable stats and potential to continue their playing careers beyond high school are highlighted here in the Midseason ALL-USA.
Here are the rankings for the West region, made up of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Names are listed in alphabetical order within each position.
West Region First-Team ALL-USA offense
Quarterback: Jaxon Hunt, Mountain Ridge (Herriman, UT), Sr.
Running
Back: Maliq Allen, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA), Sr.
Running Back: Jaxsen Stokes, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA), Sr.
Wide Receiver: Quentin Hale, Centennial (Corona, CA), Sr.
Wide Receiver: Dennis Tuaone, Timpview (Provo, UT), Jr.
Tight End: Tytan Dejong, Mountain Ridge (Herriman, UT), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Lincoln Fa'alafi, JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, CA), Jr.
Offensive Lineman: Drew Fielder, Servite (Anaheim, CA), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Jake Hildebrand, Basha (Chandler, AZ), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Maui Tonata, Orem (UT), Jr.
Flex: Ryan Christianson, Orange Lutheran (CA), So.
West Region First-Team ALL-USA defense
Defensive Lineman: Marcus Fakatou, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Myels Smith, Inglewood (Los Angeles, CA), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Major Stokes, Orem (UT), Jr.
Defensive Lineman: Alifeleti Tuihalamaka, Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, CA), Sr.
Linebacker: Tamatoa Gaoteote, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), Sr.
Linebacker: Isaiah Phelps, Pacifica (CA), Sr.
Linebacker: Toa Satele, Mililani (HI), Sr.
Linebacker: Aydan Steen, Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA), Fr.
Cornerback: Donte Wright, Long Beach Poly (CA), Sr.
Safety: Bode Sparrow, Davis (Kaysville, UT), Sr.
Flex: Ca'ron Williams, Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA), Jr.
West Region Second-Team ALL-USA offense
Quarterback: Will Mencl, Chandler (AZ), Sr.
Running Back: Noah Fiefia, Ridgeline (Millville, UT)
Running Back: Adrian Petero, Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA), So.
Wide Receiver: Jai Jones, Chandler (AZ), Sr.
Wide Receiver: Roman Oliver, Hamilton (Chandler, AZ), So.
Tight End: Torrin Hill, Centennial (Peoria, AZ), Jr.
Offensive Lineman: Gecova Doyal, Puyallup (WA), Sr.
Offensive Lineman: Mataio Fano, Orem (UT), Jr.
Offensive Lineman: Toa Feinga, Herriman (Herriman, UT), Jr.
Offensive Lineman: Aden Owolabi, San Ramon Valley (Danville, CA), Jr.
Flex: Braxton Huynh, Liberty (Peoria, AZ), Sr.
West Region Second-Team ALL-USA defense
Defensive Lineman: Kasi Currie, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Luke Franklin, Centennial (Peoria, AZ), Sr.
Defensive Lineman: Kingston Jimmerson, Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA), So.
Defensive Lineman: Derrick Leblanc Jr., Hamilton (Chandler, AZ), Sr.
Linebacker: DJ Clanton, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA), Sr.
Linebacker: Taven Epps, Tustin (CA), Sr.
Linebacker: Landon Miller, De La Salle (Concord, CA), Jr.
Linebacker: Kingston Stroshine, Lone Peak (Highland, UT), So.
Cornerback: Hayden Stepp, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), Sr.
Safety: Kacey Allen Jr., Hamilton (Chandler, AZ), Jr.
Flex: Jordan Hicks, Mission Viejo (CA), Jr.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USA TODAY Sports ALL-USA West Region midseason high school football team
