Brayden Cady - Senior

Position: Receiver, Safety

Jersey Number: 1

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 200 lbs

Overall GPA: 3.5

Twitter Handle: @8raydencady

2023 Hudl Highlight Link: Hudl Profile

My mom is Cassandra, and my dad is Joshua.

Game Day Music:  I listen to "At.Long.Last.ASAP" by A$AP Rocky on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  My favorite memory so far is spending time with Dylan, Dom, Evan, Jacob, and Edward Nadim because they are my friends.

Favorite Teammates:  Dylan, Dom, Evan, Jacob, and Edward Nadim are my favorite teammates because they are my friends.

Why I Play Football:  I play football to live my little kid dreams.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm most looking forward to balling out with all my friends and winning a ring this season.

Hobby Away from Football: Skateboarding and going to Havi

Best Movie of All Time: Mid90s

Favorite Thing About Living in Apple Valley: The women

Favorite Food: Sushi

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  One important lesson I've learned from my coaches is to be a great man.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I want to go to the military and start my own business.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that I like listening to Sexyy Red.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year:  Oak Hills 

Aryav Biswas - Senior

Position: Quarterback
Jersey Number: 2
Height: 5'9: Weight: 170
Overall GPA: 4.6
X Handle: @aryavbiswas 

Parents: My mom is Reena, and my dad is Arnab.

Football Awards: JV Offensive Player of the Year, 2023

Favorite Football Memory: The Vegas game that got canceled due to weather conditions.


Favorite Teammate: Brayden Cady, because he’s a very funny guy and a reliable receiver on the field to throw to.


Reason for Playing Football: I enjoy working hard and putting in the work towards something outside of academics.


What I’m Looking Forward to This Season: CIF games


Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Oak Hills


Music I Listen to Before Games: Travis Scott


Favorite Hobby Away from Football: Basketball


Best Movie of All Time: Avengers: Infinity War


Favorite Food: Korean food


One Thing I Love About Living in Apple Valley: The people


One Thing I've Learned from the Football Coaches: Take mental notes about everything you learn.


When I Grow Up I Want to Be: A surgeon


One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: I'm in a very bad mood if I'm tired and hungry.

Talan Lively - Senior

Position: Running Back, Inside Linebacker

Jersey Number: 5

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 168 lbs

Overall GPA: 3.73

Twitter: @IGetThemWins

2023 Hudl Link: Hudl Profile

My dad is Gary and my mom is Jennifer.

Football Awards: 2023 JV Defensive Player of the Year

Game Day Music:  I listen to my Christian playlist on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  My favorite football memory is when the entire team went on a ropes course. It was by far one of my favorite days ever.

Favorite Teammates:  I wouldn’t say I have a favorite teammate because I have great relationships with most of the team.

Why I Play Football:  I played football as a kid and have loved it ever since.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm most looking forward to beating Oak Hills and winning MRL this season.

Hobby Away from Football: Exploring nature

Best Movie of All Time: The Notebook

Favorite Thing About Living in Apple Valley: The sunsets

Favorite Food: Tacos

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  One important lesson I've learned from my coaches is that life will not just hand you the win.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I don’t know yet what I want to be when I grow up.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me:   is that I have been baptized for almost a year now.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year:  Oak Hills.

Isaiah Hardeman - Senior

Position: Corner

Jersey Number: 7

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 160 lbs

Overall GPA: Around a 3.0

My mom is Heather, and my dad is Willie.

Game Day Music:  I listen to Rod Wave, Baby Kia, TV Girl, Ice Spice, Youngboy, and Rio Da Young OG on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  The bus ride back from Vegas and getting to listen to the new Rod Wave album that dropped the day before.

Favorite Teammates:  I have a few: my brother Noah, Kevin Strobel, Jordan Ortega, Gabriel Banks, and Lucas Lantz because they are all real and funny.

Why I Play Football:  I've played all my life, and I play to succeed and have a good time.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm looking forward to listening to music.

Hobby Away from Football: Listening to music

Best Movie of All Time: Despicable Me, or Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Favorite Thing About Living in Apple Valley: It’s chill.

Favorite Food: Fried Chicken

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  I have learned how to be a better person outside of football.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I want to do something in the medical field.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that Seth kissed me unwillingly.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Upland

Jacob Higgs - Senior

Position: Quarterback

Jersey Number: 8

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 180 lbs

Overall GPA: 3.0

Twitter: @JakeHiggs

2023 Hudl Link: Hudl Profile

Parents are Nick and Beverly Higgs

Football Awards:

2x All-State (2022, 2023)

2x First Team All-League (2022, 2023), 2nd Team All-League (2021)

All-Area Player of the Year (2022)

All-Area QB of the Year (2023)

All-CIF Division 7 (2022)

Game Day Music:  I listen to old school classics like Elton John, Queen, and Michael Jackson on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  My favorite football memory is winning All-State for the first time.

Favorite Teammates:  The entire O-line because they're my protectors.

Why I Play Football:  I play because I fell in love with the game when I first started at 7 years old.

Looking Forward to This Season: I'm looking forward to winning my first Bell Game, the MRL title, a CIF ring, and whooping Sultana.

Hobby Away from Football: Sports gambling

Best Movie of All Time: Fight Club or American Psycho

Favorite Thing About Living in Apple Valley: The warm weather

Favorite Food: In-N-Out

Life Lessons from Football Coaches: They're all cool dudes to talk to away from football.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I want to be a firefighter and do real estate.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that I am 25% Filipino.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Sultana 

Evan Downing - Senior

Position: Receiver, Safety

Jersey Number: 9

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 191 lbs

Overall GPA: 3.73

2023 Hudl Link: Hudl Profile

Parents are Elizabeth and Nicholas Downing

Game Day Music: I listen to LUCKI on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory: My favorite football memory is praying on Friday night lights with the whole team.

Favorite Teammate: Jarrard, because he’s a childhood friend and we’ve played together forever.

Why I Play Football: I play for the friends you make and the fun football brings into your life.

Looking Forward to This Season: I'm looking forward to being better than last year.

Hobby Away from Football: Snowboarding or dirt biking

Best Movie of All Time: Top Gun

Favorite Thing About Living in Apple Valley: The variety of hobbies you're able to do, from snowboarding to the beach, all within an hour away.

Favorite Food: Sushi

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  Leadership and life lessons are some of the key takeaways from my coaches.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I want to become a fireman.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that I don’t have any notable secret to share right now.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Oak Hills.

Beau Lloyd - Senior

Parent's/Guardians' Names: My mom is Tara, my dad is John.

Football Awards: DPOY of JV sophomore year

Albums or artists I listen to on Fridays before games: Tupac.

Favorite Football Memory: Murrieta Valley win.

Favorite Teammate: Trevor, he’s my step cousin and my other MLB.

Reason for Playing Football: To win.

Looking Forward to This Season: Winning.

Hobby Away from Football: Baseball

Best Movie of All Time: Rocky 3

One Thing I Love About Living in Apple Valley: Apple Valley HS

Favorite Food: Protein

One Thing I've Learned from the Football Coaches: Stay low.

When I Grow Up I Want to: Be very good at everything

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: I love Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey

Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Oak Hills

Jordan Ortega - Senior

My mom is Myra, and my dad is Omar.

Football Awards:  Most Dedicated (Freshman Year)

Game Day Music:  I listen to Rod Wave, Baby Kia, and TV Girl on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  The bus ride back from Riverside Poly and listening to music with my team.

Favorite Teammate:  Isaiah Hardeman because we've been stepping since freshman year.

Why I Play Football:  To make my dad proud.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm looking forward to being MRL winners.

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  I have learned how to be a better man outside of football.

When I Grow Up, I Want To:  Follow my dad's footsteps as a welder and make good dinero.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that me and Noah Hardeman kissed at Six Flags by accident.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Sultana.

Seth Robertson

My mom is Liz, and my dad is James.

Football Awards:  Offensive Player of the Year (Freshman Season)

Game Day Music:  I listen to "Slut Me Out 2" by NLE Choppa on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  My favorite football memory is during practice last year when I was holding, and we had a really deep talk with Coach Morales.

Favorite Teammates:  Ethan Wagner and Trevor Bailey because they are always there, and I can depend on them whenever I need to.

Why I Play Football:  I play to have fun, make relationships, and create fun and amazing memories.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm most looking forward to golfing and swimming with my family.

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  I have learned that I can do anything if I work for it and don’t give up. I strive for excellence,

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I want to either be a police officer or a firefighter.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that I hit unreal in Fortnite.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Corona del Sol.







Jamari Williams - Class of 2025

Position: Defensive Tackle, Defensive End

Jersey Number: 49

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 217 lbs

Overall GPA: 3.2

Twitter Handle: @The_JamariWill

My grandma is Claudetta Williams.

Favorite Pre-Game Music: I listen to R&B and hip hop albums to get hyped before games on Fridays.

Favorite Football Memory: My favorite memory so far is the locker room halftimes. The camaraderie and energy during those moments are unmatched.

Favorite Teammates: Anthony Navarro and Nate Fore are my favorite teammates because they've done the most for me and always have my back.

Why I Play Football: I play football to prove myself right and show what I’m capable of.

Looking Forward to This Season: I'm most looking forward to winning a ring this season and making unforgettable memories with my team.

Hobby Away from Football: Spending time with my dog

Best Movie of All Time: Black Panther

Favorite Thing About Living in Apple Valley: The close proximity to all my friends

Favorite Food: Fried chicken

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  One important lesson I've learned from my coaches is to never stop moving forward, no matter the challenges.

When I Grow Up, I Want To:  When I grow up, I want to become an athletic trainer.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: I have a habit of singing to myself.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year:  Oak Hillsss

Nate Fore - Senior

Position: Offensive Line, Defensive End, Long Snapper
Jersey Number: 51
Height: 6' 3" Weight: 240 lbs
Overall GPA: 4.0
X Handle: @NateFore06
Hudl Highlights: Nate Fore 2023 Highlights

Parents: My mom is Christine, and my dad is Chris.

Football Awards:

Favorite Pre-Game Music: Country and hip hop

Favorite Football Memory: Beating Oak freshman year by a lot

Favorite Teammates: Ethan Wagner and Jonah Leaupeptele because they always push me to be better and are great friends both on and off the field.

Why I Play Football: To make my dad and my family proud, and I also love the game.

Looking Forward to This Season: Winning league and making a long playoff run.

Favorite Hobby Away from Football: Playing video games

Best Movie of All Time: Top Gun

One Thing I Love About Living in Apple Valley: The small town feel of it.

Favorite Food: In-N-Out

What I've Learned from the Football Coaches: To be a great person off the field but on the field be the nastiest.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: Be a firefighter

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: I broke my arm in 1st grade falling off my bike.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Oak Hills



Ethan Wagner

My dad is David, and my mom is Shannon.

Game Day Music:  I listen to any type of hype music on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  Getting back on the football field after being out for a long time from a knee injury. Just the feeling of being back on the football field was an amazing feeling.

Favorite Teammates:  Nate Fore and Seth Robertson because we just get along the best and connect well.

Why I Play Football:  I play football to make my parents and little brothers proud, so I can have a career and get a free education.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm looking forward to having an amazing senior season and working towards mine and the team's goals to win the MRL and a CIF championship.

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  I have learned how to be a better man and many life skills from my football coaches.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I hope to make it to the NFL, and if not, then start my own business or become an athletic trainer.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that I was born in Santa Barbara.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Oak Hills.



Isaac Matthews - Senior

Jonah Leaupepetele

Parents are Rhonda and Tony Leaupepetele

Football Awards:

Game Day Music:

Favorite Football Memory:  The Roosevelt Game two years ago or the win over Murrieta 56-51. Also, memories of ice baths, Barstow scrimmage, and Tuesday practices when we would do shut it down by the goal line.

Favorite Teammate:  Nadin because he is the funniest on the team.

Why I Play Football:  I love being able to physically dominate another human being and move someone against their own will.

Looking Forward to This Season:  Winning.

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  Don't be soft.

When I Grow Up, I Want To:  Play Division 1 Football and get my degree, or maybe make it to the NFL (this would be so ironic if I really did make it to the NFL).

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me:  Even though I look big, mean, and scary, I'm actually a chill dude.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Chaparral. 

Joshua Martinez

My mom is Jackie.

Game Day Music:  I listen to Ice Cube on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  My favorite football memory is when I put two people on the ground at the same time.

Favorite Teammate:  Nate Fore because he is always helping me, even on my first day here when I knew no one.

Why I Play Football:  I play to stay busy and become something great.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm looking forward to winning.

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  I have learned to always go 100% and that everything will count.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I want to become a firefighter or EMT.

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that I always try to be as helpful as possible to everyone.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Oak Hills



Lucas Lantz-Chavez

Mother and Stepfather are Katie and Oscar Chavez; father is James Lantz.

Game Day Music:  I listen to Brent Faiyaz and Sonder on Fridays before games.

Favorite Football Memory:  My favorite football memory is The Vegas Week.

Favorite Teammate:  Jacob Higgs because he is my lord and savior and my sweet, sweet little sunshine.

Why I Play Football:  To be honest, I don’t know why I play football.

Looking Forward to This Season:  I'm most looking forward to playing football this season.

Life Lessons from Football Coaches:  Be a good person.

When I Grow Up, I Want To: I want to be an electrician

One Thing Nobody Knows About Me: is that I have self-diagnosed ADHD.

The Game I'm Looking Forward to the Most This Year: Oak Hills.



JUNIORS - CLASS OF 2026

Dylan Jarrard - Junior


Kai Moon - Junior

Position: Safety


Tavion Trotter  - Junior

Position: Running Back, Inside Linebacker


Raymond Popick - Junior


Jacob Cabrera - Junior

Position: Running Back, Corner


Noah Hardeman - Junior 


Kaden Barber - Junior

Position: Offensive Line, Defensive End

Jersey Number: 55

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 230 lbs

Overall GPA: 3.3

Why I Play Football: It is one of my favorite sports.

Jackson Thompson - Junior

Position: Tight End, Inside Linebacker


Gavin Ebmeyer - Junior


Kingston Spencer - Junior


Nate Knox  - ?


Lucas Arceo - Sophomore


Joshua Mijares - Sophomore


Nathan Mulford - Sophomore


Jonathan Perez -  Sophomore


Justin Enos - Sophomore


Jacob Lemus - Sophomore


Cyler James - Sophomore


Braedan Prescott - Sophomore


Edward Naudin - Sophomore


Tyler Wright - Sophomore

Andrew Salas- Sophomore



Matthew Rohrbaugh - Sophomore

Brett Pettus - Sophomore



Jarik Howard - Sophomore




Joseph Lopez - Sophomore



Caleb Bogdan - Sophomore



Isaiah Hailey - Sophomore



Erom Rohrbaugh - Sophomore

Ryan Griffin - ?



Matthew Lemke  - ?



Justin Angel - Junior

Elijah Zuniga - Junior

Pre-game Playlist: Travis Scott

Favorite Football Memory: When we played Loyola High School.

Favorite Teammate: Nathan, he’s been my friend since the start.

Why Football: It’s my passion, and to fulfill my dreams of playing division one football.

Looking Forward to This Season: Playing my first game under the Friday Night Lights.

Favorite Hobby Away from Football: Fishing

Best Movie of All Time: Avengers: Infinity War

One Thing I Love About Living in Apple Valley: I have a lot of family close by.

Favorite Food: Steak

Lesson from Coaches: How to work as a team.

Future Aspiration: An NFL player.

Little-Known Fact: I listen to country music.

Most Anticipated Game This Year: The Bell Game

Michael Williams - Sophomore



Luke Staley - Junior

Your Position: Corner

Your Jersey Number: 28

Your Height: 5'11

Your Weight: 152 lbs

Your Overall GPA: 4

Your X/Twitter Handle: None

My mom is Martha.

Pre-game Playlist:Baby Keem and Chief Keef

Favorite Football Memory:Playing against Sultan.

Why Football:To show that I’m not small.

Looking Forward to This Season:Winning.

Favorite Hobby Away from Football:Tennis

Best Movie of All Time:The Blind Side

One Thing I Love About Living in Apple Valley:The football.

Favorite Food:Tacos

Lesson from Coaches:Be loud.

Future Aspiration:Go into business.

Little-Known Fact:I like playing tennis.

Most Anticipated Game This Year: Sultana

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Vohn Taylor - Sophomore