Another SoCal sleeper emerges

There are at least four D-I players who are beginning to get looks from Compton (Calif.) Centennial and it has been a long time since this school has had this many who are actually getting looks and that is a testimony for the coaching ability of second-year head coach Eric Scott.

It has to be remembered that Centennial has not been a very fertile recruiting grounds of late and with a win this week, will win their first league championship in a very long time so players at Centennial haven't been on college recruiting radars of late, but with Scott at the helm that has changed and colleges are beginning to take notice Street and all of his teammates.

One of the D-I prospects is Thomas Street (5-10, 170, 4.45).

"Thomas is tough and he's very quick," Scott said. "Most importantly, with Thomas, he can hit.

"Thomas is also a very smooth runner," Scott said. "He has real good lower body strength. He's not afraid to hit anybody and he's a great tackler.

"The best thing I can say about Thomas is he's a lockdown overachieving corner, but don't let the overachieving tag fool you," Scott said. "He's a great athlete and he can play. He's an overachiever in the work habit category..

"Thomas plays tailback for us, plays slot, safety and corner," Scott said. "We put him where we need him. College coaches need to check him out and when they do they're going to like him.

"One thing I know about college coaches is they like tough guys and Thomas is a real tough guy," Scott said. "He's as tough as piano wire. Like I said, he's not afraid to anybody and he can cover. He's our lockdown guy.

"Thomas enables us to do a lot of things," Scott said. "He can play one-on-one very well."

Colorado has already offered Street, but he has interest from schools such as New Mexico, New Mexico State, San Diego State and San Jose State.

"My kids are open to all schools," Scott said. "They really don't care. They just want an opportunity and as the tape shows they can play, but most importantly, they have grades."