McGaha lives up to rep in 2004

Three-star athlete prospect Chris McGaha (6-0, 182, 4.5) from Phoenix (Ariz.) Moon Valley had a tremendous senior season that ended with a perfect 14-0 record and a state championship.

Offensively McGaha was a one-man wrecking crew. As a receiver, he caught 82 passes for 1,500-plus yards and 23 receiving touchdowns. Running the football, he picked up 250 yards on 14 carries and four rushing touchdowns. He also returned two kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns.

On defense, McGaha racked up 70 tackles and had two picks. Both of his picks came in key situations. The first pick came in the semifinal game of the state championship. His second came in the championship game when Cactus was trying to get back in the game to seal the victory and the championship.

On the recruiting trail McGaha has already taken two trips to San Diego State (December 10th) and Boise State (December 17th).

"I liked both schools a lot," McGaha said. "I liked the guys on the team and the coaching staffs of both schools."

McGaha has set four visits.

The hometown Arizona State Sun Devils will get their trip the week after Moon Valley's season is over.

McGaha will visit San Diego State on December 11th and Boise State on December 17th. He will visit Arizona the first weekend visits are allowed in January.

"I don't have any favorites at this time," McGaha said. "My four visits will help me make my decision."

"I still want to take a fifth visit," McGaha said. "But I'm not 100% sure I will end up taking my fifth visit."

McGaha has canceled his January 7th visit to Arizona. His next visit will be to Arizona State on January 14th. He may take one more visit to Colorado State after his visit to ASU.

"I don't really have a favorite school," McGaha said. "I like ASU, San Diego State and Boise State all equally."

"I've never been to Colorado State," McGaha said. "They could climb up there too after I visit."

McGaha was just as awesome as a junior when he was one of only two juniors to be named all-Arizona in 2003. He was first-team all-region on offense, defense and special teams.

McGaha was also one of five finalists for the Arizona State Player of the Year award. A rare honor indeed. He was only the second junior ever to be a finalist. (ASU freshman QB Max Hall was the other.)

On offense, McGaha caught 37 passes for 715 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had 1,287 kickoff return yards for another 8 touchdowns. As a punt returner, McGaha brought two punts back for scores. To add a little more sweetness to his resume, McGaha scored two rushing touchdowns on reverses for about 40 yards apiece.

Defensively McGaha accounted for 67 tackles, 43 solo, seven picks (one that he returned for a touchdown), four forced fumbles, three sacks and two blocked punts.