Rivals Recap: Chandler at Bishop Gorman

LAS VEGAS -- The best Arizona has to offer traveled north to face the best Nevada has to offer in a mega matchup Saturday night at Fertitta Field. Defending national champion Bishop Gorman emerged with a 35-14 victory against Chandler, using a crucial stop early in the fourth quarter before pulling away.

I was impressed with...

N'Keal Harry overpowered cornerbacks on the edge and made some terrific catches in traffic, showing strong hands and great body control in tight spaces. The five-star wide receiver from Chandler didn't exactly stretch the field, but he's so imposing that he doesn't have to run routes beyond 25 yards to be productive. Chandler head coach Shaun Aguano said Harry gained good weight this summer and that has made him a load for defenders. At one point Saturday, it seemed like Gorman needed half its defense to bring him down after a catch up the middle.

Four-star quarterback Tate Martell, the No. 1-rated dual-threat prospect in the 2017 class, took the field for the first time since committing to Texas A&M earlier this month. He didn't appear fazed by the added attention and national television audience, feeling pressure in the pocket and, as we've seen him do many times, rolling out while keeping his eyes down field on targets. And when there was nothing there, Martell wasn't afraid to tuck the ball and run. He also showed a great feel for the zone read and made some outstanding throws on the run, using his lower body to build momentum toward his target.

I was surprised by...

The speed of 2017 running back Biaggio Ali-Walsh, the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, definitely jumped out. Ali-Walsh, who holds early offers from Louisville and UNLV, was the backup at Gorman last season but he should be the feature of an explosive offense this fall given his quick burst and ability to make cuts between the tackles. The three-star prospect rushed for 104 yards on 15 carries and added 66 receiving yards.

The future is now at Bishop Gorman, which is loaded with young talent. Damuzhea BoldenClick It was an unfortunate night for Rivals250 athlete Chase LucasClick Arizona StateClick Oregon StateClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. commit Mason MoranClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. should be a contributor at the Pac-12 level. He played safety last year and suffered a few shoulder injuries due to his love for contact, and he certainly didn't shy away from the hits Saturday when he took off outside the pocket. The lanky quarterback showed a great feel for the option read, bursting for a 44-yard touchdown run in the second half, and he had some good moments as a passer, too.Here to view this Link. commit Alex PerryClick Oregon StateClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. commit Mason MoranClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. should be a contributor at the Pac-12 level. He played safety last year and suffered a few shoulder injuries due to his love for contact, and he certainly didn't shy away from the hits Saturday when he took off outside the pocket. The lanky quarterback showed a great feel for the option read, bursting for a 44-yard touchdown run in the second half, and he had some good moments as a passer, too.Here to view this Link. could see his recruitment pick up this fall. Perry didn't match up much with Harry, but when they did, Perry held his own. He looked smooth in his backpedal and when he had to press, did so very well near the line of scrimmage.Here to view this Link., who returned Gorman's first kickoff to midfield but missed the rest of the game with a right knee injury. Chandler was out of sync without its most versatile player. Lucas is set to have an MRI exam Monday to find out the severity.Here to view this Link., a four-star safety in the 2017 class, and Brevin JordanClick It was an unfortunate night for Rivals250 athlete Chase LucasClick Arizona StateClick Oregon StateClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. commit Mason MoranClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. should be a contributor at the Pac-12 level. He played safety last year and suffered a few shoulder injuries due to his love for contact, and he certainly didn't shy away from the hits Saturday when he took off outside the pocket. The lanky quarterback showed a great feel for the option read, bursting for a 44-yard touchdown run in the second half, and he had some good moments as a passer, too.Here to view this Link. commit Alex PerryClick Oregon StateClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. commit Mason MoranClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. should be a contributor at the Pac-12 level. He played safety last year and suffered a few shoulder injuries due to his love for contact, and he certainly didn't shy away from the hits Saturday when he took off outside the pocket. The lanky quarterback showed a great feel for the option read, bursting for a 44-yard touchdown run in the second half, and he had some good moments as a passer, too.Here to view this Link. could see his recruitment pick up this fall. Perry didn't match up much with Harry, but when they did, Perry held his own. He looked smooth in his backpedal and when he had to press, did so very well near the line of scrimmage.Here to view this Link., who returned Gorman's first kickoff to midfield but missed the rest of the game with a right knee injury. Chandler was out of sync without its most versatile player. Lucas is set to have an MRI exam Monday to find out the severity.Here to view this Link., a linebacker and tight end in the 2018 class, are key contributors and should have plenty of options down the road. At Chandler, 2017 wide receiver Kolby TaylorClick It was an unfortunate night for Rivals250 athlete Chase LucasClick Arizona StateClick Oregon StateClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. commit Mason MoranClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. should be a contributor at the Pac-12 level. He played safety last year and suffered a few shoulder injuries due to his love for contact, and he certainly didn't shy away from the hits Saturday when he took off outside the pocket. The lanky quarterback showed a great feel for the option read, bursting for a 44-yard touchdown run in the second half, and he had some good moments as a passer, too.Here to view this Link. commit Alex PerryClick Oregon StateClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. commit Mason MoranClick Bishop Gorman defensive tackle Haskell GarrettClick Tyjon LindseyClick Other thoughts...Here to view this Link. might be the most explosive receiver in the 2017 class. He glided through open space and made defenders miss with ease, making spectators gasp whenever he touched the football.Here to view this Link., a Rivals100 prospect in the 2017 class, had a monster night on both sides of the ball. He was disruptive up front on defense and also carried the ball a couple times from the fullback spot. Garrett has garnered national attention.Here to view this Link. should be a contributor at the Pac-12 level. He played safety last year and suffered a few shoulder injuries due to his love for contact, and he certainly didn't shy away from the hits Saturday when he took off outside the pocket. The lanky quarterback showed a great feel for the option read, bursting for a 44-yard touchdown run in the second half, and he had some good moments as a passer, too.Here to view this Link. could see his recruitment pick up this fall. Perry didn't match up much with Harry, but when they did, Perry held his own. He looked smooth in his backpedal and when he had to press, did so very well near the line of scrimmage.Here to view this Link., who returned Gorman's first kickoff to midfield but missed the rest of the game with a right knee injury. Chandler was out of sync without its most versatile player. Lucas is set to have an MRI exam Monday to find out the severity.Here to view this Link. showed the speed that could make him one of the most coveted prospects in Arizona.

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