Duke Commit Jayson Tatum and US Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Take Home 2016 Gatorade Athlete of Year Awards

The best male and female high school athletes in the country gathered at the LA Hotel for the 2016 Gatorade Athlete of the Year Awards ceremony last week.

The event featured several pro stars including NFL MVP Cam Newton, Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley and Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford.

The ceremony was emceed by ESPN anchor Sage Steele and highlighted the hard work and accomplishments of the top athletes in their respective sports.

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The Orange Lutheran Lancers were able to hand the Vista Murrieta Broncos their first loss of the season last Friday. The first quarter was was a feeling out period. Neither team was able to score.

In the second quarter Broncos WR Kyle Williams took some snaps under center and ran the ball for a touchdown. The extra point was missed, so Murrieta went up 6-0. Orange Lutheran gained some momentum after that, putting a field goal on the board.

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Class of 2015 Vista Murrieta receiver Colin Baker has been balling out for the Broncos this season, hauling in 23 catches for 429 yards and five touchdowns.

After a breakout sophomore campaign that produced 23 catches for 436 yards and seven touchdowns, college coaches and recruiters took notice of Baker's premium skill set and playmaking prowess.

The San Diego State Aztecs became the first of many to offer Baker a scholarship. CLA had the opportunity to touch base with Baker to get his thoughts on the SDSU offer and the recruiting process.

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B2G 5 Star captured the IMG 7v7 West Regional crown at Fullerton College on Sunday, defeating Body By Tra in the championship game and finishing the tournament 8-0. With the victory, B2G 5 Star advances to the National Championship tournament in Bradenton, FL in June.

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Some of the best student athletes in the state were on display at the Passing Down Best of the West 7on7 tournament at Fullerton College on Sunday. All 12 teams in attendance were loaded with talent. Every contest was highly competitive. When it was all said and done, Body By Tra, featuring Monrovia's Kurt Scoby, Upland's Tyler Hilinski and Culver City's Stanley Norman, took home the title.

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Watch the full mix from the Passing Down "Best of the West" Tournament at Fullerton College. Joe Mixon, Dwight Willliams, Jalen Greene, Michael Lazarus, Adarius Pickett, Marquis Wimberly, Donovan Walker, Trent Irwin, David Williams, Iman Marshall, Brady White and several others ball out.

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Watch a few of the top plays from the NFA 7on7 Passing Tournament at Newbury Park High School (CA).

Notable players who stood out today were Naijiel Hale (DB/2014) from St. John Bosco, Brady White (QB/2015) out of Newhall's Hart High School, along with Serra's Dwight Williams and Mater Dei rising '14 DB recruit Jonathan Lockett.

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Today's opening day of the NFA 7on7 passing tournament at Newbury Park High School was well worth the journey. Several of the country's top 7on7 teams were on display. The Gamebreakers, who are coached by former USC Trojan and NFL defensive lineman Chris Claiborne, in addition to the Snoop Dogg All-Stars, B2G Sports and Ground Zero were a few of the top teams who competed on Saturday.

The early games brought excitement to a crowd full of spectators that included parents, fans, players and media, but things got a bit more exciting once the stadium lights were turned on.

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To say that Kishawn Holmes is hungry to play at the next level would be an understatement. At 5'8" 180, the Vista Murrieta (CA) 2014 RB has already proved that he can run with the big boys. His current mission is to convince college coaches and recruiting coordinators that he can do the same alongside the nation's best athletes.

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