Two months to the day since the last game played by a Santa Clarita football team, the CIF has announced its All CIF-SS teams, featuring plenty of SCV talent.

Santa Clarita’s standout players have earned recognition across multiple divisions for 11- and 8-man football for their exceptional performance on the field. The first honorees come from the reigning Foothill League Champions.

Division 4 – Valencia

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Valencia boasts two representatives from Division 4. Leading the way is senior receiver Nick Seymour, who amassed 1,093 receiving yards, finishing second in the Foothill League. Joining him is offensive lineman Konner Quitevis, a key contributor to the Vikings’ success.

Division 6 – Hart

Hart High School is represented by two standout athletes. The Foothill League’s receiving yards leader, Parker Maxwell, capped his senior season with an impressive 1,216 receiving yards. Complementing Maxwell is quarterback Jacob Paisano, who threw for 2,222 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and added six rushing touchdowns.

Jacob Paisano rolls out to pass against Quartz Hill

Division 7 – Golden Valley

Golden Valley celebrates two honorees. Running back Jamison Torres led the Foothill League with 1,630 rushing yards, ranking third among all Division 7 rushers. Torres scored 24 touchdowns, including 20 on the ground and four through the air, with nine games surpassing 100 rushing yards. Joining him on the All CIF-SS team is Jordan Flores, a dual threat as a defensive back and wide receiver. Flores recorded 338 receiving yards, four tackles for loss, and a deflected pass.

Jamison Torres stiff arms a defender has he fights for additional yards.
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Division 12 – Trinity Classical Academy

The final honoree is John Carlson from Trinity Classical Academy. Recognized as a linebacker, Carlson excelled on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he led the Knights with 128 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three sacks, six hurries, and three forced fumbles. He also recorded two fumble recoveries, an interception, and a deflected pass. Offensively, Carlson dominated the Cottonwood League with 2,005 receiving yards, 24 touchdowns, and 285 rushing yards.

John Carlson applies pressure on The Webb Schools quarterback as he releases the ball.
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8-man Division 1 – Santa Clarita Christian 

SCCS had the most players named to the All CIF-SS team among all SCV schools, with four standout athletes earning the honor.

Leading the group was quarterback Cayden Rappleye, who delivered an impressive season with 1,646 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. Rappleye also excelled on defense, finishing second on the team with 77 total tackles. Adding to his versatility, he led the team in rushing touchdowns with 15.

Fittingly, his top targets, Eli Duhm and Wyatt Shields, also earned All CIF-SS recognition. Duhm had a stellar season, recording 815 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns, and 50 receptions. Shields followed with seven touchdowns and 467 receiving yards. On defense, the duo also made their mark, combining for seven interceptions.

The fourth player honored was Johnathan Boelter, who excelled as both a running back and defensive end. Boelter led the team’s ground game with 849 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. On defense, he was a force to be reckoned with, contributing 12.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, and two forced fumbles.

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