(Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @btesfaye, Bishop Gorman's Zachariah Branch runs through the finish line after winning the boys 200 meter dash during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. He was named to the 2022 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada First Team after helping the Gaels win the Class 5A state title. 1 jersey adequately represents his ranking in the state of Nevada for the Class of 2023 by 247Sports. d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+QENvYWNoVGltQmFua3M8L2E+ICwgPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0 CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | On3 Sports noted he won the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the Nevada Class 5A Southern Region track championship as a sophomore. He played in 9 games as a freshman and caught 18 passes for 391 yards and 4 TDs and rushed for 5 yards on 1 carry. Don't miss the big stories. 26 nationally, while his personal-best clocking of 10.33 in the 100 at the BYU Invitational was the fastest time ever recorded by a high school athlete in Utah, and ranked No. MjI3MzMxNTEiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL3Rlbm5lc3NlZS5yaXZhbHMu Me and him have connected on so many levels, and I will never lose that connection I have built with him., Coach (Holman) Wiggins is straight up and he will keep it real with me, Branch said. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw 4:09 pm ET. (Renee Branch), Zachariah Branch, left, and Zion Branch have long dreamed of playing football for the University of Southern California. Evenings were filled with additional workouts and football or track practice depending on the season. With that goal in hand, Branch is shifting his focus to a new set of goals that are peppered on a piece of paper taped to his familys bathroom mirror. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Follow @markanderson65 on Twitter. Below are track and field leaders for Dallas-area schools. ZGlCdXJuczwvYT4gbCBhbSBleHRyZW1lbHkgYmxlc3NlZCBhbmQgaHVtYmxl Arbor Views Israel Mann and Rickey Jones, Legacys Lee Wilson and BJ Phillips, and Bishop Gormans Mark Person and James Petrie will play at Southwest Minnesota State. Piano and chess remain recreational hobbies for Zachariah Branch, who boasts nearly 70,000 followers on Instagram and maintains an avid interest in theater and acting. Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds., An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore., Is able to harness that speed on the football field with his high-end change of direction. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy Boys 1600m Section 2 - Southern Carolina & Sandhills Confe. Constant nuisance on vertical routes. USC added another headlining addition to its 2023 recruiting class on Friday as five-star wide receiver Zachariah Branch picked the Trojans live on CBS Sports HQ. Zachariah Branch Bishop Gorman High School Class of 2023 Las Vegas, NV Follow Athlete Stats Progression Videos News Photos Sort By: Filter By: To see all performances, subscribe to Join Now. To still be able to come out and compete (with lower numbers) and win a title on the girls side is really satisfying for them, too.. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Parents vs. coaches: Baseball coaches ousted amid controversies at 2 schools, Durango boys dethrone Liberty to win 5A title PHOTOS, State title roundup: Democracy Prep wins after coachs recent death, Valley High boys basketball coach Kevan Wilkins dies at 60, Las Vegas High girls edge Desert Pines for 4A state title PHOTOS, Mondays high school scores, top performers, Tuesdays high school scores, top performers, Girls basketball playoff roundup: Palo Verde stuns defending champs, Girls basketball playoff roundup: Centennial girls roll Gorman, Durango boys fend off Coronado in double overtime, Nevada Preps Boys Athlete of the Week: Valleys Nakalayah Fabello. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm A multi-sport star who ran track and played basketball, Williams' hooping experience shows in his ability to box out defenders and use his natural size advantage in jump-ball situations . Theyd arrive at a local EoS Fitness by 6 a.m. and work out for a couple hours before returning home to participate in their online curriculum. I could definitely see myself playing in that system and that would definitely be a school I could see myself going to.. Liberty was third with 97. Evaluating HS Football Players' Crossover Ability In Track. Bishop Gorman's Zachariah Branch runs through the finish line after winning the boys 200 meter dash during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at. Zachariah Branch 2020 - 2021 NEVADA BOYS TRACK & FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2020 - 2021 NEVADA BOYS TRACK & FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR ZACHARIAH BRANCH SPRINTS/JUMPS BISHOP GORMAN HS LAS VEGAS, NEVADA SOPHOMORE HEIGHT: 5-FOOT-10 PRESS RELEASE SHARE THIS PAGE HIGHLIGHTED STATS 24-0 LONG JUMP (PR) 21.01 200M (SEASON BEST) 10.33 100M (PR) Ex-Gorman star Dorian Thompson-Robinson returns to Las Vegas, Nevada high school football realignment remains up in the air, Bishop Gorman star named Gatorade state football player of year, 15 Bishop Gorman football players sign with Division I schools, Nevada Preps Athlete of the Week: Bishop Gormans Elija Lofton, Gorman rolls past Florida state champs in postseason bowl. The industry standard 247Sports Composite rates Branch as the No. Former Bishop Gorman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who recently finished a stellar career at UCLA, will play in the East-West Shrine game Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. Centennial won the race. The most dynamic skill player in the 2023 cycle. Spring 2021: Played an abbreviated two-game sophomore season (7-134-4 receiving). Zachariah Branch Scouting Summary "One of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class. cmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL0JyYW5kb25IdWZmbWFuP3JlZl9z They were very genuine people, Branch said. Enshrined in August into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he ran 100 meters in 10 seconds flat a mark his great-nephew believes hell best at USC, where he plans to sprint for its track and field team. Mater Dei won 24-21. With his brother entrenched in Gormans secondary, Branch debuted in seven-on-seven for the Gaels during the summer preceding his freshman year of 2019 earning his first scholarship offer alongside Zion from former Gorman coach Tony Sanchez, then of UNLV. Of course, his announcement comes just nine days after his older brother, 2022 four-star Rivals100 safety Zion Branch signed with the Trojans. His name is Zachariah Branch, and his No. subscribe to. The Gaels totaled 191.5 points to beat second-place Palo Verde, which had 85. . They always embraced us, so it made it perfect for us to come to Gorman.. Zachariah Branch Position: Wide Receiver Height: 5-10 Weight: 175 Class: Freshman Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev. High School: Bishop Gorman High School Summary Media Season Career Footer Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window Like us on Facebook. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt In total, 23 players signed with colleges on national signing day, and seven signed with Division I Football Championship Subdivision programs. cmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFzeW5jID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRpbmcgdGhl Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Long jumped 24-0 and triple jumped 46-4.25. Shows good ball skills with the ability to track and make extended catches in traffic.. Ages 6 to 12 (Participant to coach ratio approximately 14:1) Not every age group is available in every market. Don't miss the big stories. aXZhbHMuY29tJTJGbmV3cyUyRjIwMjMtZm91ci1zdGFyLWF0aGxldGUtemFj Zachariah Branch announced in December that hed play football for Southern California, but his bedroom is still adorned with recruitment letters from colleges across the country. Centennials Xiamara Young won the 100 (personal best 12.31) and long jump (18-8). In an abbreviated two-game sophomore season in the spring of 2021, he caught 7 passes for 134 yards with 4 TDs. 89 prospect. He participates in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m, long jump and triple jump. The Vols are the fifth SEC school to offer Roberts, joining Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and LSU. Could continue to add bulk and improve durability. Bishop Gorman senior wide receiver Zachariah Branch is the No. After the seven-on-seven season, everybody was texting me when they did the new rankings. (Theyre) the tattoos that we might end up getting, the Bishop Gorman senior says, his diamond earrings twinkling like his signature smile. Not just a burner; displays amazing concentration and hand-eye coordination. He loves the attention.. Branch caught a 49-yard touchdown pass in that game, demonstrating the refined route running and elusiveness that complement the speed and necessitate the double and triple teams to which hes grown accustomed. Branch tallied 753 yards on 45 receptions with 11 TDs and recorded 5 punt returns for 90 yards (18.0 avg.) Rising Stars: Underclassmen Boys Make An Impact This Se Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Flashes ability to sneak through traffic and separate early in his routes. Girls 1000m Section 2 - Southern Carolina & Sandhills Conf. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD ajwvYT48L3A+Jm1kYXNoOyBaYWNoYXJpYWggQnJhbmNoIChAemFjaGFyaWFo Zachariah likes the limelight, his mother said with a laugh. c3JjJTVFdGZ3Ij5AQmlzaG9wR29ybWFuRkI8L2E+IDxhIGhyZWY9Imh0dHBz Him being from Vegas and being a Gorman Alum is huge. Zachariah Branch, Bishop Gorman , Wide Receiver Also competes in track and field. Spring 2021: Played an abbreviated two-game sophomore season (7-134-4 receiving). Nevada Southern 5A Regional champion in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and long jump as a sophomore. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) blocks Mater Dei's defensive back Cory Lavender's (26) view as he celebrates his touchdown during the second half of a game at Bishop Gorman High School on Friday Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. By continuing to browse or by clicking I Accept Cookies you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device and consent to the disclosure of your personal information to our third party service providers or advertising partners to optimize your experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. Once or twice every week, Branch would ride with one of his parents or take a bus four hours to practice or play before returning that night to Las Vegas and arriving between 1 or 2 a.m. By the end of his eighth-grade year, Branch was attending Gorman track practices and mingling with his future teammates while his father coached Gaels sprinters. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg The following are the On3 Scouting Summaries for Zachariah Branch and Nico Iamaleava: Branch: "One of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class. Special teams ace. "They really like my speed and my explosiveness," Branch said. Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. It would affect me a little, just being that far away from my family and friends, but if they could get out there and see me play it wouldnt be that big of an adjustment, Branch said. His great-uncle, Cliff Branch, is a former Raiders wide receiver who was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio in August. He also tallied 2 kickoff returns for 43 yards (21.5 avg.). The 5-foot-9, 170 pounder is ranked as the No. Its just kind of like Wow. I think thats allowed our team to look stronger than maybe the other teams in the area right now, Thorpe said. Reviews. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, The class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships is underway at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. Two realignment proposals are on the table, neither of which would change the dominance Bishop Gorman football has over local schools. Y29tL2FkYW1nb3JuZXk/cmVmX3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+QGFkYW1nb3Ju Whether its USC or another top athletic program, Branch showed at the Class 5A Southern Region meet at Liberty High School what he could do on the track. d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9Lb2RpQnVybnM/cmVmX3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+QEtv Game-breaker in space with potential to score from anywhere. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. Shows good ball skills with the ability to track and make extended catches in traffic. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. Is able to harness that speed on the football field with his elite change of direction. aHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9CaXNob3BHb3JtYW5GQj9yZWZfc3JjPXR3 bmMgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3BsYXRmb3JtLnR3aXR0ZXIuY29tL3dpZGdldHMu Some are addressed to him. He was also chosen to play in the 2023 Polynesian Bowl. The wide receiver is the third five-star recruit in the class, joining quarterback Malachi Nelson and athlete Makai Lemon, both of whom are natives of Southern California. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic Nevada Southern 5A Regional champion in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and long jump as a sophomore. Zion received his offer in December of 2019 and Zachariahs followed six months later after a freshman season in which he finished second on the team to Odunze in all major receiving categories. YjAzKSA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL3phY2hhcmlhaGIw Not only that, but with me getting up on campus and building that relationship with Coach Hart(line) it is going to be a very hard decision because of the relationship we have built already., Oklahoma and Demarco Murray are just great, Branch said. 230 likes. Branch caught 18 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman in 2019. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm cmM9dHdzcmMlNUV0ZnciPkBCcmFuZG9uSHVmZm1hbjwvYT4gPGEgaHJlZj0i NV 1 On3 DB / Zachariah Branch H.S. The speedy 5-foot-9, 164-pound playmaker was named the MaxPreps Player of the Year in the state of Nevada Special teams ace. Branch could have made it four-for-four, but opted not to compete in the triple jump to focus elsewhere. 16 nationally, and the top player in Nevada. Zachariah Branch won three events to lead the Bishop Gorman boys track team to the Class 5A regional track championship. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. I feel like I could build a relationship with them. NzMzMTUxJmN2PTIuMCZjaj0xJmNzX3VjZnI9MCIgLz4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4K 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Breaking news. Usually, its more of a dog fight, but weve maintained the depth.. Alabama hires former Texas, UL coach Strong as analyst, Georgia star Jalen Carter subject of arrest warrant, 23 things to watch during 2023 spring football, Lincoln Riley opens up on Year 2 expectations, Big Ten, CFP committee adds Hall of Fame coach for 2023, Bob Diaco reunites with Brian Kelly at LSU. 2023 USC commit Zachariah Branch - 2021 Highlights - YouTube 0:00 / 2:55 2023 USC commit Zachariah Branch - 2021 Highlights MaxPreps 1.26M subscribers Subscribe 99K views 1 year ago Junior. Gorman coach Bree Thorpe said her school benefited from holding in-person classes, allowing the Gaels to put together a more complete team. They frame the only other decorative items pinned to the walls they used to share. The Las Vegas native took limited reps over the course of the week but was virtually unguardable in the smaller sample size. Bishop Gormans Zachariah Branch is drawing plenty of recruiting attention as a wide receiver. Zachariah is a tremendous athlete with rare speed that carries over to the jumps as well. They persevered, Session said. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Branch spoke with Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh, wide receivers coach Kodi Burns and defensive coordinator Tim Banks on the call. boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. When competition begins Friday, it will end a 401-day drought since the Clark County School District suspended all sporting events at the start of the COVID pandemic. Branch began by playing flag football alongside Zion on a team coached by their father, graduating to tackle by the age of 8 and beginning track a year or two later. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's Zachariah Branch (1) runs the ball under pressure from Arbor View's Kade DeSantis (8) in the first half of a football game at Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Branch just barely beat Pabon in the race. He did not have a sophomore season due to COVID-19 restrictions in the state of Nevada. 2022 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys track, field team, Centennial girls dominate for 10th straight state track title, Centennial girls expecting to add to track and field dynasty, Canyon Springs boys, Palo Verde girls win 4A track titles, Las Vegas track stars shine at meet; Gorman avenges baseball loss, Valleys track and field teams return to normalcy at regional, 16 high school track and field athletes to watch this spring, CCSD overcomes obstacles in preparing to play spring sports, 6 Las Vegas football players sign with Minnesota DII school. Stats, United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. By now, it would be an upset if Zachariah Branch did not have a show-stealing performance in an all-star setting. IDxpbWcgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNoLmNvbS9w Very difficult for defenders to tackle in space. He participates in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m, long jump and triple jump. Branch has the look of an instant contributor at the college level. 2023 four-star athlete Zachariah Branch was thrilled when his high school football coach texted him and told him to give Tennessee a call. 5 overall prospect and No. Not competing at regionals or state last year due to COVID, it was really exciting to get this atmosphere, Branch said. Branch, who has also triple jumped 46 feet, 4 1/4 inches, enters his senior season with a 22.2 career yards per catch average. Its early, but it was good to start building the relationship.. His performance helped lead the deep Gorman team to the boys title. Potential multi-year starter at elite Power Five level with Day 1 NFL Draft upside. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. No. The Nevada Interscholastic Realignment Committee, consisting of 10 principals and athletic administators, instead approved a different proposal by a unanimous vote of 10-0. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 172 pounds, Branch boasts elite speed as both a gridiron star and track standout. athlete hopes to make it to the south this summer in order to visit several schools, including Tennessee. Those who competed had to find creative ways to stay in shape, even if that meant training at a local park. They dominated the ensuing seven-on-seven circuit and returned in 2021 to lead Gorman to the Class 5A state championship with Zion as the states top senior recruit and Zachariah posting 1,094 receiving yards to go with 14 touchdowns. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. All four can help me reach my goal of not only making it to the NFL, but staying., I loved Coach (Lincoln) Riley and the Oklahoma staff while they were at Oklahoma, Branch said. Six other Southern Nevada players signed as well, including Libertys Ed Haynes, who signed with UNLV, and Silverados Donavyn Pellot, who signed with UCLA. With Zion 17 months his senior, Zachariah always had a companion at their fathers workouts and an adversary to sharpen his competitive drive. 30 overall national prospect in the 2023 class. Flashes tremendous body control and short-area burst. He won the 100- and 200-meter dashes with times of 10.43 and 21.14 seconds, respectively, and the long jump with a personal best of 24 feet. No stats available for the current season. Bishop Gorman junior quarterback Micah Alejado has been named the Gatorade Nevada football player of the year after leading the Gaels to the Class 5A state championship. Bishop Gorman High School is three time zones away from Knoxville, but Branch doesnt see that as a deterrent from considering the Vols. But Branch is due to play a couple more games for Gorman, which rolled to a 72-0 victory Thursday over Faith Lutheran in the first round of the Class 5A Southern Region playoffs. Zachariah Branch (13 years old) - 4 x Track and Field Junior Olympian jumps 20'2" in the Long Jump 451 views Dec 19, 2017 1 Dislike Share Save DEMBRANCHBOYZ 3 subscribers Zachariah. Contact Sam Gordon at sgordon@reviewjournal.com. There are no statistics available for this player. and he was just a freak of an athlete, said former Gorman wide receiver Rome Odunze, now a third-year sophomore at Washington and one of the best receivers in the country. Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. Fall 2019: Played nine games on varsity as a freshman, producing 18-391-4 receiving. aXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNj It really helped us, and you could see it.. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxvY2sgc3RfX2NvbnRlbnQtYmxv In-depth analysis. bHRyIj5BZnRlciBhbiBhbWF6aW5nIHRhbGsgd2l0aCBDb2FjaCA8YSBocmVm Boys 400m Novice Section 3 - Ridgewood Frosh/Novice Meet 2. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's Andrew Specht pushes toward a win and the finish line during the class 5A Southern Region (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal), Bishop Gormans Trech Kekahuna (23) and Zachariah Branch (1) celebrate a touchdown during a high school football game against Faith Lutheran at Bishop Gorman High School on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gormans Zachariah Branch (1) heads for the end zone during a high school football game against Faith Lutheran at Bishop Gorman High School on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. Follow @BySamGordon on Twitter. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q But given all the challenges this season, the Bulldogs will more than take this title. 1 wide receiver, flashed his enormous talent with a 65-yard punt-return . IGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5cyBoYXZl He was the Nevada Southern 5A Regional champion in the 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump as a sophomore in 2021 when he ran a 10.33 100 and a wind-aided 21.01 200. Coronado was third with 83.5 points. He won his first 100-meter dash, promptly realizing that his speed was best suited to make people miss on the football field. Long jumped 24-0 and triple jumped 46-4.25. Projects as an instant impact game-breaker at the college level with immense long-term potential. Thats what I wanted.. Zachariah Branch 2020 - 2021 NEVADA BOYS TRACK & FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2020 - 2021 NEVADA BOYS TRACK & FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR ZACHARIAH BRANCH SPRINTS/JUMPS BISHOP GORMAN HS LAS VEGAS, NEVADA SOPHOMORE HEIGHT: 5-FOOT-10 PRESS RELEASE SHARE THIS PAGE HIGHLIGHTED STATS 24-0 LONG JUMP (PR) 21.01 200M (SEASON BEST) 10.33 100M (PR) 5 overall prospect and No. He oozes confidence, derived in part from a decade of training under his father, Shva, a speed, strength and agility coach who formerly played fullback for San Jose State. IHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNpb24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1n Feeding off the crowded energized me and pushed me to run faster, so it was a great experience.. To see his talent and how dedicated he was to the game at such a young age was just telling signs of how great he was going to be and what he was going to accomplish.. The 5-foot-10, 172-pound sophomore swept the 100- and 200-meter dashes and the long jump events at the Class 5A Southern Regional meet, leading the Gaels to a fifth-place finish as a team. Current Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman went to the same high school and ran track for Branchs dad. aHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9jb2FjaGpvc2hoZXVwZWw/cmVm PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo dW90ZSBjbGFzcz0idHdpdHRlci10d2VldCI+PHAgbGFuZz0iZW4iIGRpcj0i Zachariah Branch Scouting Summary One of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's Maleik Pabon leads the pack in the boys 400 meter race during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. His five-star status wasnt in question, but Branch sought the top spot after missing the overall top 100 following his freshman season. They feel I can be that player. Offers from Georgia and Auburn would follow before Branch played a varsity game, but he had another college in mind. Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's Zachariah Branch runs through the finish line after winning the boys 200 meter dash during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. Reviews on Track and Field in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA - Calabasas High School, Drake Track Stadium, Taft Charter High School, West Valley Christian School, Birmingham Community Charter High School Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go I kept that as motivation, he said. Whichever school the sophomore eventually chooses likely will get a top athlete for its track and field program as well. Fall 2021: As a junior, helped Bishop Gorman to the Nevada 5A state championship. 1 wide receiver in the On300. Zj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9iYW5ndWxvP3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMl Tensions over Bishop Gormans football dominance came to a head Monday, when rival public school coaches proposed limiting the Gaels to one out-of-state game per year. UCLA Club Track & Field Page, Los Angeles, California. When we both got that offer, it was like a dream come true.. Tennessee is the latest to offer the Las Vegas, Nevada native as his list of offers approaches 20. Limited Ads. Still, Branch was dissatisfied without the No. Centennial won its 11th girls title in a row. LIVE Webcast - Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge . (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gormans Zachariah Branch runs in after his team scored a touchdown during a high school football game against Faith Lutheran at Bishop Gorman High School on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. . He also . Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Branch was named the 2021 MaxPreps Nevada Player of the Year and earned placement on the 2021 MaxPreps Junior All-American First Team, the 2021 MaxPreps California All-State First Team and the 2021 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada First Team. Flashes ability to sneak through traffic and separate early in his routes. Zoey Bonds won four individual events to spark Centennial to the Class 5A state girls track and field championship Saturday at Reed High School in Sparks. Zachariah Branch, Bishop Gorman, Wide Receiver Signed - 12/21/2022 Zachariah Branch Pos WR Height 5-10 Weight 172 Timeline Prospect Info High School Bishop Gorman City Las Vegas, NV Class. These 16 Nevada high school boys and girls track and field athletes in the valley figure to excel again this spring. LmNvbS9jeC92em0vY3MuanMiOwogICAgZWwucGFyZW50Tm9kZS5pbnNlcnRC Game-breaker in space with potential to score from anywhere. Zachariah Branch won three events to lead the Bishop Gorman boys track team to the Class 5A regional track championship. Branch does have a connection to Rocky Top. Coach Roy Session is used to having 200 to 300 students try out, but only 50 came out this year. Fall 2019: Played nine games on varsity as a freshman, producing 18-391-4 receiving. Ran a 10.33 100 and a wind-aided 21.01 200. They really like my speed and my explosiveness, Branch said. The two would attend Gorman football camps and home and away games idolizing previous Gaels greats such as Brevin Jordan, Tate Martell, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Jalen Nailor. There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Zachariah Branch of Bishop Gorman High School as its 2020-21 Gatorade Nevada Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. Like I could see myself being in their shoes, Branch said. Branch has maintained a 3.16 GPA in the classroom. To see if there is a camp that is perfect for you, use our "find a camp in your area" button. The industry standard 247Sports Composite rates Branch as the No. Zachariah Branch is the No. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Fans shaded themselves with umbrellas during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. No decisions were made on the Class 5A, 4A and 3A high school football realignment at the NIAA Board of Control winter meetings Thursday in Reno. Potential multi-year starter at elite Power Five level with immense long-term potential 10.33 second 100 meter and... 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