Fifth in a sequence of tales profiling prime highschool soccer gamers by place. In the present day, Cooper Javorsky, San Juan Hills offensive lineman.
It wasn’t till final March when 17-year-old offensive deal with Cooper Javorsky of San Juan Hills Excessive obtained his first soccer scholarship provide.
By Might, there have been 15 and counting. Any school recruiter who dropped by spring follow to see his measurement or view his recreation movie from 2024 when he didn’t hand over any sacks instantly knew what they have been witnessing.
Within the recruiting world, it’s known as “blowing up.”
“He’s had a tremendous offseason,” coach Robert Frith mentioned.
By early June, he had dedicated to UCLA with the outlook to sooner or later play middle.
He set a faculty report by bench urgent 405 kilos. He grew to six toes 4 1/2 and 295 kilos. He made it to the second day of CIF wrestling within the heavyweight division and competed within the shotput and discus throughout the observe and area season.
“I’ve been lifting two to three times a day,” Javorsky mentioned. “I’ve been trying to eat right. I haven’t had much time with friends, but at the end of the day, I’m working toward a goal, and I want that really bad. I’m working really hard to play in college and hopefully going to the league.’
He certainly has college sports success in his family. Older brother Jake, who was a standout linebacker for San Juan Hills, plays for Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Two older sisters played softball and soccer for Northern Colorado and UC Irvine, respectively.
Cooper Javorsky of San Juan Hills has grown to 6 feet 4.5 and 295 pounds and become a college football line prospect.
(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)
As the “baby” within the household, Cooper bought fortunate.
“I definitely got the size genetics,” he mentioned.
He bought to play with Jake when he was a sophomore and admires his dedication as a linebacker.
“He’s nuts,” Javorsky mentioned. “He’s knocked out kids before. It’s hard to beat him.”
Jake used to “whip him” if there have been any household squabbles. “I’m only recently bigger,” Javorsky mentioned. “He was always so strong.“
As San Juan Hills’ starting right tackle, Javorsky has the assignment of protecting the blind side of left-handed quarterback Timmy Herr. The responsibility came even though he’s only been playing tackle football since he was in eighth grade.
All those other sports he plays helps in football.
“With shotput, it’s a pure explosion sport,” he mentioned. “In discus, you have to learn technique. It helps with footwork and the mental aspect. Wrestling is footwork and hand placement and overall knowledge of where your body is and where your feet are.”
Frith sees a participant with a vivid future in soccer.
“I’m really proud of him and his hard work,” he mentioned. “He did a phenomenal job last season but wasn’t done physically. He’s still growing.”
As his school choices elevated, Javorsky deliberate to embrace any and all alternatives.
“I want to meet everyone,” he mentioned.
Then he determined to finish the recruitment on June 12 together with his dedication to UCLA, the identical college the place former San Juan Hills and NFL lineman Sean Rhyan got here from.
To see his laborious work repay and see school recruiters validating his development as a participant and particular person is what Javorsky is most grateful for.
“It was a dream and now has become reality,” he mentioned. “I’m thankful for my dad, my brother, my coach. It’s a very humbling moment.”
Sunday: Sierra Canyon defensive lineman Mikhal Johnson.
Offensive linemen to observe
Elisha Faamatuainu, Murrieta Valley, 6-5, 300, Sr.: Cal commit proved himself final season with versatility
Kaden Franco, St. John Bosco, 6-4, 295, Jr.: He’s lastly wholesome, so beware subsequent two seasons
Blake Graham, Leuzinger, 6-3, 280, Sr.: Cal Poly commit has the scale and athleticism to dominate
Kodi Greene, Mater Dei, 6-6, 320, Sr.: Washington commit was prime linemen in Trinity League final season
Josh Haney, JSerra, 6-4, 280, Sr.: Fresno St. commit matches nicely with JSerra’s custom of manufacturing prime linemen
Cooper Javorsky, San Juan Hills, 6-4, 295, Sr.: UCLA commit retains rising and bettering
Lucas Rhoa, Orange Lutheran, 6-4, 280, Jr.: Making spectacular strides to enhance
Sam Utu, Orange Lutheran, 6-5, 295, Sr.: Alabama commit is nasty blocker
Elisha Mueller, Servite, 6-4, 300, So.: Faculty coaches can be standing in line to recruit him
Malik White, Rancho Cucamonga, 6-5, 310, Sr.: San Diego State commit has nice work ethic
