Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. A fluid mover with route-running and true wide receiver skills in addition to the considerable athleticism. I could definitely see myself playing in that system and that would definitely be a school I could see myself going to.. With Zion 17 months his senior, Zachariah always had a companion at their fathers workouts and an adversary to sharpen his competitive drive. 1 wide receiver, flashed his enormous talent with a 65-yard punt-return . His father, Shva, played fullback for San Jose State. The most dynamic skill player in the 2023 cycle. Nevada Southern 5A Regional champion in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and long jump as a sophomore. (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. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Coronado was third with 83.5 points. It was there he met Renee, the matriarch of the household they share near Gormans campus, with whom he relocated from the Bay Area to the Las Vegas Valley when their sons were toddlers. 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. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Branch could have made it four-for-four, but opted not to compete in the triple jump to focus elsewhere. Fall 2021: As a junior, helped Bishop Gorman to the Nevada 5A state championship. 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. 1 wide receiver recruit in the senior class. Usually, its more of a dog fight, but weve maintained the depth.. Waiting on the other end of the line was a scholarship offer from the Vols. Creates big plays as a deep threat and after the catch. That will change at this weeks regional meets, where as many as 10 teams will compete. Could continue to add bulk and improve durability. Shows good ball skills with the ability to track and make extended catches in traffic.. 1 jersey adequately represents his ranking in the state of Nevada for the Class of 2023 by 247Sports. Your account has an invalid email address. dGZ3Ij5AQ29hY2hHb2xlc2g8L2E+LCBhbmQgPGEgaHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90 His best leap of 46-4 on April 30 is the states best. 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. Ran a 10.33 100 and a wind-aided 21.01 200. Some are addressed to him. He did not have a sophomore season due to COVID-19 restrictions in the state of Nevada. To prepare for high school, Branch and his brother elected to home-school in junior high creating additional time to train as they began to blossom. At the time of his selection, Branchs personal-best long jump of 24 feet at the regional meet ranked No. Below are track and field leaders for Dallas-area schools. athlete hopes to make it to the south this summer in order to visit several schools, including Tennessee. Zachariah was Bishop Gorman's second-leading receiver as a freshman with 18 receptions for 391 yards and four touchdowns, and is currently slotted as the No. Centennial won its 11th girls title in a row. They had options to go to different schools. 4:09 pm ET. (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. The Desert Oasis boys posted 195 points and the Palo Verde girls had 163 to win the team titles at the Class 4A Desert Region track and field meet Wednesday at Desert Oasis High. Branch has the look of an instant contributor at the college level. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall. You just look and youre like What is going on? Gaels coach Brent Browner said. (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. Contact Sam Gordon at sgordon@reviewjournal.com. Coach Roy Session is used to having 200 to 300 students try out, but only 50 came out this year. In less than a month on campus, Riley has recruited five players with five-star ratings, more than Clay Helton landed in his final four recruiting classes -- with more potentially on the way. 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. 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. Bishop Gorman senior wide receiver Zachariah Branch is the No. c3JjJTVFdGZ3Ij5AQmlzaG9wR29ybWFuRkI8L2E+IDxhIGhyZWY9Imh0dHBz ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm 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. 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.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. He is going to get even better which is scary from an opposing coachs perspective.. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Centennial's Xiamara Young, left, competes in the girls 4x400 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. Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. And its on the gridiron where he garners the most. 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. I kept that as motivation, he said. Produced 48-1,094-14 receiving and returned two punts for touchdowns. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Sierra Vista's Ajanae Cressey, second from left, competes in the girls 100 hurdles final 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. 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. Bishop Gorman (Nevada) five-star wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is rated the nation's No. The 5-foot-9, 170 pounder is ranked as the No. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 172 pounds, Branch boasts elite speed as both a gridiron star and track standout. If you look closely at the other teams, its not the depth right now. 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 . There are no statistics available for this player. Game-breaker in space with potential to score from anywhere. Tennessee is the latest to offer the Las Vegas, Nevada native as his list of offers approaches 20. boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. Zachariah Branch is the No. (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. Class of 2023 wide receiver Zachariah Branch of Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman is down to four schools- USC, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Alabama. 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. Ran a 10.33 100 and a wind-aided 21.01 200. IGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5cyBoYXZl 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. They always embraced us, so it made it perfect for us to come to Gorman.. Y2stLXR3ZWV0Jz4KPGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY2VudGVyX3R3ZWV0Jz48YmxvY2tx 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. aGFyaWFoLWJyYW5jaC1kZXRhaWxzLW9mZmVyLWZyb20tdm9scyZjNT0yMDIy His family attended USCs season opener in 2015, exposing the brothers to the culture and tradition surrounding one of the most prestigious programs in college football. The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 season, but the two continued their training independently of the Gaels at either All American Park or Game Changers Sports, where Shva trains other top local athletes. Zachariah Branch is following his brother Zion to USC. at Bishop Gorman High School is three time zones away from Knoxville, but Branch doesnt see that as a deterrent from considering the Vols. It wouldve been so easy to just give up. Liberty was third with 97. Projects as an instant impact game-breaker at the college level with immense long-term potential. Im seeing how the kids looking at me now, thats how I looked at (them) back then. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl The No. anMiIGNoYXJzZXQ9InV0Zi04Ij48L3NjcmlwdD4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK, Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Not just a burner; displays amazing concentration and hand-eye coordination. Thats what I wanted.. He claims to have run a 100m time of 10.56. Copyright 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service, Bishop Gorman's Zachariah Branch, left, and Maleik Pabon compete in 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. 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. Zachariah Branch- Class of 2023 (Natural born Athlete-Football, Track and Field and Baseball) NUV0ZnciPkBiYW5ndWxvPC9hPiA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIu Feeding off the crowded energized me and pushed me to run faster, so it was a great experience.. The industry standard 247Sports Composite rates Branch as the No. Zachariah Branch won three events to lead the Bishop Gorman boys track team to the Class 5A regional track championship. bnM/cmVmX3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+QEdyZWdCaWdnaW5zPC9hPiA8YSBo Boys 800m Section 5 - Kristian Marche Memorial Invitationa. Mater Dei won 24-21. cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9Db2FjaEdvbGVzaD9yZWZfc3JjPXR3c3JjJTVF P2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnRlbm5lc3NlZS5y In-depth analysis. 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