Colton LaCrone, the bruising tailback from La Quinta High, is already ranked No. 3 on The Desert Sun’s 2026 Elite 11 countdown, and after shredding defenses for 701 yards and four touchdowns in only five league games last season, you gotta wonder what he’s got planned for an encore. This kid averaged a ridiculous 113.6 yards per game, and that kind of production has everyone talking.
The Bruising Back Who Made Opponents See Stars
Forget about easing into the season, LaCrone was already a certified wrecking ball last year. Those 701 rushing yards and four scores in just five league matchups? That’s insane, honestly. He wasn’t just putting up numbers, he was doing it with power, standing about 5-foot-10 and weighing in just shy of 200 pounds of pure force. Colton isn’t only a running back, though. This guy is a two-way monster, leading the Blackhawks’ defense from the linebacker spot. Talk about versatility! His incredible performance earned him all-league and All-CIF-SS selections, and he was a massive reason La Quinta fought their way into the playoffs. He’s the kind of player that makes coaches nervous and fans jump out of their seats.
La Quinta Is Locked and Loaded, and LaCrone Could Explode
La Quinta High has always been about running the damn ball, right? That old-school, run-first mentality is alive and well, largely thanks to their depth at running back, but especially because of LaCrone. His ability to pound the ball is second to none in the Coachella Valley. And get this: even with some key roster losses, La Quinta might actually be *better* this season. Their receiving corps looks deeper, faster, and collectively more talented. The offensive line? Solid. Combine that with LaCrone, who is *perhaps* the top running back in the valley, and you’ve got a recipe for fireworks. We’re talking about a senior who could very well push for more than 1,000 yards and a dozen touchdowns. His potential to rush for much, much more than that is absolutely there.
With LaCrone leading the charge, and the Blackhawks looking even stronger this year, it’s gonna be wild watching what this kid does on the field. You just know he’s ready to put on a show and prove why he’s already No. 3 on that Elite 11 list.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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