The pursuit of a scholarship for student athletes is a full-time endeavor. The 7on7 football circuit affords skill position players the opportunity to hone their skills against elite competition. Created in 2007 by Elbert Lee and Cameron Worrell, Passing Down provides aspiring college level athletes the forum for improvement and exposure.

The top high school football players in Northern California will be competing in the Passing Down NorCal Elite 7on7 Regional Sunday in Livermore. There will be 14 teams loaded with D1Bound talent in attendance.

Despite being the thick of things with the 2014 recruiting class cycle, the class of 2015 is beginning to emerge and some of the top players are beginning to get their names out in the spotlight. One of those names is Keisean Lucier-South, the 6-foot-6, 215 lbs. defensive end from Orange (CA.) Lutheran.

The relentless pass-rusher already boasts offers from most of the Pac-12, Miami (Fl.), Tennessee and more. Plus, he's starting to get overall recognition as one of the top players in the nation. He's getting recognition as a five-star athlete as well.

Class of 2014 standout safety Jamal Adams is one of the top recruits in the nation. The hard-hitting Adams from Hebron High in Carrollton has scholarship offers from several big time programs around the country. With his senior season approaching, Adams has narrowed his list to five schools.

CLA had the chance to catch up with Adams to discuss the upcoming season, the recruiting process and his experience at The Opening in Beaverton last month.

CLA spoke with Raekwon McMillan shortly after his recent unofficial visit to the University of Georgia. McMillan is considered by many to be the nation's top inside linebacker recruit in the class of 2014. We chatted about recruiting and asked Raekwon what he’s been up to since The Opening at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

The Opening: 7on7 Pool Play

The 18 quarterbacks competing for the top prize at the Elite 11 finally got the opportunity to display their abilities in competitive play as 7ON pool play at The Opening kicked off Tuesday afternoon.

Heading into the day, Purdue commit David Blough ranked first in the Elite 11 standings and was placed on Team Superbad along with quarterbacks Stephen Collier and David Cornwell. Joining the signal callers on Superbad are SPARQ champion Speedy Noil, speedster Johnnie Dixon, Jalen Tabor, recent Cal commit Jaleel Wadood and many more D1 bound ballers.

Day Two of The Opening at Nike headquarters in Beaverton began with the Lineman Challenge featuring the best offensive and defensive lineman in the country. The game of football is usually won in the trenches and this year's crop of linemen are loaded with talent.

The most impressive performer on either side of the ball was St. John Bosco (CA) offensive lineman Damien Mama. The big man beasted in 1on1 drills against quality competition.

ESPN's recruiting guru Tom Luginbill put it best, "He was as advertised. In a drill rigged for the defense to win, he was still dominant."

The 2013 crop of Elite 11 finalists continued to hone their skills in Beaverton, Oregon on Sunday. Of the 18 quarterbacks attending, University School's Sean White is the only yet to commit. White balled out on Sunday and should make his decision by the end of summer.

The 2013 Elite 11 in Beaverton, Oregon features 18 of the best young quarterbacks in the country. Since 2011, former Super Bowl winning quarterback and ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer has served as head coach. Under Dilfer's tutelage, the future college level quarterbacks are afforded the opportunity to measure their skills against their peers and glean invaluable insight from of a successful former NFL signal caller.

At 6'4 215, Josh Rosen has a formidable presence on and off the football field. Rosen doesn't carry himself like the typical high school sophomore and he's well aware of this fact. According to the 2015 QB recruit, maturity comes with the territory.

"You have to become mature beyond your years very quickly, especially at the quarterback position," Rosen told CLA Sports.

The weather conditions at Veteran's Stadium in Clovis, CA were ideal for day one of the 2013 CIF State Track & Field Championships. Top athletes from throughout California put their abilities to the test in front of a packed house that included several spectators who watched from the grass area beyond the scoreboard.