Senior Bios

Eddie Jackson - WR/DB

My name is Eddie Jackson.  I play Wide Receiver and safety.  I live with my Mom, Dad, and little sister.  I love football because I get to play with my closest friends.  I love to play multiple sports and play video games.  After high school I plan on attending a 4 year university.  

Grayson Moore - RB/DB

I’m Grayson Moore. I play running back and defensive back. My parents are Benjamin and Bethany Moore. Henry and Marshall are my two younger brothers. I love playing football because it’s fun to hit someone hard or tackle violently. Also, the friends I’ve made during football are cool. I play golf in the spring and summer, and I wrestle in the winter. I enjoy other sports with my friends and brothers, including wiffle ball, frisbee golf, pickle ball and spike ball. I plan to play college golf and to go into the engineering field.

Brady Kennedy - WR/DB

I am Brady Kennedy.  My family consists of my parents Christina and Joe and my siblings Jordan and Cadence. I love football because I can spend unlimited time around my friends while going out and hitting other people for fun. I enjoy being together as a team and the memories that we make every single day. My hobbies include Baseball, Basketball, Football, Boating, and Fishing.  Post High School I would like to play baseball in college.

Peyton Merkord - OL/DL

My name is Peyton Merkord and I am a four year MV football player on the line. I enjoy the camaraderie of the Cougar football family. I like working like crazy and making money. After high school I plan to become a diesel mechanic.  In my free time I enjoy riding my 4-wheelers and hanging out with my family: my parents, Sean and Andrea, “Mam”, and my brother Thomas (the first “Merk) and his wife Riley. I also like cuddling with my fat cats, Lucy and Nacho.

Sam paskewich - OL/LB

Sam has played football for 4 years at Mountain View. He plays Linebacker and Offensive Line. He is very grateful for his Mom, Andrea, Dad, TJ, and Girlfriend, Seneca. He loves football because of the bond that the team has and the memories they’ve made together. He enjoys weightlifting, fishing, and golfing. After High School he plans to pursue a masters in nutrition and dietetics.

Mason Chambers - QB

My name is Mason Chambers.  My family includes Aaron, Stacie, Rylan.  I Love Football because I get to compete against others with my best friends while making life long memories. Also, it’s fun. My hobbies are playing Basketball, Football, and hanging out with friends. Post High School, I would like to play Basketball in College.

Aydin Baxter - WR/DB

My name is Aydin Baxter and I play Wide receiver/ cornerback. My family is my Mom and Grandma.  I love football because it’s one of the best environments sports has to offer and there’s always something you can work on to get better every day.  In my free time I like fishing and hanging out with friends. I plan on going to a trade school or going back to the place I’m from to work on a boat when I graduate from High School.  

Langston Belding - TE/DL

My name is Langston Belding. I play defensive end/tight end. My family is my Mom(Keely), Dad(Chad),Sisters(Etta and Idris), and Brother(Wynton). I love being outdoors, love the water, and like working out. As of right now I do not have any plans after high school. 

Kelvin Horton - RB/LB

My name is Kelvin Horton. I play Running back and Linebacker. My parents are Elizabeth and Vail and my siblings are Grace, Logan, and Kate. The reason I love football is because it allows me to be part of a team and challenge myself to improve. I enjoy surfing and snowboarding. After high school I would like to go to college.

Dominick Valdez - Center/DL

My name is Dom Valdez.  My family consists of Alex (Brother), Savannah (Sister) , Sebastian (Brother), Carron (Grandma), and Ted (Grandpa). I Love Football because it helps give me structure and purpose while also providing me with valuable lessons that help guide me through life and develop lifelong friendships. My hobbies are hanging out with friends and family.  After high school, I want to be a Real Estate Broker in Texas.

Jordan Best - WR/FS/CB

My name is Jordan Best and I play Wide Receiver and Defensive back.  My family consists of my Mom, Dad, Brother (Jayden), Sister (Sophie). I Love football because I love the excitement and energy that the game gives me I love the memories I’ve made. I run track, hangout with friends, and am always grinding to get better at football. After high school I want to try and run track or play football at the next level.

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Jadon Granger - OL/DL

My name is Jadon Granger and I play defensive tackle and offensive guard. I live with my mom and my sister. I love football because of how much of a culture it builds within a school. I also love the competitive aspect to it as well. Outside of school I love to golf, fish, and exploring the outdoors. After high school I plan on attending Oregon State and studying Math/Stats well also being enrolled in the NROTC program.

Jack Foley - WR/DB

My name is Jack Foley and I play Wide Receiver and Safety.  My family consists of my Dad, Tim, my Mom, Jen, and my brother, Logan.  I love football because God gave me a platform to Glorify him while playing this amazing sport. My hobbies include working out and training for Football season. After High School, my goal is to play football in college.

Garren White - OL/DL

My name is Garren White and I am a senior who plays as a Defensive Tackle and Offensive Right Tackle. I loves football for its camaraderie and physicality, feeling a strong connection to the sport with both my father, Garth, and grandfather, Gary, having played in college. I enjoy various outdoor activities such as fishing, working out, hiking, backpacking, and walking my dogs. After high school, I plan to join a biker gang, and if that doesn't work out, I aim to attend college to play football and study business. Ultimately, I aspire to become a firefighter and have a side hustle on my off days. My family includes my dad, Garth, mom, Dannika, and my younger brother, Ryker. I’d like to thank my mom and dad for all the long road trips to camps and support during injuries, my grandparents for always having my back, my coaches and teammates for supporting and teaching me, and above all else, all glory to God!

Gage Miller - WR/DB

I’m Gage Miller, I’m a wide receiver and my family consists of my mom, dad, step mom, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I’ve loved the game ever since I could remember trying to follow my dad’s steps and the brothers I’ve made along the way. Other than football I love to play video games, go snowboarding, and hanging out with friends. As of right now my post high school plans are to be determined. 

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Jaycub Engstrom - OL/DL

My name is Jaycub Engstrom I play LG/DT. Some of the most important family to me is my parents and grandparents as they mean the world to me. One of the reasons I love football is it allows me to be active and have fun while doing it. Another reason is being able to rely on my teammates on and off the field. Football has also helped me make great friends through the years. Some of my hobbies are, playing golf, playing games, and camping. As of right now I don’t have plans for after high school.