West High coach Kyle Ewinger leads his team onto the field to take on West Des Moines Valley during football action at Olsen Stadium Friday, September 17, 2010. Home; Roster; Schedule. http://www.theiowabarnstormers.com/team/roster/index.html?player_id=20, https://en.montrealalouettes.com/2018/05/09/kahlil-carter-steps-defensive-coordinator-remains-alouettes-scout/, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kahlil_Carter&oldid=1002166726, African-American players of Canadian football, Players of American football from Arkansas. Valley High School Athletic Director: Brad Rose Phone: (515) 633-4000 valleytigersathletics.com 3650 Woodland Ave West Des Moines, IA 50266-2198 Hidden Valley Soccer Complex and Raccoon River Soccer Fields are closed Friday 10/12, Saturday 10/13 and Sunday 10/14 Signed by the Milwaukee Mustangs (AFL). West High coach Kyle Ewinger leads his team onto the field to take on West Des Moines Valley during football action at Olsen Stadium Friday, September 17, 2010. More Videos; Sep 19, 2020 @ 1:48pm. Went to training camp with the Toronto Argonauts replacing Jordan Younger at boundary corner recording 3 tkls 1 pbu and 1 ints in preseason game versus Montreal. West Des Moines (IA) Valley H.S. His basketball career hasn't gone by the wayside, though. Placement; Roster; Alumni; Are you a member of this team? Valley would go on to defeat Roosevelt 40-20. These groups are separate from the City with many of them run by volunteer boards consisting of parents and other people interested in promoting sports for West Des Moines youth. "I’ve been getting pretty close with them. Stream sports and activities from Valley High School in West Des Moines, IA, both live and on demand. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports; Valley Tigers. Soon, Missouri and Iowa started showing interest. 2007 College Coach? Football Recruiting / Iowa / West Des Moines, IA Wondering where to start? In July 2012, Carter was named the cornerbacks coach for the Drake Bulldogs football team. The NCAA recently extended the COVID-19-caused dead recruiting period to May 31, meaning Raridon and other prospects can't take any spring visits. From 1994 to 1997, Carter walked-on to the University of Arkansas' football team. "It’s been picking up also," Raridon said of his relationship with Iowa. Carter attended training camp with the Kansas City Brigade (AFL) after being traded from the Orlando Predators (AFL) in exchange for DB Kenny McEntyre. Later in 2010, Carter took his first collegiate coaching position as a volunteer assistant and Secondary and coach at Graceland University. It’s good for me to see because it makes me feel like I can go in there and make an impact. Watch online from home or on the go. Valley High School (VHS) is a public high school located in West Des Moines, Iowa.VHS is a three-year comprehensive high school with approximately 1,900 students. On January 3, 2018, Carter was named the defensive coordinator for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, but on May 18, 2018, Carter resigned from the position for personal reasons, and was reassigned as a team scout.[3]. May 16, 2019 - Shop Valley High School West Des Moines Football created by DanielleWinston. Iowa has made a strong push to prioritize Raridon since offering him, as well. In 1998, Carter transferred to Southern Arkansas University where he led the Muleriders in special teams tackles. Acquired by Nashville Katz (AFL) in 2005 dispersement draft and recorded 70 tackles, 7 INT (second most in the AFL) and one forced fumble with Nashville. Later that fall, Carter rejoined West Des Moines Valley High School, upset #1 ranked Dowling Catholic, and finished #1 in the state. Big hit by small 8th grade running back in Iowa Personal Statement. They have to go on that kind of stuff right now. Dressed for all 18 regular season games rotating in the Toronto Argonauts' secondary, starting 6 at DB and CB. Raridon is averaging 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 62.1% for the 14-3 Tigers. The West Des Moines Community School District announced the cancellation of the game on Thursday afternoon. Video Center. Instead, in this COVID-19 recruiting era, where college coaches can't see prospects in person and are desperate for any way to evaluate someone, Raridon's dunks and hardwood athleticism at West Des Moines Valley have helped turn him into a football must-have. ... 2020 in West Des Moines. Connect with college football coaches in IA. They need ways to evaluate prospects without being able to see them in person. The Cyclones have been involved with Raridon the longest. Recorded 28 tackles, 3 pass breakups, 2 force fumbles and 1 blocked field goal while captaining one of the stingiest secondaries in NFL Europe history. Finished the season with 3 ints and two defensive touchdowns. They’ve obviously produced numerous NFL tight ends. It does not hurt to have a little talent either. Big run for a td MUST WATCH . 877-845-6272. Alex Golesh, Iowa State's former tight ends coach, is the Volunteers' offensive coordinator, and he was eager to offer Raridon after moving to Knoxville. Named player of the week on Sept 13 for a 7 tackle performance which included an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown against Hamilton. And just the development of their tight ends really stands out to me with them.". So I’m really close with him. The Tigers will travel to Cedar Falls for a 7 p.m. matchup against the Mississippi Valley squad. We offer a variety of different programs for all ages and skill levels. Watch this highlight video of the Valley (West Des Moines, IA) football team in its game Recap: Valley vs. Southeast Polk 2020 on Oct 2, 2020. Moved into a third place tie with LB Don Wilson on the Argos’ all-time single season interception yards list with 184. Led team in special team tackles. He began his university career as a quarterback before making the transition to wide receiver. © 2021 www.desmoinesregister.com. In August 2014, Carter graduated with Pi Alpha Alpha honors receiving a Master of Public Administration from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo Galleries . These are the 50 greatest Iowa high school football coaches of all time. Though born in Washington, D.C., Carter was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he graduated from Little Rock Central High School. Valley 7. So, yeah, that’s a pretty good formula for recruitment.". In 2014, Carter served as a guest coach for the Grey Cup champion, Saskatchewan Roughriders. Coach's Pizza, West Des Moines: See 23 unbiased reviews of Coach's Pizza, rated 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #90 of 236 restaurants in West Des Moines. He's the type of prospect that can afford to do that, too. A couple years ago, people would have chosen Iowa over Iowa State 100%. "His basketball footage that people are looking at? 34-7 (L) Valley @ Southeast Polk . 10-ranked Valley girls (10-6) recently defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy 64-48 on The toughness now is no longer a question," Swenson said. This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in Iowa, including the achievements of each of Iowa's current and former high schools, the history of existing and former sports conferences, nicknames, state tournament results, state champions, and more. Played in AFL playoff game on three days notice. and 5 pass break ups. Coach Carter, as he affectionately became known, captained the Barnstormers 3rd ranked scoring defense also finishing 1st against the run. Established career highs in defensive tackles, interceptions and interception return yards. It’s pretty impressive. Contact him at mbain@dmreg.com and follow him on Twitter @MatthewBain_. And now him and (Jacob) Imming chose Iowa State over Iowa. He sees Raridon's basketball film giving him a similar sort of recruiting boost. Acquired by the Toronto Phantoms (AFL) in the 2002 dispersal draft and recorded 17 total tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and two knockdowns, catching 10 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown. West Des Moines Soccer Club. Both were rookies and recorded at least 8 interceptions as well. 673 likes. "You see people like that Eli Sanders kid. V. Football. Head West Valley football Coach Greg Grandell has been with the school for more than 30 years. Mar 6 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM Indian Hills/Valley Jazz Band Clinic - Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA; Mar 9 3:45 PM – 7:15 PM Valley Tiger Snapshots Conferences - Valley High School - Entire Building WATCH LIVE: Waukee at West Des Moines Valley football The Des Moines Register 10/1/2020 CDC issues sweeping mask mandate for planes, public transportation in U.S. He's got a call with Auburn later this week, and UCLA is showing consistent interest, too. Played in all 14 regular season games with Milwaukee and recorded 35 catches for 364 yards and 6 touchdowns to go along with 24 tackles, two knockdowns, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble on defense. It’s really cool to see them use three tight ends. (Jim Lee/Sioux Usually, they tell me they just see my potential and they love what they see on the basketball court.". He played in ArenaBowl XX where he recorded the longest touchdown run in ArenaBowl history (36 yards.) 4 in-state 2022 prospect has strong relationships throughout Iowa State's staff. Then, when his junior football film started circulating, and colleges saw the athletic, tall kid had added considerable strength, offers flowed. Valley High School West Des Moines, IA. Carter signed with the Arkansas Twisters of af2. The Valley varsity football team lost Friday's away non-conference game against Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) by a score of 34-7. The Register's in-state 2022 recruiting rankings. Schools will wait for him. "When they see my basketball film, they can put that together with my football film. Week 7, recorded his first-ever CFL interception (03/08/06) and returned it 84-yards for a TD. 2003 Eli Raridon was born into a football family, but strength wasn't necessarily his thing. His last season of professional football was spent playing defensive back in the AFL for the Iowa Barnstormers in 2010. Rankings; Standings; More. West Des Moines Community Schools. Personalize it with photos & text or purchase as is! Last year’s Eagles team was the first to finish its regular season undefeated. Named AFL Defensive Player of the Week on February 28 after posting 11 tackles, 2 pass break-ups and an interception in Katz victory. Signed with the Orlando Predators of the AFL to complement all-time great Kenny McEntyre. Named Second-Team All-Arena at corner and safety. Explore and purchase photos of your local teams; WATCH. 2006 Southeast Polk 34. It's all West Des Moines in the Class 4A state football championship game Dowling beats Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 42-6, in semis and will face Valley in final WDM Soccer Club is the #1 club in Iowa. 2002 Position: OLB. Because now, three years and plenty of strength later, the 6-foot-6, 230-pound Raridon has blossomed into one of the Midwest's most sought-after tight ends. He’s just a tall kid. Since then, Minnesota, Northwestern, Vanderbilt and most recently Tennessee have offered. The Valley girls’ basketball program will continue its 2021 postseason run on the road at Cedar Falls High School on Tuesday, Feb. 23. As a defensive back and team captain, Carter assisted with their weekly game-plan preparation and their player personnel. Carter has 4 daughters, Briana, Brooklyn, Mya, and Belize. Players of American football from Washington, D.C. Southern Arkansas Muleriders football players, Infobox NFL biography with no defined positions, NFL player missing current team parameter, Pages using infobox NFL biography with invalid cfl parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, #2 all-time defensive back as a defensive specialist in af2, This page was last edited on 23 January 2021, at 04:42. No matter when visits are allowed, Raridon hopes to wait to take some before he makes a college decision — "Just so I can visit and meet coaches face to face," he said. "His best football is ahead of him.". Attended training camp with the Buffalo Bills before sustaining season ending sports hernia. But now that I’m at Tennessee, (I’ve) finally got a chance with you.'". "These schools obviously love how I block and all the stuff I do as a tight end, but I think they really like my basketball film from an athletic standpoint," Raridon told the Register this week. Carter served as player/coach and team captain for the Iowa Barnstormers of the new AFL. The SkyHawks ended the day with a 25-22, 25-20 win over West Des Moines Valley, ranked fifth among the largest schools in Iowa. Kahlil Rafiq Carter, (born September 13, 1976) is a gridiron football player and coach who recently served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Montreal Alouettes. West Des Moines, IA. Valley head coach Gary Swenson credits much of Raridon's recruiting explosion to his growth on the football field, especially in terms of confidence and … "I think, with Eli, they can see he’s legitimately long. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Valley vs. Dowling Catholic high school quarterfinal football game scheduled for Friday has been canceled. WDM Valley Football, West Des Moines, Iowa. Signed by Montreal in July. Carter began his coaching career as a player/coach in 2007 as Pass Game and Special Teams Coordinator for the Arkansas Twisters of the AF2. Football film is great. 2000 After the season, Carter announced his retirement and was hired to coach the secondary at Graceland University in southern Iowa. There is hope that the NCAA will lift the dead period June 1 and allow summer recruiting visits. Carter was a pre-season all-arena selection for the Nashville Katz of the AFL. (Cornerbacks Coach) (2011)(2014) Drake (Cornerbacks Coach) (2012–2013) Saskatchewan Roughriders (Guest Coach) (2014) FXFL Blacktips (Pass Game and Special Teams Coordinator) (Director of Football Operations) (2014) Calgary Stampeders (Pass Game/Secondary Coach) (2015–2017) Montreal Alouettes So I think he's definitely making a huge impact on definitely in-state players who have both options and even anyone else who has both options out of state, too.". Any prospect's recruiting stock soars up a level when Notre Dame offers, and Raridon landed a Fighting Irish offer Feb. 9. He graduated in 2000 from the University of Arkansas with a B.A. Questions? Recorded 6 tkls 1 pass break up, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception despite loss. Matthew Bain covers recruiting and pretty much anything else under the sports sun for the Des Moines Register and USA TODAY Network. The Class 5A No. 2005 Valley looks for another district win against Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln. Also in 2014, Carter signed on to coach the secondary for the FXFL Blacktips of the newly formed FXFL. Final. Also recorded 25 tackles 2 ints, and 11 pbu's. But he wasn't at the level he is now. He was always taller, lankier than his peers. Carter is also a former professional gridiron football player in the Arena Football League, NFL, NFL Europe, and the Canadian Football League. He’s a high-flyer. All rights reserved. "It has been nice having the football season, we already did the same thing," WDM Valley Junior Eli Raridon said. Youth sports in West Des Moines are coordinated by outside organizations, some of them operate their programs on City property through park use agreements. West Valley High School Varsity Football Head Coach, Greg Grandell, submitted his resignation on Friday, effective immediately. They use tight ends really well, too; they use 12-personel a lot. "When he left for Central Florida," Raridon said of Golesh, who coached at UCF between Iowa State and Tennessee, "he was telling me, 'You have better opportunities than this. According to West Des Moines Community Schools, the district learned Thursday that members of the Valley football … "He’s 6-6 and change and he can run. Named to the af2 anniversary team and voted the #2 defensive specialist in af2 history. 1 West Des Moines Valley (12-0) vs. No. Attended training camp with the eventual ArenaBowl champions Tampa Bay Storm. The result? High School • Football West Des Moines, IA Joined: May 2015: Roster: 0: Alumni: 0: Coaches. Click here to view all of Omar's information. Valley High School. East Final versus Edmonton 5 tkls 4 pass break ups, 2008 Grey Cup game high 8 tkls, good for 3rd all time in Grey Cup history. Khalil appeared in all 16 games and finished with 85 tackles, 5 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, and 17 pass breakups. Named Defensive Player of the Week in Conference Championship vs Dallas for recording 2 INT, one for a TD. "I think people like his athleticism. By the end of Valley's season, in which Raridon caught 22 passes for 237 yards and two touchdowns, he had tacked on offers from Buffalo, Indiana, Purdue, Michigan State, Kansas State, Iowa, Missouri, West Virginia and Florida State. He can do some things around the rim that are pretty impressive," Swenson said. But Raridon also said he's willing to push things into the fall if that's the only way he can take visits. The app for coaches, athletes & parents; MP Stats for iPad. in Psychology and a minor in French. In 2010, he also served as a player/coach with the Iowa Barnstormers. CALL. He was a legitimate Power Five recruit. The school hosts grades 10–12. He rotated between QB, WR, DB, LB and became the first player in team history to be signed to a professional contract (AFL). 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265; Call 515-633-5000 He said college coaches often bring up his basketball season and say they plan to continue watching him if Valley makes it to March's state tournament. WHERE DOES RARIDON STACK UP? COVID-19: Click here for USA Football Event Updates and Postponements one of the Midwest's most sought-after tight ends, The Register's in-state 2022 recruiting rankings, Why Jacob Imming picked the Cyclones over the Hawkeyes, How Iowa and Iowa State tried to land Eli Sanders, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Length was. In terms of his recruitment, Raridon said programs such as Iowa, Iowa State, Notre Dame, Kansas State, Minnesota and Indiana are consistently recruiting him hard. Under Carter's watch Jason Simpson also broke the AF2 record in 2007 for the Arkansas Twisters with 145. ... Gary Swenson of West Des Moines Valley has won six state titles and 355 games. 2010 From 2015 to 2017, Carter was named as the defensive backs coach for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Friday night’s scheduled high school football playoff matchup between the Dowling Catholic Maroons and the West Des Moines Valley Tigers has been canceled after multiple Valley players tested positive for the coronavirus. In a perfect world, those visits happen in the summer and he can commit before his senior football season. Later that year, he coached cornerbacks at Valley High School in West Des Moines during its 2011 state 4A championship season. Valley Stadium Updated:06.22.2019 08:28PM; Tiger Field at Valley High School Updated:10.25.2019 06:21AM; Indianola Football Field Updated:06.22.2019 08:35PM; Valley Southwoods Field at Freshman High School Updated:10.20.2019 08:23PM; View All. Placed tied for 3rd all-time on Argo's consecutive games with an interception list with 3. 2 West Des Moines Dowling (11-1) Time: 7 p.m. How they got here: Valley beat Indianola 42-7 in the first round, No. 2004 (In our opinion.) Height: 5'5" Weight: 140 Age: 15 Prim. Storm said he spoke with West Des Moines police and expected to learn next week whether charges will be filed. Learn the facts about Football recruiting in West Des Moines, IA. But what appeals to me about them is obviously their tight end tradition. Valley looks to complete their undefeated season while North tries to play spoiler in the final regular season game of the year. 2008 Raridon regularly talks with Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and had a call with offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Ferentz this week. Signed by Orlando Predators of the AFL. CLASS 4A: No. He just logged a 27-point, 11-rebound double-double in a win over Linn-Mar. Iowa State offered him in spring after his sophomore year. For the second season under coach Carter's watch, one of his players (Tanner Varner) broke the league tackling record with 146 tackles. 866-495-5172 Already a member? He played in two preseason games and recorded interceptions in both before sustaining a season ending shoulder injury. He joined the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) in week 2 and eventually played in 12 games, starting seven at DB and CB, also saw time at LB and on ST. Named teams rookie of the year and a reserve on the AFL all-Rookie team. "It’s really appealing, obviously, because they have three tight ends they play all the time. This isn't to say Raridon was unknown in football before coaches saw him play basketball. At age 34, Carter was one of only 3 players with AFL experience on a very young Barnstormer team. Swenson talks about how Des Moines North running back Deavin Hilson's basketball film helped land him his Iowa offer this month. In 2012, Carter won a share of the Pioneer Football League Conference Championship, In 2013, Carter helped coach the #1 ranked defense in the Pioneer Football League producing a 2nd team All Conference Corner, Brad Duwe. Signed with the Arkansas Twisters (af2) and set an af2 league record with 14 interceptions in 14 games (16 interceptions in 17 games including playoffs) and was named af2 Defensive Player of the Year. But once you've seen that 100 times, you need something else. Carter has also spent time in the NFL with Buffalo and NFL Europe with the Scottish Claymores. 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