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2 days ago
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Prep talk: Mira Costa's special teams trio ready to deliver
Maybe it's knowing the beach is a short walk from their high school campus, but the special teams trio of punter Jackson Shevin, long snapper Jackson Reach and kicker Nico Talbott are feeling relaxed, comfortable and confident for Mira Costa High's football team. Early in the season, fans sometimes need to close their eyes and pray when there's a punt or PAT attempt. The special teams play can be that bad. At Mira Costa, this coming season should be a good one for the special teams. The two Jacksons, Shevin and Reach, did their roles last season. Shevin is also a holder on field goals. Talbott assumes the No. 1 role for kicking. And Reach rarely leaves the field, because he's also the team's standout linebacker. On any football team, it's always intriguing to see how the special teams players blend in. Many are soccer players trying to learn the football culture. The Mira Costa trio work well together, and it helps with their versatility. Mira Costa opens its season Aug. 29 against St. Francis. … This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports. To submit any news, please email Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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18-07-2025
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Mira Costa is the place with a special teams trio set to punt, kick, snap and hold
When it comes to special teams, Mira Costa's football team has a dream group ready to handle punting, kicking, long snapping and holding. The senior trio of punter Jackson Shevin, kicker Nico Talbott and long snapper Jackson Reach is an impressive group. Shevin, who's also the holder on PATs and field goals, averaged 38 yards on punts last season. Talbott waited his time to handle kicking duties on junior varsity and being the backup. He has performed well at the Chris Sailer kicking camps. Reach is an elite long snapper and terrific linebacker. Shevin also says he's ready to pass or run if coach Don Morrow calls for any fake punts or fake field goals. "It's pretty cool," Morrow said of his special teams trio. With two of the three named Jackson and being from Manhattan Beach, you can imagine the trust and fun they have playing on the same team. Mira Costa is one of a talented group of teams in the Bay League joining Palos Verdes, Inglewood, Leuzinger and Culver City, all of whom could be title contenders depending on what division they are placed in. Mira Costa returns top quarterback Liam Meeker and top running back AJ McBean. But they know if they need a punt or a field goal, the "Three Amigos" are ready. Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
