CARMEL >> It began as an experiment. A fierce hitting safety with an understanding of the offense, Ashton Rees was asked to moonlight as a tailback out of the “Wildcat” formation, where the ...

Or finding the value of Ashton Rees cemented at the tailback position, as he combined for 278 rushing and receiving yards in a win over Monterey. “There are no style points,” Anderson said.

It was their first state championship game appearance in 10 years. Carmel was led by running back Ashton Rees, who rushed 25 times for 213 yards and three touchdowns, including a 77-yarder ...