Prep Football: Poway High QB Martell, WR Lindsey transferring to national power Bishop Gorman

The Poway High football team is losing two of its young stars.

Quarterback Tate Martell and receiver/kick returner Tyjon Lindsey, who both started on the varsity team as freshmen last season, will play at Nevada powerhouse Bishop Gorman in the fall.

Al Martell, Tate’s father and guardian of Lindsey, confirmed the news Thursday night. Al said his family is moving to Nevada, because his business can save money there.

Poway High football coach Damian Gonzalez had no comment on the matter.

Martell and Lindsey are considered among the top high school sophomores in the country and both are already being highly recruited. Martell, who verbally committed to the University of Washington just before his eighth-grade year, recently attended the prestigious Oakland Elite 11 Regional Camp and shined.

Lindsey, who also is a track star in the hurdles and sprints, electrified the Poway stadium on Friday night’s with his athleticism and ability to reach the end zone every time he touches the ball.

Bishop Gorman has won five straight state championships and has been ranked in the top 25 in the nation for the last four years in a row. The Gaels have had over 24 players earn football scholarships in the last four years, according to its website.