Mission Viejo’s Star Sophomore Wideout: Vance Spafford

Vance Spafford is a 4 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Mission Viejo High School. Spafford is ranked as the 217th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 40 Wide Receiver in the class as well. In addition, Spafford is listed as a top 25 recruit in the state of California and is listed as a top 10 Wide Receiver in the state of California. He holds offers from schools such as Oregon, Washington and Utah.

Who are some role models in your life?

Mikey Matthews and Kadin Semonza, they used to go to my high school and I really look up to them.

What are the strengths of your game?

Some strengths of my game are my speed and route running.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Definitely when we played Servite in the CIF Championship Game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I have ever played with is for sure my quarterback and best friend Luke Fahey.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t worry about what other people are doing, just focus on yourself.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would love to go to Rome.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would love to meet Odell Beckham Jr, he’s one of my favorite players of all time.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment as a fan was when the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.