Ranking the Region’s Top Offensive Linemen

Rank: 1.

Player: Steve Nevarez

School: San Fernando

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 275

Yr.: Sr.

He’s a human bulldozer

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Rank: 2.

Player: Adrian Ayala

School: St. Bonaventure

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 310

Yr.: Sr.

No one pushes him around

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Rank: 3.

Player: Keith Holt

School: Westlake

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 305

Yr.: Sr.

Best pass blocker in the region

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Rank: 4.

Player: Travis Kirk

School: Lancaster

Ht.: 6-3

Wt.: 303

Yr.: Sr.

Set to start for third consecutive season

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Rank: 5.

Player: Luis Murillo

School: Channel Islands

Ht.: 6-7

Wt.: 330

Yr.: Sr.

Physical, smart player

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Rank: 6.

Player: Gilbert Sandoval

School: Sylmar

Ht.: 6-1

Wt.: 295

Yr.: Sr.

Follows tradition of big, strong Sylmar blockers

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Rank: 7.

Player: Chris Burgess

School: Notre Dame

Ht.: 6-0

Wt.: 240

Yr.: Sr.

Returning All-Del Rey League tackle

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Rank: 8.

Player: Josh Ferrell

School: Rio Mesa

Ht.: 6-6

Wt.: 270

Yr.: Sr.

Loves to crush linebackers

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Rank: 9.

Player: David Velasquez

School: Chatsworth

Ht.: 6-2

Wt.: 230

Yr.: Jr.

Ready to become All-City player

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Rank: 10.

Player: Elliot Elkins

School: Newbury Park

Ht.: 6-3

Wt.: 240

Yr.: Sr.

Protector of Panther quarterbacks

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Rank: 11.

Player: Kent Sherman

School: Calabasas

Ht.: 6-7

Wt.: 270

Yr.: Sr.

His size alone attracts attention

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Rank: 12.

Player: Joe Kusumi

School: Hart

Ht.: 6-1

Wt.: 250

Yr.: Sr.

When has Hart not had a top lineman?

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Rank: 13.

Player: Oscar Giangrasso

School: Burroughs

Ht.: 6-3

Wt.: 250

Yr.: Sr.

Has strength and agility

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Rank: 14.

Player: Scott Arnold

School: Canyon

Ht.: 6-5

Wt.: 285

Yr.: Sr.

Improved strength can make a difference

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Rank: 15.

Player: Alan Morales

School: Buena

Ht.: 6-2

Wt.: 266

Yr.: Sr.

Must clear the way for Bulldog running backs

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Rank: 16.

Player: Ben Johnson

School: Montclair

Ht.: Prep

Wt.: 6-4

Yr.: 315

Sr.

Another Mountie Division I recruit

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Rank: 17.

Player: Todd Furlong

School: Thousand Oaks

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 220

Yr.: Sr.

Can be one of the best in Marmonte League

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Rank: 18.

Player: Blake Gaskins

School: Paraclete

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 295

Yr.: Sr.

Powerful run blocker

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Rank: 19.

Player: Steve Buckles

School: Moorpark

Ht.: 6-3

Wt.: 300

Yr.: Sr.

Already a favorite of new Coach Tim Lins

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Rank: 20.

Player: Spencer Torgan

School: Harvard-Westlake

Ht.: 6-3

Wt.: 255

Yr.: Sr.

Another Wolverine with excellent blocking skills

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Rank: 21.

Player: Rusty Colburn

School: Crescenta Valley

Ht.: 6-4

Wt.: 275

Yr.: Sr.

Can’t ignore his size, experience

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Rank: 22.

Player: Mario Palomino

School: Birmingham

Ht.: 6-6

Wt.: 295

Yr.: Jr.

Let’s see how fast he develops