Braiden McKenna served as the leader of Los Alamitos' offensive line from the first practice to the last. He played center and directed a young front that consistently opened lanes for running backs Lenny Ibarra and Kamden Tillis, both of whom surpassed 1,000 rushing yards during a 12-3 season. The Griffins captured the Southern Section Division 2 championship, their first title since 2002. The 6-foot-2, 290-pound senior was a three-year starter tasked with making calls up front, relying on intelligence, vision and instincts. Coach Ray Fenton graded McKenna at 93% and said, "He physically dominated the line of scrimmage." An opponent called him "You are crazy strong."
"From the first practice to the last, Braiden McKenna was the true leader of Los Alamitos' offensive live. It was his job to help a young group in its first season of starting to develop with each game."
"McKenna led the way, playing center and helping guide a line that consistently opened lanes for running backs Lenny Ibarra and Kamden Tillis, both of whom reached 1,000 yards rushing during a 12-3 season. It was a key part for the Griffins winning the Southern Section Division 2 championship, their first title since 2002."
""He physically dominated the line of scrimmage," Fenton said. There was one opponent who said of McKenna: "You are crazy strong.""
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