Prep Football: Guards who can make an impact this season

With less than a week left before teams across the county begin their fall camps, we continue the portion of our preseason watch list where we showcase the big guys in the trenches. 

Here are some left and right guards who will help impact their offense this upcoming season.

This is not a rankings list, therefore all players will be listed in alphabetical order via last name.

🏈 = All-CIF San Diego Selection

💍 = CIF State Champion

🏆 = CIF Section Champion

4️⃣ = Fourth-Year Varsity Starter

Kai Concepcion / Coronado / Senior

2018 Second Team All-Central League selection.

Cypress Hill / Kearny / Senior

2018 Second Team All-City League selection.

Zack Kennard / Mission Hills / Senior

Multi-sport athlete & All-Academic selection.

Chase Lindgren / Cathedral Catholic / Senior 🏆4️⃣
Helped anchor one of the county's top o-line units to an Open Division title.

Michael Malauulu / Morse / Senior 🏈🏆
2018 Second Team All-CIF San Diego selection.

Arthur Neil / Madison / Senior

Can wreak havoc in the trenches on offense & defense.

Isaiah Owens / Christian / Senior

2018 Second Team All-Eastern League selection.

TangiTangi Pongia / St. Augustine / Junior 🏆

Helped lead Saints to Division I title last season.

Leandre Rayle / Helix / Senior

Also an outstanding nose guard on defense.

Javier Rodriguez / Crawford / Senior
2018 All-City League selection in Football & Wrestling.

Moises Ross / Oceanside / Senior

Will help lead the way for what should be an explosive offense.

LeRay Shine / San Diego / Senior

Great addition to the defending state champs after three seasons at Madison.

Josh Simmons / Madison / Junior

2018 First Team All-Western League selection.

Cameron Stoffel / Ramona / Senior

2018 All-Palomar League Honorable Mention.

Marleon Zachawerus / Mission Hills / Senior

Contributes great size & strength to a talented group of linemen.

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