At 7 am on Wednesday morning, twenty-eight National Letters of Intent were faxed from Long Beach schools to the universities where our local athletes will be playing football next year. Twenty of those athletes came from the Moore League, and we caught up with a few of them as they put pen to paper and officially started the next phase in their careers. Make sure to check out our full coverage and list of athletes to watch for on Saturdays of athletes to watch for on Saturdays and our interactive map of where they’ll be making their new homes.
Lakewood Linebacker Trevor Erno will be playing for the Wildcats next year.
Lakewood D-lineman Jimmy Young is headed for Azusa.
The Lakewood athletes and their families, including coach MacNeal.
Lakewood D-lineman Talia Crichton has something to hang in his UW dorm room.
Want to guess where Wilson’s WR Jemari Roberts is going?
Wilson O-lineman Joel Bitonio and Jemari Roberts discuss their plans for the future.
Joel Bitonio will be at the University of Nevada next year.
Joel Bitonio and Jemari Roberts with their proud parents.
The Bitonios and the Robertses with coach Morales.
Poly’s Matt Jones, George Daily-Lyles, and Kenny Tuiloma (all Linebackers).
Defensive End Iuta Tepa will be playing for the Bruins on Saturdays.
Poly Athletic Director Rob Shock emcees the event in front of family, friends, and other Poly athletes.
Defensive Tackle Juwan Brown will be making the move to Southern Oregon.
Defensive Backs Stan McKay and Lazzari Middleton, with Monique Oliver and Kelli Thompson.
Poly coach Lara is one of the thrilled onlookers.
George Daily-Lyles gives a shaka for his future teammates at the University of Hawaii.
All eight of the Poly football players who signed on Wednesday were part of the Jackrabbits’ defensive corps.
Linebacker Mac Iosia will be at Langston University in Oklahoma next year.
Lazzari Middleton’s family looks ready to watch his first game as a Husker.