Complete coverage: Prep football preview 2024
Here is the Los Angeles Times’ nine-part series on top returning high school football players for the 2024 season.
The Palos Verdes High sophomore led the football team to a 10-1 record last season when he passed for 1,866 yards and 23 touchdowns with three interceptions.
Karson Cox’s unselfishness and willingness to help others sets him apart. “He’ll get more excited if a kid scores their first touchdown,” his coach said.
Shane Rosenthal had what Newbury Park High coach Joe Smigiel called “the greatest season in California history” last fall. Rosenthal aims to do it again.
Mater Dei tight end Mark Bowman is a sophomore with tons of potential and the versatility to catch passes, block along the line and run.
He has never scored a touchdown, but JSerra High offensive tackle Jake Flores has cleared the way for many teammates to get to the end zone.
Football coach Scott Altenberg has seen plenty of talent come through Gardena Serra High, and defensive lineman Khary Wilder fits profile of a future star.
The Samoan culture has greatly influence Leuzinger linebacker Samu Moala, who continues to improve and generate interest from college recruiters.
Banning High star Steven Perez projects as a safety at the next level, but he can also play running back, receiver and linebacker. Plus some quarterback.
Loyola High’s Jacob Kreinbring might be a kicker and punter, but he puts in the work with the same effort and passion as a position player.
