Dropping his interceptions from 14 in 2023 to three in 2024 and leading his team to a 14-1 record, quarterback Brady Smigiel of Newbury Park is The Times’ player of the year. He joins a long, illustrious list that includes likely first-round draft pick Mason Graham of Michigan and Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young. Here’s the report. And here’s the list of past players of the year.
The back of the year is Madden Riordan of Sierra Canyon. He made 11 interceptions and had picks against Mater Dei, St. John Bosco, JSerra and Orange Lutheran. Here’s the report.
The lineman of the year is Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei. He was a key figure on the best defense in California that led to an unbeaten season. Here’s the report.
The coach of the year is Guy Gardner of Palos Verdes. He and his staff took a young team that struggled at times but peaked in the playoffs to win section and state titles.
The back of the year is Madden Riordan of Sierra Canyon. He made 11 interceptions and had picks against Mater Dei, St. John Bosco, JSerra and Orange Lutheran. Here’s the report.
The lineman of the year is Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei. He was a key figure on the best defense in California that led to an unbeaten season. Here’s the report.
The coach of the year is Guy Gardner of Palos Verdes. He and his staff took a young team that struggled at times but peaked in the playoffs to win section and state titles.
