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Orange County Best Available (Part Two)

Orange County Best Available (Part Two)
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley January 4, 2023 @ 10:30 PM
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Mayson Hitchens
Mayson Hitchens 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB | 2023
CA
Troy Leigber
Troy Leigber 6'0" | 200 lbs | DB | 2023
CA
Cooper Hoch
Cooper Hoch 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR | 2023
CA
Kashton Henjum
Kashton Henjum 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR | 2023
CA
BJ Tolo
BJ Tolo 6'1" | 310 lbs | OL | 2023
CA
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New Mexico State
BJ Tolo

BJ Tolo

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 310
POS OL
CLASS 2023
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BJ
Tolo OL
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
Weight
310
HS
Mater Dei
|
CA
Orange County Best Available (Part Two)
Tolo is a three-time All-County center from Mater Dei who did not sign on the early signing day....
Written by Michael Huntley
New Mexico State
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BJ Tolo

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State: California
School: Mater Dei
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San Jose State
Cooper Hoch

Cooper Hoch

CA
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Cooper
Hoch WR
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
Weight
190
HS
Corona Del Mar
|
CA
Orange County Best Available (Part Two)
Hoch was a breakout player in 2022 who quickly became one of the best receivers in Southern California....
Written by Michael Huntley
San Jose State
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State: California
School: Corona Del Mar
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Weber State
Mayson Hitchens

Mayson Hitchens

CA
LB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2023
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Mayson
Hitchens LB
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
El Modena
|
CA
Orange County Best Available (Part Two)
Hitchens was one of the best inside linebackers in Orange County and can be a versatile defensive player...
Written by Michael Huntley
Weber State
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Mayson Hitchens

State: California
School: El Modena
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UCLA
Troy Leigber

Troy Leigber

CA
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS DB
CLASS 2023
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Troy
Leigber DB
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
Weight
200
HS
Laguna Hills
|
CA
Orange County Best Available (Part Two)
Leigber was the Orange County Offensive Player of the Year according to the OC Register and obviously his...
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UCLA
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State: California
School: Laguna Hills
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Utah
Kashton Henjum

Kashton Henjum

CA
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2023
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Kashton
Henjum WR
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Newport Harbor
|
CA
Orange County Best Available (Part Two)
Henjum was one of the more physically dominant receivers I saw in Orange County this season. He uses...
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Utah
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School: Newport Harbor
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