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<p>The senior class in Orange County is loaded with talented receivers and arguably the top two tight ends in the state.</p>
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<p>Here is a breakdown of the top 10 senior receivers in Orange County entering the 2023 season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>10.</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9.</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>8.</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>7.</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>6.</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>TIGHT ENDS</strong></h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='723681' first='Davon' last='Mitchell'], Los Alamitos</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='398386' first='Ryner' last='Swanson'], Laguna Beach</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='195580' first='Broderick' last='Redden'], San Clemente</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>HONORABLE MENTION</strong></h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='398445' first='Drew' last='Shanley'], San Clemente</p>
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<p>Colton Chase, San Juan Hills</p>
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<p>Chase Berry, Dana Hills</p>
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<p>Blaine Anderson, University</p>
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<p>David Bell, Kennedy</p>
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<p>Kamran Jahromi, Portola</p>
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<p>Ethan Draft, Valencia</p>
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<p>Bryce Whitley, La Habra</p>
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The senior class in Orange County is loaded with talented receivers and arguably the top two tight ends in the state.
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