From the first practice to the last, Braiden McKenna was the true leader of the Los Alamitos live offense. His job was to help the young group in its first season as it began to develop with each game.
McKenna led the way, playing center and helping lead a line that consistently opened lanes for running backs Lenny Ibarra and Kamden Tillis, who both reached 1,000 yards rushing during a 12-3 season. He was a key part of the Griffins winning the Southern Section 2 championship, their first title since 2002.
The 6-foot-2, 290-pound senior was voted the Times’ lineman of the year.
He was a three-year starter who was asked to call ahead with his intelligence, vision and instincts.
Coach Ray Fenton said he got 93% from the coaching staff, which has high expectations for its blockers.
“He physically controlled the line of scrimmage,” Fenton said.
There was one opponent who said of McKenna, “You’re crazy strong.”
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