HS FOOT: This Jackson from H.W. does not need a glove

Jackson Liguori, a receiver for Harvard-Westlake of Studio City, might be the area's most underrated player. But opposing coaches sure know he is.

"He's one of the best receivers I've ever coached against," said Alemany coach Dean Herrington after Liguori torched the Warriors for nine receptions for 181 yards and two touchdowns, including a 64-yarder, in a 24-20 victory earlier this month.

Liguori, who has yet to be held to fewer than four catches in one game, has 28 receptions for 465 yards and six touchdowns.

"Jackson has made a lot of good catches the whole year," Harvard-Westlake coach Vic Eumont said. "He's improved as a receiver, and he has become more aggressive."

-- Gerry Gittelson