HS FOOT: Taft's Woods is the biggest fullback on the block

Meet Antwaun Woods, Taft's version of William "Refrigerator" Perry. A USC-bound defensive lineman, Woods, a 6-foot-1, 305-pounder, played fullback for the first time Friday in a 53-47 loss at Crespi, primarily as a blocking back for Kenny Thompson, whom Woods helped spring for 170 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Almost every time Thompson carried the football, Woods was his lead blocker.

"It was pretty nice," Woods said. "I think it's pretty intimidating to go up against a 300-pound fullback."

Woods wants to score a touchdown, but so far Taft has not installed any running plays for him.

"I definitely want to do that. I'm going to have to talk to the coach about it," Woods said.

Taft quarterback Michael Bercovici thinks it's is a great idea.

"We wanted to establish the run game, and Antwaun was just an animal out there. He had so much fun," Bercovici said. "He was flat-backing people, just pancaking guys left and right. I would not imagine any defensive player being happy about seeing Antwaun coming at him.

"As far as Antwaun running the ball, you never know. It would be a dream come true for him to score a touchdown, so we might have to draw up a few plays."

Meanwhile, Bercovici passed for 431 yards and five touchdowns but still lost.

"It was definitely frustrating," Bercovici said. "We didn't get the win but we played a great game."