Locals in the Shrine Game ...

Private:

Ryan Farrar (Damien)
Tristan Turner (Damien) Tribune All-Area offensive line

Public:

Tobi Umodu (South Hills) Tribune All-Area defensive line
Marquies Winbush (South Hills) Tribune All-Area running back
Sean Sheller (Walnut) Tribune All-Area offensive line
Adam Prohoroff (Wilson)
Brandon Bryan (Glendora) Tribune All-Area wide receiver
Chapelle Brown (Los Altos) Tribune All-Area defensive back
Alfred Varela (San Gabriel) Star-News All-Area wide receiver

As sour as I am about the attempts of the Shrine Game organizers to revitalize their game, SGVN sports editor Doug Spoon reminded me that it's a big deal to have local kids playing in it. Because I can see that point and it's a major accomplishment for the guys above, I will give the game it's due coverage.

Also, I expect to see a large local contingent of football fans out there. The game is at Citrus, which is in all of our backyards. You all should be jonesing for some grid action right now, and this will help you get your fix.

Also also, I got word that rosters for the Hall of Fame Game have been finalized. That one is at Arroyo HS on July 14. There's never a worry about crowd size for that game. And there's never a lack of excitement either.