Football: L.A. Roosevelt lineman is making noise

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Offensive linemen don’t receive a lot of attention, unless they’re called for a holding penalty. But L.A. Roosevelt senior offensive tackle Ramon Barraza is generating excitement by the way he’s blocking.

‘He’s doing a fantastic job,’ Coach Javier Cid said. ‘He’s smashing linebackers. He puts them on their back.’

Barraza has helped Roosevelt to a 3-0 start. Another important contributor has been junior running back Jesse Lira, who rushed for 186 yards in a 27-13 victory over L.A. Wilson.

‘He’s the most improved player,’ Cid said.

-- Eric Sondheimer