Chaminade’s Jaylen Henderson named Mission League football MVP
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Chaminade quarterback Jaylen Henderson was on the sideline in a hooded sweater watching the Eagles take on La Habra in the first week of the impromptu spring football season. At the time, the Fresno State signee, decided to opt out of playing to not risky injury.
Henderson eventually changed his mind, and Chaminade is glad he did. The do-everything quarterback threw for 1,402 yards, 15 touchdowns and had just one interception in five games to lead the Eagles (4-2) to a share of the Mission League title.
He also led the team in rushing with 345 yards on 45 carries and a touchdown. Henderson amassed more than 100 rushing yards in two of the five games he played in.
For those efforts, he was awarded the Mission League’s Most Valuable Player award.
Alemany’s Kevin Green and Floyd Chalk were named co-Most Valuable Offensive Player. Green and Chalk will return this fall for their senior season. Serra Gardena’s Lando Brown was named Most Valuable Defensive Player. Eduardo Fuentes of Alemany was named the Most Valuable Lineman of the Year.
1st Team Offense
Linemen: Aitor Urionbarrenecha, Alemany, So.; Siaosi Tapaatoutai, Alemany, So.; Siale Uluave, Alemany, So.; Ronnell Tyler, Serra, OL, Sr.; Adam Sotelo, Chaminade, So.; Nathan Mejia, Cathedral, Sr.
Backs: QB Maalik Murphy, Serra, Sr.; RB Elijah Davis, Serra, Jr.; RB Paul Holyfield Jr., Chaminade, Jr.;
Receivers: Devin Ford, Serra, Sr.; Ian Duarte, Chaminade, So.; Josh Mailander, Chaminade, So.; Kyle Wynn, Notre Dame, Sr.; (TE) Adeoye Sulayman, Notre Dame, Sr.; Kyran Hayes, Bishop Amat, Sr.
1st Team Defense
Linemen: Damonic Williams, Alemany, Jr.; D’Angelo Davis, Serra, So.; Jaylen Braddock, Chaminade, Sr.; Cade Brady, Chaminade, Sr.; John Gayer, Chaminade, Sr.; Dean Miller, Cathedral, Sr.
Linebackers: Aiden Chapman, Alemany, Jr.; Tyray O’Dell, Serra, Sr.; Kenya Dorsey. Bishop Amat, Sr.
Backs: RJ Jones, Alemany, So.; Ephesians Prysock, Alemany, Jr.; Rodrick Pleasant, Serra, So.; Lamont Shamburger, Serra, Jr.; Ruben Gamboa, Chaminade, Jr.; Jayden Sheridan, Chaminade, Sr.