Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column. A graduate of Cal State Northridge, he joined the Daily News as prep editor in 1980. He left for 18 months in 1990 to be West Coast correspondent for the National Sports Daily. He returned to the Daily News in 1991 and joined The Times in 1997 covering high school sports. He has covered Southern California high school sports for more than 40 years.
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Eric Sondheimer provides a sneak peek at the top players at each position this high school football season.
Ty Dieffenbach was a receiver at Agoura High when he caught the attention of coach Dustin Croick for not only his arm strength, but his leadership.
Several kickers in the Southland can’t wait to be called upon to deliver field goals while many punters are set to turn field position to their favor.
Top defensive backs in the Southland are plentiful for the upcoming 2022 high school football season.
Leviticus Su’a of Mater Dei will be among the Southland stars at linebacker this season in high school football.
Dorsey football coach Stafon Johnson believes the Dons have speed, size and skills to be contender in City Section this season.
Matayo Uiagalelei leads defensive linemen to watch
Sons and daughters of former Taft High stars continue sports tradition established decades ago by Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Hein.
There are plenty of promising offensive linemen in the Southland.
Rob Wigod to retire at end of 2022-23 school year after 11 years as Southern Section commissioner.