Ronnie Griffen, Viking lineman

Defensive lineman Ronnie Griffen (65) with his dad, Tom, who blows the family's Hawaiian conch shell on the sideline after each touchdown or big play. (Photo by Ed Piper)


Ronnie Griffen
Year in school: Senior
Uniform number: 65
Position: Lineman
Leadership role on team: One of four captains
Mentoring influence: Former LJHS Assistant Coach Luis Moya, who had a heart-to-heart talk with Ronnie when he was a freshman, discouraged and considering quitting football. Coach Moya talked him out of it. Coach Moya passed away three years ago. Ronnie wore Coach Moya's retired number 74 jersey in honor of him during one of the Vikings' games this season.
Head Coach Jason Carter: "Ronnie is a coach's dream. He's one of our four captains. He's a blue-collar kid that you can depend on every time he sets foot on and off the field. He's a great teammate and leads by example. I could sing his praises for days."


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