Carlton O'Neal, receiver

Receiver Carlton O'Neal, one of La Jolla's super juniors, toys with defender Evan Davis (5) on reception on Vikings' third possession in the first quarter Nov. 22. (Photo by Ed Piper)


Carlton O'Neal
Year in school: Junior
Uniform number: 3
Position on offense: Receiver
Awards: All-Western League Honorable Mention

Quotes after the win over Kearny in the fog Nov. 8

• On his 66-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter: "We just got into an empty set, just starting to spread out the field. We all ran the same route. (Quarterback) Collin (Rugg) slid around a little bit, found me. Brandon Bonham threw a great block on the edge. I didn't do much really."
• On the last Komet defender who had a chance to catch Carlton, diving after him: "I felt him on my heels a little bit."

Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roach: "I knew from Day One that Carlton would be a playmaker for us on offense. He has fully bought into the program and system and has superb work ethic. He's a matchup nightmare in the slot and a guy you are glad to have on your team. He's continued to improve throughout the season and has had some big games for us the last few weeks."

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