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As part of our high school football coverage to get you ready for the 2026 season, we are rolling out all-Bay Area News Group preseason recognition.
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Today’s position:
OFFENSIVE LINE
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Chase Braga, Palo Alto, 6-3, 275, senior
Preseason all-BANG honoree last fall has college-ready size and should be one of the top linemen in the PAL De AnzaBay. Returning first-team all-leaguer.
Tristan Forks, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 6-6, 250, senior
Stout run-pass tackle holds multiple offers, according to coach Darius Bell, including Division I Northern Arizona.
Heamasi Latu, Bishop O’Dowd, 6-2, 270, senior
Returning all-BANG player is a two-way standout and first-team all-leaguer.
Jack Lucas, St. Ignatius, 6-5, 260, junior
Has offers from San Jose State, Northern Arizona, Harvard and Princeton.
Clint Lundin, De La Salle, 6-6, 295, senior
Stanford commit will anchor the Spartans’ storied run game up front and lead the way in opening holes for UCLA commit Duece Jones-Drew.
Christian Lynch, Westmont, 6-5, 290, senior
One of the top lineman in the South Bay. Receiving interest from Division I programs. New coach Stephen Johnson called him “6-foot-5, 290 pounds of trouble.”
Salesi Manoa Lata, Archbishop Riordan, 6-3, 260, senior
Holds offers from Washington, Utah, San Diego State and UNLV. Previously recruited as an edge rusher but is focusing on the offensive line in his senior season.
Nate Norvell, Bishop O’Dowd, 6-6, 240, senior
Two-time all-leaguer is a Columbia commit who helped lead Dragons to 5-AA state title last fall.
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Aden Owolabi, San Ramon Valley, 6-6, 280, junior
Massive junior tackle holds offers from Texas A&M, USC and Oregon among many others, ranking near the top 50 prospects in the country in his class, according to 247Sports. Will tag-team with top senior Spencer Reiland to lead the trenches for SRV.
Deshawn Streeter, Antioch, 6-6, 307, senior
Mammoth three-star tackle holds offers from Idaho, Sacramento State, San Diego State, UNLV and Portland State, according to 247.
Ha’angana Tau, Pittsburg, 6-2, 260, senior
Two-way line leader is the key piece up front for Pittsburg team that is the reigning NCS Division I champ.
George Tyus, Antioch, 6-8, 275, senior
Sizable Stanford commit keyed Antioch’s best season in years. Also holds offers from Cal, Minnesota, TCU, UCLA and many others.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Those eligible for all-BANG honors come from leagues based predominantly in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The news organization’s high school sports staff chooses the players.
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This story was originally published August 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM.