LB Andre Chevalier Jr. makes his mark 

It was a solid debut for Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian, which roughed up a capable program in Loomis (Calif.) Del Oro in the season opener, 40-0. But it was a phenomenal start for 2015 linebacker Andre Chevalier Jr., a 5-foot-10, 205-pound middle linebacker who made his first appearance with the Lions.

“Going into it, I was a little anxious to play,” Chevalier said. “Coach told us the difference between being anxious and nervous, but I think I was a little bit of both. But I played my heart out today.”

There were great defensive performances turned in by senior linebacker Cameron Judge, a UCLA commit who returned a fumble 55 yards for a touchdown, as well as junior cornerback Malik Cyphers, who made an athletic interception along the sideline and a tough, open field tackle to save a touchdown. But it was Chevalier who stole the show.

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