2014 ATH Stefan Smith is one to watch 

Last season, La Canada (Calif.) Flintridge Prep had 19 players on its varsity team. Not surprisngly, after an opening week victory, the Rebels had a difficult time finishing games or keeping that momentum, as they dropped all of their remaining games. This season, with a roster of 22 players, Flintridge Prep is off to a 2-3 start, thanks to a specific holdover from last year's squad.

Stefan Smith has produced 10 touchdowns over the past four games. Two weeks ago, he accounted for 324 yards of total offense, and college programs are taking notice. Smith has received letters from Arizona and Northern Arizona, which is a big accomplishment at such a small school.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Smith is only 15 years old as a junior, as he found his way to Flintridge Prep after growing up in Kansas City and living in Chicago for his eigth-grade season, when he played quarterback. Now, Smith is an athlete who lines up at running back, wide receiver and at several positions on defense. He also plays basketball and runs track for the Rebels. As a sophomore, he paced his league in the 200 meters, finished second in the long jump and was part of a winning 100-meter relay team.

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