Interest increasing for 2014 CB Naijiel Hale 

October, 22, 2012
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After an important win against Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei last Friday, Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco is the talk of the Trinity League, as the Braves are 3-0 in league play with big games against Anaheim (Calif.) Servite and Santa Margarita (Calif.) remaining. And much of the talk surrounding Bosco has been about the incredibly young but very impressive defense, where nine of 11 starters are juniors. That number is led by a group of 2014 prospects, including cornerback Naijiel Hale, who transferred from Lakewood (Calif.) during the offseason.

Hale was a standout for the Lancers last season, leading the Moore League with seven interceptions as a sophomore. He immediately stepped into a starting role with the Braves in 2012 and is a fixture at cornerback as St. John Bosco rolls into the playoffs.

College coaches have taken note of Hale's play, as one program sits comfortably atop his list.

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