Having class of 2015 USC Trojans quarterback commit David Sills V in attendance at USC's season finale against the UCLA Bruins was something of a surprise. The fact that he was surrounded by five of his high school teammates was anything but.

Some players say their football team acts as something of an extended family. A special group at Red Lion Christian Academy -- located in Bear, Del. -- takes it a step further.

Sills, along with juniors Kenny Bigelow (defensive tackle), Khaliel Rodgers (offensive lineman), Wendell Smallwood (running back), Jahmere Irvin-Sills (wide receiver) and Dakiel Shorts (wide receiver/corner) are in a constant huddle.

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