By Mchael West, Contributing Writer
One of the finest San Diego area High School football players resides in El Cajon. Damarrion White, from El Cajon, is a Three Star prospect nationally, and played for Granite Hills Eagles.
At 6-4 215 pounds, White has been a dominant force for the Eagles the past two years. Earning all city honors, the forceful Defensive End tallied 18 Tackles for Loss, 6 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumbles and 1 Fumble Recovery in 2022. His excellent play was a major factor in the Eagles’ Division 2 Southern Section title run.
Once again, White was a force in defense his Senior Year. White led the team in sacks. Granite Hills boasted a 12-0 record as the Eagles earned back to back titles this year.
The Eagles ended Lincoln High’s 23 game winning streak, replacing it with a 21 consecutive win streak of their own- defeating the Hornets 27-26.The victory over Lincoln High earned the Eagles the CIF San Diego Section Open Division Championship.
The Eagles’ 21 game winning ended on December 2nd however, as they lost a 14 point lead, and eventually succumbed to the Mission Viejo Diablos- the Division 2 Southern Section Champions. Mission Viejo eventually became champions in California’s second highest division.
Known for his ability to control his side of the field, White has demonstrated excellent pass rushing skills, as well as the ability to penetrate the line of scrimmage and tackle running backs for losses. He capped his Senior year with 59 Tackles, 9 Tackles for Loss, 3.5 Sacks and 20 QB Hurries.
He has earned so many accolades, that he garnered the attention of San Diego’s KUSI, who featured White on their Prep Pigskin Report.
White has received scholarship offers from a range of schools, including PAC12 and Mountain West schools. Entering the 2023 football season, the talented Edge prospect named the University of Washington, Oregon State, and the University of Arizona his top three choices.
He took official visits to Arizona and Oregon State last summer, as well as Fresno State on December 8th. His last official visit was on December 15th at San Diego State.
White announced his commitment to Fresno State on December 18th.
