With time running out to find a way to pay for college and also play football, running back Zander Lewis of Corona Centennial received a last-minute scholarship offer from Virginia Military Institute and signed Wednesday. As they say, all anyone needs is one opportunity from someone who believes in you, and Lewis seized it. Catalano recommended VMI take a look at Lewis. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Lewis rushed for 606 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior for the Southern Section Division 1 finalists. He signed with VMI even though there's one big requirement for students: a buzz cut.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 06, 2026 12:48 UTC