When it comes to talking about sophomore quarterback Roy Magana Jr. , Marmion coach Adam Guerra struggles to keep his enthusiasm in check. And for good reason.

Magana has been the real deal for the Cadets.

“Roy took Marmion by storm last year and he’s been outstanding this year,” Guerra said, checking off the boxes. “The future is very bright with him.

“I haven’t had a freshman starter (at quarterback) ever until last year. And I haven’t had a sophomore starter like this.”

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Magana came out sharp again Friday night, completing three of his first five passes for touchdowns and finishing with four TDs as Marmion eased to a 48-14 win over De La Salle in a CCL/ESCC Red opener.

Magana was thrust into a starting role by necessity for four games last season when sen

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