Highland Park senior Max Leon has grown by leaps and bounds as a football player since he made his debut in the sport a little more than three years ago.

The 5-foot-10, 215-pound Leon has worked diligently to become a player who can anchor an unsung offensive line. But his teamwide leadership behind the scenes has been no less impactful during what could be the Giants’ most successful regular season in nine years.

“On every team I’ve ever been a part of, I’ve always been very vocal, and that’s my role on this team,” Leon said. “Every good team I’ve been on plays with a certain energy, and I want to be that guy to help make that happen on this team.”

Leon, whose twin brother, Gabe, starts at middle linebacker, has succeeded even as he plays a position — left guard — that couldn’t be more

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