ANTUJUAN, RUFF 12U D-LINEMAN OF THE YEAR DEFENSIVE FORCE: THE BIG DAWG OF MORENO VALLEY

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff

Every championship team is built from the inside out. While highlight reels often celebrate touchdowns and speed, real dominance begins in the trenches. This season, no 12U defensive lineman in Moreno Valley made a louder statement than Antjuan.

Nicknamed the “Big Dawg Bruiser,” Antjuan didn’t just clog running lanes he destroyed game plans. With raw power, relentless effort, and a fearless mentality, he became one of the most disruptive defenders in the city. And when the season ended, one thing was clear: if you wanted to run the ball, you had to go through Antjuan and most teams simply couldn’t.

A STAT LINE THAT COMMANDS RESPECT

Antjuan’s numbers tell the story of a defender who lived in the backfield:

• 15 total tackles

• 8 tackles for loss

• 2 sacks

• 2 forced fumbles

These aren’t empty stats. Each one represents a drive stopped, a momentum shift, or a game-changing moment. When Antjuan lined up, offenses were forced to double-team, slide protection, or change their entire approach.

He didn’t just play defense he controlled the line of scrimmage.

BUILT FOR THE TRENCHES

Antjuan plays with a rare combination of strength, aggression, and football IQ. He fires off the ball with bad intentions, keeps his pad level low, and finishes every play. Once he gets his hands on a blocker, the battle is over.

He loves a challenge. The tougher the opponent, the harder he plays. The bigger the moment, the louder his presence becomes.

THE HEART OF THE DEFENSE

What truly separates Antjuan is not just what he does physically, but how he leads.

He is a vocal leader.He pushes his teammates.He demands accountability.He wants the best for everyone around him.

When the defense needed energy, Antjuan brought it. When they needed confidence, he gave it. When they needed a stop, he delivered it.

That is what leadership looks like in the trenches.

A NAME YOU MUST GAME-PLAN FOR

Opposing coaches quickly learned: you cannot ignore Antjuan. If you leave him single-blocked, he will live in your backfield. If you try to run at him, he will shut the door. If you hesitate, he will make you pay.

He is not just a defender he is a problem.

THE FUTURE STARTS HERE

Antjuan is only getting started. With his mindset, work ethic, and love for the game, his ceiling is high and his future is bright. The city of Moreno Valley is watching a young star rise in the trenches.

The Big Dawg Bruiser has arrived.And he’s just getting warmed up.

Antjuan — 12U Defensive Lineman.