Fia Mageo 12U O-LINEMAN OF THE YEAR TRENCH KING: THE PANCAKE MACHINE OF MORENO VALLEY

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff

Every great offense starts with one thing: protection. And in Moreno Valley’s 12U division, no offensive lineman made a louder statement in the trenches than FIA.

Known for his big personality and even bigger blocks, FIA proved this season that you can have fun — and still be dominant when it’s time to work. Off the field, he’s the kid making everyone laugh. On the field, he flips the switch and becomes a force you cannot ignore.

And once the pads go on, it’s all business.

A STAT THAT TELLS THE STORY

Linemen don’t always get the spotlight, but one number says everything:

• 15 pancakes

That means 15 defenders put on the ground because FIA decided it was time to move someone. Each pancake represents a drive extended, a lane opened, and a quarterback protected. While the scoreboard shows points, the film shows who made it possible — and FIA’s tape is full of dominance.

FROM LAUGHS TO LOCK-IN

FIA is known as one of the funniest kids on the team. His energy lifts the locker room, and his personality keeps spirits high. But when the whistle blows, the jokes stop and the work begins.

He turns the switch.

His pad level drops. His hands strike. His feet drive. He finishes blocks with authority and plays with heart. That ability to shift from fun to focused is what makes him special.

BUILT FOR THE BROTHERHOOD

FIA is more than a blocker — he’s a teammate everyone wants beside them. He encourages, protects, and plays for the man next to him. He’s the type of lineman who celebrates others just as much as himself.

He works hard in practice. He asks questions. He wants to get better. And that mindset is what separates good players from great ones.

THE FOUNDATION OF THE OFFENSE

You can’t run without him.You can’t pass without him.You can’t win without him.

FIA is proof that championships are built in the trenches. His pancakes didn’t just move defenders — they moved the entire team forward.

And this is only the beginning.

FIA — 12U Offensive Lineman.