The best teams in the area are anchored by the unsung heroes of football: offensive linemen.

St. Francis running back Max Garrison is certainly pleased with his team’s offensive line. Garrison, who is arguably the most touted athlete in the area, has 770 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns this season.

The men upfront: Racin Delgatty, Nicholas Ortega, Duncan Sprengel, Naasir Asiata-Tatum, Peter Terry, and Phillip Ocon.

“By far the strength of our team,” St. Francis coach Dean Herrington said. “Most of them play on the defensive side of the ball, too.”