The college football recruiting classes of 2010 and 2011 from Gardena Serra High School (Gardena, CA) should be able to collect residuals from the reenergized Trojans and newly formed Pac-12 Conference. At the most critical time in the history of Southern Cal football, amidst an NCAA recruiting scandal that could have permanently tarnished the image of the Trojans and the entire conference, Robert "Superman" Woods put on the cape he sported at Gardena Serra High School and changed the game.
William Howard Taft High School is a football powerhouse in Southern California. Historically, Taft has produced a number of figures whose names have become synonymous with the game of football. With roots that stretch throughout the college and NFL ranks, a number of former Toreadors have gone on to play at the NCAA and professional levels. New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl Champion Steve Smith, along with Seattle Seahawks signal caller Josh Portis, are both products of Taft High School.
