210 fall athletes to watch over 70 days

Jaylen Ward, Alvarez football: Opponents that threw in Ward’s direction paid a price as the all-leaguer collected five interceptions last fall as a sophomore, with a handful of pass breakups.

Ward is a lockdown corner who can shut down one side of the field. Look for the junior to potentially have a more impactful role as a receiver in the Eagles attack.

Ricky Guillory, MPC football: Redshirted last year, Guillory has had a full season to grasp the Lobos offense, providing another deep threat.

His emergence in the off-season gives MPC another dynamic option in the passing game as a receiver — for an offense that finished second in the state in scoring last fall.

Maya Giannini, CSUMB volleyball: A two-time member of The Herald’s All-County volleyball team, Giannini was the Mission Division Player of the Year last fall.

Limited to just 12 matches, the 6-foot Giannini had 20 or more kills in 11 of those matches, with a pair of 30-kill efforts. She also finished with 150 digs.