‘He brings a lot to the team’

Royal’s De La Rosa helps lead Knights to another winning season

ROYAL CITY – Seen running down the football field at Royal High School is senior Edgar De La Rosa, a six-foot, four-and-a-half-inch receiver/linebacker who has helped lead the Knights to impressive victories throughout the 2022 season. In his second year as a starter for Royal, De La Rosa said he leaves it all out on the field, every play. “Just playing with urgency, playing to the whistle, and just going 110% every time,” De La Rosa said. “I feel like I transitioned well from last year to this year, so I feel like if I keep doing that we’ll be pretty successful as a team.” In Royal’s regular season, the senior receiver amassed 627 yards and 10 touchdowns on 38 receptions. He uses his frame to snag away 50-50 passes, something that he had demonstrated at off-season camps...