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QB Jake Garcia decommits from USC, reopens recruitment | L.A. Focus News

Former Narbonne and La Habra quarterback Jake Garcia has decommitted from USC, he announced on Twitter Thursday night. Garcia had been committed to the Trojans since the fall of 2019, being the first QB to join USC’s 2021 recruiting class. Bishop Alemany quarterback Miller Moss committed to USC this June. “After many discussions with my […]

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