Griffin not only is playing this season for the second-ranked Lakers (7-0, 3-0 Three Rivers League), he has become a force, as evidenced by his performance in a 55-21 win over Clackamas (4-3, 2-1) on Thursday. He had his best game of the season, catching touchdown passes of 80, 59 and 15 yards in the second quarter to help the Lakers take sole possession of first place.
"He's just the prototype," Clackamas coach Joe Bushman said. "He's big, he's physical and he's fast. He's tough to stop, but it's not like you can double-cover him because they've got so many other guys."
Griffin connected with senior quarterback Justen Ruppe four times for 173 yards before they both sat out the second half.
"He's always been the go-to guy, the guy who can jump over anybody," Ruppe said of Griffin, who has nine touchdown catches this season. "The big question was, 'Could he do it at this level?' And he clearly can. I can put the ball wherever and he can go get it."