Coach Elijah Asante expects big things out of his Yankees and freshman quarterback Thaddeus Breaux II. He touted his Hamilton High squad to defeat Gardena Serra in Week 1, ultimately stumbling over his words as his team fell 47-0.

But that’s who Asante is, in Year 2 at Hamilton, confidence brimming as he wore a black and green suit after returning from an eight-year coaching retirement to revitalize the Yankees program.

The accountability Asante spoke about postgame — hoisting junior Jacob Riley (three interceptions and two receiving touchdowns) high with his words of praise — was on full display Friday night, Hamilton (1-1) rolling over Crenshaw 23-6.

“Riley had an exceptional day,” Asante said. “He was our MVP.”

Riley, who broke the Yankees’ postgame huddle with a speech, said he was

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