Los Angeles Times 1986 ALL-STARS : THE TIMES’ 1986 ALL-VALLEY FIRST TEAM

OFFENSIVE BACKS

The youngest player on The Times All-Valley had the most impressive season. Crespi running back Russell White, a 15-year-old sophomore, has rushed 2,098 yards and scored 27 touchdowns. He can improve on those school-record numbers in Friday night’s Big Five Conference final. . . . Two quarterbacks, both seniors, can hardly be separated by their statistics and value to their teams. Hart’s Jim Bonds, who will lead the Indians in the Northwestern Conference final Saturday night, is a returner to the All-Valley team. En route to setting nearly every school record, he has completed 185 of 295 passes for 2,875 yards and 37 touchdowns, while having only 10 passes intercepted. Canyon’s Ken Sollom completed 165 of 288 passes for 2,884 yards and 29 touchdowns, while having only 8 passes intercepted. In his first full season as a starter, Sollom led the Cowboys to an 11-2 record. Bonds and Sollom are two of the most highly recruited quarterbacks in the nation . . . Granada Hills’ running back Khalid Ali set several school rushing records while rushing for 1,388 yards and 18 touchdowns on 192 carries. After leading the Highlanders to their first-ever unbeaten regular season, Ali rushed for 286 yards in two playoff games, including 104 against Carson.

RECEIVERS

Hart’s Chris Hite is the Southern Section’s leading receiver with 82 catches for 1,083 yards and 18 touchdowns. An all-purpose player who can line up at wingback or tailback, Hite has rushed for 878 yards and 3 touchdowns on 105 attempts. He can improve on those numbers Saturday night. . . . Canyon’s Chad Zeigler bounced back from a severe concussion in midseason that kept him out of 3 1/2 games to make 46 receptions for 896 yards and 14 touchdowns. Zeigler, who is Sollom’s cousin, was also Canyon’s best defensive back and was the strongest player on the team. . . . Crespi’s John Carpenter, one of the most highly recruited tight ends in the Southern Section, is a tremendous blocker who caught 20 passes for 344 yards 4 touchdowns. Besides blocking for White and making an occasional catch, Carpenter is also an excellent linebacker.

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

Kennedy’s Ron Simmons is the returning All-Valley center. Very highly recruited, Simmons also started on Kennedy’s defense, which was the Valley’s best. Simmons was the most consistent player for the Golden Cougars. Newbury Park’s Greg Mattes was the roughest, toughest two-way tackle in the Marmonte League, according to several coaches. The senior co-captain maintained a Newbury Park reputation for physical football. . . . Hart’s Brian Jacobs, a tackle, was the most dominant lineman in the Foothill League and often serves as a personal bodyguard for Bonds. On an excellent senior-dominated Hart line, Jacobs, the only junior, stood out. . . . Crespi’s Steve Puryear, a two-way starter at tackle, made his presence felt most strongly by opening holes for White and the rest of Crespi’s talented backfield. Puryear also shows uncommon athletic ability for his size by serving as the Celts’ punter.

KICKER

Harvard’s Dominic Sandifer kicked three field goals of more than 50 yards, including a school-record 59-yarder. The senior, who had 8 field goals during the season, is as highly recruited at his position as players like Bonds and Sollom are at theirs.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Kennedy’s Dion Lambert and Stacy Ramsey were major cogs in a defense that allowed only 600 yards passing in 11 games, 10 of which were against 4-A opponents. Because of his size and speed, Lambert is the most highly recruited defensive back in the Valley. Lambert intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown, and was Kennedy’s leading receiver with 21 catches for 334 yards and 7 touchdowns. Ramsey led the team in tackles, had six interceptions and six fumble recoveries. . . . Cleveland’s Albert Fann was best known for being the most punishing running back in the Valley. Although he rushed for 1,128 yards and 14 touchdowns on 193 carries, Fann saved some of the punishment for defense, where he is being recruited as a strong safety by several major colleges.

LINEBACKERS

Crespi’s Sean Howard is not only the best two-way player in the Valley, he is the team’s emotional leader. When the Celts need a big tackle, he makes it. When the Celts need short yardage, they run over Howard’s offensive tackle spot. . . . Thousand Oaks’ Gus Nelinger spearheaded the hard-hitting Lancer defense by leading the team in tackles and enthusiasm. A senior co-captain, Nelinger is the best Thousand Oaks’ linebacker ever, according to Coach Bob Richards. . . . Cleveland’s Mike Carl, a senior outside linebacker, recorded 27 quarterback sacks and was difficult to get around on sweeps. His play helped the Cavaliers rebound from a 1-7 record in 1985 to a 7-3 mark this season. . . . Taft’s Cornell Collier was the best defensive player in the Sunset League and is a major college prospect. Besides heading the Valley’s third best defense, Collier played tailback and rushed for 560 yards.

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Kennedy’s Andre Murray had never played football before suiting up as a senior this season. He fit in perfectly on Kennedy’s smothering defense and was nearly impossible to stop as a pass rusher, recording 17 1/2 sacks. Murray’s quickness enabled him to play exceptional games against Banning. . . . Hart’s Jim Vander Toorn was the only Indian to start all 14 games on defense. The senior occupied the middle and was difficult to budge on any running play from tackle to tackle. . . . Thousand Oaks’ Mike Yasenchok was a two-way starter and an exceptional athlete for a lineman. Boisterous and emotional, the senior never seemed to tire while handling much larger opponents. . . . Granada Hills’ Scott Craven, one of seven two-way starters for the Highlanders, exemplified the team’s stamina and ability to match up against larger opponents. Craven would make a tackle in the opposing backfield, then moments later make a key block to spring Ali.

OFFENSIVE TEAM

Name School Height Weight Year Jim Bonds Hart 6-0 185 12 Ken Sollom Canyon 6-2 190 12 Russell White Crespi 6-0 185 10 Khalid Ali Granada Hills 5-11 175 12 Chris Hart Canyon 5-10 170 12 Chad Zeigler Canyon 6-0 185 12 John Carpenter Crespi 6-5 230 12 Ron Simmons Kennedy 6-4 245 12 Greg Mattes Newbury Park 6-2 240 12 Brian Jacobs Hart 6-5 240 11 Steve Puryear Crespi 6-2 225 12 Dominic Sandifer Harvard 5-10 160 12

DEFENSIVE TEAM

Name School Height Weight Year Dion Lambert Kennedy 6-2 175 12 Stacy Ramsey Kennedy 5-9 175 12 Albert Fann Cleveland 6-3 210 12 Sean Howard Crespi 6-5 215 12 Gus Nelinger Thousand Oaks 6-2 195 12 Cornell Collier Taft 6-3 205 12 Mike Carl Cleveland 6-1 185 12 Andre Murray Kennedy 6-3 215 12 Jim Vander Toorn Hart 5-11 215 12 Mike Carl Cleveland 6-1 185 12 Andre Murray Kennedy 6-3 215 12 Jim Vander Toorn Hart 5-11 215 12 Mike Yasenchok Thousand Oaks 6-1 205 12 Scott Craven Granada Hills 6-1 205 12

ALL-VALLEY SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

Pos Name School Ht. Wt. Year QB Jeff Barrett Burroughs 5-11 185 Jr. RB Andy Bell Harvard 5-11 180 Sr. RB Abo Velasco Burbank 5-9 170 Sr. RB Mike Conover Canoga Park 5-10 160 Jr. R Pat Lynch Burroughs 6-0 170 Sr. R Chris Mann Westlake 6-2 185 Sr. TE Sean Brown Granada Hills 6-3 205 Jr. L Matt Byer Canyon 6-2 240 Sr. L Chris Rheinstein Cleveland 5-10 185 Sr. L Mike May Thousand Oaks 6-1 220 Sr. L Larry Hatley Burroughs 6-1 225 Sr. K Shaun Christensen Royal 6-1 175 Sr.

DEFENSE

Pos Name School Ht. Wt. Year B Tim Blakely Newbury Park 5-10 165 Sr. B Marty Garron Calabasas 5-8 165 Sr. B Sam Edwards Reseda 6-2 165 Jr. LB Andy Boron Canyon 6-0 175 Sr. LB Joe Sturges Thousand Oaks 6-0 205 Sr. LB Mike Davis Granada Hills 5-10 175 Sr. LB David Wilson Reseda 6-0 185 Jr. LB Peter Andersons Harvard 6-3 200 Sr. L Kyle Cummings Crespi 5-11 230 Jr. L Ken Haeflinger Thousand Oaks 6-1 210 Sr. L LaMonte Simmons Canoga Park 5-9 200 Sr.

Players on the first team, their parents and coaches will attend The Times’ 28th annual High School Football Awards Brunch at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Anaheim Hilton, 777 Convention Way.