SATURDAY’S HEROES

Following are last week’s top collegiate football performances by former South Bay high school and community college players: * Fred Gatlin, Nevada Reno, sophomore: The former Carson High quarterback completed 16 of 32 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a TD in a 40-17 victory over Eastern Washington. The Wolfpack are 6-0 and ranked third among NCAA Division I-AA schools.

* Treamelle Taylor, Nevada Reno, senior: The former Hawthorne and El Camino College receiver had five catches for 93 yards and one touchdown and 164 all-purpose yards in the Wolfpack’s victory.

* Brian Brown, UCLA, senior: The former Gardena running back rushed for a career-high 175 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries in a 45-31 victory over San Diego State.

* Brian Fisher, Pacific, senior: The former Palos Verdes and El Camino fullback, formerly named Brian Connors, had a one-yard touchdown run in a 67-37 victory over Cal State Fullerton.

* Tyrone Rodgers, Washington, junior: The former Banning defensive lineman had a fumble recovery in a 38-17 victory over Oregon.

* Aaron Craver, Fresno State, senior: The former El Camino running back rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries in a 24-24 tie with Utah State.

* Greg Thomas, Colorado, junior: The former Rolling Hills defensive back had three unassisted tackles, two assists and a pass breakup in a 28-12 victory over Iowa State.