It Was a Rough Year for Teams, a Great One for Players : Football: Despite another disappointing showing in postseason play by Westside teams, the area again has several college prospects.

The 1994 high school football season was a good one for individuals and a bad one for teams.

Only Venice won in the first round of the playoffs, although Brentwood, a traditional power in eight-man football, advanced to its third consecutive title game.

“There were a number of outstanding players at the skill positions,” Santa Monica High Coach Dan Escalera said. “They were pretty exciting players. Unfortunately, everyone got booted out of the playoffs early.”

The level of talent is again reflected on The Times’ 1994 all-star team. Of the 23 players selected, eight are being recruited by Division I colleges.

Six players have been named to the team for the second consecutive year. They are Culver City quarterback Damon Williams, Culver City receiver Jasiri Rodell, Westchester receiver Tony Griffin, Venice kicker Michael Barry, Santa Monica linebacker J’Von Willis and Beverly Hills lineman Andrew Kline.

Murphy quarterback Danny Ragsdale, Culver City defensive back Aki Wilson and University running back Marco Pleas, second-team selections in 1993, were named to the 1994 first team.

Selections were based on ballots cast by area coaches, all of whom were asked to participate, and a poll of Times sportswriters.

Players named to the 23-player first team, along with their parents and coaches, will be guests of The Times at an awards brunch at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Guest Quarters Suite Hotel in Santa Monica. The winners of the Westside back, lineman and coach of the year awards will be announced at the brunch.

Here is a look at the 1994 all-stars.

OFFENSE

Mike Barry (Venice)--In earning his second appearance on the team, Barry averaged 42.8 yards a punt, including 13 punts that landed inside the opponents’ 20-yard line. He averaged 56.1 yards on kickoffs and had 27 touchbacks. He made 23 of 26 extra point attempts and seven of 11 field goals, including all six of his attempts inside the 40-yard line.

Vashon Farris (Fairfax)--A two-year starter at offensive and defensive tackle, the 6-foot-2, 310-pound Farris was one of the area’s quickest linemen. On offense, Farris excelled as a pass blocker. On defense, he was usually double-teamed. Farris was used as a running back in a game and scored a touchdown on a 25-yard run.

Tony Griffin (Westchester)--Griffin, making his second appearance on the team, had 27 receptions for 721 yards and 14 touchdowns. He is being recruited by Nebraska, Colorado, Texas A&M;, and Rose Bowl-bound Oregon.

Andrew Kline (Beverly Hills)--A three-year starter at offensive and defensive tackle, Kline is one of the most acclaimed blockers to ever play at Beverly Hills. He was selected for the Southern Section Division VII team as a junior and is expected to make it as a senior. He is being recruited by California, UCLA, Colorado State, San Diego State and Fresno State.

Maikel Mankarious (Santa Monica)--Another two-way player, Mankarious made the switch from guard to center in the off-season. Defensively, the 5-11 nose guard was good at shedding blockers and making big hits.

Marco Pleas (University)--Pleas was the Warriors’ most dominating player and a reason they finished with the second-best record in the Coastal Conference.

Chris Poveromo (St. Bernard)--A two-year varsity starter at center and noseguard, Poveromo anchored an offensive line which helped the Vikings average 200 rushing yards a game. On defense, Poveromo averaged eight tackles a game for a team that finished 5-5.

Steven Pulley (St. Monica)--The 6-foot senior made the transition from receiver to quarterback. He completed 115 of 202 passes for 2,063 yards and 23 touchdowns. Pulley was also the team’s fourth-leading rusher with 365 yards and nine touchdowns, and the team’s third-leading scorer with 63 points. He was selected most valuable player in the Camino Real League.

Danny Ragsdale (Murphy)--A three-year starting quarterback, Ragsdale passed for 1,548 yards and 17 touchdowns. He set school records for career touchdown passes (45), career yardage (4,226) and career pass completions (284). In 1993, he set school records for most touchdowns in a season (22) and most touchdowns in a game (four). He was selected to the Santa Fe League first team as a senior after being named to the second team in 1993.

Jasiri Rodell (Culver City)--Making his second consecutive appearance on The Times’ team, Rodell had 53 receptions for 1,310 yards. He set the school season record for most touchdowns receiving (13). Rodell, who is being recruited by Arizona, Colorado State, Nebraska, Rice, Texas A&M;, and USC, shared the Ocean League most valuable player award with teammate Damon Williams.

Chris Wallace (Beverly Hills)--A two-year starter, Wallace passed for 2,198 yards and 19 touchdowns. He was selected to the Ocean League first team and is being recruited by San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State.

Damon Williams (Culver City)--As Ocean League most valuable player, Williams passed for 2,168 yards and 19 touchdowns in guiding the Centaurs to a 9-2 record. Williams completed 110 of 202 passes and also rushed 50 times for 236 yards and seven touchdowns. Defensively, he had two interceptions as a free safety. As a punter, he averaged 39.5 yards a kick. He is being recruited by Arizona, Cal, Colorado, Nebraska, Stanford, UCLA and USC.

DEFENSE

Mike Bailey (St. Monica)--Bailey, a three-year starter, led the Southern Section with 191 tackles, including 85 unassisted tackles. He had three interceptions and six sacks. Bailey was voted to the Camino Real League’s first team defense for the third consecutive season.

Eric Barnes (University)--Barnes had a flair for the dramatic, closing out three games with interceptions, including one he returned 53 yards for a touchdown. The free safety finished with six interceptions and 37 solo tackles.

Brad Conroy (Brentwood)--The 6-2, 195-pound senior linebacker averaged 10.5 tackles a game and had 19 sacks. He was selected the most valuable player in the Delphic League. As a three-year letterman, he helped lead the Eagles to a 33-1 record and Southern Section Eight-Man Large Division titles in 1992 and 1993 and a championship appearance in 1994.

Jaime Craig (Palisades)--The 5-11, 185-pound senior linebacker was the top defensive player for a young Dolphin team. He led Palisades with 55 solo tackles and had 12 1/2 sacks and was named to the Coastal Conference first team.

Tony Gomez (Venice)--Gomez recovered three fumbles and intercepted four passes, including one he returned 34 yards for a touchdown. He was fourth on the team in tackles with 63, including 38 solo tackles.

Jason Jones (St. Monica)--The Mariners most versatile two-way player, Jones had 42 tackles and two interceptions. On offense, he caught 30 passes for 640 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed 55 times for 488 yards and three touchdowns. He was voted most valuable offensive player in the Camino Real League.

Aaron Kogan (Beverly Hills)--A two-way starter, Kogan had 36 tackles and forced a fumble as a linebacker and rushed for 1,488 yards as a running back. Kogan, a junior, was selected to the Ocean League first team.

Rashad Stroops (Culver City)--The 5-11 senior averaged seven tackles a game and had four interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown. He knocked down six passes and had one fumble recovery. He also played receiver and was named to the Ocean League team.

Travor Turner (Westchester)--A force on the defensive line, the 6-6 senior had 78 tackles, including 38 solo tackles, 18 1/2 sacks, nine fumble recoveries, seven blocked passes and one blocked kick. He also intercepted a pass and had a safety.

J’Von Willis (Santa Monica)--Making his second appearance on the team, Willis was a two-way starter at inside linebacker and running back. He had a team-leading 45 solo tackles. Against North Torrance, Willis stripped the ball from an opponent and pitched it to Guy Moise, who ran for a game-winning touchdown.

Aki Wilson (Culver City)--The most versatile player on the team, Wilson played back on defense and had an interception and 22 solo tackles. As a running back, he rushed 170 times for 1,295 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also had 25 receptions for 388 yards and two touchdowns. Wilson, who was named to the Ocean League first team, is being recruited by Hawaii, Nevada Las Vegas, New Mexico, New Mexico State and Tulane.

(BEGIN TEXT OF INFOBOX / INFOGRAPHIC)

1994 PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS OFFENSE Name: Jasiri Rodell Position: Receiver School: Culver City Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Year: Senior *Name: Damon Willimas Position: Back School: CulVer City Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 Year: Senior *Name: Chris Wallace Position: Back School: Beverly Hills Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Year: Senior *Name: Steven Pulley Position: Back School: St. Monica Height: 6-0 Weight: 180 Year: Senior *Name: Danny Ragsdale Position: Back School: Murphy Height: 6-0 Weight: 165 Year: Senior *Name: Marco Pleas Position: Back School: University Height: 5-11 Weight: 190 Year: Junior *Name: Andrew Kline Position: Lineman School: Beverly Hills Height: 6-3 Weight: 265 Year: Senior *Name: Maikel Mankarious Position: Lineman School: Santa Monica Height: 5-11 Weight: 240 Year: Senior *Name: Chris Poveromo Position: Lineman School: St. Bernard Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Year: Senior *Name: Vashon Farris Position: Lineman School: Fairfax Height: 6-3 Weight: 310 Year: Senior *Name: Tony Griffin Position: Tight End School: Westchester Height: 6-2 Weight: 196 Year: Senior Name: Mike Barry Position: Kicker School: Venice Height: 5-8 Weight: 160 Year: Senior *

DEFENSE Name: Jaime Craig Position: Linebacker School: Palisades Height: 5-11 Weight: 185 Year: Senior *Name: Travor Turner Position: Lineman School: Westchester Height: 6-6 Weight: 198 Year: Senior *Name: Aaron Kogan Position: Linebacker School: Beverly Hills Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Year: Junior *Name: Mike Bailey Position: Linebacker School: St. Monica Height: 6-1 Weight: 215 Year: Senior *Name: J’Von Wills Position: Linebacker School: Santa Monica Height: 5-8 Weight: 192 Year: Senior *Name: Brad Conroy Position: Linebacker School: Brentwood Height: 6-2 Weight: 195 Year: Senior *Name: Aki Wilson Position: Back School: Culver City Height: 5-9 Weight: 160 Year: Senior *Name: Jason Jones Position: Back School: St. Monica Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 Year: Senior *Name: Rashad Stroops Position: Back School: Culver City Height: 5-11 Weight: 175 Year: Senior *Name: Eric Barnes Position: Back School: University Height: 5-9 Weight: 175 Year: Senior *Name: Anthony Gomez Position: Back School: Venice Height: 5-8 Weight: 150 Year: Senior

Westside Second Team

OFFENSE

Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. B Damian Ward Westchester 5-10 170 Jr. B Lonnie Landry Palisades 5-9 170 Sr. B Jerome Heavens St. Bernard 5-10 205 Sr. B Antoine Blount Hamilton 5-8 175 Sr. WR Mike Hakim Beverly Hills 5-8 175 Sr. WR Dionte Thompson Santa Monica 6-0 160 Sr. WR Dwight Carter St. Monica 5-11 170 Sr. TE Carlos Casillas St. Monica 6-4 240 Sr. L Harry Merlo University 6-1 285 Sr. L Walter Aquino Hollywood 5-9 235 Sr. L Eduardo Gonzalez Venice 5-4 180 Soph. K Phil Fagan Brentwood 6-1 160 Sr.

DEFENSE

Pos. Player School Ht. Wt. Yr. B Branton Pemell St. Bernard 6-2 185 Sr. B Guy Moise Santa Monica 5-8 180 Sr. B Sam Batts Hamilton 6-1 200 Soph. B Tanqueray Clark Fairfax 5-11 170 Sr. LB Max Guevara Hollywood 5-8 170 Sr. LB Brian Requena Murphy 6-2 235 Sr. LB Joey Gabriel University 6-0 210 Sr. L Ryan Scanian Murphy 6-2 215 Sr. L Chris Reyes Palisades 6-3 250 Sr. L Vince Sims Culver City 6-3 255 Sr. L Ernesto Inestroza Culver City 6-3 260 Sr.