Billy Newman
Santa Margarita, Senior; Football/Running Back
The Eagles’ longest play from scrimmage against Trabuco Hills was their first, a 75-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Carson Palmer. After that it was all Newman. He rushed 33 times for 353 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-24 victory. “Every time he touched the ball we were getting first downs,” Coach Jim Hartigan said.
Chris Hayward/Football/Quarterback
* San Clemente, senior. Passed for 324 yards and rushed for 117 in a 33-20 loss to El Toro.
Dave Ploog/Water Polo/Two-Meter Man
* La Habra, senior. Scored 14 goals in a 21-10 victory over Cypress in a nonleague game.
Nick Russell/Cross-Country
* Orange, senior. Won the Division II senior race at the Laguna Hills Invitational, running three miles in 15 minutes 16 seconds.
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