Tyler WawrzynskiLos Alamitos, Senior; Water Polo/Two-metersWawrzynski helped...

Tyler Wawrzynski

Los Alamitos, Senior; Water Polo/Two-meters

Wawrzynski helped the top-seeded Griffins return to the Southern Section finals for the first time since 1987. He scored five goals in a 12-6 victory Wednesday in the Division II quarterfinals against Katella. He scored four goals in an 11-4 victory Saturday in the semifinals against Laguna Beach, a Division II finalist last season.

DeShaun Foster/Football/Running back

* Tustin, senior. Rushed for 247 yards and six touchdowns in 21 carries in 58-14 victory over Valencia to become the county’s all-time single-season rushing leader with 2,602 yards.

Carson Palmer/Football/Quarterback

* Santa Margarita, senior. Completed 11 of 14 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns in three quarters in 45-7 victory over Katella.

Heriberto Sarabia/Cross-Country

* Sonora, senior. Posted county’s fastest time at Southern Section finals, finishing second in the Division II race in 15 minutes 30 seconds.