Johnathan Pate/Football

Pate, a senior, personally wrecked La Quinta’s first playoff appearance in eight years, leading Fullerton to a 43-27 first-round victory in Division IX. Pate threw two touchdown passes measuring 35 and 10 yards. He scored three other touchdowns on a 72-yard kickoff return, a 52-yard punt return and a 38-yard interception return. Pate has passed for nine touchdowns and scored 16 this season.

Al Gandall/Football; Trabuco Hills/Senior

Rushed for 179 yards and four touchdowns, caught touchdown pass in beating Esperanza.

Michael Kim/Water Polo; Servite/Junior

Had four goals, three assists and three steals in Division II semifinal victory over University.

Danny Mejia/Cross-Country; Katella/Junior

Finished first in 15:31.59, led his team to Division II championship at Mt. San Antonio College.