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Jerry Owens / Hart

6-3, 185, Senior

Receiver

Caught 63 passes for 1,374 yards and 16 touchdowns before sustaining a broken leg in the regular-season finale against Canyon. Distinguished himself in the secondary with three interceptions,.

Todd Fenton / Notre Dame

6-1, 180, Senior

Receiver

Set school records with 60 receptions and 98 yards this season. Established school career records with 86 receptions for 1,471 yards and 22 receiving touchdowns.

Justin Brown / Chaminade

6-6, 295, Senior

Line

Allowed only one sack this season from his spot at right tackle and was a key component of the Eagles’ drive to the San Fernando League title.

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Paul Dolinsky / Hart

6-1, 265, Senior

Line

Considered by coaches to be Hart’s best center since 1990, when the Indians had Tim DeGroote, an All-Southern Section selection. Equality effective as a run and pass blocker.

Chris Garlington / Taft

6-3, 275, Senior

Line

A three-year, two-way starter, Garlington played in 42 varsity games. He was a key performer in one of the region’s most balanced offenses. Taft gained more than 2,200 yards both rushing and passing.

Steve Nevarez / San Fernando

6-4, 275, Junior

Line

Fought through injuries to help tailback Major Caldwell set a school rushing record with 1,591 yards. An All-Northwest Valley Conference and All-City selection.

Ben Smith / Littlerock

6-1, 230, Senior

Line

A two-way starter at guard and defensive tackle, Smith was selected Golden League lineman of the year fo the league champions. Littlerock’s student body president.

Marquis Brignac / Taft

5-10, 180, Senior

Back

Led City Section running backs from the region by rushing for 1,855 yards and 18 touchdowns. Was a standout linebacker on a defense that posted four shutouts.

Manuel White / Valencia

6-2, 215, Junior

Back

Despite nagging illnesses and injuries, rushed for a Valley-best 1,925 yards. Averaged 7.2 yards per carry and rushed for 20 touchdowns as Valencia reached section semifinals for the first time.

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John Wall / Biringham

5-8, 155, Junior

Kicker

A soccer goalkeeper, he has quickly become a top long-range kicker. Kicked three field goals from beyond 50 yards. Made 15 field goals and scored 58 of the Patriots’ 150 points.

Defense

Ray Cassaday / Valencia

6-2, 230, Junior

Line

A converted line-backer, Cassaday led Valencia in sacks and was second in tackles. Emerged as one of the region’s best fullbacks, rushing for 664 yards and nine touchdowns.

Pat Norton / Hart

6-2,260, Junior

Line

Moved from line-backer after the sixth game of the season, and Hart won the next eight in a row. “A great athlete for a big guy,” said Dean Herrington, a Hart assistant.

George Wrighster / Sylmar

6-4, 220, Senior

Line

A dominating pass rusher, he made 30 sacks the last two years. Caught 25 passes at tight end and threw game-winning touchdown pass in first-round playoff victory over San Pedro.

Adam Fabela / Littlerock

5-9, 200, Senior

Linebacker

Made a school-record 149 tackles as the Lobos won first Golden League title. A three-time all-league choice and most valuable player this season. “A great leader and a winner,” Coach Jim Bauer said.

Scott Hunt / Hart

6-4, 215, Senior

Linebacker

A three-time all-Foothill League selection, he led Hart with 109 tackles, bringing his career total to 302, second-best in school history. Dominant after recovering from a pulled hamstring.

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John Perry / Chaminade

6-0, 223, Senior

Linebacker

Made 165 tackles, including 28 for losses. An avid weightlifter, he can squat 600 pounds and power-clean 315 pounds.

Bryson Atkins / Alemany

5-11, 182, Senior

Back

Hard-hitting safety made five interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown. At receiver, he made 25 catches for 438 yards and three touchdowns.

Kyle Cremarosa / Burroughs

6-2, 185, Senior

Back

Made four interceptions and returned three for touchdowns, his longest 91 yards. At receiver, he made 57 catches for 1,126 yards and 11 touchdowns. A straight-A student.

Peter Gunny / Granada Hills

6-0, 175, Senior

Back

Made six interceptions, returning them 165 yards. At receiver, he made 59 receptions and scored 15 touchdowns. Chosen Northwest Valley Conference offensive player of the year.

Corey Neal / Sylmar

5-9, 185, Senior

Back

Made three interceptions from his safety position. At running back, rushed for 1,152 yards. Led City players from the region with 25 touchdowns.

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