VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS
Rank Player School Ht. Wt. Yr.
With comment
1. Patrick Norton Hart 6-2 255 Sr.
* A one-man demolition crew
2. Ray Cassaday Valencia 6-2 225 Sr.
* Make sure you’re wearing a mouthpiece when he hits you
3. Jordan Lampos Westlake 6-0 230 Sr.
* Built like a tank
4. Alec Moss Notre Dame 6-2 190 Sr.
* Makes big play after big play
5. Anthony Diggs Palmdale 6-2 220 Sr.
* Stay out of his territory
6. Michael Porter Verdugo Hills 6-3 175 Sr.
* Transfer from Kilpatrick has speed, toughness
7. Adrian Padilla Granada Hills 5-11 180 Sr.
* All he does is make tackles
8. Charles Bueker Camarillo 6-4 240 Sr.
* Can be top defensive player in Pacific View
9. Nick Ciufo Thousand Oaks 6-0 205 Sr.
* Lancers always develop one top linebacker
10. Brent Trice Palmdale 6-2 225 Sr.
* Transfer from San Pedro has size, strength
11. Robert Watts Paraclete 6-3 215 Sr.
* Don’t give him a running start
12. Bryan Henry Crescenta Valley 6-0 200 Sr.
* Leader of Falcons’ defense
13. Jon Molock Antelope Valley 6-1 200 Sr.
* Possesses lots of varsity experience
14. Mike Barron Notre Dame 6-0 190 Sr.
* Helps form region’s best group of linebackers
15. Richard Martinez Ventura 5-10 220 So.
* What a hitter
16. Brandon Walker Taft 5-11 195 Sr.
* It’s his turn to take charge of defense
17. Jesse Pizarro Reseda 6-1 240 Sr.
* Returning all-conference defensive end
18. Jabari Smith Monroe 6-2 240 Sr.
* Big and likes to take down running backs
19. Paul Soto Highland 6-2 250 Sr.
* Can be one of the best in Golden League
20. Michael Carter Grant 6-2 200 Jr.
* Grant coaches rave about his abilities
21. Alex Scott Harvard-Westlake 6-1 195 Sr.
* Outside LB with speed and good athleticism
22. Jose Zapata Van Nuys 6-1 210 Sr.
* Knows how to make tackles
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