PREP EXTRA : FALL PREVIEW : SENIORS TO WATCH
* Matt Cassel, Chatsworth, QB, 6-4, 215
Passed for 2,930 yards and 26 touchdowns last season; has committed to USC.
* Casey Clausen, Mission Hills Alemany, QB, 6-4, 210
Passed for 3,213 yards and 30 touchdowns in 1998.
* Robert De La Cruz, Cathedral, QB, 6-1, 170
Passed for 61 touchdowns in 13 games last season.
* Matt Grootegoed, Santa Ana Mater Dei,
DB/RB/QB, 6-0, 200
Rushed for 244 yards and scored twice in Division I championship game against Long Beach Poly.
* Chris Howard, Wilmington Banning, RB, 6-0, 180
Top player in the City Section. Gained 2,495 yards and scored 34 touchdowns last season.
* Travis Johnson, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, DL, 6-5, 240
Has 43 sacks in two years, blocked seven kicks in 1998.
* Joe McGuire, Anaheim Servite, OL, 6-6, 290
Strong run and pass blocker; has committed to USC.
* Paul Mociler, Bellflower St. John Bosco, OL, 6-6, 298
Size, aggressive play and solid fundamentals make him a top Division I college prospect.
* Chris Rix, Santa Margarita, QB, 6-3, 200
Passed for 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns for Bishop Amat in ‘98; has committed to Florida State.
* Marley Tucker, Long Beach Poly, DB, 5-11, 165
Latest in line of marquee Jackrabbit defensive backs.
* Zac Wasserman, Westlake, QB, 6-4, 205
Passed for 2,441 yards and 22 touchdowns last season; has committed to Penn State.
* Michael Williams, Lakewood Mayfair, RB/DB, 6-1, 195
Breakaway threat, capable of spectacular on defense.
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