AREA COLLEGE NOTEBOOK

Valley College will start interviews soon for a football coach to replace Carl Ferrill, who is on medical leave.

“[Ferrill] has a [physical education] position here, but as far as his coaching here, he’s done,” said Athletic Director Chuck Ferrero.

Assistant head coach Ron Ponciano ranks among the leading candidates. Former Monarch coach Jim Fenwick, now an assistant at Eastern Oregon, was recruiting at Valley last week and is said to be interested in the position.

Ponciano and Fenwick are former Cal State Northridge coaches.

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Defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga of Canyons has been selected All-American and the state’s defensive player of the year in Region No. 3.

Also selected all-state were Canyons receiver Jason d’Autremont and linebacker Reggie Everett, Glendale offensive lineman Alex Alvarez, Valley end Terrance Chapman and Ventura defensive back D.J. Coote.