Servite Running Back Headed for West Point

Lamar Mason, running back for Servite, committed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Servite Athletic Director Larry Walker said Tuesday.

Mason averaged eight yards per carry for the Friars, gaining 1,418 yards. He also averaged 16.3 yards per reception and scored nine touchdowns.

* Saddleback College defensive lineman Blake Curci has accepted a scholarship from Utah State, Saddleback football Coach Mark McElroy said. Curci attended Laguna Hills High.

HONORS

Outfielder Darin Erstad of the Angels and Mighty Duck goaltender Guy Hebert will be honored with the Gene Autry Humanitarian Award at the fifth annual Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Super Sports Mixer Thursday at the El Bekal Shrine Center, located at 1320 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim.

Ceremonies will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and reservations may be made by calling (714) 758-0222.

In addition to the pro athletes, 44 county high school student-athletes will also be honored for their community service. They are:

Peter Abe, Irvine; Scott Akamine, Savanna; Amy Altomare, Troy; Charlie Amburgey, Costa Mesa; Jennifer Asaro, El Modena; Crystal Bedolla, Anaheim; Rebecca Burt, Santa Ana; Vianney Calderon, Orange; Jerry Cazales, Middle College Prep; Laura Denos, Trabuco Hills; Jamie Dolkas, San Clemente; Sylvia Do, Katella; Steve Douglas Jr., Loara; Erin Duran, Valencia; Bettina Enriquez, Rancho Alamitos; Maniya Espino, Connelly; Elizabeth Evans, Newport Harbor; Daniel Fells, Fullerton; Ryan Gaglio, Marina; Anthony Garcia, Santiago; Davis Garton, Oxford Academy; Erin Grizwold, Garden Grove; Evelyn Guzman, Cesar Chavez; Megan Henry, Buena Park; Jessica Higashi, Acaciawood Academy; Diem Huynh, Saddleback; Christopher Lee, Laguna Hills; Greg Loveless, Kennedy; Aaron McDowell, Cypress; Jill Mirich, Tustin; Jonathan Mouanoutous, Magnolia; Matt Nerrie, Servite; Kelsey Offield, Laguna Beach; Arjun Ohri, Canyon; Stephen Park, Fairmont Prep; Simi Phull, Sunny Hills; Candice Quiroz, El Toro; Charles Rust, El Dorado; Christopher Smith, Esperanza; Quang Tran, Western; Hilda Vasquez, Estancia; Annie Yea, Edison; Susan Young, Sonora, and Lindsey Yourman, Corona del Mar.