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