THE TIMES’ ALL-STAR

FOOTBALL TEAM

*--* OFFENSE Jeff Kline, Los Alamitos Quarterback 6-2 185 Sr Threw for 2,059 yards and 18 touchdowns despite platooning with Justin Elway for part of the season. Also ran for 532 yards and 12 touchdowns, and did not throw an interception in last eight games Terrell Jackson, Corona Centennial Running back 5-9 185 Jr Ran for 2,344 yards and scored 50 touchdowns, including eight in a triple-overtime victory over Riverside North in the Southern Section Division V championship game Dennis Keyes, Birmingham Running back 6-2 190 Sr Rushed for 1,615 yards, scored 35 touchdowns and averaged 9.2 yards per carry in helping Birmingham win its first City Section title since 1963. He also was a standout at free safety Whitney Lewis, St. Bonaventure Receiver 6-2 218 Sr Led Seraphs to their fourth consecutive Southern Section title -- and first at the Division IV level -- by gaining 1,059 yards rushing, 1,235 yards receiving and scoring a touchdown every 4 1/2 times he touched the ball on offense Steve Smith, Taft Receiver 6-1 190 Sr Smith caught 86 passes this season and finished his three-year career with 271 receptions, breaking the state record of 269. Also a standout defensive back, he led Taft to consecutive City Section finals Chris Barrett, Tustin Tight end 6-5 240 Sr Also a talented defensive end, the USC-bound Barrett caught 17 passes and helped the team rush for more than 4,500 yards and reach the Division VI semifinals Sam Baker, Tustin Lineman 6-5 315 Sr How many 300-pound linemen pull to lead the sweep? Baker combined with Barrett to allow the Division VI Tillers to play a rugged nonleague schedule before winning a share of the Century League title Travis Draper, Paso Robles Lineman 6-5 265 Sr USC-bound left tackle was a three-year starter, two-time league offensive lineman of the year and a big reason Paso Robles advanced to the Division IV quarterfinals Brandon Nicolas, Mater Dei Lineman 6-5 245 Jr Best blocker for a Monarch offense that piled up 4,133 yards and reached the Division I title game. Expected to be one of the best linemen in school history by graduation Drew Radovich, Mission Viejo Lineman 6-5 285 Sr USC-bound standout provided ample protection for quarterbacks Marty Tadman and Josh Rodarmel while springing running back Ryan Holmes for a 1,200-yard season Hercules Satele, Long Beach Poly Lineman 6-4 250 Sr Punishing lineman drove defenders off the ball, allowing Jackrabbits to open up offense and rely on passing game more than in recent years Jesse Ainsworth, Thousand Oaks Kicker 6-3 200 Sr Arizona State-bound standout made 11 of 16 field-goal attempts -- three were blocked -- and made kicks of 56 and 55 yards against Royal. He booted 93% of his kickoffs into the end zone and averaged 41.1 yards per punt DEFENSE Chris Cole, Mission Viejo Lineman 5-10 225 Sr Key player for a harrowing defense that didn’t allow Hart a touchdown in a 10-6 Division II title victory and held opponents to 8.5 points per game. Registered nine sacks and was constantly double- and triple-teamed Sedrick Ellis, Chino Lineman 6-3 260 Sr Finished with 62 assisted tackles, 35 unassisted, 19 for loss and 6.5 sacks. Also blocked a punt, caused a fumble, recovered two and pressured the passer 19 times. Had 22 tackles in nonleague game against Lompoc Lawrence Jackson, Inglewood Lineman 6-4 235 Sr Intimidating defender headed for USC had 142 tackles, 11 sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions. He finished with 57 sacks for his career Brandon Mebane, Crenshaw Lineman 6-2 260 Sr The Coliseum League defensive player of the year was always a force and had his best performances in big games, including two sacks, a fumble recovery and an offensive touchdown in a victory over Fremont Alex Puccinelli, S.O. Notre Dame Lineman 6-3 225 Sr Puccinelli was a dominant pass rusher for the Knights, recording 23 sacks for the Division III champions. He used quickness and strength to repeatedly put pressure on quarterbacks Drean Rucker, Canyon Springs Linebacker 6-1 230 Sr USC-bound inside linebacker was involved in more than 100 tackles, had six sacks and two interceptions, helping Canyon Springs reach the Division V semifinals Michael Okwo, Mira Costa Linebacker 6-1 215 Sr A dominant force on both sides of the ball, he had 120 tackles and seven sacks as a linebacker and rushed for 2,481 yards and 30 touchdowns on offense Joe Cowan, St. John Bosco Defensive back 6-4 200 Sr Speedy cover specialist made five interceptions, caused three fumbles and recovered three fumbles. Also caught 41 passes for 698 yards and 10 touchdowns as a wide receiver Randy Estes, Los Alamitos Defensive back 6-2 195 Jr Long Beach Poly transfer was defensive player of the year in the Sunset League after registering jaw-dropping hits. Finished with three interceptions and 96 tackles, including 13 in championship victory over Mater Dei Freddie Parish, Long Beach Poly Defensive back 6-1 190 Sr Notre Dame-bound player came up big when it counted most, registering a team-high 12 tackles and forcing a fumble in Division I semifinal game against Mater Dei Desmond Reed, Temple City Defensive back 5-9 180 Sr One of the top multi-talented players in the Southland, he set six school career records. Had six touchdowns against South Pasadena: three rushing, two on fumble returns and another on a kickoff return Billy Vinnedge, Arroyo Grande Punter 6-1 165 Sr Averaged 48 yards on 41 punts and had a long of 66 yards. As a kicker, made 10 of 12 field-goal attempts and had a long of 54 yards

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