BIG SCHOOLS: N.D. TRIES TO FILL 2,795-YARD VOID : KNIGHTS REGROUPING POST-FARGAS.Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Daily News Staff Writer The day was bound to come sooner or later. Nobody stays in high school forever, unless you're Vinny Barbarino and the Sweathogs. Still, when Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame High opened practice last week, can you blame coach Kevin Rooney Kevin Rooney born on May 4, 1956 in Catskill, NY and is a boxing trainer and former boxer. Amateur Boxing Career Rooney won the 1975 147lb Sub-Novice New York Golden Gloves Championship. Rooney defeated Kevin Higgins of West Point in the finals. if he secretly hoped that Justin Fargas Justin Fargas (born January 25, 1980 in Encino, California) is a football player in the NFL. Professional career He was drafted in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. As of 2006, he is the Raiders' second-string running back. would show up for one more year? Sorry, coach. Fargas left Sherman Oaks for Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich., and he takes his blazing speed, his 2,795 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior with him. He leaves behind a giant hole in the backfield. And the timing can't be worse, considering the Knights move from the Mission League to the Del Rey Del Rey may refer to:
Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. to Division I. ``No doubt it will be different without Justin,'' Rooney said. ``But we've got some good players, although we don't have that one superstar like we had when Justin was here.'' What Rooney will stress is that Notre Dame had great teams before Fargas showed up. When the Knights won the 1994 Southern Section Division III championship, Fargas wasn't on the team. There is no reason to believe Notre Dame won't carry on now that Fargas has graduated. But it will be tough. Fargas isn't the only standout to leave. Quarterback Dave DeMartinis is also gone, as are WRs Tony Arredondo and Rod Arzu. The most immediate concern is who will replace Fargas and DeMartinis. At running back, the Knights hope that quantity equates to quality. Instead of one go-to player, they'll divide the load between Chris Leon and Darren Barton. At quarterback, Rooney will decide between Seth Oseransky and John Brewster John Brewster is an Australian guitarist who has played in the following bands:
The two players drawing the most attention are WR/DB Todd Fenton, who caught 28 passes for 550 yards and nine touchdowns, and DE/OT Travis Johnson Travis Johnson (born April 26, 1982 in Sherman Oaks, California) is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the NFL. He attended Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. , one of the top juniors in the country. Johnson moves to tackle on offense after playing fullback last year, a position he has literally outgrown. ``We think that's where he can help us the most on offense,'' Rooney said. Defensively, Johnson is a load. Fenton will be the Knights' featured receiver. Loyola, behind LB Andrew Altman, QB Chris Peterson, OT Scott Tercero Scott Tercero (born October 28, 1981) was an American football offensive guard. and WR Christian Rhodes will challenge for the Del Rey League championship with Bishop Amat. The two teams play at Pierce College In 2006 the Library won a national Excellence award. Academics Pierce College offers associate's degrees, mainly in the arts and sciences. There are also certificate programs in early childhood education, social services, dental hygienist, and others. on the final week of the regular season. In the Frontier League The Frontier League, based in Troy, Illinois, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Midwestern United States and Western Pennsylvania. It operates mostly in cities not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams and is not affiliated with either. , Calabasas is led by QB Dallas Enoch and WR Evan Rosenblum. Malibu will be better with a senior-dominated team that includes QB Cory Escobar and TE/DE Sabyn Mayfield. In the San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. League, Chaminade's coach, former assistant and athletic director Athletic director (commonly, "athletics director") is a position at many American colleges and universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, which oversees the work of the coaches and related staff involved in intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic Ed Croson, is in his first year. Eighteen starters from last year's 3-7 team graduated. Alex Holmes Alex Holmes (born August 22, 1981 in San Diego, California) was a National Football League tight end. Professional career Holmes played for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 and signed as a free agent with the Saint Louis Rams for 2006. of Harvard Westlake is one of the league's top players. In the Northern Conference, Eagle Rock coach Steve Wahl said this will be one of the most athletic teams he's had. Junior RB Rhuben Williams (6-0, 205) rushed for 703 yards last year and was all-conference. Verdugo Hills was winless last season but returns three senior starters on the offensive line. At Montclair Prepthe Mounties are rebuilding. The most experience is on defense: Ramon Johnson, a 6-foot, 178-pound senior, is the latest in a long line of defensive back standouts. ``A super hitter, exceptionally talented,'' said coach George Giannini. Junior John Emilio, a 6-4, 240-pound defensive lineman, made Daily News All-Small Schools last year. He is strong and quick. In the newly formed Pacific League, Camarillo will rebound from a 1-9 season behind QB Garrett Valencia and WR/DB Mark Hensley. TOP FIVE RETURNING PLAYERS Travis Johnson DE Notre Dame Just try to stop him Todd Fenton WR Notre Dame The Knights' go-to receiver Alex Holmes TE Harvard-Westlake Huge target has soft hands Scott Tercero OT Loyola All-Del Rey League last year Aschon Madjid OL L.A. Baptist Camped at Notre Dame over the summer BIG GAMES Sept. 20 Sylmar vs. Notre Dame Two area powers hook up Oct. 23 Notre Dame at Crespi Not a league game, but for old times' sake Nov. 13 Bishop Amat vs. Loyola This will decide the Del Rey League Oct. 30 Notre Dame at Bishop Amat If Knights are still in the hunt, this will be huge Oct. 30 L.A. Baptist vs. Paraclete Alpha League title will be determined INSIDE THE NUMBERS 300: How much Harvard-Westlake TE Alex Holmes weighed at the start of practice. Don't be fooled, Holmes moves well for a big man and has remarkably soft hands. EXTREMES Biggest: Travis Johnson, OL/DL, Notre Dame Best arm: Chris Peterson, QB, Loyola. Fastest: Christian Rhodes, WR, Loyola. D-I bound: Loyola; Scott Tercero, OT, Loyola Wackiest: Todd Fenton, WR/DB, Notre Dame. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos, Box PHOTO (1) Receiver Todd Fenton and his Notre Dame High teammates will have to be intense to overcome the graduation of star Justin Fargas. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News (2) FENTON: They don't come much crazier then Fenton, who once leveled an opposing player with a forearm to the chops in a seven-on-seven game after the guy mouthed off to Justin Fargas. (3) HOLMES BOX: EXTREMES (see text) |
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