HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL EXTRA : GROWING UP FAST.Byline: GERRY GITTELSON, Staff Writer Three of Sylmar High's prominent starters, quarterback John Valdez and receiver/defensive backs Damon Derrico and Phil Samano, have never played football before this season. Coach Jeff Engilman, whose Spartans are 1-2 after losses to respected 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 and Hart, doesn't think it's a big deal. ``That's the way it is at Sylmar,'' Engilman said. ``We've not like Hart, where the players start off playing Pop Warner Pop Warner refers to
Valdez is a raw talent. He's 24 of 47 (51 percent) for 183 yards and one TD with two interceptions. ``It's been kind of hard for us because the first three games have been against the toughest teams we'll face all season,'' Valdez said. ``I think all three of us have grown up together.'' Samano is the second-leading receiver with six catches for 33 yards, and Derrico - recruited from the basketball team - has three receptions. ``I think Damon is going to break out real soon. He's a real good athlete,'' Valdez said. Man of massive yardage yard·age 1 n. 1. An amount or length measured in yards. 2. Cloth sold by the yard. Noun 1. Jermaine Marshall of Kilpatrick attempts to surpass 300 yards rushing for the third straight week on Friday against Montclair Prep at Valley College. No regional running back has ever accomplished the feat, and only two, Emmanuel Evans (Birmingham, 1997) and Wilbert Smith (Montclair Prep, 1993) have ever ran for more than 300 yards two weeks in a row. Marshall had 338 yards and seven TDs in a 50-35 victory at Ontario Christian on Friday and 362 yards and four TDs the week before against Cerritos Valley Christian. He has 660 yards (10.5 avg.) and 16 touchdowns in three games. If Marshall keeps the pace and the Mustangs (3-0), ranked fourth in Div. XII, eventually advance to the section final, he will finish with 3,080 yards and 75 touchdowns. ``Jermaine's been playing great and he's not even in full step yet,'' coach Sid Ware said. ``He does it so effortlessly. In fact, he would have already had three straight 300-yard games, but he had a long touchdown called back in the first game against Silver Valley and finished with 260.'' Caught in Krause fire Kevin Krause had 45 receptions for Royal last year, but his production has plummeted after switching from receiver to tight end this season. In fact, he has zero receptions, and Royal is 1-2 after losing 21-0 to Ventura. Krause is 6-4, 218 pounds, and the coaches decided they need him in the box, opting for speed on the outside with starters Tyler Williams and Davon Wilson. The Highlanders were held to 157 yards, 68 passing, against Ventura. Krause, considered one the region's top defensive backs, also has switched positions on defense. He's now playing linebacker. However, he's not complaining. ``I want to play where the coaches need me,'' he said. ``I just need to concentrate on playing football.'' PLAY OF THE WEEK Manuel White Manuel White (born July 2, 1982) is an American football running back. has been known to carry the ball 37 times in one game for Valencia, but the Vikings don't have 37 different plays. So perhaps they'll run this one over and over again Friday at Chatsworth. Man bites man Patrick Norton For the North Dakota politician, see . Patrick Norton (born June 26 1970, Urbana, Illinois) was co-host and managing editor of The Screen Savers, an interactive television program on TechTV geared toward the technology enthusiast. of Hart was bitten in the leg by an opposing player during Friday's 28-12 victory over Sylmar. ``The bite left a big bruise bruise or contusion Visible bluish or purplish mark beneath the surface of unbroken skin, indicating burst blood vessels in deeper tissue layers. Bruises are usually caused by a blow or pressure, but they may occur spontaneously in elderly persons. . Patrick couldn't believe it,'' said his mother, Carol Norton. ``I thought it was so unusual that I took a picture of it. It's definitely the first time it's ever happened.'' Buddies again Immediately after Notre Dame plays Alemany on Friday, Alemany quarterback Casey Clausen Casey Clausen (born January 9, 1981) is a former American football player who played college football for the University of Tennessee. He took over the starting position from A.J. Suggs. and Knights defensive end 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. are flying together to Knoxville, Tenn. There, Clausen, who has orally committed to Tenneesse, will try to pursuade the undecided Johnson to join him with the Vols. It is hoped that Johnson won't break Clausen's leg or something like that during the game. Seeing Miles Cory Miles, a promising second-string quarterback behind All-American prospect Zac Wasserman at Westlake, played the second series against El Camino Real El Camino Real (Spanish for The Royal Road or The King's Highway) was the name of a series of pre-automobile highways linking the various New World colonies of Spain:
Miles, two years ago considered the region's best frosh-soph quarterback, attempted just one varsity pass last season. ``He did pretty good under pressure,'' said receiver Michael Brignac, the beneficiary of Miles' touchdown pass. ``They brought him in because he's been working so hard in practice.'' Wasserman, who completed 11 of 17 for 141 yards, including two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Westlake won 31-10, said bringing in Miles was good for the team's morale. ``The coaches thought Cory deserved to play and this gave him some game experience,'' Wasserman said. ``Obviously he's going to be the quarterback next year, so it's good that he went in.'' Wall power John Wall kicked two field goals - including a 51-yarder, his fourth career field goal of 50 yards or more - in Birmingham's 21-18 loss to Reseda. However, Wall, who converted a state-high 15 field goals last year, had a field goal and two extra points blocked. He's 3 of 8 on the season and needs 12 field goals to break Notre Dame's Chris Sailer's career record of 33. Highlanders on a high Granada Hills, last year's biggest success story after going 12-1, started slowly with a narrow victory over heavy underdog North Hollywood, followed by a 23-21 loss to Royal. However, the Highlanders looked like their old selves in Friday's 52-24 victory over South Gate, and quarterback Jason Winn thinks they've found their groove. ``We've got that taste of winning back and we're definitely more confident,'' said Winn, who was 12 of 15 for 257 yards and two touchdowns on Friday. ``The first two games we had new receivers, and we were just trying to get things together. After we lost to Royal we had to run so many 100-yard gassers (sprints) after practice that I lost track and stopped counting.'' Joey Rodriguez is an emerging star. He had four receptions for 150 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown, in the South Gate win. Rodriguez, who Winn said is faster than any receiver Granada Hills has had over the last two years, has 14 catches for 349 yards (24.9 average) and two TDs. THE ENGIL We award Engils each week to the players we feel live up to the legendary standards of Sylmar coach Jeff Engilman, our favorite tough guy. JASON WAGNER Reseda RB/DB Forget all this stuff about touchdowns and yardage, Wagner blocked two kicks and had two sacks to spark a 21-18 victory over Birmingham. Now that's a football player. FOUR ENGILS SANDERS TRENT Kennedy WR He caught eight passes and scored two TDs in a 55-34 victory over North Hollywood. He's far and away the City Section's leading receiver with with 23 catches - no one else has more than 16. However, Trent is just 5-foot-7, so Engil said there's no way he can warrant more than three Engils. THREE ENGILS ROBERT SERRA Grace Brethren QB He threw five TD passes in the Lancers' 60-13 victory over Windward wind·ward adj. 1. Of or moving toward the quarter from which the wind blows. 2. Of or on the side exposed to the wind or to prevailing winds. adv. In a direction from which the wind blows; against the wind. on Saturday, and he's accounted for 17 TDs in three games. But Serra plays 8-man football and therefore maxes out with one Engil. ONE ENGIL ETC ETC - ExTendible Compiler. Fortran-like, macro extendible. "ETC - An Extendible Macro-Based Compiler", B.N. Dickman, Proc SJCC 38 (1971). . James Bethea, a converted track sprinter, ran for 209 yards - including TDs of 90 and 46 yards - in Cleveland's 33-29 loss to Monroe. Coach Bill Paden vows Bethea will never be caught from behind. ``James finally got a chance to stretch out,'' Paden said. ``The only kid who maybe could catch him would be Fred Williams Frederick Ronald (Fred) Williams is an is an Australian painter and printmaker. He was born in 1927 in Melbourne, Australia. He was one of Australia’s most important artists, and one the twentieth century’s major painters of the landscape. at Taft.'' Bethea is the City Section's second-leading rusher with 443 yards (7.9 avg.) and three TDs. . . . Robert Lopino's game-winning 40-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining on Friday was a milestone for Montclair Prep. Coach George Giannini, who's been there since 1970, said the Mounties had never won a game on a late field goal. ``There was no time to be nervous,'' Giannini said. . . . Jesus Navarro of Canoga Park had just seven carries in the first two games, but he responded in a big way when starter Mike Burnes injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. his knee early in Friday's 26-19 loss to Eagle Rock. Navarro rushed for 125 yards on eight carries. He might start Friday at Reseda if Burnes doesn't recover. Coach Rudy Lugo said Burnes is questionable. LEAGUE UPDATES VALLEY MISSION dtpost The six teams - Kennedy, Monroe, 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. , Reseda, Sylmar and Van Nuys - are 14-4, and Sylmar's two losses have been to Southern Section opponents. . . . Sylmar registered four sacks and forced three fumbles against Hart. Donnell Livingston had two interceptions and leads the region with four. . . . One reason Kennedy has such a potent passing attack is none of its four starting receivers play defense, so they're always fresh. . . . Cleveland coach Bill Paden said going up against Monroe's running-back tandem of burly bur·ly adj. bur·li·er, bur·li·est Heavy, strong, and muscular; husky. See Synonyms at muscular. [Middle English burlich, from Old English *borlic, excellent; see Tyrone Burwell and speedy DeAndre Phillips is like a boxing match: ``Burwell is the one who pounds you to the head and to the body all night long, then Phillips comes in during the later rounds and hits you with a bunch of fast jabs.'' WEST VALLEY Birmingham is 1-2, but with a couple of breaks the Patriots could be undefeated. They lost the opener to Canoga Park on a Hail Mary pass A Hail Mary pass or Hail Mary play in American football is a forward pass made in desperation, with only a very small chance of success. The typical Hail Mary is a very long forward heave thrown at or near the end of a half where there is no realistic possibility for any with 20 seconds remaining. Last Friday, a blocked field-goal attempt with three minutes "Three Minutes" is the 46th episode of Lost. It is the twenty-second episode of the second season. The episode was directed by Stephen Williams, and written by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. It first aired on May 17, 2006 on ABC. remaining could led to a 21-18 loss to Reseda last Friday. ``We've made some rookie errors, but we've been in a position to win every game,'' coach Dave Lertzman said. . . . El Camino Real (1-2) has lost to Dorsey and Westlake, both considered among the best teams in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . Coach Rick Hayashida such difficult nonleague competition will pay off. ``We're not top-10 material, but we're right where I thought we would be,'' he said. Hayashida said WR/DB Kenton Krueger is a pleasant surprise. He scored on a 99-yard kick return against Westlake. Sunset 6 Poly DL Julius Roberts is being double-teamed on every down but has two sacks in three games. David Valencia has rushed for 402 yards (5.0 avg.) and two TDs in three games, and coach Lee Jackson said Valencia is impossible to tackle one-on-one. . . . North Hollywood has seven players going both ways. Coach Jason Garrison said Rasheed Hawkins got 11 carries Friday against Chatsworth as a reward for blocking for Matt Hicks Hicks , Edward 1780-1849. American painter of primitive works, notably The Peaceable Kingdom, of which nearly 100 versions exist. the first two games. Hawkins responded with 150 yards and a touchdown. Frontier After a week of consideration, Malibu coach Rich Lawson decided to play Friday's game against Manual Arts, rather than forfeit To lose to another person or to the state some privilege, right, or property due to the commission of an error, an offense, or a crime, a breach of contract, or a neglect of duty; to subject property to confiscation; or to become liable for the payment of a penalty, as the result of a because of his concerns about the competitiveness of the game. ``We just decided to go ahead and play. Why not?'' Lawson said. ``We play Nordhoff in a couple weeks and they will be just as tough.'' Pacific View Camarillo coach Carl Thompson Carl Thompson (Born in 1939) is a luthier specializing in the construction of high-quality custom bass guitars, based in Brooklyn, New York. Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania to a large musical family, he moved to New York City in 1967 to pursue a career as a jazz guitarist. said he's finally settled on a quarterback, and believe it or not, the reason for his decision was the defense. Mike Jasper started in last Friday's loss to Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. and completed 8 of 17 for 154 yards and three touchdowns, and John Gonzalez came on late to complete all three attempts for 39 yards. But it is Jasper's talent at defensive back that made the decision easier for Thompson following the Scorpions' 38-27 loss. Golden Highland hosts powerful Fresno Clovis West Friday with a chance at some redemption. Last year the Bulldogs were humbled 71-17 by the Golden Eagles. . . . Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley and Palmdale, traditionally the Golden League's marquee programs, are a combined 0-6 and figure to struggle again on Friday. Palmdale hosts Hart, ranked No. 2 in Div. III, and Antelope Valley hosts Dominguez, ranked No. 8 in Div. II. Mission It will be interesting to see how many points Alemany - the region's top scoring team - manages against Notre Dame, the area's best defensive team. At first glance, Alemany has the edge. Casey Clausen has been dynamic, passing for 913 yards and 14 touchdowns, including eight last week against Torrance. He has a full complement of game-breakers, led by De'Andre Scott (430 yards rushing) and Derek Goodman (330 yards receiving). But don't underestimate Notre Dame, which faced a similar challenge against Loyola last year and shut down the Cubs in a stirring 17-13 victory. Alemany must find a way to coral Travis Johnson but must also be aware of DE Alec Moss and Notre Dame's heady LBs. Foothill Valencia's Manuel White, the region's No. 1 running back, didn't make SuperPrep's All-West Super-30 team. However, White said being snubbed just makes him work harder. ``I don't really pay attention to those, but at first I did,'' White said. ``I missed a couple of games last year. I got mad (about my ratings) at first, but now it's just motivation.'' Valencia QB Zack Sapp's injured ankle is healing and he's the backup to Kyle Bauer against Chatsworth on Friday. Sapp, who looked mobile in practice on Monday, likely will return to the starting lineup For the line of action figures, see . A starting lineup in sports refers to the set of players actively participating in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes for the Oct. 8 game against Quartz Hill. Marmonte Newbury Park lost standout quarterback Chris Lombardo to a leg injury two weeks ago and the Panthers lost to Buena 28-14 on Friday. However, coach George Hurley George Hurley (born September 4 1958 in Brockton, Massachusetts) is a drummer noted for his work with The Minutemen and fIREHOSE. Hurley's powerful style brought a sense of musicianship to the genre, paving the way for new possibilities in underground music. said he's optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op because they allowed just two sacks against Buena, compared to 10 the week before, and running back Marcus Crawford is coming off a 154-yard game and has 411 yards (5.6 avg.) and four TDs. Hurley Hurley has become the English version of at least three distinct original Irish names: the Ó hUirthile, part of the Dál gCais tribal group, based in Clare and North Tipperary; the Ó Muirthile, based around Kilbritain in west Cork; and the OhIarlatha, from the district of said Lombardo, considered the region's biggest impact transfer after passing for more than 4,000 yards in two years at St. Bonaventure, might still earn a Div A DIV Associate of Divinity . I college scholarship even though he has eight pins in his leg, he's out for the season, and he was in so much pain he attended just one day of school last week. DAILY NEWS TOP 10 1. WESTLAKE 2-1 If Warriors ever get fully healthy, watch out. 2. NOTRE DAME 3-0 If Alemany can't move the ball, no one will. 3. HART Comeback win over Slymar just what team needed. 4. ALEMANY 3-0 Against ND, don't expect another 54-0 halftime lead. 5. ST. FRANCIS 3-0 QB John Sciarra John Michael Sciarra (born March 2, 1954 in Los Angeles, California), is a former professional American football safety in the NFL position for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1979-1987. He also played quarterback for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League. is blosBsoming into a star. 6. VALENCIA 2-1 RB White's job is to keep Cassel off field this week. 7. LITTLEROCK 2-1 A great team when Woods plays. Without him? hmmm. 8. CRESCENTA VALLEY The Crescenta Valley is a small inland valley in Los Angeles County, California. Its name derives from its crescent-like shape, with the convex portion facing roughly northeast and the concave portion southwest. 2-1 Holy Scott, the Falcons have a great QB. 9. SAUGUS 2-1 They better not overlook Quartz Hill this week. 10. SYLMAR 1-2 Engilman has implored team to eliminate mistakes. AND THE REST 11. Kennedy (3-0) 12. Granada Hills (2-1) 13. Newbury Park 14. Eagle Rock (3-0) 15. San Fernando (3-0) 16. Chatsworth (1-2) 17. Muir (2-1) 18. Monroe (3-0) 19. Taft (0-3) 20. Harvard-Westlake (3-0) 21. Highland (2-1) 22. Rio Mesa (2-1) 23. Moorpark (1-2) 24. Quartz Hill (2-1) 25. Royal (1-2) 26. Lancaster (1-2) 27. Canyon (1-2) 28. Palmdale (0-3) 29. El Camino Real (1-2) 30. Verdugo Hills (1-2) 31. Cleveland (1-2) 32. Thousand Oaks (1-2) 33. Agoura (1-1-1) 34. Thousand Oaks (0-2) 35. Camarillo (0-2-1) 36. Van Nuys (1-2) 37. Canoga Park (1-2) 38. Chaminade (1-2) 39. Birmingham (1-2) 40. Burroughs (2-1) SMALL SCHOOLS TOP 10 1. Montclair Prep (3-0) 2. Paraclete (2-2) 3. Desert (3-0) 4. Oak Park (2-1) 5. Rosamond (3-0) 6. Kilpatrick (3-0) 7. Calabasas (1-2) 8. Vasquez (3-0) 8. Boron boron (bōr`ŏn) [New Gr. from borax], chemical element; symbol B; at. no. 5; at. wt. 10.81; m.p. about 2,300°C;; sublimation point about 2,550°C;; sp. gr. 2.3 at 25°C;; valence +3. (1-2) 9. Flintridge Prep (1-2) 10. Campbell Hall Campbell Hall can refer to:
INJURY REPORT Desert WR Doug Faulk (ankle) is questionable. Notre Dame TE/LB Chris Shibel (knee) is out. . . . Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. WR/DB Calvin Bell (thigh) is probable. . . . Cleveland OT James Phaemert (hip) is out . . . Cleveland FB/LB Kris Kiwanuka (ankle) is doubtful . . . Campbell Hall DB Aaron Kerr (ankle) and RB Darius Ingram (ankle) are both out. . . . Calabasas TE Dan Palmieri (shoulder) is out. Recruiting update Valencia running back Manuel White, comBing off a 287-yard, three-TD rushing performance against Oxnard, said he's narrowed his college choices to USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. , UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX , Washington, ASU ASU Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) ASU Appalachian State University ASU Arkansas State University ASU Angelo State University ASU Alabama State University ASU Australian Services Union and Cal. He hasn't lined up any official visits. CONTRIBUTORS: Vincent Bonsignore, Rich Hammond Rich Hammond Los Angeles Daily News sports writer. Instrumental in bringing the Los Angeles Kings hockey organization closer to the fans. He is the atypical "what a guy" to Kings fans everywhere. Rich Hammond on himself. , Chris Cocoles, Scott Magoloff. CAPTION(S): 3 photos PHOTO (1) Phil Samano, John Valdez and Damon Derrico have learned fast at Sylmar. (2) no caption (Manuel White) (3) Tyrone Burrell |
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