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PREP FOOTBALL DAILY NEWS ALL-AREA TEAM AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON.


Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

STEVE SMITH -- WR, Taft, Junior

Smith enjoyed an exceptional season, even by player-of-the-year standards. His remarkable production on both sides of the ball elevated Taft of Woodland Hills from what most figured was an average team into a City Championship finalist.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound receiver/defensive back caught 91 passes for 1,586 yards, scored 13 touchdowns and had 12 interceptions on defense. He was also a dangerous kick returner. He did all this despite missing almost two full games because of a shoulder injury.

What made Smith even more special was his ability to come through with some of his biggest plays in clutch situations, such as a game-saving interception in the end zone against defending finalist Carson in the quarterfinals.

Barely 16 years old, more great things are expected from Smith, who also is an exceptional basketball player and track runner. He'll have his pick of any major college football program in the country next season.

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HUDSON GOSSARD -- QB, 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. , Senior

Just 5-9, 170 pounds, Gossard had David's body but Goliath's heart. Gossard was practically Crescenta Valley's entire offense. Gossard either passed or scrambled on almost every play, finishing with 279 completions in 409 attempts - a 68.2 passing percentage - for 3,557 yards and 32 touchdowns with just six interceptions. He also led the Falcons in rushing with 285 yards and eight touchdowns.

In all, Gossard accounted for 40 of Crescenta Valley of La Crescenta's 56 touchdowns. He outperformed several Division-I-bound quarterbacks in head-to-head matchups, as the Pacific League-champion Falcons (11-1) won their first 11 games before falling in the Division III
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 quarterfinals.

Gossard and receiver Danny Moody were a terrific one-two punch one-two punch
n.
1. A combination of two blows delivered in rapid succession in boxing, especially a left lead followed by a right cross.

2. Informal An especially forceful or effective combination or sequence of two things.
. Moody, in his first season as a starter, caught 110 passes to break the region's all-time single-season record.

Because of his size, Gossard has received no college offers. But don't be surprised if Boston College Boston College, main campus at Chestnut Hill, Mass.; coeducational; Jesuit; est. and opened 1863. Actually a university, the school's Chestnut Hill campus comprises colleges of arts and sciences and business administration, the graduate school, and schools of nursing  comes calling; Gossard is the next Doug Flutie Douglas Richard "Doug" Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a retired American football and Canadian football quarterback. Flutie played college football at Boston College, and played professionally in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, and United States Football  if ever there was one.

DEFENSIVE MVP

CHRIS FROME -- DL, Hart, Senior

Frome probably would have led the region in sacks if Hart of Newhall kept him at defensive end. But the Indians needed his strength in the middle as a tackle, and Frome responded with a dominating performance. He enjoyed a standout season on both sides of the line for the third consecutive year. He also was a key blocker for quarterback Matt Moore, who passed for more than 3,300 yards and 33 touchdowns.

With Frome as the anchor, Hart won its fourth consecutive Division III championship, something no regional large school had accomplished.

``Chris was just so solid in the middle,'' head coach Mike Herrington said. ``He didn't get as many tackles or as much action after we switched him to defensive tackle, but he took two or three guys with him on every play, and that made everyone else on the defense that much better.''

Frome participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl The U.S. Army All-American Bowl showcases the best high school football players in the country who show great physical strength on the field and mental strength in the classroom. The game features some possible college and NFL stars in a classic East vs. West match-up. , one of two participants from the region. Frome has committed to 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 , picking the Fighting Irish over Michigan, among others.

OFFENSE FIRST TEAM

MATT MOORE -- QB, Hart, Senior

The latest, and one of the best, in a long line of All-Southern Section Hart quarterbacks, Moore threw for 3,350 yards and 33 TDs, completing 66.6 percent of his passes. His leadership and consistently dominating performances helped carry Hart to its fourth consecutive Division III championship. Moore also ran for seven TDs. Committed to UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles
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.

BEN OLSON For the American soccer player, see .

Benjamen James Olson (born February 23, 1983 in Thousand Oaks, California) is a redshirt junior quarterback for the 2006 UCLA Bruins football team.
 -- QB, 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. , Senior

Billed as the nation's No. 1 recruit at his position, Olson lived up to the hype and never lost confidence when his team started 0-2. He guided the Lancers lanc·er  
n.
1. A cavalryman armed with a lance.

2. A member of a regiment originally armed with lances.

3. lancers (used with a sing. verb)
a. A kind of quadrille.

b.
 to nine consecutive victories and a berth in the Division IV quarterfinals. He finished with 2,655 yards and 32 TDs, and he also rushed for eight TDs. Committed to Brigham Young.

SCOTT JENSEN -- QB, Birmingham, Senior

Jensen's accurate passing and leadership helped Birmingham of Van Nuys to its second consecutive 10-victory season. Just 5-11, 145 pounds, Jensen loomed large, completing 65 percent of his passes for 2,465 yards and 33 touchdowns. He's Birmingham's all-time record holder in almost every passing category.

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, Senior

Perry, perhaps the most dangerous open-field runner in the City Section, had a huge season for the second year in a row. He caught a school-record 78 passes for 1,602 yards and scored 23 touchdowns, four on returns. He was also a top defensive back.

JON CONTOS -- RB, Westlake, Senior

Contos shook off various injuries to rush for 1,419 yards, catch 22 passes and score 19 touchdowns. He was the primary reason the Warriors advanced to the Division IV semifinals, and he set numerous career and single-season school records.

DAN MOODY Daniel James Moody, Jr. (June 1, 1893–May 22, 1966) was a U.S. political figure and Democrat. He served as the governor of Texas between 1927 and 1931, and is best remembered in Texas history as a reformer and an opponent of the Ku Klux Klan.  -- WR, Crescenta Valley, Senior

Moody shattered the region record for most receptions in a season, finishing with 110 catches for 1,160 yards as the Falcons won their first 11 games. His reception total was 11 short of the state record. Moody also had seven interceptions (second in region) as a defensive back.

CARY DOVE -- QB, Taft, Junior

In his debut season, Dove shook off a rough first outing to lead Taft of Woodland Hills to the City Championship finals. He passed for 3,310 yards, second highest total in regional City Section history, and 33 TDs.

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 -- All-purpose, Thousand Oaks, Senior

Anderson, the Marmonte League The Marmonte League is a high school sports league primarily made up of schools from Ventura County. The Marmonte Leauge is part of the CIF Southern Section. Click here to view the league schedule.  Player of the Year, did it all for the Lancers. He caught 65 passes - giving him 145 over two seasons - for 1,109 yards. He also rushed for 140 yards, scored 18 touchdowns (three on returns) and had five interceptions as a defensive back.

CHARLES BURNLEY -- RB, Valencia, Junior

Burnley was Valencia's primary weapon, leading the Vikings to the Division III final. He rushed for 1,950 yards, caught 28 passes and scored 26 touchdowns, including two on kick returns.

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 MUNOZ -- OL, Saugus, Senior

Munoz, a three-year starter, was an immovable blocker and spirited team leader. The 6-3, 290-pounder was the key lead blocker for 1,000-yard rusher Brandon McCullough. Saugus played a tough schedule - giving powerful Hart its biggest scare of the season - and Munoz was a reliable constant.

STEVE HALL -- OL, Westlake, Senior

The 6-3, 280-pound Hall was a vital component for the Division IV-semifinalist Warriors. His overpowering blocks helped spring All-Daily News running back Jon Contos, and Hall also did a fine job protecting quarterback Todd Feiereisen.

VICTOR ROMERO -- OL, KENNEDY, Senior

One of the region's biggest lineman at 6-5, 315 pounds, Romero also was one of the best. He never gave up on his Golden Cougars after the team started 0-5, plowing the way for a startling star·tle  
v. star·tled, star·tling, star·tles

v.tr.
1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start.

2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten.
 finish that saw Kennedy of Granada Hills win seven in a row before losing in the City Invitational final.

NICK FOLK Nick Folk (born November 5, 1984 in Hollywood, California) is an American football placekicker in the NFL. Folk played college football at the University of Arizona and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys during the 2007 NFL draft.  -- K, Notre Dame, Senior

Folk connected on five field goals, including a 50- and 52-yarder in the same game, and he also averaged 38.4 yards as a punter. His field goal in the waning seconds lifted Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks to a comeback victory over St. Francis of La Canada, clinching the Mission League championship.

MIKE KUSHNATSIAN -- OL, Birmingham, Senior

Kushnatsian won the City Section heavyweight wrestling championship as a junior and proved he could also dominate in football. The undersized undersized

see dwarfism, runt.
 Patriots looked up to the 6-1, 275-pound Kushnatsian, who did an excellent job protecting quarterback Scott Jensen, who had one of the region's most productive seasons of all time.

DEFENSE FIRST TEAM

DENNIS KEYES -- DB, Birmingham, Junior

A key player on both sides of the football, Keyes had three interceptions and was among the Patriots' leading tacklers. Plus, he rushed for 1,172 yards, caught six passes for 143 yards and scored 18 touchdowns.

DEREK HAGAN Derek Steven Hagan, Jr. (born September 21, 1984 in Northridge, California) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Dolphins in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.  -- DB, Palmdale, Senior

Hagan was the biggest reason why Palmdale advanced to the Division III semifinals, tying its best finish in the school's 45-year history. Hagan led Southern Section defenders with eight interceptions, and he also had a school-record 64 receptions and five TDs as a receiver.

KEVIN REX REX - The original name for Restructured EXtended eXecutor.  -- DB, Thousand Oaks, Senior

One of the region's best all-around athletes, Rex dominated on a weekly basis against the Marmonte League's best passers. He intercepted seven passes (second in the area) and also caught 38 passes and scored 10 touchdowns as a receiver.

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 -- LB, St. Francis, Junior

Turner, a hard-nosed throwback throwback

see atavism.
 type, was the leading tackler for the Golden Knights
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, who overcame a slow start to advance to the Division III quarterfinals. ``He definitely likes to flatten people,'' coach Jim Bonds said. Turner also started at fullback.

ALBERT GRIFFIN -- DB, Alemany, Senior

Griffin only had one interception, compared to six as a junior, but that was because opponents constantly avoided his area of the field. Plus, Alemany of Mission Hills won just one game, so teams frequently ran instead of passed against the Indians.

STEPHEN WRIGHT
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 -- DB, Valencia, Junior

One of Division III-finalist Valencia's greatest strengths was pass defense, and Wright constantly came through with big plays. He had five interceptions, several key fumble recoveries and scored three touchdowns as a defender.

BRANDON FUSELIER -- DL, Valencia, Senior

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2. To affect so strongly as to make helpless or ineffective; overwhelm.

3.
 blockers. He had 19 sacks, including two in a victory over Palmdale in the Division III semifinals when the Vikings held the Falcons to just 15 yards. He was almost impossible to block one-on-one.

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 VOLK -- DL, Notre Dame, Senior

Notre Dame gave up 70 points in 11 games, by far the lowest total in the region, and Volk was the crux of the defense. The 6-3, 250-pounder combined power, speed and excellent technique. Most of Notre Dame's starters looked up to Volk, who constantly helped his teammates make adjustments and improve. Committed to Arizona.

CHAD SLAPNICKA -- LB, Loyola, Senior

Slapnicka never had a chance to heal from a nagging groin injury, but he remained in the lineup and was the Cubs' key tackler all season. Loyola of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850.  went 7-3-1 against some of the area's most challenging opponents, including a Division I playoff loss to national power Long Beach Poly.

BRANDON ROBINSON -- LB, Kennedy, Senior

At 250 pounds, Robinson was a load compared to most linebackers. He was also very quick, returning one of his two interceptions for a long touchdown, so opponents had plenty to worry about when plays went Robinson's direction.

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Moise, a transfer from Miami, almost single-handedly converted Burroughs into a playoff contender because of his relentless pass rushing and aggressive tackling. He also proved himself at fullback, rushing for 749 yards, catching 13 passes and scoring five TDs.

KEVIN HARBOUR -- DL, Loyola, Senior

At 6-4, 256 pounds, Harbour was like a rock in the middle for Loyola, which prided itself on defense. He did a fine job smothering smothering

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 the run, and he was also an excellent pass rusher who constantly harassed quarterbacks. Committed to UCLA.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Troy Starr -- Taft

After announcing his retirement late last season, Starr decided to come back after Taft was eliminated in the 2000 City Championship quarterfinals. ``I have a responsibility to these players,'' he said at the time.

The decision paid off. He guided the Toreadors to the City final at the Coliseum, where they to Dorsey of L.A. in L.A. In is a compilation of studio recording by Various Artists. It was originally released in 1979 as an LP by Rhino Records. Track listing

 
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 the final seconds. His team figures to be a solid favorite to reach the finals again next season, as Daily News Player of the Year Steve Smith and All-Daily News quarterback Cary Dove both return.

HONORABLE MENTION

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[Scots bogill, perhaps ultimately from Welsh bwg, ghost, hobgoblin.
, LB, Granada Hills; Brad Boyer, WR, Camarillo; Jeremy Boyle, DB, 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:
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; Lance Broadus, LB, Taft; Brandon Browner Brandon Browner (born August 2, 1984) is a CFL cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders. His speed and competitive effort have made him a fan favorite in his short time with the team.

He played in college for Oregon State University.
, DB, Sylmar; Danny Burney, RB, Sylmar; Andrew Butler Andrew Pickens Butler (November 18, 1796 – May 25, 1857) was an American statesman and one of the authors of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Biography
Butler, the son of statesman William Butler, was born in Edgefield, South Carolina.
, WR, Eagle Rock; Chris Cannon Christopher Black Cannon (born October 20 1950) is a member of the United States House of Representatives, for the Republican Party, representing the third district of Utah,[1] since 1997.

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended Brigham Young University.
, DB, Westlake; Chris Davis Chris Davis is the name of a couple of people:
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  • Chris Davis (football player), a football player for the Tennessee Titans.
, LB, Rio Mesa; Robert Davis Robert Davis can refer to:
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  • Robert Davis (New Orleans), who was beaten by three police officers in New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina
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, WR, Royal; Kevin Hames, LB, Westlake; Chad Henley, LB, Crespi; Chris Hightower, DB, Valencia; Keith Howell, DB, Hart; Shawn Huntsinger, DL, Grant; Victor Jalapan, DL, Saugus; Joey Kurowski, DL, Saugus; Dan LaChasse, LB, Hart; Mike Lingua lingua /lin·gua/ (ling´gwah) pl. lin´guae   [L.] tongue.lin´gual

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, P, Canyon; Mickey Mercado, DB, Hart; Brandon McCullough, RB, Saugus; Carlos Nunez, K, 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
; Kasey O'Brien, DB, Westlake.

ALL-AREA SMALL SCHOOLS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Curtis Brown

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, RB, Paraclete

Offense

Matt Kaplan, QB, Campbell Hall Campbell Hall can refer to:
  • a residence hall at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
  • Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, California
 

Brendon Anderson, QB, Oak Park

Aaron Ware, RB, Oaks Christian

J.D. Washington, RB, Campbell Hall

Dal Johnson, RB, Montclair Prep

Josh Briest, OL, Campbell Hall

Matt Jacobs, OL, Montclair Prep

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  • A US Marine charged in 2006 with crimes relating to the abduction and murder of an Iraqi civilian.
, OL, Montclair Prep

Jesse Polido, OL, Paraclete

Justin Green, WR, Campbell Hall

Monte McNair, WR, Oak Park

Nick Berard, WR, Calabasas

Justin Shagrin, PK, Calabasas

Defense

Dustin Baxley, DL, Oak Park

Kyle McClure, DL, Oaks Christian

Ezra Beaton, DL, Calabasas

Robert Lewis, LB, Montclair Prep

Adam Richter, LB, Oaks Christian

Keith Lambert, LB, Paraclete

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  • Marqués, a surname
  • A Spanish form of Marquis.
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 Franco, LB, Montclair Prep

Johnny Giangregorio, DB, Oaks Christian

Joe Martin, DB, Paraclete

Jason Jason, in Greek mythology
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 Spratt, DB, Montclair Prep

Josh Paxton, P, Malibu

CO-COACHES OF THE YEAR

Jeff Cortez, Paraclete

Greg Weiss, Faith Baptist

HONORABLE MENTION

R.J. Blackwell, RB, Grace Brethren; Johnny Case, RB, Faith Baptist; David DeVall, TE, L.A. Baptist; Omar Dittu, RB, Flintridge Prep; Justin Fenchel, QB, Calabasa; Marques Franco, RB, Montclair Prep; Steve Graham, QB, L.A. Baptist; Coy Hopkins, LB, Montclair Prep; Erick Jackson, RB, Paraclete; Matt Koller, TE, Oak Park; Kyle Kornbacher, LB, L.A. Lutheran; Steve McClain, DL, Grace Brethren; Steve Pugh, OL, Antelope Valley Christian; Ryan Schimel, DL, Campbell Hall; John Sharpe, QB, Flintridge Prep; Steve Slaughter, RB, Bell-Jeff.

Season in Review

What a remarkable football season 2001 was for local high schools. Hart of Newhall won its fourth consecutive section championship - defeating neighborhood rival Valencia 42-13 in the Division III final - to become the only large school in region history to win four titles in a row. Meanwhile, Paraclete of Lancaster becane the first Southern Section school of any size towin five championships in a row since football competition began in 1914. Paraclete defeating Montclair Prep of Van Nuys in the Division XII championship.

In the City Section, surprising Taft tore through the City Championship playoffs and advanced to the final at the Coliseum before losing to Dorsey of L.A. 19-14. In the Invitational division, Kennedy also made it to the Coliseum, falling to Narbonne 41-13 in the championship. It was the first time in Kennedy's 29-year history that the Golden Cougars reached a football final.

Other schools also impressed. In Division I, Loyola of L.A. reached the quarterfinals before falling to national power and eventual champion Long Beach Poly. In Division III, Palmdale reached the semifinals, tying its best finish in the school's 45-year history. In Division IV, Westlake overcame numerous injuries to key starters to advance to the semifinals. In Division XIII, Oaks Christian of Westlake Village and Campbell Hall of North Hollywood both remained undefeated but lost in the semifinals. And in eight-man football, Faith Baptist of Canoga Park scored in the final seconds to defeat rival Grace Brethren of Simi Valley in an all-area championship game, only the second time in eight-man football's 28-year history that two teams from the region made it to the final.

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 REFUSE TO PASS UP CHANCES

Helped by near-perfect weather - never did it rain on a Friday night during football season - quarterbacks and receivers dominated on a weekly basis, as teams aired it out more than ever before.

Crescenta Valley's Hudson Gossard, Taft's Cary Dove and Hart's Matt Moore all passed for more than 3,000 yards, only the second time in history three quarterbacks have done so in the same season.

Crescenta Valley's Danny Moody caught 110 passes, smashing the regional record of 103, set by Leodis Van Buren of Newbury Park in 1993. Moody was one of seven receivers from the area to have at least 70 receptions.

Not to be outdone out·do  
tr.v. out·did , out·done , out·do·ing, out·does
To do more or better than in performance or action. See Synonyms at excel.
 by the passing frenzy, Paraclete's Curtis Brown broke the all-time career rushing record, finishing with 7,025 to break Manuel White's mark (6,743, Valencia, 1996-99).

BROKEN PLAYS, BROKEN BONES

Injuries were a major problem for a lot of teams, seemingly more than ever before.

For example, Canyon had 10 players undergo surgery and 12 suffered season-ending injuries - ``the most I've seen in 27 years of coaching,'' coach Harry Welch said.

Several teams lost premier starters to season-ending injuries, including Westlake (Chad Spears), Hart (Tim Gregory), Eagle Rock (Andrew Butler), Verdugo Hills (Kyle Mugavero), Antelope Valley (Eric Nordman), Granada Hills (Bryan Wilson), St. Francis (Kevin Herron) and Valencia (David Shipp, Edwin Weathersby).

The most life-threatening injury occured in Chatsworth's final game. Receiver Juan Carlos Rodriguez suffered a blood clot blood clot
n.
A semisolid, gelatinous mass of coagulated blood that consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a fibrin network.
 against Westchester, and he was rushed to UCLA hospital, where doctors operated immediately and saved his life. He was back home a few days later for Thanksgiving, a thankful night for the Rodriguez family for sure.

TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY

The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 left schools wondering if they should play football that week.

Some did, most didn't.

One of the cancellations, a planned matchup between Hart and small- schools power St. Bonaventure, was arguably the most anticipated game of the season. The game, featuring two undefeated teams and several Division-I players, literally was the talk of the town, and Fox Sports Net 2 was scheduled to televise tel·e·vise  
tr. & intr.v. tel·e·vised, tel·e·vis·ing, tel·e·vis·es
To broadcast or be broadcast by television.



[Back-formation from television.
 the event.

Both teams remained undefeated and won their respective divisions. Of course, we'll never know what might have happened.

DAILY NEWS TOP 40

FINAL

1. Hart 13-0

2. Valencia 11-3

3. Taft 10-3

4. Westlake 10-3

5. Palmdale 9-4

6. Notre Dame 10-1

7. Birmingham 10-1

8. Crescenta Valley 11-1

9. Thousand Oaks 9-3

10. Antelope Valley 8-4

11. St. Francis 7-5

12. Moorpark 6-4

13. Saugus 6-5

14. Muir 5-4-1

15. Sylmar 8-3

16. Kennedy 6-5

17. Granada Hills 6-4

18. San Fernando 7-4

19. Royal 5-6

20. Camarillo 5-4-2

21. Burroughs 5-5

22. Chatsworth 6-4

23. Newbury Park 3-7

24. Chaminade 3-7

25. El Camino Real 4-6

26. Crespi 4-5

27. Agoura 3-7

28. Rio Mesa 5-6

29. Canyon 3-7

30. Grant 6-4

31. Littlerock 2-8

32. La Canada 8-4

33. Cleveland 3-6

34. North Hollywood 5-5

35. Highland 4-5

36. Alemany 1-8

37. Quartz Hill 2-8

38. Monroe 3-6

39. Canoga Park 6-4

40. Verdugo Hills 3-6

SMALL SCHOOLS TOP 10

1. Paraclete 12-0

2. Montclair Prep 9-2-1

3. Oaks Christian 11-1-1

4. Campbell Hall 11-1-1

5. Oak Park 7-3-1

6. L.A. Baptist 5-5

7. Village Christian 5-5

8. Flintridge Prep 5-5

9. Calabasas 2-9

10. St. Genevieve 4-6

2001 Preseason Top 10

1. Hart - How can anyone go against Indians?

2. Taft - QB Dove, WR Smith return

3. Westlake - No coach is better than Benker

4. Valencia - RB Burnley returns

5. Notre Dame - New talent always coming up

6. Antelope Valley - QB Walker key returnee re·turn·ee  
n.
1. One who returns, as from a journey or to school after a long absence.

2. A person returning from military duty overseas. See Usage Note at -ee1.
 

7. Birmingham - Keyes, Green among speedy vets

8. Saugus - QB Ahlheim should dominate

9. St. Francis - Will build around LB Turner

10. Sylmar - RB Burnley should gain 2,000

League Champions

CITY SECTION

Sunset 6

Grant

Valley Mission

Sylmar

West Valley

Birmingham

SOUTHERN SECTION

Academy

Campbell Hall

Alpha

Paraclete

Angelus

Serra

Del Rey

Bishop Amat

Foothill

Hart

Frontier

Santa Paula

Golden

Antelope Valley

Marmonte

Thousand Oaks

Mission

Notre Dame

Pacific

Crescenta Valley

Pacific View

Oxnard

Prep

Brentwood

Rio Hondo

Temple City

Santa Fe

Murphy

Tri-Valley

St. Bonaventure

CAPTION(S):

30 photos, 3 boxes

Photo:

(1) STEVE SMITH

(2) HUDSON GOSSARD

(3) CHRIS FROME

(4) MATT MOORE

(5) BEN OLSON

(6) SCOTT JENSEN

(7) RAMON PERRY

(8) JON CONTOS

(9) DAN MOODY

(10) CARY DOVE

(11) DAVE ANDERSON

(12) CHARLES BURNLEY

(13) ELI MUNOZ

(14) STEVE HALL

(15) VICTOR ROMERO

(16) NICK FOLK

(17) MIKE KUSHNATSIAN

(18) DENNIS KEYES

(19) DEREK HAGAN

(20) KEVIN REX

(21) JASON TURNER

(22) ALBERT GRIFFIN

(23) STEPHEN WRIGHT

(24) BRANDON FUSELIER

(25) TIM VOLK

(26) CHAD SLAPNICKA

(27) BRANDON ROBINSON

(28) GABRIEL MOISE Jr.

(29) KEVIN HARBOUR

(30) Troy Starr

Box:

(1) DAILY NEWS TOP 40 (see text)

(2) 2002 preseason Top 10 (see text)

(3) League Champions (see text)
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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Article Type:Statistical Data Included
Date:Jan 4, 2002
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