PRITCHETT CHOOSES UCLA; THREE PREP STARS SELECT COLLEGES.Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Daily News Staff Writer Three of the area's top prep football players made their college decisions official on Monday. Kenny Pritchett, Crescenta Valley's record-breaking running back, will attend 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 , Taft running back/defensive back Sedric Hurns will play at Hawaii and Quartz Hill defensive back Chris Bishop will go to Utah State. Pritchett's decision is a dream come true. He gets to play at a school close to his home on a team that he grew up rooting for. Pritchett chose UCLA over Washington State and Arizona State. ``It's a big relief,'' Pritchett said Monday. ``I liked the UCLA coaches and the school, and I feel like I'll get the chance to play.'' Pritchett was the third-leading rusher in the area last year with 1,812 yards and 22 touchdowns. ``This is a great thing for Kenny,'' said 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. coach Alan Eberhart. ``He worked hard and he deserves this.'' Eberhart worried that the Falcons' use of Pritchett over the years - he played quarterback most of his junior season - would prevent him from getting noticed by bigger schools. However, with his performance this season, Pritchett gained significant attention. He was the Daily News Offensive Player of the Year in 1997. ``We asked him to do some things that may have cost him exposure,'' Eberhart said. ``But to his credit, Kenny stuck with it and things worked out. You can't get any more big-time than UCLA.'' Hurns committed to the University of Hawaii (body, education) University of Hawaii - A University spread over 10 campuses on 4 islands throughout the state. http://hawaii.edu/uhinfo.html. See also Aloha, Aloha Net. on Sunday, choosing the Rainbows over New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). , San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. State and others. The Rainbows will give him the chance to compete for playing time in the offensive and defensive backfields. ``Sedric is one of the best football players I have coached here, no doubt about it,'' said Taft coach Troy Starr. On Wednesday, high school players can begin signing their national letters of intent, which means 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 running back 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. can officially sign with Michigan, Palmdale's Matt Leonard can sign with Stanford and El Camino Real's Quincy Wright Philip Quincy Wright (28 December 1890 – 17 October 1970) was an American political scientist known for his pioneering work and expertise in international law and international relations. will ink a commitment with New Mexico. Ghezzi to UCLA: Glendale College offensive lineman Jim Ghezzi, among the most sought-after junior college recruits in the area, has orally committed to UCLA, he said Monday. Ghezzi, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound tackle, took a recruiting trip to Westwood late last week and told Bruins officials of his decision Sunday. ``They're not going to promise me a starting position,'' Ghezzi said. ``They just said I'd have a great opportunity.'' Ghezzi, who also received offers from Oregon State - which promised him a starting position - and New Mexico, said he will be No. 2 on the depth chart at right tackle when fall practices begin. ``It's what I wanted all along,'' said the Loyola High grad, who played his freshman year at Villanova University Villanova University (vĭl'ənō`və), at Villanova, Pa., near Philadelphia; Roman Catholic; est. 1842 as a men's school, coeducational since 1967. before transferring to Glendale. ``I think I'm going to be good for them there.'' CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge commitments: CSUN received two more commitments, from Riverside Pacific High utility player Chris Karibee and Riverside Community College In addition to the main campus located in downtown Riverside, there are also satellite campuses located in Moreno Valley, Norco, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and the Rubidoux Annex in Rubidoux. outside linebacker Andre' Pepper. Riverside J.W. North High offensive lineman Keith Cincaid is also leaning toward committing to the Matadors. New CSUN coach Ron Ponciano recruited in the Riverside-area as an assistant at San Jose State. Karibee is a great athlete who plays quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back. The 6-4, 240-pound Pepper was All-Mission Conference last season and led his team in sacks. The 6-4, 280-pound Cincaid was a member of the Southern Section second team and was All-Riverside County. ``I want to go to CSUN because it is close to home and I wanted to stay in California,'' said Pepper, who was also recruited by San Jose State and James Madison. ``I like Ponciano's coaching style and character.'' --- Staff writers Patrick Hipes, Marc J. Spears and Gerry Gittelson contributed to this story. AREA COMMITMENTS FOOTBALL: HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Name Pos High school College Bentley, Kevin LB Montclair Prep Northwestern Bishop, Chris DB Quartz Hill Utah St. Brown, Darius DB/RB St. Francis Iowa Busta, Jesse LB Crescenta Valley Utah St. Clark, Calease DB Montclair Prep Wisconsin Cuppari, Joey WR Westlake Colorado St. Fargas, Justin RB Notre Dame Michigan Foster, Josh DE Paraclete Colorado Hanks, Chris RB Cathedral California Helfman, Marcus TE Agoura California Hicks, Jonathan DL North Hollywood Air Force Holley, Ken DL Westlake Fresno St. Hurns, Sedric DB/RB Taft Hawaii Jones, LarryDB/RB Taft St. Mary's Justin, Ariabin DBTaft Utah Leonard, Matt DL Palmdale Stanford Manning, Joe WR 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 New Mexico Mobley, Justin DB Antelope Valley New Mexico Nelson, Kjell QB St. Francis Washington St. Pritchett, Kenny RB Crescenta Valley UCLA Seals, Armand DE Kennedy Oregon St. Wright, Quincy TB 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:
JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFERS Name Pos High school College Carnevall, John QB Glendale College UTEP UTEP University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Urban, Technological & Environmental Planning Cherry, Beau C Valley College CSUN Granzow, Judd LB Moorpark College Tennessee Hourigan, Ryan DL Valley College CSUN Hur, Jin LB Glendale College UTEP Lins, David QB Valley College CSUN Lovett, Larry WR Moorpark College New Mexico Macrea, Jeff LB Valley College New Mexico CAPTION(S): Box BOX: AREA COMMITMENTS (see text) |
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