VALLEY MISSION LEAGUE: REALIGNMENT WON'T DERAIL SYLMAR : SECTIONS CHANGE, BUT SPARTANS' STRONG PROGRAM STAYS THE SAME.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer The City Section has realigned its format yet again this season - the three six-team leagues are called the Valley Mission League, the West Valley League and the Sunset 6 - and none of it matters to Sylmar High. The consistently dominant Spartans (8-3-1 last year) figure to keep rolling. They arethe clear favorites in the Valley Mission League, which also includes Kennedy, Reseda, 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. and Van Nuys. Running back David Contreras (5-foot-8, 200 pounds) rushed for 1,129 yards (5.5 avg.) and 12 TDs last year, and WR Clifford Johnson (6-2, 185) returns after leading the team with 26 catches (19.2 avg). Junior QB John Valdez (6-1, 175) combines foot speed and a strong arm. Seniors Hector Sanchez (6-4-1/2, 340) and Gilbert Sandoval (6-1, 300) are the latest Sylmar prototype linemen - oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. and very strong. Ex-Antelope Valley LB Mark Sutton, an athletic 6-3, 225-pound junior, is the league's biggest impact transfer. The Spartans' grueling nonleague schedule includes 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 , 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 , Hart, Washington and Chatsworth. Kennedy (7-4) should capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. QB Ruben Zaragoza's return, along with a fleet of fast, capable receivers. The Cougars are switching to a run-and-shoot offense similar to the one employed at Valley College during its prime. Zaragoza threw for 1,355 yards and five touchdowns as a junior. Senior Sanders Trent, who caught 53 passes last season and looked terrific during summer competition, is the primary receiver. Seniors Daron Taylor and Paul Holefield and junior James Norris James Norris may refer to:
Reseda (9-5) lost to Chatsworth in the City Division final at the Coliseum Coliseum: see Colosseum. . The Regents return 13 players, including four key linemen: seniors Rudy Ordaz (5-11, 250), Eric Ochoa (5-11, 240), Darius Heathington (6-2, 240) and Jess jesse, jess a leather strap placed around each shank of a hawk used for hunting, for the attachment of a leash. Pizarro (6-1, 240). Junior Eddie Robinson There are a number of noted individuals named Eddie Robinson:
Gerard Jones Gerard Jones is an American writer, born July 10, 1957 in Cut Bank, Montana, raised in Los Gatos and Gilroy, California. He currently resides in San Francisco, where he is a member of the San Francisco Writers' Grotto. , the team's top DB, transferred to Taft. His departure is one reason Reseda's biggest problem might be depth. Van Nuys and Monroe are both rebuilding. Van Nuys went 9-4 last season but graduated 27 of 36 players. Monroe, 4-6 in what was supposed to be a big year in '98, has a new coach in Chris Richards
Christopher Robert Richard (born June 7, 1974, in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University. , a former All-American running back at San Fernando High and three-year starter at Cal. Senior LB Jose Zapata (6-1, 225) is Van Nuys' top returner. He had more than 50 tackles last year; he has met NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association academic requirements and could earn a Division I scholarship. Van Nuys has featured four All-City Section PKs in the last six years, and junior Johan Colocho is hitting 45-yard field goals in practice. Monroe, abandoning its double-wing offense in favor of a pro-style set, features some of the best senior athletes in the region in OL Jabari Smith Jabari Montsho Smith (born April 12 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a professional basketball player currently with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League. Prior to that he was with Besiktas Cola Turka Istanbul of the Turkish league. , DB Deandre Phillips and oversized RB Tyrone Burwell. Senior OL Steve Nevarez (6-4, 270) has been starting since he was a freshman for San Fernando (6-5), and he has lost weight and increased his quickness. The Tigers have two good LBs in senior Noe Ramirez (6-0, 215) and junior Bob Stanley
TOP FIVE RETURNING PLAYERS Steve Nevarez OLSan Fernando Four-year starter David Contreras RB Sylmar 1,129 yards, 12 TDs Clifford Johnson WR Sylmar Wants to catch 80 passes Sanders Trent WR Kennedy Best hands in the league Jabari Smith OL Monroe A man-handler BIG GAMES Sept. 10 Notre Dame at Sylmar Classic City-Southern Section showdown Sept. 24 Sylmar at Hart Expect 5,000 spectators Oct. 8 Kennedy at Granada Hills City's biggest rivalry Oct. 29 Monroe at San Fernando Richards returns against alma mater ma·ter n. Chiefly British Mother. [Latin m  ter; see m Nov. 5 Reseda at Sylmar For the league title? COACHES' POLL Team Pts. 1. Sylmar 84 2. Kennedy 60 3. San Fernando 58 4. Reseda 42 5. Van Nuys 36 6. Monroe 34 The Coaches: Sylmar's Jeff Engilman 13th year, nine league titles Kennedy's Bob Francola 14th year, no titles Reseda's Joel Schaeffer 22nd year, five titles Monroe's Chris Richards First year Van Nuys' Mark Pomerantz Eighth year, no titles San Fernando's Sean Blunt Seventh year, no titles GRADING OUT Team Overall Offense Defense Intangiblesx Sylmar 5 4 5 5 Kennedy 4 5 4 4 Reseda 4 4 4 4 Monroe 3 3 3 4 San Fernando 2 2 3 3 Van Nuys 2 2 2 3 Key to overall grade: 5 = section championship contender 4 = league championship contender 3 = playoff play·off also play-off n. Sports 1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie. 2. A series of games played to determine a championship. Noun 1. contender 2 = probable sub-.500 team Key to individual grades: 5 = superior 4 = solid 3 = adequate 2 = weak spot x Intangibles include factors such as roster size and reserve depth, player experience, coaching, tradition, administrative support, community support, team attitude and anything else we deemed relevant. Grades based on degree of difficulty within each league and should not be used to compare teams in different leagues. Points system: 14 for first place, 12 for second, 10 for third, 8 for fourth, 6 for fifth, 4 for sixth and 2 for seventh. EXTREMES BIGGEST Hector Sanchez, OL, Sylmar FASTEST Donnell Livingston, DB, Sylmar STRONGEST Jabari Smith, OL, Monroe SMARTEST William Yun, OL, Van Nuys BEST ARM Ruben Zaragoza, Kennedy, QB MOST EXCITING Sanders Tent, Kennedy, WR D-I BOUND Steve Nevarez, San Fernando, OL WACKIEST Jason Wagner, Reseda, DB ``We call him `Chuckie,' '' coach Joel Schaeffer said. ``He's a little firecracker.'' DID YOU KNOW? Sylmar, seeking the best nonleague competition available, opens against three of the Southern Section's most powerful teams. The Spartans host Notre Dame in the opener, followed by matchups at Antelope Valley and Hart. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos, 6 boxes PHOTO (1) San Fernando senior Steve Nevarez, a three-year starter, has shed pounds and gained speed. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer (2) CONTRERAS (3) SMITH Box: (1) Top Five Returning Players (see text) (2) Big Games (see text) (3) Extremes (see text) (4) Grading Out (see text) (5) The Coachers (see text) (6) Coaches' Poll (see text) |
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