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Sacramento Bee All-Decade Team: High school football
OFFENSE
Selections based on high school performances only
Dano Graves Quarterback Folsom 2009
As a junior, Graves shattered regional records with 66 total touchdowns as a dual threat, obliterating marks by all-time area greats.
James Montgomery Running back Cordova 2005
This major recruit was next in a long line of Lancer legends; set school rushing records for a storied program as a breakaway threat.
Devontae Butler Running back Grant 2009
Two-year varsity totals are among the greatest in Northern California history: 4,734 yards, 81 touchdowns; ran hard, ran fast, ran determined.
Seyi Ajirotutu Wide receiver Oak Ridge 2004 
Bee Player of Year in 2004 helped Trojans win three consecutive D-II section titles with great speed, including on defense and special teams.
Tony Kays Wide receiver Elk Grove 2001 
The one "name" player on an otherwise no-name, unsung, gritty offense that keyed a 14-0 section title team; set receiving marks at UC Davis.
Louie Stanfill Tight end Jesuit 2002 
The Bee's Defensive Player of the Year as a senior was equally as impressive as a tight end as an all-time Marauders performer.
Matt Traverso Tight end Christian Brothers 2001 
A player for any era with great hands, feet, strength – and was a leader who also had personality; went on to play at Stanford.
Matt Kopa Offensive lineman Elk Grove 2004 
Was a major recruit as a D-lineman, too; landed at Stanford, where he's played on both sides of the ball; could be NFL first-round pick.
Kenny Wiggins Offensive lineman Elk Grove 2005
A product of the Dave Hoskins-coached pipeline of guard and tackle excellence, Wiggins has enjoyed a stellar career at Fresno State.
The Miners have produced many mighty mite guards and tackles, but Dever was a mighty big recruit for Notre Dame, where he still competes.
Devan Cunningham Offensive lineman Grant 2006
As large as he was proud, as powerful as he was humble and friendly, Cunningham is still an impact player – now at Fresno State.
Christian Tupou Offensive lineman Grant 2006
A monster two-way talent who helped key a 13-0 team in 2006; has had a very productive career at USC on the defensive line.
Nick Huppe Kicker Del Oro 2005
Great range, superb on touchbacks and could kick in a pinch, including making winning field goal to beat Rocklin in a D-II title game.
Ryan Dimino All-purpose player Del Campo 2009
Three-year starter set state quarterback rushing records as a senior but wowed most foes with his instincts and hitting ability as a linebacker.
Sammie Stroughter Return specialist Granite Bay 2003 
Could stretch teams as a wide receiver, flyback or on returns. He went on to excel at Oregon State; now with Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
DEFENSE
Player / Position / School / Most recent year played
Sean Nill Defensive lineman Laguna Creek 2008
Three-year starter was a load on both sides of the ball for his dad/coach Mark, and school's best team; as classy as he was dominant.
Vei Moala Defensive lineman Grant 2009
Already deemed nation's top defensive lineman recruit now as a junior; was unblockable for teams that went 14-0 and 12-1; all smiles off field.
Andrew Jackson Defensive lineman Nevada Union 2005 
The Bee's Defensive Player of the Year keyed dominating march to section D-I title; has been just as good at Fresno State as OL.
Armond Armstead Defensive lineman Pleasant Grove 2007
The area's No. 1 recruit that season keyed breakout season for new Eagles; continues to shine at USC despite injury-filled career.
Bill Sherman Defensive lineman Del Oro 2005
Dominated lines for years, including 2005 for unbeaten, state-ranked Golden Eagles team that might be the best in school history.
Spencer Havner Linebacker Nevada Union 2000 
Stud as tight end who especially hammered foes as a linebacker; four-year LB starter at UCLA has had nice season back at TE for Packers.
Ryan Coulson Linebacker Elk Grove 2005
All-Metro selection is an all-time Thundering Herd defensive great with 297 tackles in two varsity seasons. Now a Nevada defensive end.
Terrance Pritchett Linebacker Grant 2006
Two-time All-Metro performer was the Pacers' defensive leader for a 13-0 team of 2006 that some consider the area's best ever.
Manase Hopoi Linebacker Valley 2000
Terrorized offenses his senior season and parlayed that into a stellar Pacific-10 Conference career at Washington as a defensive lineman.
Alan Darlin Linebacker Laguna Creek 2003 
Set school tackling records and was just as brutish and effective on offense; major recruit landed at Oregon State.
Syd Thompson Defensive back Grant 2004
All-Metro pick used his terrific speed and cover skills to shut down foes; also a superb running back; has excelled in secondary for Cal.
Isaiah Frey Defensive back Jesuit 2007 
Playmaker on offense with 20 touchdowns was even more difficult to deal with as a major defensive recruit; has played well at Nevada.
Vince Mays Defensive back Johnson 2001
Keyed Warriors' last great team to date; introduced himself to refs as a leader, then dominated at running back; State DB of Year winner.
Matt Logue Defensive back Bear River 2001
Could play anywhere defensively for his dad/coach Terry, and clobbered foes accordingly; enjoyed great LB career at Sacramento State.
Richard Watson Defensive back Grant 2000 
One of the Pacers' all-time greats is also one of the program's all-time classy leaders; could block, catch, tackle; Bee Player of Year in 2000.
THE 100 BEST - HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN SACRAMENTO-AREA HISTORY
THE 100 BEST - HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN SACRAMENTO-AREA HISTORY
The Sacramento Bee - Tuesday, September 5, 2000
Author: Comments compiled by Joe Davidson and Mark McDermott
Player School Pos. Ht. Wt. All-City years
1. Tedy Bruschi Roseville DL 6-1 240 1989-90 
Greatest impact defender ever; won games with sacks, blocked kicks, emotion.
2. Kevin Willhite Cordova RB 6-0 190 1980-81 Fastest ever with the untouchable stat: national player of year by 5 organizations.
5. Aaron Garcia Grant QB 6-2 180 1987 
SupCal POY set section records for passing; courageous comeback king.
6. Herb Jackson McClatchy AP 6-0 180 1952 Considered area's first great back; All-American chose Cal over Notre Dame.
7. Marc Hicks Davis AP 6-2 195 1983-84 A man among boys; rushed for 2,708 yards, 39 TDs; also played QB, P.
8. Bryce Oglesby Ponderosa RB 5-10 210 1979 SupCal POY was Earl Campbell type with incredible power for Bruins' finest team.
9. Reggie Young Cordova AP 6-2 195 1977 3-year starter for teams that went 35-1; some votes as No. 1 all-time player.
10. James Kidd Elk Grove RB 5-8 158 1990-91
SupCal POY had section-record 5,235 career yards, 72 TDs; won section.
11. Brian Brown Yuba City WR 6-2 201 1987-88 All-stater refused to be covered; 156 career catches, 3,182 yards, 27 TDs.
12. Alan Henderson Folsom RB 5-10 185 1962 State POY led NorCal No. 1 team; coach Dewey Guerra calls him greatest ever.
13. Lance Briggs Elk Grove LB-RB 6-2 220 1998
Sack artist, run stopper, power back who keyed area's all-time greatest team.
14. Troy Taylor Cordova QB 6-4 170 1985
Led 14-0 team as only area QB to rush for 1,000, pass for 2,000 yards.
15. Vince Delgado CBS RB 5-10 170 1983 SupCal POY was diminutive, dangerous with then-record 2,357 yards, 22 TDs.
16. Donte' Stallworth Grant DB-WR 6-2 185 1997
Bee defensive POY; physical, great cover man and, oh yeah, top WR.
17. Jerry Royster Sacramento AP 6-0 160 1969 Sure tackler, superb cover man, versatile. Dave Hotell's "greatest player."
18. Jerry Manuel Cordova AP 5-10 150 1970-71
Some consider 2-time All-American the greatest Lancer ever, including Manuel.
19. John Cartwright Christian Brothers DL 6-2 200 1970-72 3-time All-City wrecking ball averaged 15 tackles a game for CBS glory teams.
20. Jerry Machen El Camino RB 6-2 215 1971 SupCal POY; All-American with Tony Dorsett set area rushing records.
21. Bobby Dawson Johnson LB 5-11 190 1982-83 Still regarded as one of most vicious hitters ever; also a fine runner.
22. Donald Hair McClatchy RB 5-10 172 1984 SupCal POY set then-state record of 38 TDs with moves and drive.
23. Rae Carruth Valley AP 6-1 191 1990-91
All-American had 3,000 career yards of total offense; played everywhere.
24. Lou Harris Sacramento RB 5-11 190 1966-67 All-America burner still owns Dragons' rushing records; some top-10 votes.
25. Bill Schauer El Camino QB-RB 5-11 190 1967-68 Led the area with 1,528 yards of total offense and 25 TDs, a ton for this era.
26. Frank Geremia McClatchy LB 6-1 220 1953-54 All-American; sensational, quick, highly regarded and recruited.
27. Jim Mikacich Bishop Armstrong LB 6-2 205 1956-57 Best backer in the area; destroyed anything that came his way.
28. Dusty Baker Del Campo AP 6-0 170 1967 One-man wrecking crew was best prep Cordova A.D. Guy Anderson saw.
29. Chad Elliott Grant/Nevada Union QB 6-3 185 1996 Unfathomable TD-INT ratio of 47-3 in 1996 will last; won two section titles.
30. Rod Connors Cordova RB 6-3 200 1973 Bee POY; argument for best Lancer runner; first Lancers 1,000-yard rusher.
31. Jason Fisk Davis DL 6-4 250 1989 Big, mobile, strong, played some FB; used as a measuring stick since 1989.
32. Lawrence Brown Grant LB 6-1 200 1991-92 Grant's greatest hitter; personally ruined wing-T schemes in playoffs.
33. Damon Boddie Cordova AP 5-9 160 1990
SupCal POY; averaged 300 all-purpose yards; record 2,435 yards with 33 TDs.
34. Jeremiah Pharms Valley LB 6-4 222 1994-95
Bee defensive POY was specimen with 259 tackles, 17 sacks in two years.
35. Nigel Burton Jesuit DB 5-6 160 1993 SupCal defensive POY; Bee defensive POY may be decade's hardest hitter.
36. Mark Hatzenbuhler Galt RB/LB 6-1 210 1988-89 2-time SupCal POY; then-section record 4,452 yards, 62 TDs; force at LB.
37. Channing Williams Grant AP 5-11 195 1982 All-state; rushed for more than 1,600 yards, played returns and defense.
38. Gene Cronin McClatchy DL 6-2 229 1951 Pound for pound one of the most physical players of all time.
39. Gordon King Bella Vista OL 6-6 260 1973 Hugh, agile and imposing; treated opponents like stuffed animals.
40. Brian Bailey Cordova DL 6-3 235 1975-76 2-time All-City; leader of the line that overwhelmed teams in heyday.
41. Jerry Mosher Woodland RB 6-4 180 1962 Captain of the Wigwam National All-America Team was school's all-time best.
42. Artimus Parker Sacramento WR/DB 6-5 205 1969 47 catches, 695 yards and 13 TDs; area's first big DB went on to USC stardom.
43. Clyde Sanders Grant DL 6-2 270 1993-94 Bee defensive POY; overpowering with 18 sacks, 9 forced fumbles in 1994.
44. Mike Flanagan Rio Americano DL 6-5 245 1990 All-state; relentless pass rusher and pulling guard for Raiders.
45. Farrell Funston Dixon RB 6-1 210 1952-53 2-time state small-school POY was ahead of his time; major recruit.
46. Damen Wheeler Valley AP 5-8 175 1995
Bee offensive POY with school-record 2,237 yards, 34 TDs; superior cover man.
47. John Jurkovich Burbank LB 5-11 180 1967 Devastating hitter; tough runner; led perhaps school's greatest team.
48. Nate Ray Colfax QB 6-2 175 1998-99
Set section career, season passing marks; great feet, incredible will to win.
49. Chad Overhauser Rio Americano DL 6-6 250 1991
All-state; major run-stopper with speed and 12 sacks.
50. Kenny Bowles Cordova AP 5-7 150 1974-75 SupCal POY, keyed Lancers all-time No. 1 team in 1975 that won 22 straight.
51. James Owens Norte DB-RB 5-11 160 1973 Super fast; 11.2-yard average; all-time Norte great; top defensive back in area.
52. Antuan Simmons Valley DB 5-10 175 1996
Excellent coverage man; 33 tackles and 5 interceptions in 1995.
53. Dave Samas Mira Loma RB 6-0 185 1977 SupCal POY; shifty and determined; five 200-yard games in Matadors' glory days.
54. Scott Galbraith Highlands TE-LB 6-3 225 1985 2-way superstar; physical, imposing leader for school's greatest team.
55. Kevin McKechnie Christian Brothers QB 6-1 180 1992 SupCal POY; crafty and courageous with 4,744 career yards and 35 TDs.
56. Bob Weigle Rio Americano RB 6-1 205 1976-77 Bee POY; then-record 3,654 career yards; Notre Dame recruit.
57. Justin Bannan Bella Vista DL-OL 6-4 260 1996
Bee defensive POY; bruiser with 4.79 speed; 12 sacks, 97 tackles.
58. Brica Ragster CBS DL 5-9 235 1973 Bee defensive POY with all-time defensive name; in on 200 tackles in 1973.
59. Rudy Lucero Woodland RB 5-11 175 1959 NorCal back of the year and North/South Shrine Game competitor.
60. Mike Lippi Sacramento QB 5-11 150 1965 Considered the best in area history at the time with 1,464 yards passing.
61. James Campen Ponderosa OL 6-3 220 1981 Regal wrecking machine in Bruins' wishbone offense that won two section titles.
62. Matt Beck Nevada Union LB 6-3 215 1994 Keyed back-to-back section title teams; 156 career tackles; teams went 36-2.
63. Gerald Trayhnam Woodland RB 5-11 175 1956 NorCal back of the year; scored TD in prestigious Shrine Game.
64. Tom Relles McClatchy RB 5-9 165 1960-61 Then-record 1,547 rushing and passing yards in '61; set records in Optimist Game.
65. Arnold Laws Cordova DB 6-1 195 1986-87 All-American; ferocious hitter had even blocking sleds looking other way.
66. Dan Farrell CBS WR 6-2 185 1973-74 Premier receiver of the decade; set records for catches and receptions.
67. F.J. Carney Bella Vista RB 5-10 175 1974 Major recruit; had area rushing record with 1,656 yards, 19 TDs.
68. Dan Bunz Oakmont LB 6-2 200 1972 All-state; his 141 tackles still stand as school record.
69. John Bordenkircher Dixon RB 5-9 185 1997 Diminutive destroyer had NorCal-record 3,458 yards, 40 TDs and 440-yard game.
70. David Carter Valley DB 6-3 200 1980 Franchise talent could run and defend; also played QB in pinch.
71. Chris Vargas Woodland QB 6-0 160 1988 Bee POY had 4,083 career yards, 42 TDs and lots of drama before Nevada career.
72. Avery Cummings Foothill AP 6-0 190 1994
Bee POY did everything but coach; 1,720 yards, 21 TDs; also excelled on special teams.
73. Gary Anderson Placer OL 6-4 230 1973 Huge, agile and aggressive blocker; first state heavyweight wrestling champion.
74. Jason McDonald Elk Grove AP 5-7 152 1989
McDangerous averaged 18 yards on every touch for state's highest-scoring team.
75. Scott Blaser Del Campo LB 6-0 100 1995 Made area-record 163 tackles, 16 sacks and 10 blocked punts.
76. Milt Jackson Grant QB 6-1 156 1961 Set city record with 1,359 yards passing and 16 TDs; first Grant great quarterback.
77. Phil Riles McClatchy RB 6-4 205 1963-64 2-time All-City; led region with 1,407 yards in 1964; 237 yards in one game.
78. Robert Dotson Grant RB 6-2 205 1992 One of area's best power backs; 1,877 yards, 23 TDs; keyed section title team.
79. Chris Oldham Highlands DB 5-11 180 1985 12 interceptions, excellent tackler for 12-1 Scots team.
80. Dave Cusano Folsom FB-NT 6-3 225 1984 2-time All-City, SupCal small-school POY; decade's top nose guard.
81. Bruce Daigh Rio Americano RB 6-0 175 1971-72 SupCal POY in 1972; 1,418 yards, 20 TDs, then-record 307 yards in one game.
82. Mike Groff Norte LB 6-0 186 1965 Physical, mobile playmaker; one of the best LBs ever produced in town.
83. John Tregellas Cordova DL 6-3 230 1985 Best defensive player on last great Lancers team that went 14-0.
84. Bob Slater Delta OL 6-1 220 1977 2-time small-school All-SupCal; hurt people with power; won section title.
85. Craig Penrose Woodland QB 6-4 195 1970 Led greatest Woodland team ever; unseated Cordova in Rice Bowl for 10-0 season.
86. Bob Lazark Norte RB 5-10 160 1958 Some votes as a top-20 player; led the area in rushing; complete player.
87. Leland Glass Sacramento DB 6-0 170 1967 Hard-hitting back who doubled as receiver; caught 67 balls for 1,195 yards.
88. Matt Bouza Jesuit DB 6-3 185 1974-75 All-SupCal in 1975; 16 interceptions in 2 seasons still school record.
89. Tommy Agosta Sacramento RB-DB 5-9 170 1950 Shifty; led the area in scoring with 124 points.
90. Bart Greene Delta FL-DB 5-8 150 1986 SupCal POY with great numbers: 181 catches, 14 interceptions in two years.
91. Percy Green Sacramento DL 5-10 210 1962 Aggressive and fast; still mentioned as a legend in watering holes.
92. Benny Crocco Sacramento LB 6-2 205 1952-54 First 3-time all-city player in Sacramento history.
93. Jim Sarti Christian Brothers DL 6-2 230 1970 All-SupCal; could have made the team on either side of the ball.
94. Kirk Karakozoff Burbank OL 6-3 230 1974-75 Bee Lineman of the Year in 1975; had the speed to block on the run.
95. Jeff Reiman Jesuit FB-LB 6-1 220 1998-99 Fiery one keyed 13-0-1 team; 118 tackles; head-butted dad before games.
96. Ryan Dinwiddie Elk Grove QB 6-1 175 1998
Could pass, throw, punt, kick; leader of two section title teams, 26 wins in a row.
97. Ralph Martini Roseville LB-QB 6-3 225 1984-85 All-state; had the rare combination of passer and hitter.
98. Jim Crum Mira Loma RB 5-11 185 1968-69 1,144 yards, 23 TDs; top receiver and defensive back for 10-0 team.
99. Dick Mooney Bishop Armstrong RB 5-7 155 1956-57 Led area in rushing, receiving and scoring in 1957; only star to do so.
100. Jim Mills McClatchy OL 6-4 240 1962 In 3 years, 301 plays were run his way for 2,622 yards, an 8.7 average.
Greatest impact defender ever; won games with sacks, blocked kicks, emotion.
2. Kevin Willhite Cordova RB 6-0 190 1980-81 Fastest ever with the untouchable stat: national player of year by 5 organizations.
3. Onterrio Smith Grant RB 5-11 185 1997-98 
Most relentless and prolific runner ever with career NorCal records.
4. Randy Fasani Del Oro QB 6-3 200 1996 
Nation's No. 1 prospect could throw against the grain, run and win titles.
Nation's No. 1 prospect could throw against the grain, run and win titles.
SupCal POY set section records for passing; courageous comeback king.
6. Herb Jackson McClatchy AP 6-0 180 1952 Considered area's first great back; All-American chose Cal over Notre Dame.
7. Marc Hicks Davis AP 6-2 195 1983-84 A man among boys; rushed for 2,708 yards, 39 TDs; also played QB, P.
8. Bryce Oglesby Ponderosa RB 5-10 210 1979 SupCal POY was Earl Campbell type with incredible power for Bruins' finest team.
9. Reggie Young Cordova AP 6-2 195 1977 3-year starter for teams that went 35-1; some votes as No. 1 all-time player.
10. James Kidd Elk Grove RB 5-8 158 1990-91
SupCal POY had section-record 5,235 career yards, 72 TDs; won section. 11. Brian Brown Yuba City WR 6-2 201 1987-88 All-stater refused to be covered; 156 career catches, 3,182 yards, 27 TDs.
12. Alan Henderson Folsom RB 5-10 185 1962 State POY led NorCal No. 1 team; coach Dewey Guerra calls him greatest ever.
13. Lance Briggs Elk Grove LB-RB 6-2 220 1998
Sack artist, run stopper, power back who keyed area's all-time greatest team. 14. Troy Taylor Cordova QB 6-4 170 1985
Led 14-0 team as only area QB to rush for 1,000, pass for 2,000 yards.
15. Vince Delgado CBS RB 5-10 170 1983 SupCal POY was diminutive, dangerous with then-record 2,357 yards, 22 TDs.
16. Donte' Stallworth Grant DB-WR 6-2 185 1997
Bee defensive POY; physical, great cover man and, oh yeah, top WR. 17. Jerry Royster Sacramento AP 6-0 160 1969 Sure tackler, superb cover man, versatile. Dave Hotell's "greatest player."
18. Jerry Manuel Cordova AP 5-10 150 1970-71
Some consider 2-time All-American the greatest Lancer ever, including Manuel.
19. John Cartwright Christian Brothers DL 6-2 200 1970-72 3-time All-City wrecking ball averaged 15 tackles a game for CBS glory teams.
20. Jerry Machen El Camino RB 6-2 215 1971 SupCal POY; All-American with Tony Dorsett set area rushing records.
21. Bobby Dawson Johnson LB 5-11 190 1982-83 Still regarded as one of most vicious hitters ever; also a fine runner.
22. Donald Hair McClatchy RB 5-10 172 1984 SupCal POY set then-state record of 38 TDs with moves and drive.
23. Rae Carruth Valley AP 6-1 191 1990-91
All-American had 3,000 career yards of total offense; played everywhere.
24. Lou Harris Sacramento RB 5-11 190 1966-67 All-America burner still owns Dragons' rushing records; some top-10 votes.
25. Bill Schauer El Camino QB-RB 5-11 190 1967-68 Led the area with 1,528 yards of total offense and 25 TDs, a ton for this era.
26. Frank Geremia McClatchy LB 6-1 220 1953-54 All-American; sensational, quick, highly regarded and recruited.
27. Jim Mikacich Bishop Armstrong LB 6-2 205 1956-57 Best backer in the area; destroyed anything that came his way.
29. Chad Elliott Grant/Nevada Union QB 6-3 185 1996 Unfathomable TD-INT ratio of 47-3 in 1996 will last; won two section titles.
30. Rod Connors Cordova RB 6-3 200 1973 Bee POY; argument for best Lancer runner; first Lancers 1,000-yard rusher.
31. Jason Fisk Davis DL 6-4 250 1989 Big, mobile, strong, played some FB; used as a measuring stick since 1989.
32. Lawrence Brown Grant LB 6-1 200 1991-92 Grant's greatest hitter; personally ruined wing-T schemes in playoffs.
33. Damon Boddie Cordova AP 5-9 160 1990
SupCal POY; averaged 300 all-purpose yards; record 2,435 yards with 33 TDs. 34. Jeremiah Pharms Valley LB 6-4 222 1994-95
Bee defensive POY was specimen with 259 tackles, 17 sacks in two years.
35. Nigel Burton Jesuit DB 5-6 160 1993 SupCal defensive POY; Bee defensive POY may be decade's hardest hitter.
36. Mark Hatzenbuhler Galt RB/LB 6-1 210 1988-89 2-time SupCal POY; then-section record 4,452 yards, 62 TDs; force at LB.
37. Channing Williams Grant AP 5-11 195 1982 All-state; rushed for more than 1,600 yards, played returns and defense.
38. Gene Cronin McClatchy DL 6-2 229 1951 Pound for pound one of the most physical players of all time.
39. Gordon King Bella Vista OL 6-6 260 1973 Hugh, agile and imposing; treated opponents like stuffed animals.
40. Brian Bailey Cordova DL 6-3 235 1975-76 2-time All-City; leader of the line that overwhelmed teams in heyday.
41. Jerry Mosher Woodland RB 6-4 180 1962 Captain of the Wigwam National All-America Team was school's all-time best.
42. Artimus Parker Sacramento WR/DB 6-5 205 1969 47 catches, 695 yards and 13 TDs; area's first big DB went on to USC stardom.
43. Clyde Sanders Grant DL 6-2 270 1993-94 Bee defensive POY; overpowering with 18 sacks, 9 forced fumbles in 1994.
44. Mike Flanagan Rio Americano DL 6-5 245 1990 All-state; relentless pass rusher and pulling guard for Raiders.
45. Farrell Funston Dixon RB 6-1 210 1952-53 2-time state small-school POY was ahead of his time; major recruit.
46. Damen Wheeler Valley AP 5-8 175 1995
Bee offensive POY with school-record 2,237 yards, 34 TDs; superior cover man. 47. John Jurkovich Burbank LB 5-11 180 1967 Devastating hitter; tough runner; led perhaps school's greatest team.
48. Nate Ray Colfax QB 6-2 175 1998-99
Set section career, season passing marks; great feet, incredible will to win.
49. Chad Overhauser Rio Americano DL 6-6 250 1991
All-state; major run-stopper with speed and 12 sacks.
50. Kenny Bowles Cordova AP 5-7 150 1974-75 SupCal POY, keyed Lancers all-time No. 1 team in 1975 that won 22 straight.
51. James Owens Norte DB-RB 5-11 160 1973 Super fast; 11.2-yard average; all-time Norte great; top defensive back in area.
52. Antuan Simmons Valley DB 5-10 175 1996
Excellent coverage man; 33 tackles and 5 interceptions in 1995.
53. Dave Samas Mira Loma RB 6-0 185 1977 SupCal POY; shifty and determined; five 200-yard games in Matadors' glory days.
54. Scott Galbraith Highlands TE-LB 6-3 225 1985 2-way superstar; physical, imposing leader for school's greatest team.
55. Kevin McKechnie Christian Brothers QB 6-1 180 1992 SupCal POY; crafty and courageous with 4,744 career yards and 35 TDs.
56. Bob Weigle Rio Americano RB 6-1 205 1976-77 Bee POY; then-record 3,654 career yards; Notre Dame recruit.
57. Justin Bannan Bella Vista DL-OL 6-4 260 1996
Bee defensive POY; bruiser with 4.79 speed; 12 sacks, 97 tackles.
58. Brica Ragster CBS DL 5-9 235 1973 Bee defensive POY with all-time defensive name; in on 200 tackles in 1973.
59. Rudy Lucero Woodland RB 5-11 175 1959 NorCal back of the year and North/South Shrine Game competitor.
60. Mike Lippi Sacramento QB 5-11 150 1965 Considered the best in area history at the time with 1,464 yards passing.
61. James Campen Ponderosa OL 6-3 220 1981 Regal wrecking machine in Bruins' wishbone offense that won two section titles.
62. Matt Beck Nevada Union LB 6-3 215 1994 Keyed back-to-back section title teams; 156 career tackles; teams went 36-2.
63. Gerald Trayhnam Woodland RB 5-11 175 1956 NorCal back of the year; scored TD in prestigious Shrine Game.
64. Tom Relles McClatchy RB 5-9 165 1960-61 Then-record 1,547 rushing and passing yards in '61; set records in Optimist Game.
65. Arnold Laws Cordova DB 6-1 195 1986-87 All-American; ferocious hitter had even blocking sleds looking other way.
66. Dan Farrell CBS WR 6-2 185 1973-74 Premier receiver of the decade; set records for catches and receptions.
67. F.J. Carney Bella Vista RB 5-10 175 1974 Major recruit; had area rushing record with 1,656 yards, 19 TDs.
68. Dan Bunz Oakmont LB 6-2 200 1972 All-state; his 141 tackles still stand as school record.
70. David Carter Valley DB 6-3 200 1980 Franchise talent could run and defend; also played QB in pinch.
71. Chris Vargas Woodland QB 6-0 160 1988 Bee POY had 4,083 career yards, 42 TDs and lots of drama before Nevada career.
72. Avery Cummings Foothill AP 6-0 190 1994
Bee POY did everything but coach; 1,720 yards, 21 TDs; also excelled on special teams.
73. Gary Anderson Placer OL 6-4 230 1973 Huge, agile and aggressive blocker; first state heavyweight wrestling champion.
74. Jason McDonald Elk Grove AP 5-7 152 1989
McDangerous averaged 18 yards on every touch for state's highest-scoring team.
75. Scott Blaser Del Campo LB 6-0 100 1995 Made area-record 163 tackles, 16 sacks and 10 blocked punts.
76. Milt Jackson Grant QB 6-1 156 1961 Set city record with 1,359 yards passing and 16 TDs; first Grant great quarterback.
77. Phil Riles McClatchy RB 6-4 205 1963-64 2-time All-City; led region with 1,407 yards in 1964; 237 yards in one game.
78. Robert Dotson Grant RB 6-2 205 1992 One of area's best power backs; 1,877 yards, 23 TDs; keyed section title team.
79. Chris Oldham Highlands DB 5-11 180 1985 12 interceptions, excellent tackler for 12-1 Scots team.
80. Dave Cusano Folsom FB-NT 6-3 225 1984 2-time All-City, SupCal small-school POY; decade's top nose guard.
81. Bruce Daigh Rio Americano RB 6-0 175 1971-72 SupCal POY in 1972; 1,418 yards, 20 TDs, then-record 307 yards in one game.
82. Mike Groff Norte LB 6-0 186 1965 Physical, mobile playmaker; one of the best LBs ever produced in town.
83. John Tregellas Cordova DL 6-3 230 1985 Best defensive player on last great Lancers team that went 14-0.
84. Bob Slater Delta OL 6-1 220 1977 2-time small-school All-SupCal; hurt people with power; won section title.
85. Craig Penrose Woodland QB 6-4 195 1970 Led greatest Woodland team ever; unseated Cordova in Rice Bowl for 10-0 season.
86. Bob Lazark Norte RB 5-10 160 1958 Some votes as a top-20 player; led the area in rushing; complete player.
87. Leland Glass Sacramento DB 6-0 170 1967 Hard-hitting back who doubled as receiver; caught 67 balls for 1,195 yards.
88. Matt Bouza Jesuit DB 6-3 185 1974-75 All-SupCal in 1975; 16 interceptions in 2 seasons still school record.
89. Tommy Agosta Sacramento RB-DB 5-9 170 1950 Shifty; led the area in scoring with 124 points.
90. Bart Greene Delta FL-DB 5-8 150 1986 SupCal POY with great numbers: 181 catches, 14 interceptions in two years.
91. Percy Green Sacramento DL 5-10 210 1962 Aggressive and fast; still mentioned as a legend in watering holes.
92. Benny Crocco Sacramento LB 6-2 205 1952-54 First 3-time all-city player in Sacramento history.
93. Jim Sarti Christian Brothers DL 6-2 230 1970 All-SupCal; could have made the team on either side of the ball.
94. Kirk Karakozoff Burbank OL 6-3 230 1974-75 Bee Lineman of the Year in 1975; had the speed to block on the run.
95. Jeff Reiman Jesuit FB-LB 6-1 220 1998-99 Fiery one keyed 13-0-1 team; 118 tackles; head-butted dad before games.
96. Ryan Dinwiddie Elk Grove QB 6-1 175 1998
Could pass, throw, punt, kick; leader of two section title teams, 26 wins in a row. 97. Ralph Martini Roseville LB-QB 6-3 225 1984-85 All-state; had the rare combination of passer and hitter.
98. Jim Crum Mira Loma RB 5-11 185 1968-69 1,144 yards, 23 TDs; top receiver and defensive back for 10-0 team.
99. Dick Mooney Bishop Armstrong RB 5-7 155 1956-57 Led area in rushing, receiving and scoring in 1957; only star to do so.
100. Jim Mills McClatchy OL 6-4 240 1962 In 3 years, 301 plays were run his way for 2,622 yards, an 8.7 average.
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