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.
John Bordenkircher was clearly robbed in this ranking! He deserves much higher than 69th, although he's so humble, he'd never say so himself. He broke the long-standing school record @ Dixon High School that had been set in 8 games; he broke it in just 6 games! So fun to watch!
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree with the above statement regarding John Bordenkircher. I certainly would have him in the top 20 at least
DeleteWould have to agree
Delete3 of the top 10 were Oregon Ducks!
ReplyDeleteStanley mcneal got robed in this 100 best he should have been some were on the list he played all three sports as a freshman on varsity baseball shortstop 3 years championship basketball 1974-1975 guess what they had no home gym 2 loses bill cartwright elkgrove wait quarterback all metro took football to playoffs 1975 5 touchdown passes 21for 29 also started in optimist game what were people thinking he was as good as lot players he was a hot dog called his own plays in football leader in basketball an baseball most talent out of grant high school ever he lost 2 games basketball 1 in football threw 5td for 360 yards punting 47,6 per game an batted 422 avg.how did you miss him I played with him he called his own plays lost one game never ever will that happened one more 63 yard punt in allstar game kicked extra points to check for your self who ever pick the list the boy was good an he new it
ReplyDeleteAnthony brewer from natomas high was a damn good safty
DeleteAnthony Brewer are 18 tackles a game for Natomas High first Varsity year 1996-97 he got into trouble and missed the last 4 games 6'6" 218 pound safety ran 4.4
DeleteAsk Ontario Smith Dante Stallworth Chad Elliott or Lance Briggs who the best running back they ever seen play between 95 to 97 & i guarantee the name Lawrence Raynor Jr. is mentioned... check the stats & records then tell me who Grant's only lost to During their two section title run which would a been 3 but Raynor was denied a transfer to Grant High school in 98.
ReplyDeleteYeah seems like more of a who had a bigger name after high school contest than actual talent & stats on the field
DeleteVery true that can be the only reason Tedy Bruschi Roseville DL 6-1 240 1989-90 was given top billing I saw three of his games and he would not even be a top three linebacker from what I saw.
DeleteNo Kevin Tennerson??? What a joke Nate Ray #48 check your stats & who won those championships it wasn't Nate Ray. Tennerson another beast RB who should be near the top of this list.
ReplyDeleteI love all the comments on here.. Not one person mentioned I have ever heard of and follow sac football for years... We all have our favorites.. I'm sure there were people that seen my name and did not think I should be on this list...it's definitely causes conversation...
DeleteYup, i tottaly agree. When you say best athletes in sac history, kevin tennerson has to be in the the top ten easily.
DeleteYup, i tottaly agree. When you say best athletes in sac history, kevin tennerson has to be in the the top ten easily.
DeleteI played against you Avery. You belong on the list! Didn't you average like 9 yards/carry?!?DeVore, Galt, c/o 1995.
DeleteTennerson led Mesa Verde to the section championship while destroying teams every time he touched the ball. He should be on this list!
DeleteCheckout stats for RB Antonio Bumpers played his Junior year behind Devonte Booker at Grant HS. Finished his Senior year at Inderkum HS as a starter at FB he broke all of Inderkums rushing, scoring, TD's and all purpose yards records in one year.
ReplyDeleteTerrance Mitchell, Steve Jones, Ricky Reynolds, Adrian Ross there is a couple more cats, that could be argued, to be in the top 100 James Donaldson and basketball
ReplyDeleteMarc hicks should have been top 5! Greatest running back in the SJS section .
ReplyDeleteVisibly absent are Albert Hollis and Paul Pinegar. Keith Lewis, Fausto Portillo, Thompson bros from Grant?
ReplyDeleteVisibly absent are Albert Hollis and Paul Pinegar. Keith Lewis, Fausto Portillo, Thompson bros from Grant?
ReplyDeleteThis is Joe Davidson from The Sacramento Bee. PLEASE notice that the list was initially published in 2000, so all these names of players AFTER that year...come on.
ReplyDeleteAND...we polled 15 coaches in 2000, active, retired, and if a player wasn't mentioned, he didn't make the list.
How do you explain Folsom's Virgil Carter not
Deletemaking the cut? Class of 67...BYU...NFL
Vigil Cart NFL deserved it.. Seems like the people who voted didn't see many games in the early 60s
DeleteSome great players. Defensive and tight end Stuart George Johnston could have been on the list. He was a two-time all-metro All Star and had a reputation as the hardest hitter in Northern California at the time. But everybody can't make the list. I think they did an awesome job putting this list together. I've been watching Sacramento high school football for 50 years and these are all great players.
ReplyDeleteSome great players. Defensive and tight end Stuart George Johnston could have been on the list. He was a two-time all-metro All Star and had a reputation as the hardest hitter in Northern California at the time. But everybody can't make the list. I think they did an awesome job putting this list together. I've been watching Sacramento high school football for 50 years and these are all great players.
ReplyDeleteI did not see Donald Rogers name, and if he is not on that list no one should be.
ReplyDeleteDon Rogers did not make first team Bee All Metro as a senior. In boiling it down, we had to make tough choices
DeleteI agree 100% Reggie too!
ReplyDeleteI agree 100% Reggie too!
ReplyDeleteMarkell Gallow played for Sac High early 2000 to 2003. He was the truth. Tragic almost fatal accident almost ended his life but ended his ability to continue playing professionally but ask Ontarrio Smith and he will tell you Markell Gallow was the truth.
ReplyDeleteMarkell Gallow played for Sac High early 2000 to 2003. He was the truth. Tragic almost fatal accident almost ended his life but ended his ability to continue playing professionally but ask Ontarrio Smith and he will tell you Markell Gallow was the truth.
ReplyDeleteYour list showed Benny Crocco as one of best 100,on that Sac Hi team was Roosevelt Beatty who was one of best running backs in the state of California next to Dick Bass.
ReplyDeleteNo one was next to Dick bass in the 50's or their after in terms of greatness. I saw him at Vellejo HS
DeleteYour list showed Benny Crocco as one of best 100,on that Sac Hi team was Roosevelt Beatty who was one of best running backs in the state of California next to Dick Bass.
ReplyDeleteThanks Devote, it was 14.6 yrd per carry.thank you. Much respect
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DeleteJoe it's time to update the list. People love this stuff and your one of the best of keeping sports history in the area alive. UPDATE PLEASE.
ReplyDeleteWhat about Brian Bedford, QB out of McClatchy who went to Cal?
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ReplyDeleteYou rated Jim Sarti way too low as he has always been mentioned in the same breath as Bricka Ragster and John Cartwright
ReplyDeleteTerry Spivey PLACER WR/ RET 1978-80. Calhi 1st Team All State. Led Hillmens best team to #1 State rank. Also two time Sup Cal. Lit up Optimist game vs the best of sac big school players. Rediculous speed no one could cover him. Another great Hillmen left off the list huge power FB Dave Grayson 1st Team All State, Sup Cal, back to back CIF title teams in 75 and 76. Finally Eddie Vanderdoos currently with the Raiders. All American ranked #1 DT prospect in nation coming out of hs. You really going to leave big Eddie off that list.... c'mon now.
ReplyDeleteShame on us for not having a player who played in the 2010s on a list compiled in 2000. Come on now!
DeleteHi there! Nice post! Please tell us when I will see a follow up!
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AUSTIN COLLIE...HOW IS HE NOT ON HERE?!?!
ReplyDeleteAn utter outrage! List was compiled in 2000. He played in the 2000s and made our Sacbee decade team for the 2000s and was Player of that Decade. COME ON NOW!
DeleteI should be on this list ! If Vince Delgado and Bobby Dawson his on this list ! Out if the 3 I’m the only one to make Firts team all state the same tear in 1983 with over 2,258 all purpose yds and scoring 28 tds that year . Wow!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Mark Young was one of the most exciting high school football players I've ever seen. He's a class act!
DeleteFirst team cal hi sports all state team !
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Mark was the most exciting player to come out of Corodva and they had more than share of them
DeleteDeMario Evans, Grant HS 1988-92 one of the best athletes to come out of that school.
ReplyDeleteBen Griffin was a great two sport star at Luther Burbank. One of the fastest players I've ever seen. He dominated the competition in both Football and Basketball from 1993-1995. At one point he was ranked 44th on the Sacramento Bee Poll.
ReplyDeleteGood grief, people! Must keep in mind that this list was published in 2000 - so how could we possibly get people who played after that? This list was also compiled on nominations of a ton of coaches, active and retired.
ReplyDeleteGary Dushane from Mira Loma 1968, started the 26 game winning streak in football, played as all-county QB all star game, was starting guard in basketball, and was a scratch golfer on the golf team that won many sectional awards. Granted scholarships to New Mexico where he is now a community leader and icon.
ReplyDeleteGood list! The 90's had a lot of talent come out of the Sac area. Proud to say I played against or with a lot these kats! Good times!
ReplyDeleteI deserve to be on the list. I averaged 24.7 yards per touch and played both ways in the optimist game scoring the game winner at Wr. Zeth Strusis 1992 Golden Sierra HS. We had 500 kids and we played Center, Bear River and Folsom in League, beating Folsom my senior year first time ever in our school history. We were 3 Rd in the nation at Butte in 94&95. Love please zethanstrusis@yahoo.com
ReplyDelete1973 mira loma 22 and 0 team who made coaches All American, All City, started in n s shriners game. Check it out Randy Mcgilvray
DeleteIn the early 70s Mira Loma went 22-0, won Nt Cal play off great team with Brown Parish, I was a Linebacker and Split end at Mira Loma. I earned Coaches All American and All City honors, selected and played in both Optimus and Shriners games, recruited by USC, Washington just to mention a few. Played at OSU for 2yrs.I am not sure what you have to do make this list?? It is all good. I was just wondering how you picked the list thanks McG
ReplyDeleteMira Loma produced some great players late 70's early 80's, Brett Fraga, Dave Samas, David Burke and Rick Gillie under coach Gerry Kundert and Coach Don Brown and the infamous wing T offense.
ReplyDeleteThere was a player from Grant High, Elgin Fontaine. 3 sport star Football, Baseball, Basketball...D1 scholarship in football only after playing two years of organized HS Football. Made all 3 Sacramento Optimist All-Star games. Never came off the field on football (Qb, Safety, Punter, PAT, and Field goal kicker) maybe the only player to ever...throw a TD, run a TD, kick a field goal and get an interception in the same game. If your talking HS athlete...he was that guy. Great names on the 100 ððū
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DeleteThere was a player from Grant High, Elgin Fontaine. 3 sport star Football, Baseball, Basketball...D1 scholarship in football only after playing two years of organized HS Football. Made all 3 Sacramento Optimist All-Star games. Never came off the field on football (Qb, Safety, Punter, PAT, and Field goal kicker) maybe the only player to ever...throw a TD, run a TD, kick a field goal and get an interception in the same game. If your talking HS athlete...he was that guy. Great names on the 100 ððū
ReplyDeleteWhere is Jim Breach? He lettered in 3 sports at Sac High. Football, baseball and basketball. 13yrs in the NFL as a kicker.
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