Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Ventura Football Team

OFFENSE

Ronney Jenkins

Running back

Hueneme

Height: 5-11

Weight: 175

Senior

Jenkins made headlines by rushing for a national-record 619 yards in his final game. He gained 2,152 yards in 10 games.

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Brandon Jackson

Running back

Thousand Oaks

Height: 5-11

Weight: 190

Senior

A shoulder injury abbreviated Jackson’s season in the eighth game, but he rushed for 1,130 yards and 13 touchdowns.

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Jamal Harris

Running back

Westlake

Height: 6-1

Weight: 195

Senior

Harris rushed for 1,234 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 7.3 yards a carry and helping the Warriors to the playoff semifinals.

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DaJuan Hawkins

Receiver

Newbury Park

Height: 6-5

Weight: 200

Senior

In his second year of football, Hawkins emerged as a big-play threat, making 57 catches for 1,096 yards and 14 touchdowns.

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Jason Victor

Receiver

Westlake

Height: 6-1

Weight: 175

Senior

Victor made the transition from running back and was a dangerous deep threat with 54 catches for 1,056 yards and nine touchdowns.

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Robert Gerner

Lineman

Buena

Height: 5-11

Weight: 230

Senior

The Bulldogs had the beefiest line in the county and Gerner, the center, was the best, providing consistent blocking and leadership.

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R.J. Starr

Lineman

Thousand Oaks

Height: 6-3

Weight: 265

Senior

Starr made key blocks on the Lancers’ signature counter gap play and proved to be a leader on the field and in the classroom.

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Sam Benner

Lineman

St. Bonaventure

Height: 6-5

Weight: 250

Senior

A repeat selection, Benner, a two-way starter, has attracted recruiters through a combination of size, skill and grades.

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Brant Diediker

Lineman

Newbury Park

Height: 6-2

Weight: 225

Senior

Diediker began the season as a receiver, but was moved to guard to strengthen the line. He also was an outstanding linebacker.

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Charles Bungert

Lineman

Camarillo

Height: 6-7

Weight: 320

Senior

The county’s largest lineman is also talented, protecting quarterback Joe Borchard and leading on running plays.

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Justin Vint

Kicker

Newbury Park

Height: 6-2

Weight: 185

Senior

Vint consistently kicked away from return men, and also led the Panthers with 64 catches for 892 yards and 10 touchdowns.

DEFENSE

Steve Aylsworth

Back

Westlake

Height: 6-0

Weight: 175

Senior

An all-purpose player, Aylsworth passed for 863 yards, had 37 receptions, returned kicks, and played well at safety.

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Bryan Paul

Back

Moorpark

Height: 6-3

Weight: 180

Senior

The Frontier League most valuable player, Paul passed for 1,800 yards and also was the Musketeers’ best defensive player.

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Eddie Patterson

Back

Newbury Park

Height: 5-10

Weight: 180

Senior

A big-play performer as a safety, kick returner and receiver. Patterson, an inspirational player, had 54 receptions.

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Patrick Reddick

Back

Newbury Park

Height: 5-10

Weight: 177

Junior

Reddick made acrobatic catches and key interceptions, including four in the playoffs. He had 61 catches for 1,122 yards.

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Chris Melzer

Back

Thousand Oaks

Height: 5-11

Weight: 185

Senior

A bone-rattling tackler and adept pass defender, Melzer also contributed at running back and was a team captain.

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Bruce Samuel

Linebacker

Rio Mesa

Height: 5-8

Weight: 175

Senior

Samuel led the Spartans in tackles and rushed for 1,183 yards and 11 touchdowns. He carries a 3.8 grade-point average.

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Greg Gallup

Linebacker

Thousand Oaks

Height: 6-3

Weight: 210

Senior

Until sustaining a knee injury in the eighth game, Gallup was the county’s top linebacker, playing the middle of the Lancers’ 4-3.

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Brock Diediker

Linebacker

Newbury Park

Height: 6-2

Weight: 230

Senior

Teams could not run from tackle to tackle because of Diediker and his brother. He also rushed for 904 yards and 16 touchdowns.

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Jim Ange

Lineman

Thousand Oaks

Height: 6-4

Weight: 215

Senior

The only full-time two-way starter for the Lancers, Ange was a consistent tackler on defense and a solid tight end.

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Ryan Nielsen

Lineman

Royal

Height: 6-5

Weight: 225

Junior

Tremendously strong and athletic, Nielsen inspired opponents to run away from him. He also is an outstanding tight end.

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Blane Saipaia

Lineman

Channel Islands

Height: 6-3

Weight: 275

Senior

A repeat selection, the quick, agile and spirited Saipaia gets great penetration on defense and also is an excellent drive blocker.