Ranking the Region’s Top Running Backs

Name, School, Ht., Wt. Year, Comment

1. Manuel White, Valencia, 6-4, 215, Jr. Rushed for 2,189 yards, 20 TDs as sophomore

2. Marquis Brignac, Taft, 5-11, 185, Sr. All signs point toward big season

3. Bruce Molock, Antelope Valley, 5-11, 190, Sr. Best in the Golden League when healthy

4. DeAngelo Nedd, El Camino Real, 5-11, 185, Sr. Can be better than Quincy Wright

5. Blake Tibbetts, Crespi, 5-11, 180, Sr. Thrives in Celts’ wing-T offense

6. Steve Smith, Poly, 6-1, 190, Sr. Will have his share of 200-yard games

7. Donald Thompson, Hueneme, 5-10, 170, Sr. Can lead Vikings to league title

8. DeAndre Scott, Alemany, 5-10, 185, So. An exciting player with big-time future

9. Steve Sheehan, Royal, 5-11, 200, Sr. Key player in Highlanders’ Marmonte title bid

10. Art Garcia, Moorpark, 5-6, 160, Sr. Second-fastest player in Ventura County

11. Bill Brecht, Hart, 5-9, 185, Sr. Rushed for 1,115 yards on passing team

12. Rodney Woods, Littlerock, 5-10, 170, Jr. Watch him pile up yards for Lobos

13. Joe Looney, Reseda, 6-0, 220, Sr. Powerful fullback who doesn’t go down easily

14. Brandon McElvaine, Highland, 6-1, 220, Sr. This is his season to shine

15. Sean Stoddard, Saugus, 5-10, 180, Sr. Averaged 174.4 yards in last five games

16. Ryan Antzoulatos, Agoura, 5-10, 180, Sr. Possesses speed to make big plays

17. Calvin Bell, Simi Valley, 6-2, 185, Jr. Excellent pass catcher