25 locals listed on 605 Football Classic rosters
CIF Southern Section division champions La Habra and St. Paul each have five players
listed among 25 area athletes listed on the rosters of the East and West
teams that will participate in the 41st Annual 605 All-Star Football
Classic to be played June 7 at Cerritos College. Game time is 6:05 p.m.
East Offense
Quarterbacks — Chris Morales (La Habra), Michael Vanderipe (Cypress)
Wide Receivers — Javan Andrews (John Glenn), Tony Burnett (Mayfair), Ryan Cress (Sonora), Kevin Norrell (Long Beach Poly), Petey Puga (La Habra)
Running Backs — Jason Davis (La Habra), Lorance Davis (St. John Bosco), Aubrey Haynes (St. Paul), Robert Penny (Norwalk).
Tight ends — Andre Ortega (Pioneer), Matt Rush (La Mirada)
Offensive Line — Moses Alvidrez (Mayfair), Frank Chavez (Whittier Christian), John Cullen (La Mirada), David Krattenmaker (St. Paul), Marcus Falanai (Long Beach Poly), Jeff Houser (St. John Bosco), Ruben Mejia (St. John Bosco), Justin Richardson (La Habra), Douglas Spacht (Long Beach Poly), Manuel Rojas (Fullerton), Ethan Wardle (Cypress).
Kicker — Jonathan Heinze (Long Beach Poly)
East Defense
Defensive Line — Jurrell Casey (Long Beach Poly), George Flores (Fullerton), Jack Francis (La Mirada), Daniel Llovio (California), Aaron Novikoff (La Habra), Ryan Rosenthal (St. Paul), Brandon Scott (Mayfair), Spencer Wilhelm (Cypress)
Linebackers — Nick Alvarez (La Serna), Joe Dankert (La Mirada), David Flores (St. Paul), Mac Levao (Artesia), Jesus Lopez (Whittier), Romeo Robinson (Long Beach Poly), Ruben Willis (Mayfair).
Defensive Backs — Sheldon Armstrong (Long Beach Poly), Keith Gaines (Santa Fe), Drew Harris (California), Jeffrey Johnson (Long Beach Poly), Matt Lopez (St. Paul), Thomas Sheehan (Fullerton), Tyree Toomer (St. John Bosco).
Punter — Morris Keseloff (La Serna)
Head Coach — Raul Lara (Long Beach Poly)
West Offense
Quarterbacks — Dominique Blackman (Carson), Chris Smith (Compton Centennial), Antonio Mendez (Downey)
Wide Receivers — Bonyae Coleman (Lynwood), Nick Daziel (St. Anthony), Brian Diaz (Lakewood), Robert Hatchett (Compton Centennial), Alex Valdez (Schurr), Jorge Valdovinos (Huntington Park), Mike Willie (Long Beach Wilson)
Running Backs — Davion Biddle (Dominguez), Tylik Carter (Long Beach Jordan), Donald Green (Compton), jackSula (Carson), Deonta Woodward (FB, Cantwell)
Tight end — Ralf Weissenberger (Cantwell).
Offensive Line — Charles Burton (Millikan), Efrain Gonzalez (Garfield), Matt Hunt (Carson), Dalton Jasso (Lakewood), Chris McCoy (Bell Gardens), Steve Montanez (Warren), Michael Salvatierra (South Gate), Ron Sioasi (Lakewood), Calvan Williams (Dominguez).
All Purpose — Rueben Laurente (Lakewood)
West Defense
Defensive Line — Jiovany Bautista (Garfield), Jeremy Cutler (Lakewood), Ruifatu Laumea (Compton), Chris Merez (Millikan), Daniel Steart (Bellflower), Kalolo Utu (Carson).
Linebackers — Vincent Abbot (Lakewood), Adam Acosta (Montebello), Richard Barnes (Dominguez), Dujan Grant (Dominguez), C.J.Harris (Long Beach Wilson), David Sausau (Carson), Cameron Woo (Downey).
Defensive backs — Roderick Cohn (Millikan), Ryan Diaz (Don Bosco Tech), Diego Delgadillo (Bell Gardens), Bernard Griffin (Compton), Cedric Moore (Lakewood), Raul Pintado (St. Anthony), Thomas Walker (Dominguez)
Head Coach — Thadd MacNeal (Lakewood)
Hey Rich,
Who put's up the stats on the 605 All Star Game website. I played for the West in 1988 and kicked 6 PAT. The website shows the record at 4???
Let's clear the air a little bit. The comment about Grigsby was simply an analogy, not a slam. You can twist it anyway you want, but here are facts. Simply put, No one submitted El Rancho players for this years game. They weren't the only ones. Without a coaches nomination, they don't get on the team. You can't make up any story you want, but that is the rule and has been since 1986. The point was if a player of Grigsby's caliber cannot get in without a coaches nomination then no one can. Did the light come on yet?
I am aware of every nomination, every year. For anyone to
"assume" what I know as the organizer is pure speculation on their part. We never received a nomination for Grigsby. Whoever said that is stretching the truth. That's a fact. Everyone knows he is a good ball player, but we have good ones every year. Two more got drafted to the NFL this year. We had several Pac-10 players play last year and will have at least five more this year. Let it go now. I wish Grigsby nothing but success. And lastly why does everyone hide on this board. Put your name up. It doesn't hurt. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. These boards are not only entertaining but you can get educated at the same time. When you start making things personal, you've already lost your point.
Like him or not Grigsby is the real deal. The article i read in the Az republic Stoops says he has gained 15lbs and is a lot stronger and faster.
I'm not sure who I'm firing my comments to, but they are not wrong or ill-advised, bro. Judging from your side comments about player personalities, I would guess you are a fan of the Swordsmen. Judging from the way the roster has trickled out, I'd be surprised if Rich Estrella could tell you who was nominated THIS year. He has taken on a tough task for the last 7 or 8 years, but it is still not the 605 game of old. We won't agree, which means one of us is wrong. Feel good about it! I'll be looking for all the RB's from last year's 605 roster that started in the PAC-10.
Yo 300, remember who you are firing your ill-advised and ever so wrong comments to. Rich Estrella, who is the game director, knows 100% that Grigsby was NOT even NOMINATED by his own coach last year which is why he was not on the squad. The 605 coaches have dozens of talented players on both sides of the ball, and do not need to deal with primadonnas during practices and in the games. So make sure you have some knowledge next time before you post bro, this game hasnt been around 41 years for just being a half-grade show.
What does that mean, remember Grigsby? He was nominated by the Cal coaches - it was the St. Paul coaches that denied him! Remember to keep your facts straight and your innuendos to a minimum.
What's up bloggers. Just want to say thanks for your interest in the 605 game. Roger hit it on the head when he said there are just a lot of deserving players this year. Four CIF Champions reside on the Eastside this year. This is a big time all star game. We get pressured each year from schools outside our 605 area requesting consideration. And remember, No player gets in without their coaches consent. Remember Grigsby. 605 practices begin next week. Good luck to all.
RAY MARID (ELRANCHO) WILL ALSO BE IN THE 605 GAME THOUGHT YOU KNEW IT
Because there were alot better athletes picked for the running back and safety position.
Yo, just looking: Coaches are sent forms on which to nominate players from their teams for the game, and a committee makes the selections from the forms that are returned. Not all coaches fill them out and return them. La Serna coach Margarito Beltran obviously filled out/returned his. but I don't know whose names he listed.
Jordan certainly has the ability to qualify, but he may have just been a victim of the committee's numbers. Most of the players in the game have received all-something honors.
who picks the players?
and
why wasnt rudy jordan picked? after all he was drl first team runningback and safety?
what happened to james cervantes from cal hi, he isnt on the list
abel ramirez (NG) from LS should have made that list. that guy is a stud.
Yo, Condor fan (?): Thanks for participating. He was taken as a defensive back, and actually, he is that good.
Drew Harris is not that good!! He's just tall and that's it! He complains way too much and isn't a team player he doesn't belong in the 605 game!
Why r there not any kids from gahr on this list I mean they took st paul eventual division champ into the final minutes of the there game.
Does anyone know when and where the practices are gonna be
...And deservedly so.
WOO' KIETH GAINS MADE THE LIST
im going to love seeing Andrew Canales (La Habra) next year
Joey Jordan will not return as La Serna's offensive coordinator. No new hire. For now, and most likely the coming season, head coach Margarito Beltran will fill the role.
wow one player from santa fe.
Of the 605 participants from the local area, the following played youth football with the Whittier Redskins, Norwalk Saints, or La Mirada Matadores:
Ryan Rosenthal (WR), Nick Alvarez (WR/NS), Joe Dankert (LM), David Flores (NS), and Drew Harris (WR).
Congrats to these boys to their long devotion to the sport! Can't wait to cheer them on!
Also, Drew Harris is the only player from the area who played in the All-Star basketball game for the Sargent's Classic and is playing in the 605 Game. Congrats!!
Hey Murray,
Has Jordan been replaced as a offensive coordinater at La Serna? If they did, who did they hire?
Yo, Ranch; Actually, the name being tossed about (initially by LAPreps) is Rick Zepeda, a well-respected, off-campus guy with strong St. Paul ties (how ironic is that?). Hopefully we can confirm whomever has been selected some time early this week.
Speakingof El Rancho, I'm surprised that no one has talked about who the new coach will be. Well I heard that Louie Zamora was not offered the job even though he was favored by the kids!
It looks like El Rancho administration doesn't care about the kids best interests. I wonder if the new coach will be gone after next year just like Parsons.
Hmm thats odd no one from El Rancho....