DAILY NEWS HS FOOTBALL TOP KICKERS

DAILY NEWS TOP KICKERS IN AREA

1. Jordan Mannisto, Westlake, Sr. – Kicked 13 field goals (two 50-plus) in ’06.

2. Jelani Blunt, Eagle Rock, Sr. – 10 punts instead 20 last year.

3. Eric Bailey, Agoura, Sr. – Trains with kicking guru Chris Sailer

4. Kyle Strazzeri, Alemany, Sr. – Returning first-team All-Mission Leaguer.

5. Garret Hernandez, Canyon, Sr. -- Specializes in coiffin-corner punts.

6. Luis Casteneda, Knight, Sr. -- All-Southern Section honoree in ’06.

7. Brett Lloyd, Antelope Valley, Sr. -- Hitting 55-yard FG’s in practice.

8. David Matic, Newbury Park, Jr. – His nickname is “Auto.”

9. Paris Figueroa, Royal, Sr. – Takes over for standout Danny Jennings.

10. Jose Bettancourt, Van Nuys, So. – Expect a breakout year.

11. Marduk Cano, Kennedy, Jr. – Soccer convert has lots of potential.

-- Gerry Gittelson