HS foot: DAILY NEWS TOP DEFENSIVE LINEMEN LIST

DAILY NEWS TOP DEFENSIVE LINEMEN IN AREA
1. Wes Horton, Notre Dame, Sr. -- A one-man wrecking crew
2. Craig Noble, Taft, Sr. -- This kid can really get after it
3. Malik Jackson, Birmingham, Sr. -- 12.5 sacks as junior
4. Marquis Jackson, Birmingham, Sr. -- Malik's twin brother
5. Mike Spagnola, Canyon, Sr. -- Coming off 14-sack season
6. Karim Williams, Crespi, Sr. -- Must be double-teamed
7. Julian Fields, Crespi, Sr. -- Brother of Utah State LB Daryl Fields
8. Chad Ellis, Highland, Sr. -- 11 sacks last year
9. Erik Plumlee, Hart, Sr. -- Coaches love his all-around athleticism
10. Dereck Jester, Thousand Oaks, Jr. -- Possesses major athletic skills
11. Wayne Ennis, Lancaster, Sr. -- No one is tougher
12. Chris Coyle, Oaks Christian, Jr. -- Also a top TE
13. Jonathan Rossi, Loyola, Sr. -- Lots of quickness
14. Buddy Fishman, Crespi, Sr. -- Expect a breakout season
15. Matt Kaminski, Hart, Sr. -- Should be a major force
16. Danny Robinson, Canyon, Sr. -- A key piece of the puzzle
17. Ross Gruber, Harvard Westlake, Sr. -- Coming off injury-marred season
18. Alex Reitnouer, St. Francis, Sr. -- Coach Bonds loves his explosiveness
19. Mike Hodeib, North Hollywood, Sr. -- Returning All-City selection
20. Dustin Geyer, Oak Park, Sr. -- Also a top OL
21, Michael Willis, Loyola, Sr. -- Very quick and aggressive
22. Andrew Garza, Verdugo Hills, Sr. -- Three-year starter
23. Brit Smith, Lancaster, Sr. -- Big, strong and mobile
24. Glen Rivera, Saugus, Sr. -- Tearing it up in practice
Others: Josh Caldo, North Hollywood, Sr.; Hector Ferrell, Verdugo Hills, Sr.; Brandon Lott, Antelope Valley, Sr.
-- Gerry Gittelson, 661 257 521