HS FOOT: In Bray's defense

One of the City Section's top running backs and return specialists, Antonio Bray of Arleta is proving himself as a cornerback, too. In a 41-13 playoff victory Thursday over Reseda, Bray had a leaping interception in the end zone, his second of the season, along with 141 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including an 80-yard run.

As a cornerback, Bray has helped Arleta hold opponents to an average of 10.2 points heading into a City Section Div. II quarterfinal against visiting Cleveland of Reseda (8-3) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Monroe High in North Hills.

"With coach (Jeff) Engilman, there is no such thing as playing just offense or just defense. We do both," Bray said. "I do what he tells me to do. In the beginning, I didn't like play cornerback, but now I really like it. But as far as the next level, I'm a running back and kick returner."

-- Gerry Gittelson