PREP WEDNESDAY: ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : Draft, Gonzalez Lead Versatile Class of Stars : Football: Los Alamitos places five players on The Times Orange County All-County teams.

Valencia’s Chris Draft and Huntington Beach’s Tony Gonzalez, impact players on both sides of the line of scrimmage, have been selected as The Times Orange County players of the year.

Draft, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior, was picked as the back of the year. He started at running back and linebacker. He was a big reason why the Tigers won the Orange League title and reached the semifinals of the Southern Section Division VI playoffs.

On offense, Draft gained 1,338 yards rushing and scored 24 touchdowns. He finished with 3,038 yards in his three-year varsity career, but started at running back only two seasons.

On defense, Draft was third on the team in tackles and had nine sacks. He was a starter at linebacker for three seasons, during which the Tigers won two Division VI championships. Draft was an all-county selection last season.

Gonzalez, a 6-6, 230-pound senior, was selected as the lineman of the year. He played tight end and linebacker and is considered by many to be the best all-around athlete in the county. Gonzalez helped the Oilers win the Sunset League title and reach the Division II championship game.

On offense, Gonzalez caught 63 passes for 950 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. He was also dangerous as a runner.

On defense, Gonzalez led the team in tackles with 131 despite being constantly double-teamed. He combined speed with fierce strength.

Gonzalez was an all-county selection last season in football and basketball; he is a three-year starter on the Oiler basketball team.

Los Alamitos, the No. 1-ranked team in the county, placed five players on the first and second teams. Running back Enrico Bozman, wide receiver Brad Melsby and defensive lineman Robert Torres were first-team selections. Quarterback Mike Good and defensive lineman Steve Trammell were second-team picks.

The Griffins defeated Huntington Beach, 39-21, to win the Division II championship and extended their unbeaten streak to 35 games. It was their third consecutive title. Bozman gained more than 1,600 yards rushing and scored 24 touchdowns this season. Melsby caught 77 passes for more than 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns. Good threw for more than 2,900 yards and 35 touchdowns.

Mater Dei, which reached the Division I title game, had three players on the first team: defensive back Michael-John Rzeznik, defensive lineman Derrick Ford and offensive lineman John Houston. The Monarchs won the South Coast League but lost to Rialto Eisenhower, 56-3, in the championship game.

Huntington Beach, the county’s second-ranked team, had three players on the first and second teams. Defensive back Joshua Holland and linebacker Nick Ziegler were second-team selections.

Irvine placed three players on the second team: offensive lineman Scott Ehlert, running back Tony Mathis and wide receiver Geoff Noisy. The Vaqueros won the Division IV championship, their third consecutive title.

Western’s Brandon Brennan, the county’s second-leading passer, was named the first-team quarterback. He led the Pioneers into the Division VI semifinals, where they lost to Whittier.

Savanna wide receiver Rani Kahouch, the county’s leading receiver during the regular season, was a second-team selection. He helped the Rebels win the Division VI title.

Anaheim running back Reuben Droughns was the only sophomore to make the team; he is a second-team pick. He led the county in rushing during the regular season.

The teams were selected by The Times prep staff and the voting of the county’s coaches.

THE TIMES’ 1993 ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM

FIRST-TEAM PROFILES OFFENSE:

Brian Finneran Position: WR School: SANTA MARGARITA Year: SR. Finneran took advantage of his size (6-4, 190) and shared the county lead in receptions and yardage, with 53 for 813 (15.3 average), and 11 touchdowns. Finished his career with 176 receptions, tied for best in county history and second all-time in the section.

Brad Melsby Position: R School: LOS ALAMITOS Year: SR. Runs solid routes and has good speed. Had 67 receptions for 1,103 yards. His 17 touchdown catches tied him for second in the county history. Also a standout defensive back. Returned interception 99 yards for a touchdown against Fountain Valley.

Tony Gonzalez Position: E School: HUNTINGTON BEACH Year: SR. Gonzalez (6-6, 225) led the team in touchdowns, receptions and tackles, and helped the Oilers to their first Southern Section championship game since 1935. He has made an oral commitment to California to play football and basketball.

Ken Foersch Position: OL School: FOUNTAIN VALLEY Year: SR. Foersch, a two-way lineman, had another strong season, helping the Barons finish third in the Sunset League but reach the Division II semifinals. Foersch (6-4, 265) has the physique and talent that has attracted the attention of Pacific 10 schools, among others.

John Houston Position: OL School: MATER DEI Year: SR. The Monarchs averaged 28.6 points per regular-season game, and they didn’t do it without a strong line. Houston (6-3, 248) is an excellent run and pass blocker, has a 4.2 GPA and is being recruited by the military academies and the Ivy League.

Mitch McCrimmon Position: OL School: CAPISTRANO VALLEY Year: SR. McCrimmon was the biggest cog on a line that helped the Cougars finish second in the South Coast League to the Division I finalist, Mater Dei. McCrimmon (6-6, 270) is an aggressive blocker who’s being recruited by several Pacific 10 schools.

Jeremiah Ross Position: OL School: RANCHO ALAMITOS Year: SR. “J-Town” or “Hoss,” as his teammates call him, is a powerful run and pass blocker who helped the Vaqueros reach their second consecutive Division VII final. The 6-5, 285-pounder is being recruited by Pacific 10 and WAC schools.

Terry Williams Position: OL School: EL DORADO Year: SR. A powerful blocker with good speed. Two-team All-Empire League selection. Being recruited by several Pac-10 schools. Also plays defensive tackle. Made a key defensive play in the Golden Hawks’ victory over Paramount in the Division II playoffs.

Enrico Bozman Position: RB School: LOS ALAMITOS Year: SR. A transfer from Bellflower. Fast, but a strong inside runner. Gained 1,532 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. Shared the county lead in scoring during regular season. First Griffin to rush for 1,000 yards in the regular season since Erik Mitchell in 1989.

Brandon Brennan Position: QB School: WESTERN Year: SR. Brennan completed 63% of his passes for 1,814 yards and 21 touchdowns with only six interceptions during the regular season, and led Western to the Division VI semifinals. The 6-2, 195-pounder is being recruited by Pacific 10 and Big Eight schools, among others.

Allen Vaughan Position: RB School: SAN CLEMENTE Year: SR. Vaughan, one of the fastest backs in the county, rushed for 1,334 yards and 16 touchdowns in the regular season. In the first round of the Division I playoffs, he rushed for a career-high 248 yards in 38 carries to help the Tritons defeat Quartz Hill, 45-21.

Luis Garcia Position: K School: VALENCIA Year: SR. Garcia, who has one of the strongest legs in the county, kicked seven field goals and 35 conversions during the regular season, helping the Tigers win the Orange League title before they lost in the Division VI semifinals to the eventual champion, Savanna.

OFFENSE:

Derrick Ford Position: DL School: MATER DEI Year: SR. Pacific 10 and WAC schools seek Ford (6-2, 225), South Coast League co-defensive player of the year, for his obvious pass-rushing skills: 11 sacks, 12 hurries, two fumble recoveries. Mater Dei allowed only 8.5 points per game during the regular season.

Chris Hoke Position: DL School: FOOTHILL Year: SR. A 6-3, 260-pounder who is strong. Named the Century League’s defensive player of the year and the Knights’ leading tackler. Twice a first-team all-league selection. Also a standout in track and field as a shotputter and discus thrower.

Robert Torres Position: DL School: LOS ALAMITOS Year: SR. A cornerstone for the Griffins’ defense, which had seven shutouts this season. They gave up only 34 points during the regular season. A three-year starter and two-time All-Empire League selection. Smaller than most defensive linemen, but strong.

Chris Draft Position: LB School: VALENCIA Year: SR. Draft, a three-year starter, was the team’s leader in sacks. He is a fierce tackler and leader of a defense that helped Valencia win two consecutive Division VI championships. Draft also rushed for a team-leading 979 yards in the regular season.

Steve Gonzales Position: LB School: NEWPORT HARBOR Year: SR. Gonzales (6-1, 195) is described as an explosive player and he’s considered one of the county’s hardest hitters. He made 63 unassisted tackles, including 18 behind the line of scrimmage, had four sacks, a safety, caused a fumble and recovered a fumble.

Ryan Klaasen Position: LB School: SAN CLEMENTE Year: SR. Klaasen was the leader of the Tritons’ defense, which helped San Clemente reach the playoffs for the first time since 1979. Klaasen (6-2, 223) is a hard hitter with good size, and he has attracted attention from Pacific 10 and WAC schools.

Jim Stewart Position: LB School: ESPERANZA Year: SR. A fierce hitter who is always around the football. Led his team in tackles. Finished with 21 career sacks, second most in school’s history. A three-year starter and two-time All-Empire League selection. League’s co-defensive player of the year.

Geoff Beckham Position: DB School: TRABUCO HILLS Year: SR. He almost didn’t come out this season after a frustrating junior year at wide receiver but eventually made the transition to defensive back. Fearing his teammate, Matt Rechner, opponents picked on Beckham, and he led the county with nine interceptions.

Brad Finneran Position: DB School: SANTA MARGARITA Year: SR. Finneran was a threat everywhere he played, whether it was in the secondary, where he had seven interceptions, or on offense, where he had 41 receptions. At a time when most defensive backs are compact, Finneran stood out at 6-4, and offenses knew it.

Grant Pearsall Position: DB School: VILLA PARK Year: SR. Tough against the run and exceptional against the pass. Had three interceptions. Also a standout running back. Gained 1,551 yards and scored 23 touchdowns--five on kick returns. Two-time All-Century League selection. He was also the league’s MVP.

Michael-John Rzeznik Position: DB School: MATER DEI Year: SR. Arizona State wants Rzeznik (6-1, 185) as a defensive back and Brigham Young wants him as a wide receiver. Had only two interceptions but made 45 unassisted tackles in pass-happy South Coast League. Has electronically timed 4.52 speed in the 40.

Jason Covarrubias Position: P School: WESTERN Year: SR. Covarrubias averaged more than 40 yards per punt but also excelled in other areas. He was one of the team’s top receivers and kicked 48 conversions and two field goals. Army, Navy and several Ivy League schools are among those recruiting him.

The First Team

OFFENSE

Pos. Name School Hgt. Wgt. Yr. WR Brian Finneran Santa Margarita 6-4 190 Sr. WR Brad Melsby Irvine 6-2 181 Sr. TE Tony Gonzalez Huntington Beach 6-6 230 Sr. OL Ken Foersch Fountain Valley 6-4 265 Sr. OL John Houston Mater Dei 6-4 245 Sr. OL Mitch McCrimmon Capistrano Valley 6-6 270 Sr. OL Jeremiah Ross Rancho Alamitos 6-5 285 Sr. OL Terry Williams El Dorado 6-6 260 Sr. QB Brandon Brennan Western 6-2 195 Sr. RB Enrico Bozman Los Alamitos 5-9 185 Sr. RB Allen Vaughan San Clemente 5-11 165 Sr. PK Luis Garcia Valencia 6-0 175 Sr.

DEFENSE

Pos. Name School Hgt. Wgt. Yr. DL Derrick Ford Mater Dei 6-1 222 Sr. DL Chris Hoke Foothill 6-3 260 Sr. DL Robert Torres Los Alamitos 6-1 205 Sr. LB Chris Draft Valencia 6-1 210 Sr. LB Steve Gonzales Newport Harbor 6-1 190 Sr. LB Ryan Klaasen San Clemente 6-2 223 Sr. LB Jim Stewart Esperanza 6-2 205 Sr. DB Geoff Beckham Trabuco Hills 5-9 150 Sr. DB Brad Finneran Santa Margarita 6-4 190 Sr. DB Grant Pearsall Villa Park 6-2 190 Sr. DB M.-John Rzeznik Mater Dei 6-1 179 Sr. P Jason Covarrubias Western 5-11 175 Sr.

The Second Team

Pos. Name School Hgt. Wgt. Yr. WR Rani Kahouch Savanna 6-0 185 Sr. WR Geoff Noisy Irvine 6-1 180 Sr. TE Brandon Leimbach Fountain Valley 6-4 198 Sr. OL Scott Ehlert Irvine 6-4 245 Sr. OL Steve Howard Anaheim 6-4 235 Sr. OL Bryan Luxembourger Costa Mesa 6-2 220 Sr. OL Bobby Matthews Magnolia 6-7 330 Sr. OL Matt Reminiskey Servite 6-3 230 Sr. QB Mike Good Los Alamitos 6-0 185 Sr RB Reuben Droughns Anaheim 6-1 185 So. RB Tony Mathis Irvine 5-7 170 Sr. PK Matt Brady Villa Park 6-1 175 Sr.

The Second Team

Pos. Name School Hgt. Wgt. Yr. DL Todd Belitz Edison 6-2 215 Sr. DL David Cruickshank Dana Hills 6-6 230 Sr. DL Steve Trammell Los Alamitos 6-5 231 Sr. LB Ian Dominelli Woodbridge 6-1 195 Jr. LB Levi Roquermore Capistrano Valley 6-1 225 Sr. LB Jeremy Simmons Edison 6-0 210 Sr. LB Nick Ziegler Huntington Beach 6-6 225 Sr. DB Chris Clark Kennedy 5-10 175 Sr. DB Jermaine Gray Valencia 6-0 175 Jr. DB Josh Holland Huntington Beach 6-3 180 Sr. DB Nick Ruzzi Troy 5-8 150 Sr. P Casey Wilson Canyon 5-11 180 Sr.