Top Southland high school running backs in 2010

Top running backs

Jared Baker, Loyola, 5-9, 187, Sr. Arizona commit is going to get the ball often

Kevin Ervin, Sun Valley Poly, 5-11, 180, Sr. Scored 35 TDs, averaging 13.5 yards per carry

Todd Handley, Riverside King, 5-9, 180, Sr. Rushed for 1,343 yards, 16 TDs

Kyle Lewis, Downey, 6-2, 190, Sr. His speed is going to create problems

Steven Manfro, Valencia, 5-11, 185, Sr. One of the most versatile players

Elijhaa Penny, Norwalk, 6-2, 240, Sr. Rushed for 1,569 yards, 22 TDs

Kawan Rally, El Camino Real, 5-11, 225, Jr. Rushed for 1,100 yards as a sophomore

Superiorr Reid, Arlington, 6-3, 220, Sr. Rushed for 2,390 yards, 33 TDs

Nick Richardson, Los Alamitos, 5-8, 155, Sr. Rushed for 1,906 yards, 15 TDs

De’Anthony Thomas, Crenshaw, 5-11, 175, Sr. He runs with speed, power and passion

Malcolm Thomas, Panorama, 5-9, 200, Sr. Rushed for 1,806 yards, 20 TDs

Kelsey Young, Norco, 5-11, 190, Sr. Stanford commit is bruising runner

Others

Corbin Anderson, Mater Dei, 5-10, 190, Sr. Must come through for Monarchs

Donta Abron, Upland, 5-8, 185, Jr. Rushed for 1,356 at Alta Loma

Ishmael Adams, Oaks Christian, 5-9, 185, Jr. Transfer from Atlanta is supposed to be ready

Tony Bell, Locke, 6-0, 190, Sr. Committed to San Diego State

Matt Bowen, Fairfax, 5-6, 205, Sr. Has rushed for nearly 4,500 yards in his career

Teondray Caldwell, Venice, 5-10, 180, Sr. Will be an All-City player

Anthony Charles, Verbum Dei, 5-7, 165, Jr. Rushed for 1,497 yards

Tyler Ervin, Colton, 5-11, 165, Sr. Rushed for 1,408 yards, 13 TDs

Matt Fregoso, Rosemead, 5-9, 170, Sr. Rushed for 1,453 yards

Nephi Garcia, Palm Springs, 5-7, 180, Sr. Showed potential averaging nine yards per carry

Kristaan Ivory, L.A. Cathedral, 5-9, 195, Sr. Scored 16 TDs and has 4.0 GPA

Nico Jackson, El Toro, 5-10, 155, Sr. Had three games rushing over 150 yards

Roger Jones, Compton, 5-8, 165, Jr. Has big-play ability

Dallas Kessman, Mission Viejo, 5-10, 192, Sr. Dependable runner with toughness

B.J. Lee, West Covina, 5-6, 160, Sr. Runs 10.61 for 100 meters

Robert Lewis, South East, 5-9, 150, Jr. Rushed for 1,085 yards as a sophomore

Saladin McCullough, Alemany, 5-9, 170, Sr. Speed is his big asset

Tavior Mowry, Westlake, 5-8, 180, Sr. Best in Marmonte League

Khalfani Muhammad, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 5-9, 170, So. Has speed to be a standout

Dillon Pretzinger, Rim of the World, 6-0, 190, Sr. Rushed for 2,138 yards, 26 TDs

Chase Price, Diamond Ranch, 5-7, 200, Sr. Fullback who’s committed to San Diego State

Aaron Puls, Bishop, 6-2, 215, Sr. Has 4.5 GPA and can run

Shaquille Richard, Gardena Serra, 5-9, 175, Sr. Will be counted on to take pressure off QB

Cody Rogina, Los Osos, 5-8, 165, Sr. Had 11 touchdowns last season

Zach Shay, Bishop Amat, 5-8, 170, Jr. Will be Lancers’ TD machine

Dion Willis, Carson, 5-10, 185, Sr. Will score lots of TDs

Joel Willis, Garden Grove Pacifica, 5-10, 180, Sr. Top athlete with speed

—Compiled by Eric Sondheimer