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Dion Rayford had quite a season in the defensive line for the West Valley Community College football team. And the state's community college coaches certainly noticed.

Rayford, a defensive end from Los Gatos, was picked to the All-State Region II squad as a sophomore for the Vikings.

His selection for the team came after he was picked as one of a dozen Vikings for the All-Coast Conference team.

Rayford, was picked along with defensive backs Karriem Adams and Neal Maddox (San Jose), linebacker Halona Coleman and lineman Josh Morrow (Pioneer) of West Valley.

Vikings named to the offensive squad included quarterback Lemuel Adams, running back Chad Purcell (Monta Vista), wide receiver Jason Belligan, punter Brian Schweitzerhof (Saratoga) and linemen Duke Vaiga and Joel Tautuaa.

Six De Anza Community College players earned All-Coast Conference honors: quarterback Mike Lueckeman, offensive linemen Ahmad Bhatti and Gene Zuniga, tight end Brad Hammon, defensive back Scott Leiser and defensive lineman Steve St. Amoure.

San Jose City College had six players earn berths on the All-Golden Gate Conference team: running back Brian Giovecchini, wide receiver Philippe Wells, offensive lineman Tim Valdez, and defensive back Reggie Lacroix.

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This article appeared in the Sunnyvale Sun, December 31, 1997.
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