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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.

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

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

Rayford, a 6-foot-4, 246-pounder, was named to the all-conference defensive team 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.

San Jose City College had six players earn berths on the All-Golden Gate Conference team after sensational seasons for the Jaguars. Among those honored were running back Brian Giovecchini, wide receiver Philippe Wells, offensive lineman Tim Valdez, defensive lineman Josh Ledger (Willow Glen), linebacker Steve Sasa and defensive back Reggie Lacroix.

Willow Glen Little League

The Willow Glen Little League will hold sign-ups for the 1998 season on Jan. 8 and 15, 6-9 p.m., and Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1336 Cherry Ave.

Tryouts are slated for Jan. 17 and 24 at Willow Street Park, and late sign-ups will be accepted at that time. Call 450-8502.

Softball Sign-ups

The West Valley PAL girls fast-pitch softball league will hold sign-ups for the 1998 season on Jan. 3 and 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at Bagby School, on the corner of Leigh and Curtner in San Jose. The league is open to girls ages 5-14, and a birth certificate is required at the registration. Call 448-4115.

Willow Glen Colt League

Phone registration is now being accepted for the 1998 Willow Glen Colt League season. The league is open to players ages 15-16. Call 294-7109 or 526-1600.

Coaches needed

Presentation varsity softball coach Duffy D'Angelo is looking for experienced softball coaches for the junior varsity and freshman teams at the school. Practice begins in mid-January. Call D'Angelo at 236-3143.

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