PREP EXTRA : FALL PREVIEW : SENIORS TO WATCH

* Matt Cassel, Chatsworth, QB, 6-4, 215

Passed for 2,930 yards and 26 touchdowns last season; has committed to USC.

* Casey Clausen, Mission Hills Alemany, QB, 6-4, 210

Passed for 3,213 yards and 30 touchdowns in 1998.

* Robert De La Cruz, Cathedral, QB, 6-1, 170

Passed for 61 touchdowns in 13 games last season.

* Matt Grootegoed, Santa Ana Mater Dei,

DB/RB/QB, 6-0, 200

Rushed for 244 yards and scored twice in Division I championship game against Long Beach Poly.

* Chris Howard, Wilmington Banning, RB, 6-0, 180

Top player in the City Section. Gained 2,495 yards and scored 34 touchdowns last season.

* Travis Johnson, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, DL, 6-5, 240

Has 43 sacks in two years, blocked seven kicks in 1998.

* Joe McGuire, Anaheim Servite, OL, 6-6, 290

Strong run and pass blocker; has committed to USC.

* Paul Mociler, Bellflower St. John Bosco, OL, 6-6, 298

Size, aggressive play and solid fundamentals make him a top Division I college prospect.

* Chris Rix, Santa Margarita, QB, 6-3, 200

Passed for 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns for Bishop Amat in ‘98; has committed to Florida State.

* Marley Tucker, Long Beach Poly, DB, 5-11, 165

Latest in line of marquee Jackrabbit defensive backs.

* Zac Wasserman, Westlake, QB, 6-4, 205

Passed for 2,441 yards and 22 touchdowns last season; has committed to Penn State.

* Michael Williams, Lakewood Mayfair, RB/DB, 6-1, 195

Breakaway threat, capable of spectacular on defense.