…Muir’s Mike Jenkins was named the Pacific League Offensive MVP…

…on this date in 1977.

All Pacific League 1977

Offensive MVP— Mike Jenkins.

Defensive MVPs— David Imes (Muir), Tom Holmoe (Crescenta Valley), Joe Hiti (Alhambra)

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Center: Clint Hampton (Muir)

Guards: Mike Chandless (Crescenta Valley), Dave Imes (Muir), Wade Kafklaloff (Pasadena)

Tackles: Bruce Matthews (Arcadia), Garrett Earle (Crescenta Valley)

Tight end: Al Sanders (Pasadena)

Wide receivers: Stan Mendrun (Aihambra), Mike Ward (Crescenta Valley)

Quarterback: Tom Holmoe (Crescenta Valley)

Running backs: Jim Mohr (Arcadia ), David Lokietz (Arcadia), Mike Jenkins (Muir)

Kicker: Ted Bowman (Arcadia)

Punter: Kerry Burns (Alhambra)

Defense

Down Linemen: David Imes (Muir), Bruce Matthews (Arcadia), Dave Lingrev (Alhambra), Gene Beck (Crescenta Valley)

Ends: Dave Laster (Pasadena), John. Sinclair (Sam Gabriel)

Linebackers: Joe Hiti (Alhambra) Craig Young (Alhambra), David Cier (Alhambra)

Secondary: Tom Holmoe (Cresenta Valley), John Ballard (Alhambra), Paul Jones (Pasadena)

NOTE: Arcadia and Muir were Co-Pacific League champions. The share of the title was the Mustangs first in 14 years and despite Jenkins 110 yards rushing they fell in the first round to Millikan, 15-6, at PCC. The Apaches would push all the way to their first final appearance where they lost to the same Millikan team 34-14.