Five Players Turn Down All-Star Invitations

Five players have declined to play for the North team in the Orange County All-Star football game scheduled July 12 at Orange Coast College’s LeBard Stadium.

The players are running backs Adam Garcia of El Modena and Jarod Smith of Esperanza, wide receiver Steve Friedrich of Troy, fullback Geoff Grenier of Fullerton and linebacker D.C. Olsen, also of Fullerton.

North Coach Jon Looney of Brea-Olinda said Brea linebacker Mike Buonauro and Esperanza defensive tackle Rich Gutierrez have been added to the team and that three more replacements will be announced.