OCC football: Pirates recognized nationally

Steve Virgen

The news is spreading about the Orange Coast College football team,

not just locally, but nationally.

OCC outside linebacker Martin Janzon, tight end Ben Fredrickson and

punter Eddie Johnson, all sophomores, have been recognized nationally by

J.C. Grid-Wire, which released its All-American team Tuesday.

J.C. Grid-Wire, a national publication, placed Janzon on the

second-team defense. The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder from Sweden has 124

tackles.

Fredrickson and Johnson earned honorable mention.

Fredrickson, who is taking at least five recruiting trips in the

coming weeks including Temple, caught 32 passes for 427 yards and three

touchdowns.

Johnson, a Newport Harbor High product sought after by Tennessee, led

the Mission Conference Central Division with a 38.9 punting average. He

also averages 4.8 seconds of hang time and his season-best was 73 yards.