Scouting report: Mater Dei

From left, nose guard Olive Sagapolu, defensive lineman Rasheed Williams, defensive lineman Malik McMorris and safety Ben Humphreys are four key senior defenders for Mater Dei.
These Mater Dei defenders, from left to right, defensive lineman Malik McMorris, defensive lineman Rasheed Williams, nose guard Olive Sagapolu and safety Ben Humphreys show their rush at Mater Dei Thursday.
These Mater Dei defenders, from left to right, nose guard Olive Sagapolu, defensive lineman Rasheed Williams, defensive lineman Malik McMorris, and safety Ben Humphreys are always between the opposing offense and the end zone.
Mater Dei nose guard Olive Sagapolu.
Mater Dei defensive lineman Rasheed Williams.
Mater Dei defensive lineman Malik McMorris
Mater Dei safety Ben Humphreys.

By Steve Fryer | sfryer@scng.com | Orange County Register

August 26, 2014 at 11:45 p.m.

MATER DEI MONARCHS

Coach: Bruce Rollinson (26^th year, 240-76-2)

Last season: 11-3 overall, 3-2 league

Scouting report: The strengths of this team are the defensive line, which features All-County end Malik McMorris and Rasheed Williams, and offensive line, where the Monarchs have size and skill. Ben Humphreys, an All-County second-team linebacker last season, will see action at receiver. The Monarchs have a nice target at tight end in Kyle Penniston (6-3, 230 pounds), who committed to Wisconsin. The question marks are at cornerback and quarterback. Mater Dei, Pac-5 Division finalist in ’13, has new faces at both positions that are so crucial in a league with so many outstanding quarterbacks. The Monarchs need good production with minimal mistakes from senior quarterback Jack Lowary. They need the defensive front to put the type of pressure on opposing quarterbacks that would help the cornerbacks. If that comes together, Mater Dei will challenge for the championships of the league and the division.

Players to watch: Ben Humphreys, Sr.; Frank Martin, Jr.; Malik McMorris, Sr.; Kyle Penniston, Sr.; Rasheed Williams, Sr.

PROJECTED LINEUP

Offense

QB: Jack Lowary, Sr.

RB: Adrian Contreras, Sr.

RB: Malik McMorris, Sr.

WR: Ben Humphreys, Sr.

WR: Brandon Attanese, Sr.

TE: Kyle Penniston, Sr.

T: Alex Losoya, Sr.

G: Olive Sagapolu, Sr.

C: Tristian Wallevand, Sr.