Scouting report: Edison

Edison's roster lacks experience at key positions, but Coach Dave White has a lot of talent to work with.
Quarterback Matt Gane chats with fellow players during a practice at Edison High.
Quarterback Matt Gane (7) runs sprints with his team during a practice at Edison High.

By Dan Albano | dalbano@scng.com | Orange County Register

August 27, 2014 at 3:10 a.m.

EDISON CHARGERS

Coach: Dave White (29th year, 211-109-3)

Last season: 9-4 overall, 4-1 league

Scouting report: The Chargers feature several new faces on both sides of the ball but will rely on their standouts and tradition to contend for a fourth consecutive outright league crown. Senior dual-threat Matt Gane starts at quarterback but look for junior Grant Lowary, brother of Mater Dei quarterback Jack Lowary, to also see time. The Chargers’ other top offensive weapons are wide receiver Jake Favreau and running backs Jacob Marines and Manase Time. Edison’s challenge on offense could be overcoming inexperience on the line. The defense is light on returners but is anchored by Time, the league’s reigning defensive player of the year who had 13 sacks last season. Edison is counting on several players from a junior varsity team that went 9-1 last season to contribute. With consecutive nonleague games against Servite and Mater Dei in September, Edison also needs to stay healthy before league begins Oct. 10.

Players to watch: Jake Favreau, Sr.; Matt Gane, Sr.; Jacob Marines, Jr.; Eddie Tauanuu, Sr.; Manase Time, Sr.

PROJECTED LINEUP

Offense

QB: Matt Gane, Sr.

RB: Jacob Marines, Jr.

WR: Jake Favreau, Sr.

WR: Garrett White, Jr.

WR: A.J. Beynon, Sr.

WR: Shane Davis, Sr.

LT: John Baker, Jr.

LG: Andrew Horner, Sr.

C: Eddie Tauanuu, Sr.