Kickoff '09: Katella Knights

August 25, 2009 12:43 PM

By CHRIS TOBOLSKI

OCVARSITY.COM

Last season record:

1-9, 0-5 (6th place)

Postseason:

N/A

Coach:

Fred DiPalma (2nd year, 1-9)

Outlook:

The Knights have one of the rising stars of the league in running back Nik Bush. If the Knights can slow their opponents this season, they could have a chance to improve on last year's record.

Home stadium:

Glover Stadium

Factoid:

Not only did Bush lead the team in rushing as a sophomore last season (94 carries, 508 yards), he completed his only pass for 29 yards.

Strongest:

LT Travis Cotter

Fastest:

RB Nik Bush

School record:

155-254-16

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A LIST OF PLAYERS.

Players to Watch
RB Nik Bush- Led the team in rushing as a sophomore and should improve on his numbers as a junior. He was also fourth on the team in receptions.
DT Edgar Gaytan - Was third on the team in tackles last season. He also plays offensive tackle for the Knights.
Offense Pos.	Player	Height	Weight	Year
FB	Jonathan Cayax	5’9	220	Soph.
RB	Nik Bush	5’11	170	Jr.
RB	DeMario Hill	5’7	185	Jr.
QB	Andy Judd	5’10	180	Jr.
WR	Ruben Ortiz	5’10	155	Sr.
OL	Travis Cotter	6’4	225	Jr.
OL	Edgar Gaytan	6’2	270	Sr.
C	Eddie Castorena	5’11	245	Sr.
OL	Luis Sanchez	6’3	260	Sr.
OL	Eddie Cardenas	6’2	230	Sr.
TE	Jonathan Tran	5’11	215	Sr.
Defense Pos.	Player	Height	Weight	Year
DT	Edgar Gaytan	6’2	270	Sr.
DT	Luis Sanchez	6’3	260	Sr.
DT	Eddie Cardenas	6’2	230	Sr.
DT	Eddie Castorena	5’11	245	Sr.
OLB	Andy Judd	5’10	180	Jr.
LB	Jonathan Tran	5’11	215	Sr.
LB	Adam Phillips	5’8	160	Jr.
CB	Nik Bush	5’11	170	Jr.
S	Ruben Ortiz	5’10	155	Sr.
S	Cody Harkins	5’11	185	Jr.
CB	Cody Orosco	5’8	160	Sr.
FULL TEAM ROSTER
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