Kickoff '09: Kennedy Fighting Irish

August 25, 2009 12:48 PM

By CHRIS TOBOLSKI

OCVARSITY.COM

Last season record:

4-6, 2-3 (4th place)

Postseason:

N/A

Coach:

Brit Johnson (2nd year, 4-6)

Outlook:

The Fighting Irish have one big plus over most of the other teams in the league: They return their starting quarterback. Andy Peterson is a dual-threat QB, and Kennedy will need a strong year from the senior. Kennedy lost its leading rusher and receiver from last year.

Home stadium:

Western High

Factoid:

Quarterback Andy Peterson had the longest rush from scrimmage (70 yards) for the Fighting Irish in 2008.

Strongest:

OL/DL Aaron Finley

Fastest:

OLB/RB Donovan Johnson

School record:

281-179-9

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A LIST OF PLAYERS.

Players to Watch
RB D.J. Boulton - Boulton is going to play a big role in the offense. He is the team's top returning receiver. He also finished fourth on the team in rushing in 2008.
FS/WR Mike Evans - At 6'-2" and 180 lbs. he takes control of a secondary that is missing three players from last season. He provides a fine last wall of defense.
Offense Pos.	Player	Height	Weight	Year
RB	DJ Boulton	5’10	180	Sr.
QB	Andy Peterson	5’11	175	Sr.
WR	Jordan Suzuki	5’11	170	Sr.
WR	Eli Pleasant	5’11	165	Soph.
WR	Jake Plambeck	6’2	195	Jr.
WR	Mike Evans	6’2	180	Sr.
LG	David Fulivai	6’1	300	Jr.
RG	Aaron Finley	6’1	295	Jr.
C	Michael Rodriguez	6’2	265	Sr.
LT	Austin Smith	6’4	215	Sr.
RT	Jake Putman	6’2	285	Sr.
Defense Pos.	Player	Height	Weight	Year
DT	Arnold Chu	6’3	250	Sr.
DT	Tyler Houle	5’10	235	Sr.
DE	Alex Pearson	6’3	235	Sr.
DE	Sean Sullivan	6’1	210	Sr.
OLB	Nick Arellano	6’0	185	Jr.
OLB	Donovan Johnson	6’1	205	Sr.
MLB	Henry Villegas	6’0	205	Sr.
CB	Ervin Leuga	5’7	150	Soph.
CB	Ian Jansen	5’10	165	Sr.
FS	Mike Evans	6’2	180	Sr.
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