 Reigning league MVP Aaron Garbutt (left) is the player to watch this year. FILE PHOTO: PAUL RODRIGUEZ, OCVARSITY.COM |
Kickoff '08: Golden West League
|
Golden West League
COACHES POLL
1. Westminster, 8-4 in 2007, 35 points
2. Segerstrom, 5-5, 28
3. Orange, 3-7, 25
4. Santa Ana, 5-6, 16
5. Ocean View, 7-4, 14
6. Saddleback, 0-10, 8
(Click on team link to reach schedule and roster)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Segerstrom. The Jaguars increased their victory total from one in 2006 to five in 2007. With 14 returning starters, that trend appears to have a great chance to continue. The Jaguars appear to be emerging as the team to challenge Westminster’s reign as league champion.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Saddleback. Coach Jim O’Connell will lead a Roadrunners squad looking for any positive signs after an 0-10 season. Unfortunately, with only three returning starters and new players at many of the skill positions, those signs might be few and far between.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Aaron Garbutt
Westminster WR/DB/Punt Returner/Kick Returner
The league's reigning MVP enjoyed a highly successful junior campaign. He had 35 receptions for 817 yards and 10 touchdowns, and was a standout defensive back to help the Lions capture the league title. (Watch Aaron Garbutt highlight video)
OTHER TOP PLAYERS
Ocean View: Kyle Walker, RB/SS, Kenneth Tarpley TE/DE, David Garay, OLB/P
Orange: Edgar Bejarano, P, Newman Collett, QB/SS, Arthur Garcia, RB/OLB
Saddleback: Anthony Lopez, QB/MLB, Miguel Escutia RB/CB, Jeremy Wiggs, RB/SS/KR/PR
Santa Ana: Randy Gonzalez, RB/OLB, Luis Diaz, K, Felix Ruelas T/DT
Segerstrom: Francisco Partida, RB/CB, Flavio Hernandez, WR/FS, Alfred Tanielu LB
Westminster: Louie Villa, OLB/RB, Kenneth Chapple, QB, Christian Dunlap, G
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Westminster vs. Segerstrom at Ocean View High, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Westminster is the league’s reigning power, but Segerstrom believes it can capture the crown, and this game will be the Jaguars' opportunity to prove that.
TOUGHEST SCHEDULE
Westminster
The Lions' nonleague schedule includes 2007 Southeast Division champion La Habra, along with playoff teams Santa Ana Valley and Garden Grove.
Related:
• Golden West League schools: Ocean View | Orange | Saddleback | Santa Ana | Segerstrom | Westminster
• All Football Kickoff '08 articles
Contact the writer: jeichelberger@ocregister.com
We want our site to be a place where people discuss and debate ideas that foster stronger communities. We built this for you. Please take care of it. Tolerate broad thinking, but take action against obscene or hateful material. Make it a credible and safe place worth preserving and sharing.
