CENTURY CENTURIONS
Coach: Andrew Lapic (first year)
Last season: 7-3 overall, 2-3 league
Scouting report: Last season’s seven wins were a breakthrough for the program, and now new coach Andrew Lapic will try to lead Century to the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. Senior Jesse Carrasco rushed for 14 touchdowns last season, and he will split time between wing back and free safety this season. He’ll also handle kicking and punting duties. The run-oriented Centurions will also rely on Jimmy Gutierrez and Ruben Triscareno in the running game. Senior Brian Penaloza will be the new starter at quarterback.
Players to watch: Jorge Cambray, Sr.; Hector Nava, Jr.; Isaac Ojeda, Sr.; Jonathan Rodriguez, Sr.; Mark Zamora, Sr.
PROJECTED LINEUP
Offense
QB: Brian Penaloza, Sr.
RB: Jimmy Gutierrez, Jr.
RB: Ruben Triscareno,. Jr.
WB: Jesse Carrasco, Sr.
WR: Jonathan Rodriguez, Sr.
TE: Jose Martinez, Sr.
T: Mark Zamora, Sr.
G: Luis Arroyo, Sr.
C: Humberto De Dios, Sr.
G: Rey Gama, Jr.
T: Joseph Sarmiento, Sr.
Kicker: Jesse Carrasco, Sr.
Defense
DE: Mike Soria, Jr.
DT: Mark Zamora, Sr.
DT: Nathan Garcia, Sr.
DE: Jose Martinez, Sr.
OLB: Jorge Cambray, Sr.
LB: Isaac Ojeda, Sr.
OLB: Brian Barroso, Sr.
LB: Ruben Triscareno, Jr.
CB: Hector Nava, Jr.
CB: Jimmy Gutierrez, Jr.
FS: Jesse Carrasco, Sr.
Punter: Jesse Carrasco, Sr.
Punt return: Jimmy Gutierrez, Jr.
Kick return: Jimmy Gutierrez, Jr.
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