OCVarsity Kickoff ’15 preview: Canyon

Canyon running back Charlie Treanor, left, and wideout Trace Hobbs will be two of the key players for the Comanches this season.
Canyon senior quarterback Jason Harman was the team's MVP last season when he threw for 22 touchdowns and had 2,700 all-purpose yards.
Canyon's football team will rely heavily on, from left to right, Trace Hobbs, Charlie Treanor and Jason Harman. They are standing in front of the Canyon High Comanche mascot.
Canyon senior Trace Hobbs will start at wide receiver this season. He had 42 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns in 2014.
Canyon senior Charlie Treanor will start at running back this season. He rushed for 663 yards in 2014.
Canyon senior Jason Harman will be the team's starting quarterback. He was the North Hills League offensive MVP in 2014.
Canyon wide receiver Trace Hobbs will be one of the key players for the Comanches this season.
Canyon running back Charlie Treanor will be one of the key players for the Comanches this season.

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By Kenny Connolly | kconnolly@scng.com | Orange County Register

August 25, 2015 at 8:30 p.m.

OCVarsity preview for the 2015 season:

CANYON COMANCHES

Coach: Mike Ogas

Last season: 6-7 overall, 3-0 league

Scouting report: It wasn’t until midway through last Canyon established itself as an up-tempo, run-based attack that averaged 45 carries for 260 rushing yards over the final seven weeks of the season. With senior quarterback Jason Harman back pulling the strings and Charlie Treanor joining him in the backfield, the Comanches offense has a number of proven playmakers, but they will be relying on an offensive line that features four new starters. Fortunately for Ogas, the Comanches defense returns 10 starters, including a pair of hard-nosed linebackers in Avery Jones (92 tackles, 8.5 sacks) and Blake Suttle (95 tackles, 7 sacks). With games against Troy, San Juan Hills and Edison lined up before going into league play, Canyon has put together another arduous nonleague schedule. While the record might not indicate it early on, the experience will pay major dividends come league and postseason play.

Bottom line: If the offensive line can open up holes for Harman and the running backs, and a veteran defense plays up to its potential, Canyon should be considered the favorite in the North Hills League and one of the top two or three teams in the Southern Division.

Players to watch: Jason Harman, QB, Sr.; Trace Hobbs, WR/S, Sr.; Avery Jones, LB, Sr.; Blake Suttle, LB, Sr.; Charlie Treanor, RB/S, Sr.; Noah White, TE, Sr.

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Contact the writer: kconnolly@ocregister.com