Scouting report: Savanna

Senior Andrew Reyes is one of five Rebels linemen who can bench over 300 pounds.
Junior quarterback Nate Gonzalez got playing experience at the end of last season. He’ll be the decision-maker behind the Rebels’ option-based offense in 2014.
Senior lineman Patrick Gibson took on a leadership role this offseason for the Rebels, coach Roger Whalen said.
Savanna returns a big portion of last year’s squad. The Rebels will be led this season by, from left, senior lineman Patrick Gibson, senior running back Robert Rogel, junior quarterback Nate Gonzalez and senior lineman Andrew Reyes.

By Antonio Morales | Orange County Register

August 27, 2014 at 2:04 a.m.

SAVANNA REBELS

Coach: Roger Whalen (11th year, 50-67-1)

Last season: 1-9 overall, 0-5 league

Scouting report: Savanna is starting from the ground up after last season. One area that should improve is the offensive line. The Rebels have three 300-pounders – seniors Earvin Timeteo, Andrew Reyes and Zac Soto. If the big men can control the line of scrimmage, Savanna might be able to break its 11-game league losing streak. Senior Tanner Gill (6-foot-4) will present a good target at tight end. Nate Gonzalez and Leroy Hibbert are competing to be the starting quarterback. Senior Robert Rogel will be a jack of all trades as he splits time between running back, strong safety, kicker and punter.

Players to watch: Tanner Gill, Sr.; Nathan Goodman, Sr.; Leroy Hibbert, Sr.; Logan Thomas, Sr.; Earvin Timeteo, Sr.

PROJECTED LINEUP

Offense

QB: Nate Gonzalez, Jr. or Leroy Hibbert, Sr.

RB: Robert Rogel, Sr.

RB: Logan Thomas. Sr.

WR: Nathan Goodman, Sr.

WR: Devin Timms, Sr.

TE: Tanner Gill, Sr.

T: Andrew Reyes, Sr.

G: Taylor Stephens, Sr.

C: Zac Soto, Sr.