OCVarsity Kickoff ’15 preview: Woodbridge

Woodbridge's Jack Martine is one of the top returning players for the Warriors in 2015.
Woodbridge's Connor McBride is part of a powerful running game the Warriors plan to lean on in 2015.
Woodbridge's Connor McBride Woodbridge's Connor McBride is part of a powerful running game the Warriors plan to lean on in 2015.
Woodbridge's Jalen Gill is one of the top returning players in the Pacific Coast League.

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By Damian Calhoun | dcalhoun@scng.com | Daily Breeze

August 25, 2015 at 5:49 p.m.

OCVarsity preview for the 2015 season:

WOODBRIDGE WARRIORS

Coach: Rick Gibson

Last season: 7-4 overall; 4-1 in league

Scouting report: This could be an interesting team that Coach Rick Gibson sends onto the field. On one hand, Woodbridge returns just four starters on each side of the ball. However, the Warriors return their top two rushers from last season, Connor McBride and Alex Young, as well as two key receivers, Jared Kalekini and Jack Martine. Junior quarterback Chase Bradley played in a handful of games last season. With the team’s speed at the skill positions, he could put up big numbers. Karstn Graves (79 tackles) and Jalen Gill (52) are two keys to the defense. The inexperience on the line is a problem.

Bottom line: The Warriors should be able to move the ball and score, but their success will ultimately come down to how well they stop the opposition.

Players to watch: Connor McBride, RB, Sr.; Karstn Graves, MLB, Sr.; Kian Heiat, CB, Sr.; Alex Young, WR, Sr.

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Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com