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Date shot: 12/31/2012 . Photo by KATE LUCAS /  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

OCVarsity preview for the 2015 season:

CYPRESS CENTURIONS

Coach: Rick Feldman

Last season: 8-3 overall, 4-1 league

Scouting report: The Centurions graduated perhaps the most starters in the county. Cypress returns just four starters from a season ago, meaning 18 players will step into starting positions in Week 0 with little or no varsity playing experience. Senior Andrew Khiev is slated to start at quarterback, but a recent leg injury could delay his debut. Coach Rick Feldman likes what he has seen in running back Jacob Mercado and receiver Benny Morales, who will also start at linebacker and take over kicking duties. Strides will be made throughout the season, but growing pains are to be expected as well.

Bottom line: It might take a few weeks for the Centurions to form an identity in the post-Quinten Pounds era, but competing for a playoff spot remains the goal.

Players to watch: Zach Gonzalez, OG, Sr.; Tyler Hansen, DE, Sr.; Andrew Khiev, QB, Sr.; Jacob Mercado, RB, Jr.; Benny Morales, WR/LB, Sr.

CYPRESS ROSTER

CYPRESS SCHEULE

Contact the writer: kconnolly@ocregister.com