Scouting report: Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach's John Langton, left, runs past teammate Gregory Curtis during a punt return drill.
Laguna Beach coach Corey Brown, right, talks to Bruce Knill during a practice.
Laguna Beach's Jack Simon scrambles during a practice.
Laguna Beach's Brett Tracy hauls in a pass from Jack Simon during a practice.

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

August 27, 2014 at 2:06 a.m.

LAGUNA BEACH BREAKERS

Coach: Corey Brown (second year, 5-5)

Last season: 5-5 overall, 2-3 league

Scouting report: The Breakers were one of the county’s highest scoring teams last year, they no longer have record-setting running back Nathan Lancaster. Carter Monacell, Ethan Chesley and Bruce Knill are some of the names to watch in the backfield. The key to this season will rest on the defensive side of the ball. Last year, the Breakers allowed 29 points a game. In the last three games of the season, they allowed 62, 46 and 56 points. The Breakers are projected to start seven seniors on defense. An improvement is needed if they’re going to be able to contend for a playoff berth.

Players to watch: Kobe Henderson, Jr.; David Luecke, Sr.; Jack Simon, Jr.; Brett Tracy, Sr.; Nate Wylie, Sr.

PROJECTED LINEUP

Offense

QB: Jack Simon, Jr.

RB: Carter Monacell, Jr.

RB: Ethan Chesley, Sr

RB: Bruce Knill, Soph.

WR: Brett Tracy, Sr.

TE: Kyle McCombs, Soph.

T: Nate Wylie, Sr.

G: Kobe Henderson, Jr.

C: Atakan Baran, Sr.