Kickoff '08: St. John Bosco Braves
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St. John Bosco
Last season: 3-6, 1-3 (fifth place)
Postseason: 2004, lost to Long Beach Poly in Division I second round
Coach: Kiki Mendoza (11th year, 51-54)
Outlook: Mendoza likes the mental and psychological makeup of the Braves this year. They also have their usual athleticism. Quarterback Keith Price has committed to Washington, and receiver/cornerback Will Shamburger has committed to Boise State. This could be a young group this season. Mendoza figures that three sophomores will start or will play a great deal. Breaking into the top three in this league is difficult, but Mendoza said this could be the year the Braves do so.
Home stadium: St. John Bosco High of Bellflower
Factoid: Since going 5-0 in the Serra League in 2002, Bosco has gone 8-16 against Serra/Trinity opponents.
Strongest: Jared Ginter
Fastest: Will Shamburger
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Keith Price | 6-2 | 190 | Sr. |
| RB | Austin Mahr | 5-9 | 165 | Jr. |
| RB | Leon Brooks | 5-7 | 156 | Sr. |
| WR | Will Shamburger | 6-1 | 193 | Sr. |
| WR | Leon McFadden | 5-11 | 181 | Sr. |
| TE | Lucas Mealy | 6-5 | 205 | Sr. |
| T | Anthony Gardia | 6-1 | 273 | Sr. |
| G | Matt Hastert | 5-11 | 215 | Sr. |
| C | Tommy Ricard | 5-10 | 220 | Sr. |
| G* | TBD | |||
| T* | TBD | |||
| K | Auburn Jimenez | 5-10 | 120 | Jr. |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Thomas Hawkes | 5-10 | 190 | Jr. |
| DT | Joe Gonzalez | 6-2 | 203 | Sr. |
| DT | Kyle Scheller | 6-2 | 257 | Jr. |
| DE | Steve Quezada | 5-10 | 190 | Jr. |
| OLB | Tierney Yates | 6-2 | 190 | Sr. |
| MLB | Nick Zepatos | 6-0 | 185 | Sr. |
| OLB | Daniel Santos | 5-10 | 215 | Sr. |
| CB | Will Shamburger | 6-1 | 193 | Sr. |
| S | Joei Dunyon | 6-2 | 193 | Sr. |
| S | Marcus Rubio | 5-10 | 198 | Sr. |
| CB | Leon McFadden | 5-11 | 181 | Sr. |
| P | Matt De Leon | 5-11 | 172 | Jr. |
| KR | Leon Brooks | 5-7 | 156 | Sr. |
| KR | Will Shamburger | 6-1 | 193 | Sr. |
| KR | Leon McFadden | 5-11 | 181 | Sr. |
| PR | Leon Brooks | 5-7 | 156 | Sr. |
| PR | Will Shamburger | 6-1 | 193 | Sr. |
Related:
• Trinity League schools: JSerra | Mater Dei | Orange Lutheran | Santa Margarita | Servite | St. John Bosco
• All Football Kickoff '08 articles
Contact the writer: sfryer@ocregister.com
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