Big shoes to fill: Empire League
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A look at the positions where county teams have been weakened by key departures.
EMPIRE LEAGUE
Cypress (10-3)
Key position to replace: All of Ryan Saumur's positions
Comment: Saumur was an all-purpose weapon in 2007, and he might have been the most indispensable player in the Centurions' successful season.
Pacifica (10-3)
Key position to replace: Wide receiver
Comment: Junior quarterback Raymond Huizar had great rapport with seniors Raphael Huizar and Tyler Ortiz.
Kennedy (8-4)
Key position to replace: Defensive line
Comment: Jeremy Hensley and Eli Tekurio were one of the more formidable duos in the county.
Valencia (8-3-1)
Key position to replace: Running back
Comment: Wes Fletcher was an All-County back and three-year starter who gained nearly 6,000 rushing yards in his career.
Katella (2-7)
Key position to replace: Running back
Comment: The Knights' top five rushers graduate, including quarterback Vince Peraza.
Loara (2-7)
Key position to replace: Running back
Comment: Dietrik Laguisan scored nearly half the Saxons' touchdowns and had four times more yards than any other skill player.
Contact the writer: amaya@ocregister.com
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