LEADING ROLE: Quarterback Raymond Huizar threw his body into leading Pacifica to the Southern Division title in 2007, and he will be back to defend the title next season. THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER FILE PHOTO |
Spring football spotlight: Empire League preview
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Note: This is part of our league-by-league previews heading into spring football practice, which gets underway May 12. The leagues will be published alphabetically, starting with the Academy League:
EMPIRE LEAGUE
2008 early favorite: Pacifica
2007 order of finish: 1. (tie) Pacifica, Valencia, Kennedy, 4. Cypress, 5. Loara, 6. Katella
Returning all-league players:
Pacifica –QB Raymond Huizar, RB Josh Brannon, OL Ross Pitsenberger
Loara –WR Jesse Ben-Ron, QB Marcus Meraz, DL Marc Lopez, DL Isaac Falealili
Valencia –DL Robby Gomez
Cypress – DB Sean Hanson, LB Vince Perry
Katella –none
Kennedy –DB Christian Tekurio, DB/WR Tony Nunez, DL Bryan Ortega
Returning all-county players: None
Contact the writer: amaya@ocregister.com
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