Kickoff '08: El Dorado Golden Hawks
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El Dorado
Last season: 13-1, 5-0
Postseason: 2007, defeated Trabuco Hills, 13-12 in Southwest Division championship
Coach: Jeff Bailey (5th year, 37-12-1)
Outlook: The Golden Hawks might enter as the favorite to win another league title, but there are areas of concern. A lack of experience on both the offensive and defensive lines is enough to possibly put a fourth consecutive title in jeopardy. However, with quarterback Kane Wilson and a strong linebacking corp led by Billy Henley, it wouldn't be a surprise if El Dorado wins the league again.
Home stadium: Valencia High
Factoid: Kane Wilson scored a combined 28 touchdowns last season.
Strongest: Kane Wilson
Fastest: Ryan Cardenas
School record: 246-200-7
| Players to watch | |||
 | Kane Wilson Senior quarterback passed for 2,335 yards and rushed for 424 last season | Billy Henley Senior linebacker recorded 95 tackles last season and will be one of the defensive leaders | |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Kane Wilson | 6-4 | 205 | Sr. |
| RB | Sinjin Hathoot | 5-10 | 185 | Sr. |
| RB | Brook Dunn | 5-10 | 150 | Jr. |
| WR | Danny Jeffus | 5-10 | 180 | Sr. |
| WR | Austin Williams | 5-9 | 175 | Sr. |
| TE | Kevin O'Connell | 6-3 | 220 | Sr. |
| OT | Derek Stickney | 6-6 | 285 | Jr. |
| OG | Tanner Grier | 6-0 | 225 | Jr. |
| C | Jake Looney | 5-11 | 210 | Jr. |
| OG | Dennis Batson | 6-3 | 270 | Sr. |
| OT | John Haupt | 6-4 | 295 | Soph. |
| K | Chase Lansford | 6-0 | 165 | Sr. |
| KR | Brook Dunn | 5-10 | 150 | Jr. |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Dillon Kaller | 6-2 | 220 | Jr. |
| DT | Anthony Ramsey | 6-0 | 240 | Jr. |
| DT | Colin Brunette | 6-3 | 265 | Sr. |
| DE | Zach Kimble | 6-2 | 220 | Soph. |
| OLB | Kevin O'Connell | 6-3 | 220 | Sr. |
| MLB | Billy Henley | 5-10 | 180 | Sr. |
| OLB | Kevin Carter | 6-0 | 185 | Sr. |
| CB | Ryan Cardenas | 5-8 | 175 | Sr. |
| SS | Sinjin Hathoot | 5-10 | 185 | Sr. |
| FS | Garrett Dressel | 6-0 | 175 | Jr. |
| CB | Brook Dunn | 5-10 | 150 | Jr. |
| P | Chase Lansford | 6-0 | 165 | Sr. |
| PR | Brook Dunn | 5-10 | 150 | Jr. |
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• Century League schools: Brea Olinda | Canyon | El Dorado | El Modena | Tustin | Villa Park
Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com
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