Kickoff '08: Aliso Niguel Wolverines

Kickoff '08: Aliso Niguel Wolverines

September 1, 2008 - 1:45 PM
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Aliso Niguel

Last season: 1-9, 0-5 (sixth place)

Postseason: 2005, lost to Tustin, 28-10 in Division VI quarterfinals

Coach: Jeff Veeder (fourth Year, 16-16)

Outlook: The Wolverines struggled mightily in 2007, and with only seven returning starters, 2008 could be another rough season. Junior quarterbacks Joey Galosic and T.J. Romano will direct a Wolverine offense looking to improve on a paltry 7.1 points-per-game average in 2007. Senior tight end Chad Seymour and junior wide receiver Russ Abdulla will be the primary targets, while senior Blake Lawrence will assume the majority of the running back duties. On defense, the Wolverines will be forced to rely heavily on newcomers, as only two starters return from last season. While the Wolverines have talent at some of their skill positions, they appear to be a season away from making a serious impact on the league standings.

Home stadium: Aliso Niguel

Factoid: Seymour was the top finisher at the CIF Division I track and field discus preliminaries in May with a throw of 173 feet, 9 inches.

Strongest: Robert Voight

Fastest: Hugo De La Rosa

School record: 92-72-1

Players to watch
Joey Galosic
Threw for 660 yards as a sophomore in 2007
Chad Seymour
Averaged 13 yards a reception in 2007.
Offense Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Year
QB* Joe Galosic 6-2 175 Jr.
QB* T.J.Romano 6-1 175 Jr.
RB Blake Lawrence 5-9 155 Sr.
RB Mike Ruiz 6-2 180 Sr.
WR Russ Abdulla 6-1 170 Jr.
WR Josh Lindley 6-0 160 Sr.
TE Chad Seymour 6-5 220 Sr.
T Matt Peleti 6-3 260 Sr.
G Sam Bent 6-1 220 Sr.
C Mike Huntley 6-0 210 Sr.
G Andrew Lamprecht 6-0 205 Sr.
T Matt Triano 5-10 215 Jr.
K Mike Bowlin 6-3 195 Sr.
KOR Tony Shepherd 5-7 180 So.
PR Jonah Villa 5-7 150 Sr.
Defense Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Year
DT Matt Peleti 6-3 260 Sr.
NG Jesse Richards 5-10 185 Jr.
DT Sam Bent 6-1 220 Sr.
OLB Robert Voight 5-10 190 Sr.
MLB Andrew Lamprecht 6-0 205 Sr.
MLB Nick Zuvia 5-10 215 Sr.
OLB Will Bent 6-0 175 Jr.
CB Jonah Villa 5-7 150 Sr.
SS Andrew Huang 5-10 170 Jr.
FS T.J. Romano 6-1 175 Jr.
CB David Orloff 5-7 150 Jr.
P T.J. Romano 6-1 175 Jr.

* Final selection to be determined

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Related:
South Coast League schools: Aliso Niguel | Capistrano Valley  | Dana Hills  | Mission Viejo | San Clemente | Tesoro

 

Contact the writer: jeichelberger@ocregister.com