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Kickoff '08: Brea Olinda Wildcats
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Brea Olinda
Last season: 6-5, 3-2
Postseason: 2007, lost to Trabuco Hills, 38-7, first round of Southwest Division playoffs
Coach: Robb Perrance (7th year, 34-32)
Outlook: The Wildcats have to overcome the graduation of Kory Johnson, Dakota Hopkins and Casey Lawton, three key components from last season. Coach Perrance said the team had a productive off-season.
Home stadium: Brea Olinda High
Factoid: Mike Firsina kicked 21 PATs and six field goals last season.
Strongest: Drew Rossell, Coty Reid, Christian Hodges
Fastest: Luke Williams
School record: 493-295-22
| Players to watch | |||
 | Christian Hodges Coach Robb Perrance labeled him a "natural leader." The senior linebacker is projected to start at outside linebacker |  | Andrew McMillan Senior receiver has the size (6-3) and according to Perrance he also has "excellent hands" |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *QB | Mike Firsin | 5-9 | 165 | Sr. |
| *QB | Chris Panozzo | 6-1 | 165 | Jr. |
| RB | Nadeem Tmizeh | 5-10 | 175 | Sr. |
| RB | Coty Reid | 6-0 | 225 | Sr. |
| WR. | Andrew McMillan | 6-3 | 190 | Sr. |
| WR | Wade Broadstreet | 6-1 | 170 | Sr. |
| TE | Corey Phillips | 6-2 | 205 | Sr. |
| OT | Klayton Cooke | 6-4 | 250 | Sr. |
| OG | Drew Rosell | 6-0 | 245 | Sr. |
| C | Aaron Lane | 6-0 | 245 | Sr. |
| OG | Brandon Metten | 6-0 | 245 | Sr. |
| OT | Kevin Love | 6-4 | 230 | Sr. |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| K | Mike Firsina | 5-9 | 165 | Sr. |
| DE | Derrick Koteita | 6-0 | 195 | Jr. |
| DT | Josh Phelps | 6-1 | 255 | Jr. |
| DT | Alex Stuart | 6-4 | 245 | Sr. |
| DE | Robert Murray | 6-2 | 215 | Jr. |
| OLB | Christian Hodges | 6-1 | 195 | Sr. |
| MLB | Chris Graciarena | 6-1 | 195 | Jr. |
| MLB | Jeremy Licona | 5-11 | 205 | Sr. |
| OLB | Blair Thompson | 5-11 | 185 | Jr. |
| CB | Chase Ruano | 5-10 | 170 | Sr. |
| FS | Luke Williams | 6-3 | 170 | Jr. |
| CB | Derek Fogarty | 5-11 | 160 | Soph. |
| P | Mike Firsina | 5-9 | 165 | Sr. |
* Final selection to be announced
Related:
• Century League schools: Brea Olinda | Canyon | El Dorado | El Modena | Tustin | Villa Park
Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com
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