Kickoff '08: Buena Park Coyotes

Kickoff '08: Buena Park Coyotes

September 1, 2008 - 1:48 PM
By JONATHAN KAY
OCVarsity.com

Buena Park

Last season:  1-8, 1-3 (tied for fourth)

Postseason: 2001, lost to Brea Olinda, 45-15, in Division IX final

Coach: Rob Ryan (second year, 1-8)

Outlook: A junior-heavy team, Buena Park expects significant improvement in the second year under Rob Ryan. Quarterback Dylan Brazil returns with a better understanding and feel for the game.

Home stadium: Buena Park

Strongest: A.J. Lopez

Fastest: Cain Flores

School record: 184-295-18

Players to watch
Cain Flores, RB
After starting the second half of last season, he should carry the load this year		 Michael Malagon, OG/DE
An excellent athlete, he has made great strides entering just his second year of football
Offense Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Year
QB Dylan Brazil 5-11 158 Sr.
RB Cain Flores 5-11 170 Sr.
RB Dorian Gibson 5-8 140 Soph.
WR Ricky Verdugo 5-9 161 Jr.
WR Carlos Alvarez 5-8 135 Jr.
WR Jimmie Davis 5-10 158 Jr.
TE Sergio Alvarez 5-11 195 Sr.
*T Billy Yelverton 6-3 242 Sr.
*T Luis Barajas na na na
G Michael Malagon 5-11 223 Sr.
C Fabian Zavala 5-10 280 Jr.
G Robert Hernandez 5-6 205 Soph.
T Eric Painter 6-2 na Jr.
K Sam Martinez na na na
Defense Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Year
DE Michael Malagon 5-11 223 Sr.
DT Fabian Zavala 5-10 280 Jr.
OLB Andrew Hanna 5-9 190 Jr.
MLB Virome Villajin 5-9 185 Soph.
OLB Aaron Faauli 5-10 185 Sr.
CB Ricky Verdugo 5-9 161 Jr.
FS Daniel Sandoval 5-10 150 Sr.
SS Ivan Echivarre 5-8 160 Sr  
CB Cain Flores 5-11 170 Sr.

Related:
• Freeway  League schools: Buena Park | Fullerton | La Habra | Sonora | Sunny Hills | Troy

Contact the writer: jkay@ocregister.com

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