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Kickoff '08: Capistrano Valley Cougars
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Capistrano Valley
Last season: 5-4-1, 1-3-1 (tied for fourth)
Postseason: 2004, lost to Upland, 47-28, first round of the Division II playoffs
Coach: Chi Chi Biehn (sixth year, 23-28-1)
Outlook: The Cougars began last season 4-1, but struggled throughout league play, allowing an average of 31.4 points per game. Junior Brandon Brennan, who played multiple positions last season, will start at quarterback this season. He will have the benefit of throwing to a trio of junior receivers, highlighted by 6-foot-5 Lee Casas, who led the team with five receiving touchdowns last season. Senior running back Bardia Rezaei (4.2 yards per carry in ’07) will look to help fill the void left by last season’s starter Michael Campana, who led the team with 12 touchdowns. A solid effort from a defense that will feature seven senior starters will be crucial if the Cougars are to make an impact in league this season.
Home stadium: Capistrano Valley
Factoid: Averaged 32.2 points per game in nonleague contests last season; 15.2 during league play.
School record: 178-133-7
| Players to watch | |||
 | Brandon Brennan Played WR, QB, and LB last season |  | Lee Casas Averaged 12.5 yards per catch in 2007 |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Brandon Brennan | 6-4 | 205 | Jr. |
| RB | Bardia Rezaei | 5-11 | 180 | Sr. |
| RB | Jono Mullins | 5-10 | 210 | Jr. |
| WR | Lee Casas | 6-5 | 205 | Jr. |
| WR | Dalton Slye | 6-3 | 175 | Jr. |
| TE | Jake Mathers | 6-4 | 190 | Jr. |
| T | Ryan Shott | 6-6 | 260 | Sr. |
| G | Carl Sutherland | 6-1 | 270 | Sr. |
| C | Cameron Briney | 6-0 | 230 | Sr. |
| G | Kevin Ludlum | 6-1 | 265 | Sr. |
| T | Jake Mannaert | 6-4 | 260 | Jr. |
| K | TBA* | |||
| KOR | TBA* | |||
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | D'Eric Skillern | 6-3 | 190 | Sr. |
| DT | Ryan Shott | 6-6 | 260 | Sr. |
| DT | Justin Bear | 6-0 | 220 | Sr. |
| DE | Dustin Alewine | 6-3 | 208 | Jr. |
| OLB | Chris Connolly | 6-2 | 225 | Sr. |
| MLB | Matt Hahn | 6-2 | 200 | Sr. |
| OLB | Zack Williamson | 6-0 | 190 | Sr. |
| LB | Josh Maierhofer | 5-10 | 220 | Jr. |
| CB | Josh Thomas | 5-10 | 160 | Sr. |
| FS | Dylan Johnson | 6-3 | 170 | Jr. |
| CB | Tyler Bednar | 5-11 | 195 | Jr. |
| P | TBA* | |||
| PR | TBA* |
* Final selection to be announced
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• South Coast League schools: Aliso Niguel | Capistrano Valley | Dana Hills | Mission Viejo | San Clemente | Tesoro
Contact the writer: jeichelberger@ocregister.com
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