Kickoff '08: Century League

August 25, 2008 3:06 PM

By DAMIAN CALHOUN

OCVarsity.com

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A look at promising football players, schedules and rosters.

Century League

COACHES POLL

1. El Dorado, 13-1 in 2007, 35 points
2. Tustin, 4-6, 27
3. Canyon, 8-3, 26
4. Villa Park, 1-9, 15
5. Brea Olinda, 6-5, 12
6. El Modena, 6-4, 11

(Click on team link to reach team previews)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

El Dorado. The Golden Hawks are coming off of consecutive CIF titles and three consecutive league titles. Is this the year the league catches up to them?

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Or in transition ... That's the situation at Villa Park where longtime coach Pat Mahoney said he is "99 percent sure" this is his final year. Dusan Ancich has joined the staff as co-coach.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Tustin running back Anthony Wilkerson
Wilkerson rushed for 1,200 yards as a sophomore. That total might increase this year.

OTHER TOP PLAYERS

Brea Olinda- Quarterback Mike Firsina, wide receiver Andrew McMillan, outside linebacker Christian Hodges

El Dorado- Quarterback Kane Wilson; linebacker Billy Henley; linebacker Kevin O'Connell; offensive lineman Derek Stickney; wide receiver Danny Jeffus

Tustin - Defensive lineman Chris Robinson; quarterback Taylor Richardson; running back Ameer Webb

Villa Park - Wide receiver Parker Roberts; defensive tackle Ronald Perranoski; middle linebacker Michael Stankan

El Modena - Quarterback Anthony Daniel; running back Chris Barnett; defensive tackle Adan Ruiz; outside linebacker Alex Alcala

Canyon - Wide receiver Colton Grandbouche; middle linebacker Jay Kirshner; running back Tubotein Taylor; defensive end Cory Thomas

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Canyon vs. Tustin, Oct. 24 at Tustin High. The two teams scored a combined 62 points in last year's 35-27 Tustin victory. Another high-scoring outcome could be on the docket this season.

TOUGHEST SCHEDULE

Canyon. Nonleague schedule includes Fullerton, Western and Laguna Hills. The Commanches then start league play with consecutive games against El Dorado and Tustin.

Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com

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