Kickoff 2010: Liberty Christian Minutemen

Last season record:

3-6, 2-3 (T-3rd Express League 8 Man)

Postseason:

2005, lost to South Bay Lutheran, 64-22, in 8-man Division 2 playoffs

Coach:

Josh Pryor (2nd year, 3-6)

Home stadium:

Murdy Park

Outlook:

Upbeat. The Minutemen are a deeper and physically stronger team than a year ago. Pryor expects to carry about 26 players – which is more than Express League rivals Capistrano Valley Christian, St. Michael’s and Eastside Christian. Speedy running back Sam Salgado is the top returner on offense. On defense, tackle Kyle Noson has impressed in practice and could be an impact player. In the offseason, Liberty Christian lifted weight with strength coach Steve Belanger.

Starters:

See Liberty Christian's starting players for the 2010 O.C. football season.

Factoids:

Salgado scored seven touchdowns – four rushing, three receiving -- last season against Eastside Christian. … Noson is Liberty Christian’s strongest player.

See the 2010 football previews for other O.C. small schools.