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Kickoff 2010: Orange League preview
COACHES’ POLL:
1. Savanna, 7-4 in 2009, 31 poll points
2. Katella, 2-8, 27
3. Anaheim, 5-6, 25
4. Santa Ana Valley, 7-4, 24
5. Magnolia, 1-9, 15
6. Century, 0-10, 7
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Katella. The Knights move into the Orange League after many years in the Empire, and it appears to be a move into a league that is a better competitive fit. A strong running game could make Katella a playoff or league-title contender.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
Century. The Centurions struggled through a winless season in 2009. But a new attitude and commitment from the players could help the team to a couple of wins that would help create momentum and build confidence.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Jeremiah Rideaux. The Savanna senior quarterback was the league’s offensive player of the year in ’09 when he rushed for 1,255 yards.
OTHER TOP PLAYERS:
Anaheim: RB/LB Hector Rico; RB/LB/K/P Justin Martine; TE/DL Reggie Kindle
Century: RB/DL Ricky Canales; OL/DL Carlos Salazar
Katella: RB Nikio Bush; RB Divonte Beale; DB Cody Harkins
Magnolia: WR/DE Francis Folau
Santa Ana Valley: No information provided
Savanna: WR/DB Greg Parker; RB Anthony Doomes
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Savanna vs. Katella at Western High, Oct. 21. In what has become a more-balanced league, with the departure of Western to the Empire League, this one could determine the league championship.
TOUGHEST SCHEDULE:
Savanna. The Rebels’ nonleague sheet includes playoff contenders Corona del Mar, Santiago and Troy.
