Kickoff '08: El Modena Vanguards

September 01, 2008 1:48 PM

By DAMIAN CALHOUN

OCVarsity.com

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OCVarsity previews football teams for the 2008-09 season.

El Modena

Last season:6-4, 2-3

Postseason: 2002

Coach: Greg Olquin (5th year, 13-26-1)

Outlook: Ray Holley proved his worth last year as he earned second team all-county honors. However, Holley has graduated and that leaves the Vanguards with a huge hole to fill. The defense is a strength and will have to carry the load until the offense forms its identity.

Home stadium: El Modena High

Factoid: Ray Holley (OCC) rushed for 2,043 yards and 27 touchdowns last year.

Strongest: AJ Pedroza, Adan Ruiz

Fastest: Huy Nguyen

School record: 225-214-1

Players to watch
	Chris Barnett Sophomore running back slated to take over at running back replacing Ray Holley who graduated.		Aaron Fittery Safety recorded 48 tackles and recovered one fumble last season.

Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Anthony Daniel	5'9	161	Sr.
RB	A.J. Pedroza	5'8	178	Sr.
RB	Chris Barnett	5'7	178	Soph.
WR	Ray Rocha	5'5	166	Sr.
WR	Ryan Arballo	5'9	165	Jr.
TE	Scott Hemans	6'1	201	Sr.
OT	Nicholas Barrios	6'4	262	Jr.
OG	Adan Ruiz	5'10	250	Sr.
C	Josh Espadas	5'10	220	Jr.
OG	Eddie Aguilar	5'10	205	Jr.
OT	Marco Sagasta	6'4	254	Sr.
K	Alex Alcala	5'8	187	Sr.
KR	Ryan Arballo	5'9	165	Jr.
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
DE	Nicholas Barrios	6'4	262	Jr.
DT	Adan Ruiz	5'10	250	Sr.
DT	Jordan Walker	5'10	230	Sr.
DE	Scott Hemans	6'1	201	Sr.
OLB	A.J. Pedroza	5'8	178	Sr.
MLB	Michael Pineda	5'11	215	Sr.
OLB	Alex Alcala	5'8	187	Sr.
CB	Carlos Vega	5'9	163	Sr.
SS	Aaron Fittery	6'2	182	Sr.
SS	Michael Collazo	5'9	205	Sr.
CB	Michael Gutierrez	5'6	143	Sr.
P	Alex Alcala	5'8	187	Sr.
PR	Ryan Arballo	5'9	165	Jr.