Kickoff 2012: Anaheim preview

August 17, 2012 8:26 AM

By MARK GARCIA

OCVARSITY.COM

Last season record: 6-5, 4-1 league (T-1st)

Postseason: 2011, lost to Laguna Beach, 49-13, in first round of Southern Division playoffs

Coach: Lanny Booher, 8th year (49-40)

Home stadium: Glover Stadium

Outlook: The Colonists lost seven first team all-leaguers and the league’s MVP in Anthony Covarubias off last year’s co-league championship squad. But Anaheim does return four starting offensive linemen and have reloaded with players off its league championship freshmen and junior varsity squads. Anaheim’s secondary will be all new, but that shouldn’t be too much of a problem in a run-dominated league. Booher feels confident this year’s squad can make the playoffs, but added he would like to see the program “step it up” and win a playoff game or two. If the Colonists remain healthy, expect them to contend for another league championship.

Factoid: Anaheim has defeated Santa Ana Valley in their last three meetings and four out of the last five.

School record: 496-359-38

Scroll down to see the starting lineup and players to watch at Anaheim High School. See the Orange League preview. See all Kickoff 2012 football preview coverage.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Rico Kindle, RB/MLB, 6-1, 205, Sr.
Hayden Stillman, WR/OLB, 6-1, 175, Sr. Q&A and video with Stillman.
STARTING LINEUP
Offense Pos.	Name	Height	Weight	Year
QB	Albert Herrera	5-11	170	Sr.
RB	Rico Kindle	6-1	205	Sr.
RB	Chris Hernandez	5-10	210	Jr.
WR	Hayden Stillman	6-1	175	Sr.
WR	Jonathan Mayo	5-8	150	Sr.
TE	Cory Bush	6-3	220	Sr.
T	David Rivera	6-0	230	Sr.
G	Alex Macedo	5-10	200	Jr.
C	Sergio Medina	5-8	240	Jr.
G	Kevin Rivera	5-11	240`	Jr.
T	Joe Palamera	5-11	285	So.
K	Jonathan Aguilar	5-11	285	So.
Defense Pos.	Name	Height	Weight	Year
DE	Cory Busch	6-3	220	Sr.
DT	David Rivera	6-0	230	Sr.
DT	Sergio Medina	5-8	240	Jr.
DE	Anthony Cottigas	6-0	220	Sr.
OLB	Hayden Stillman	6-1	175	Sr.
MLB	Rico Kindle	6-1	205	Sr.
OLB	Luis Espindola	5-8	190	Jr.
CB	Daniel Valente	5-9	160	Sr.
SS	Albert Herrera	5-11	170	Sr.
FS	Josh Tafoya	5-8	150	Jr.
CB	Jonathan Aguilar	5-11	285	So.
P	Jonathan Aguilar	5-11	285	So.
KR	Luis Espindola	5-8	190	Jr.
PR	Josh Tafoya	5-8	150	Jr.