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Kickoff 2010: Century League preview
Find the overall league and individual team previews for all seven Century League teams.
COACHES’ POLL
(Click on the links below to go to the individual team previews)
1. Esperanza, 4-6 in 2009, 46 poll points
2. Villa Park, 7-4, 36
3. El Dorado, 7-4-1, 32
4. Foothill, 2-8, 28
5. Canyon, 4-6, 22
6. El Modena, 3-7, 18
7. Brea Olinda, 2-8, 13
*Teams receive 7 points for a first-place vote, 6 for a second-place vote, etc.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Esperanza. The Aztecs are more than prepared for their move from the Sunset League and the Pac-5 Division. The Aztecs struggled last season, missing the playoffs and posting a 4-6 record. Will this move be the boost needed for Esperanza to bounce back?
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
El Modena. The Vanguards have a new coach, Ed Drzanek, and return 10 starters from last season. Could a playoff berth be in the future?
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Josh Peterman, Foothill, QB: Peterman steps in to replace last year’s starter, Aaron Dupin. Peterman progressed nicely during the summer passing league schedule. He will have a steady group of offensive weapons to help him.
Luke Wood, El Dorado, DE/TE: Wood is one of the county’s top recruits. He leads a good group of El Dorado defensive lineman and will be a factor in the Golden Hawks passing game.
OTHER TOP PLAYERS
Brea Olinda: RB Josh Vizcaya; MLB Justin Owens; WR/CB Will Rosell; QB Cameron Jones
Canyon: QB Beau Perry; TE/LB Ty Parker; LB Josh Seiler; RB Trevon Cox
El Dorado: QB Andreas Ambuehl; RB Jordan Long; WR JD Blackamore; DE Kevin Horn
El Modena: WR Kyle Calvo; DB Patrick Zurbuchen; QB Zac Hermans
Esperanza: QB Mark Tumlinson; RB Mike Manibusan; MLB Mason Miller; DB/WR Nick Catalano
Foothill: RB Tanner Bryant; WR Noah Stillman; MLB AJ Hoover; OL Nyles Amelita; K Sean Huddleston
Villa Park: RB/SS Kapena Olsen; MLB David Tafuna; TE Clay Scarborough; QB Blair Boyce; DB Nate Roberts
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Esperanza vs. Villa Park, Oct. 7: There are several big games in the new-look Century League, but this one could decide the league title.
TOUGHEST SCHEDULE
Villa Park. The Spartans open the season with consecutive road games at San Clemente (Sept. 3) and Valencia (Sept. 9). After games against John Glenn of Norwalk and Santa Monica, the Spartans open league against Canyon and Esperanza.
