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Kickoff '08: Katella Knights
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Katella
Last season: 2-7, 0-4
Postseason: 2002, lost to Foothill in first round of Division VI playoffs
Coach: Fred DiPalma (first year)
Outlook: Coming off of a difficult 2007, it would seem that the Knights would have nowhere to go but up in 2008. However, it is going to take time to get the program turned around. There are only two starters returning from last year's team as Fred DiPalma begins his tenure as coach.
Home stadium: Glover Stadium
Factoid: DiPalma coached at Savanna for 12 years and led the Rebels to the CIF-SS Division VI championship in 1993.
Strongest: Vic Orejel
Fastest: Brian Porter, Bryan Blanke
School record: 154-245-16
| Players to watch | |||
 | Brian Porter The senior steps in at quarterback as the Knights look to improve on last season's finish. |  | Justin Olsen Will see action at tight end and defensive end. |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Brian Porter | 5-10 | 180 | Sr. |
| RB | Cody Orosco | 5-7 | 160 | Jr. |
| RB | Nik Bush | 5-9 | 160 | Soph. |
| WR | Dylan Bradley | 5-9 | 160 | Sr. |
| WR | Bryan Blanke | 6-3 | 180 | Sr. |
| TE | Justin Olsen | 6-3 | 205 | Sr. |
| OT | Luis Sanchez | 6-3 | 250 | Jr. |
| OG | Vic Orejel | 5-9 | 220 | Sr. |
| C | Rey Martinez | 6-0 | 225 | Sr. |
| OG | Jose Mejia | 5-8 | 215 | Jr. |
| OT | Francisco Lopez | 6-3 | 240 | Jr. |
| K | Bryan Blanke | 6-3 | 180 | Sr. |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Justin Olsen | 6-3 | 205 | Sr. |
| DT | Edgar Gaytan | 5-11 | 235 | Jr. |
| DT | Andrew Moody | 5-9 | 200 | Sr. |
| DE | Israel Bandera | 6-0 | 200 | Sr. |
| OLB | Matt Judd | 5-9 | 185 | Sr. |
| MLB | Jon Tran | 5-9 | 185 | Jr. |
| ILB | Ray Garcia | 5-10 | 180 | Sr. |
| OLB | Eric Alegria | 6-0 | 210 | Sr. |
| CB | Cody Orosco | 5-7 | 160 | Jr. |
| SS | Mitch Dolezal | 6-0 | 165 | Sr. |
| CB | Mike Hitchcock | 6-0 | 170 | Sr. |
| P | Bryan Blanke | 6-3 | 180 | Sr. |
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• Empire League schools: Cypress | Katella | Kennedy | Loara | Pacifica | Valencia
Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com
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