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Kickoff '08: Loara Saxons
Comments 0 | Recommend 0Kickoff '08: Loara Saxons
Loara
Last season: 2-7, 1-3
Postseason: 2001, lost to Cerritos, 42-7, in first round of Division VI first round
Coach: Dean Lappin (third year, 2-17)
Outlook: Things are looking up for the Saxons program. While they might not contend for the league title this season, Coach Dean Lappin likes the progress that is being made from year-to-year and believes the Saxons have a chance to be better than they have been the previous two seasons. First things first, though, and the Saxons will have to overcome the injury bug and sort out some offensive line problems before the season starts.
Home stadium: Glover Stadium
Factoid: The Saxons have missed the playoffs the past six seasons.
Strongest: Isaac Falealili
School record: 253-213-13
| Players to watch | |||
 | Isaac Falealil First-team all-league selection at defensive end, will get time at fullback this season as well | Marcus Meraz Was virtually a rookie last season at quarterback. Should be more comfortable as a senior | |
| Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Marcus Meraz | 6-1 | 175 | Sr. |
| RB | Anthony Bautista | 5-8 | 165 | Sr. |
| FB | Isaac Falealili | 6-2 | 200 | Sr. |
| TE | Jesse Benron | 6-2 | 215 | Sr. |
| WR | James Gonzalez | 6-0 | 150 | Jr. |
| WR | Jeremy Grass | 5-10 | 160 | Jr. |
| LT | Frank Cozza | 6-1 | 215 | Jr. |
| LG | TBA* | |||
| C | Tyler DeHaven | 5-8 | 190 | Jr. |
| RT | TBA* | |||
| RG | TBA* | |||
| K | Chris Castellanos | 5-10 | 160 | |
| Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Isaac Falealili | 6-2 | 200 | Sr. |
| DT | Dylan Crossland | 6-1 | 205 | Sr. |
| DT | Dylan Clarke | 6-1 | 300 | Jr. |
| DE | Michael Schaub | 6-2 | 190 | Jr. |
| OLB | Jonathon Rangel | 5-8 | 170 | Sr. |
| MLB | Josh DeLaCruz | 6-0 | 185 | Sr. |
| OLB | Michael Nakahara | 5-7 | 165 | Jr. |
| CB | Anthony Smith | 5-9 | 150 | Jr. |
| SS | Troy Lloyd | 5-10 | 180 | Sr. |
| FS | Landen Finlen | 5-10 | 165 | Sr. |
| CB | Jon Werner | 5-11 | 170 | Jr. |
| P | Josh DeLaCruz | 6-0 | 185 | Sr. |
*Final selection to be announced
Related:
• Empire League schools: Cypress | Katella | Kennedy | Loara | Pacifica | Valencia
Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com
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