Kickoff '08: Los Alamitos Griffins
Kickoff '08: Los Alamitos Griffins
Los Alamitos
Last season: 7-3, 3-2 (tied for third)
Postseason: 2006, lost to Mission Viejo, 44-7, in Pac-5 Division first round
Coach: John Barnes (30th year, 263-77-7)
Outlook: The Griffins appear loaded on offense with dual-threat quarterback Clark Evansand arguably the best pair of receivers in the county in Paul Richardson and Darryl Jenkins.On defense, linebacker and the secondary should be strengths. Athleticism and experiencecould carry Los Alamitos back to the playoffs.
Home stadium: Gahr High, Veterans Stadium
Factoid: Starting linebacker Mike Collins is a transfer from Palos Verdes.
Strongest: Chris Eaton
Fastest: Darryl Jenkins, Paul Richardson, Shaquille Richardson
School record: 331-120-8
| Players to watch | |||
 | Clark Evans Colorado-commit at quarterback also could play some DE |  | Darryl Jenkins Senior receiver forms a potent duo with Paul Richardson |
| Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Clark Evans | 6-4 | 223 | Sr. |
| RB | Cody Perez | 5-9 | 180 | Sr. |
| WR | Paul Richardson | 6-1 | 165 | Jr. |
| WR | Darryl Jenkins | 6-1 | 178 | Sr. |
| WR | Jonny Cheri | 5-11 | 172 | Sr. |
| *WR | Josh Gasser | 5-11 | 160 | Jr. |
| *WR | Zach Kadletz | 6-1 | 195 | Sr. |
| LT | Kevin Rowlands | 6-3 | 235 | Sr. |
| LG | Chris Eaton | 6-0 | 240 | Sr. |
| C | Ryan Derry | 5-10 | 195 | Sr. |
| *RG | David Foote | 6-1 | 235 | Sr. |
| *RG | Niusuamalie Sale | 6-3 | 310 | Jr. |
| RT | Mike Holmquist | 6-3 | 240 | Sr. |
| PK | Zach Kadletz | 6-1 | 195 | Sr. |
| KR | Darryl Jenkins | 6-1 | 178 | Sr. |
| KR | Nathan Castaneda | 5-9 | 180 | Sr. |
| Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DT | Joshua Schnitzer | 6-4 | 255 | Sr. |
| DT | Kevin Rowlands | 6-3 | 235 | Sr. |
| DE | Jacob Frembling | 6-1 | 225 | Sr. |
| OLB | Nathan Castaneda | 5-9 | 180 | Sr. |
| ILB | Anthony Napoles | 5-11 | 197 | Sr. |
| ILB | Mike Collins | 6-1 | 190 | Jr. |
| OLB | Joe Lent | 6-2 | 215 | Sr. |
| CB | Shaquille Richardson | 6-1 | 170 | Jr. |
| SS | Robert Watson | 6-0 | 175 | Jr. |
| SS | Josh Barut | 6-0 | 178 | Jr. |
| CB | Jonny Cheri | 5-11 | 172 | Sr. |
| P | Zach Kadletz | 6-1 | 195 | Sr. |
| PR | Josh Barut | 6-0 | 178 | Jr. |
* Final selection to be announced
Related:
• Sunset League schools: Edison | Esperanza | Fountain Valley | Los Alamitos | Marina | Newport Harbor
Contact the writer: dalbano@ocregister.com
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