Kickoff '08: Magnolia Sentinels

September 1, 2008 - 1:47 PM

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Magnolia

Last season: 4-6, 1-4 (fifth place)

Postseason: 1984

Coach: Dave Perkins (second year, 4-6)

Outlook: Loaded with athletes at the skill positions and size on the line, Magnolia is ready to compete for its first playoff berth since 1984.

Home stadium: Glover Stadium and Western High

Strongest: Miguel Ramirez

Fastest: Robert Cruz

School record: 138-306-9

Players to watch
	Robert Cruz, RB After running for 1,320 yards as a junior, Cruz will take over as the No. 1 option for the departed Rap Dantic		Jose Pineda, RB/SS With a 4.4 40-yard dash time to his credit, Pineda has attracted the eyes of college scouts. He’s moving to the backfield from wide receiver

Offense Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Elijah Laulu	Sr.	6-0	170
TB	Robert Cruz	Sr.	5-9	175
FB	Desmond Talitiga	Sr.	6-1	190
WR	Jose Pineda	Sr.	6-0	195
WR	Joel Nuno	Jr.	5-11	175
TE	Alonzo Diaz	Sr.	6-2	248
T	Ely Escobedo	Sr.	6-7	295
G	Laau Asoau	Sr.	6-3	315
C	Mario Martinez	Jr.	6-1	295
G	Cesar Soria	Jr.	5-10	230
T	Raul Rodriguez	Soph.	6-6	282
K	Alonzo Diaz	Sr.	6-2	248
Defense Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
DE	Laau Asoau	Sr.	6-3	315
NG	Miguel Ramirez	Sr.	6-1	295
DE	Alonzo Diaz	Sr.	6-2	248
ILB	Misikei Misikei	Soph.	6-0	190
ILB	Frank Flaherty	Jr.	5-10	182
OLB	Trevor Ofisa	Jr.	6-2	215
OLB	Sergio Ruelas	Sr.	5-8	175
CB	Anthony Phillips III	Jr.	6-1	185
SS	Jose Pineda	Sr.	6-0	195
FS	Desmond Talitiga	Sr.	6-1	190
CB	John Torres	Sr.	5-10	180
P	Robert Cruz	Sr.	6-0	195
KR	Robert Cruz	Sr.	6-0	195
PR	Jose Pineda	Sr.	6-0	195

Contact the writer: jkay@ocregister.com