Kickoff '08: Orange Lutheran Lancers

Kickoff '08: Orange Lutheran Lancers

September 1, 2008 - 1:44 PM
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Orange Lutheran

Last season: 10-2, 3-1 (first-place tie)

Postseason: 2007, lost to Long Beach Poly, 2-0, in Pac-5 semifinals.

Coach: Jim Kunau (16th year, 151-35-3)

Outlook: The Lancers have to replace some fine players, including tight end Blake Ayles (USC), running back/linebacker Ricky Pemasa (Fresno State) and quarterback Blake Hyepock (Colorado State). They do have two experienced running backs returning, including Exavier Edwards who showed flashes of promise last year. There is plenty of speed, especially on defense, and the addition of Gabe Lemon, a cornerback/receiver who was All-County last year at Trabuco Hills, will help.

Home stadium: Orange Coast College, Santa Ana Stadium, Brea Olinda High

Factoid: Senior linebacker Jeremiah Pemasa had 70 tackles last year.

Fastest: Kyle Dravis

School record: 247-126-5

Players to watch
Exavier Edwards
Running back displayed exciting potential in '07
Jeremiah Pemasa
One of county's top linebackers
Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Year
QBBobby Wheatley6-3200Jr.
RBKyle Dravis5-9175Sr.
RBExavier Edwards5-9185Jr.
WRScotty Williams5-8175Sr.
WRShawn Rohr6-0180Jr.
TEShane Sullivan6-3215Sr.
OTMoses Peranlta6-3280Sr.
OGAaron Prindle6-1255Sr.
CPreston Pemasa6-0210Jr.
OGDJ Brandel6-2245Sr.
OTMatt Culp6-2225Sr.
KParker Flynn5-10170Jr.
Pos. Player Ht. Wt. Year
DEMike Arakelian6-0220Sr.
DTKapono Asuega6-0275Sr.
DTSean McEvilly6-4250Jr.
DEAaron Prindle6-1255Sr.
OLBJeremiah Pemasa5-9205Sr.
MLBWingate Wong5-10200Sr.
OLBGarrett Gilliland6-0200Jr.
CBGabe Lemon5-9185Sr.
SSGarret Lieber6-1205Jr.
FSTerrence Brown5-11175Sr.
CBDavonte Anderson5-9160Sr.
PParker Flynn5-10170Jr.
KRKyle Dravis5-9175Sr.
PRScotty Williams5-8175Sr.

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Related:
Trinity League schools: JSerra | Mater Dei  | Orange Lutheran  | Santa Margarita | Servite | St. John Bosco
All Football Kickoff '08 articles

Contact the writer: sfryer@ocregister.com