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Kickoff '08: San Clemente Tritons
Comments 0 | Recommend 0Kickoff '08: San Clemente Tritons
San Clemente
Last season: 7-3-1, 3-1-1 (tied for second)
Postseason: 2007, lost to Servite, 54-43, in first round of Pac 5 Division I playoffs.
Coach: Eric Patton (ninth year, 75-33-1)
Outlook: Despite the loss of QB Brad Curtis, the Tritons expect to be strong offensively again in 2008. According to Coach Eric Patton, senior quarterback Duke Delancelotti will bring the threat of run and pass to the Tritons' attack. Along with Graham Tenney, senior wideout Ben Gomez should help give the Tritons a productive pass-catching duo that should help take some of the pressure away from Delancelotti. The Tritons also lay claim to a solid special teams unit, highlighted by junior kicker Aaron Jones, who led the team in scoring last season. The success of the Tritons could rest on their defense, which returns only four starters and features a front four lacking experience. With a tough nonleague schedule, that unit will be tested early in the season.
Home stadium: San Clemente
Factoid: Averaged 32.2 points per game during league play in 2007.
Strongest: Dylan Reda
Fastest: Ryan Deleon, Josh Leff, David Espino
School record: 221-217-2
| Players to watch | |||
| Evan Jacobsen Considered one of the best snappers in the country | Ryan Deleon Rushed for a season high 116 yards in 42-14 win over Capistrano Valley last season | ||
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Duke Delancelli | 6-0 | 175 | Sr. |
| RB | Ryan Deleon | 5-9 | 160 | Sr. |
| RB | D.J. Gallegos | 5-9 | 175 | Sr. |
| WR | Ben Gomez | 6-0 | 185 | Sr. |
| WR | Graham Tenney | 5-11 | 170 | Sr. |
| TE | Tyler Wilde | 6-1 | 190 | Sr. |
| T | Steve Watts | 6-3 | 270 | Sr. |
| G | Brent Hauk | 5-11 | 275 | Sr. |
| C | Evan Jacobsen | 6-0 | 225 | Sr. |
| G | Austin Clinkenbeard | 5-11 | 200 | Sr. |
| T | A.J. Merlino | 6-3 | 250 | Sr. |
| K | Aaron Jones | 6-2 | 190 | Jr. |
| KR | Ryan Deleon | 5-9 | 160 | Sr. |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DT | Austin Abel | 6-4 | 220 | Sr. |
| NT | Ricky Carter | 6-0 | 225 | Sr. |
| DT | Brayden Romo | 6-1 | 235 | Jr. |
| ILB | Joey Waters | 5-11 | 215 | Sr. |
| OLB | Jack Anderson | 6-0 | 190 | Sr. |
| MLB | Dylan Reda | 6-3 | 230 | Sr. |
| OLB | Joe Wilson | 6-1 | 195 | Sr. |
| CB | Josh Leff | 5-11 | 180 | Sr. |
| SS | Jordan Giradot | 6-0 | 175 | Jr. |
| FS | Aaron Jones | 6-2 | 190 | Jr. |
| CB | Will Tober | 5-9 | 165 | Sr. |
| P | Aaron Jones | 6-2 | 190 | Jr. |
| PR | Ryan Deleon | 5-9 | 160 | Sr. |
Related:
• South Coast League schools: Aliso Niguel | Capistrano Valley | Dana Hills | Mission Viejo | San Clemente | Tesoro
Contact the writer: jeichelberger@ocregister.com
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