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Kickoff 2012: Kennedy preview
Last season record: 4-7, 2-4 (tied for fourth)
Postseason: 2011, lost to La Habra, 47-14 in the first round of the CIF-SS Southwest Division playoffs.
Coach: Brit Johnson (5th year, 20-23)
Home stadium: Western High
Outlook: Optimism abounds around the Fighting Irish this season. There are seven returning starters including running Darius Miles and quarterback Taylor Elliott. The projected starting lineup only has three seniors. Coach Johnson described the team as “young and hungry” and “eager to put Kennedy back on the map.”
Factoid: Darius Miles had five 100-plus yard games last season, including a 204-yard performance against Pacifica
School record: 297-196-9
| Scroll down to see the starting lineup and players to watch at Kennedy High School. See the Empire League preview. See all Kickoff 2012 football preview coverage. |
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PLAYERS TO WATCH |
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RB Darius Miles – Having Miles back is a good starting-point for the Kennedy offense. Look for big things for the senior running back. |
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QB Taylor Elliott – Last season Elliott was a second team All-Empire League performer. |
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STARTING LINEUP |
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Offense Pos. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
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QB |
Taylor Elliott |
6-2 |
185 |
Sr. |
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RB |
Darius Miles |
5-10 |
190 |
Sr. |
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RB |
TJ Williams |
5-11 |
205 |
Soph. |
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WR |
Phillip Anderson |
5-10 |
165 |
Sr. |
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WR |
Justin Ray |
5-8 |
175 |
Sr. |
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WR |
Troy Cochran |
5-7 |
150 |
Soph. |
|
T |
Blaine Villarreal |
6-1 |
190 |
Jr. |
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G |
Josh Olson |
6-2 |
205 |
Jr. |
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C |
Nathan Trent |
5-11 |
260 |
Jr. |
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G |
Eriq Plechot |
5-11 |
190 |
Jr. |
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T |
Joe Hansberry |
6-2 |
200 |
Jr. |
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K |
Jordan Hunter |
5-10 |
145 |
Sr. |
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Defense Pos. |
Name |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
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DE |
Joe Hansberry |
6-2 |
200 |
Jr. |
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DT |
Gil Corzine |
6-1 |
200 |
Jr. |
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DT |
Nathan Trent |
5-11 |
260 |
Jr. |
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DE |
Blaine Villarreal |
6-1 |
190 |
Jr. |
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MLB |
Justin Minor |
6-1 |
195 |
Jr. |
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MLB |
Eriq Plechot |
5-11 |
190 |
Jr. |
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OLB |
Justin Ray |
5-8 |
175 |
Sr. |
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OLB |
Sam Clark |
6-0 |
165 |
Jr. |
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CB |
Philip Anderson |
5-10 |
165 |
Sr. |
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FS |
Joe Lovetere |
5-11 |
155 |
Jr. |
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CB |
Levi Lucero |
5-8 |
160 |
Jr. |
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P |
Jordan Hunter |
5-10 |
145 |
Sr. |
