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Andre Argaez, CVC, QB; Cody Gates, Sage Hill, OL/DL; Kevin Howe, CVC, K; Mike Jacobs, CVC, TE/LB; Jamie McGee, Sage Hill, QB/DB; Daniel Morrison, St. Margaret's, LB; Hunter Steffien, St. Margaret's, RB/LB; Jesse Sundstrom, Brethren Christian, FB/NT; Max Torres, Sage Hill, RB/LB

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St. Margaret's vs. Capistrano Valley Christian

Nov. 3 at San Clemente

This one could determine the league champion. St. Margaret's won last season's game, 42-6.

TOUGHEST SCHEDULE

St. Margaret's

The Tartans added games against Maranatha and Whittier Christian. They also open at Mammoth. Maranatha, of course, gave St. Margaret's all it could handle in last season's Northeast final.

ACADEMY LEAGUE

Brethren Christian

Players to watch
	Eric Freese:A returning starter on the offensive line.
	Tyler LaPierra:A projected two-way starting lineman.

LAST SEASON: 4th place, 4-6, 1-3

POSTSEASON: 2004, lost to Campbell Hall, 24-7, in first round of Division XIII playoffs

COACH: Bruce Eien (12th year, 51-60-4)

OUTLOOK: The Warriors have some inexperience with only four returning starters on each side of the ball. BC also lost receivers Jeff Jefferson (Villa Park) and Kevin Anderson (Lakewood) to transfers. The Warriors did add transfer WR Matt Coleman from Sunny Hills. BC also should get a boost with four projected seniors starting on the offensive line. The Warriors don't have great size, though FB/NT Jesse Sundstrom is an exception. Another plus for the program should be its work with speed/strength trainer Jim Romero.

HOME STADIUM: Ocean View HS

FACTOID: The Warriors' league victory last season came against Linfield Christian, which is no longer part of the Academy League.

FASTEST: Jarrod Zea, 4.7 (40)

STRONGEST: Josh Silva, 250 (bench)

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB*	Brad Hess	6-0	170	Jr.	DE	Chris Hinkley	6-4	190	Sr.
QB*	Matt Bodziak	6-0	175	Jr.	DT	Geoff Franchi	5-11	185	Sr.
FB	Jesse Sundstrom	6-2	225	Sr.	DT	Tyler LaPierre	6-0	185	Sr.
WB	Drew Fabrigas	5-10	175	Jr.	NT	Jesse Sundstrom	6-2	225	Sr.
WR	Adam Cutts	5-10	150	Sr.	DE	Eric Freese	6-2	205	Sr.
WR	Matt Coleman	6-0	170	Sr.	OLB	Eddie Cantu	5-8	150	So.
TE*	Matt Bodziak	6-0	175	Jr.	MLB	Drew Fabrigas	5-10	175	Jr.
TE*	Brad Hess	6-0	170	Jr.	OLB	Matt Bodziak	6-0	175	Jr.
OT	Chris Hinkley	6-4	190	Sr.	CB	Matt Coleman	6-0	170	Sr.
OG	Tyler LaPierre	6-0	185	Sr.	FS	Adam Cutts	5-10	150	Sr.
C	Zach Ruston	6-0	195	Jr.	CB	Jarrod Zea	5-9	160	Sr.
OG	Geoff Franchi	5-11	185	Sr.	P	Jesse Sundstrom	6-2	225	Sr.
OT	Eric Freese	6-2	205	Sr.	PR	Adam Cutts	5-10	150	Sr.
K	Adam Cutts	5-10	150	Sr.	*	Starter TBA
KOR	Jesse Sundstrom	6-2	225	Sr.

Capistrano Valley Christian

Players to watch
	Andre Argaez:Averaged 188.9 yards offense in '06.
	Mike Jacobs:First-team all-league last season.

LAST SEASON: 3rd place, 5-6, 2-2

POSTSEASON: 2006, lost to Whittier Christian, 62-20, in first round of Northeast Division playoffs

COACH: Chris Fore (2nd year, 5-6)

OUTLOOK: The Eagles hope to continue their upward flight under Fore. The coach inherited an 0-9 team but collected five victories in 2006, his first season. CVC returns seven starters on offense, led by versatile QB Andre Argaez. Fore calls the senior the best QB he has coached in seven seasons of small-school football. The Eagles also return seven starters on defense, led by Mike Jacobs at linebacker (129 total tackles in 2006). CVC also has added six coaches to its coaching staff for a total of nine.

HOME STADIUM: San Clemente HS

FACTOID: The Eagles were one of two teams in the state to go from winless in 2005 to a playoff participant last season.

FASTEST: Kevin Howe, 4.65 (40)

STRONGEST: Nick Tolle, 285 (bench)

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Andre Argaez	5-9	170	Sr.	DE	Nelson Whitney	6-3	180	Jr.
FB	Mike Christensen	6-0	175	Jr.	DT	Nick Tolle	6-3	295	Sr.
WB	Kevin Howe	6-1	195	Sr.	DT	Lance De Haas	6-5	285	Jr.
WB	Evan Hauschka	5-10	145	Jr.	DE	Jared Gardner	5-10	180	Sr.
WR	Josh Stinson	6-1	195	Sr.	OLB	Kevin Howe	6-1	195	Sr.
TE	Mike Jacobs	6-0	185	Sr.	MLB	Mike Jacobs	6-0	185	Sr.
OT	Nick Tolle	6-3	295	Sr.	OLB	Reid Nelson	5-11	185	Jr.
OG	Jared Gardner	5-10	180	Sr.	CB	Evan Hauschka	5-10	145	Jr.
C	Shane Melzer	6-2	170	Sr.	SS	Mike Christensen	6-0	175	Jr.
OG	Reid Nelson	5-11	185	Jr.	FS	Andre Argaez	5-9	170	Sr.
OT	Lance De Haas	6-5	285	Jr.	CB	Josh Stinson	6-1	195	Sr.
K	Kevin Howe	6-1	195	Sr.	P	Josh Stinson	6-1	195	Sr.
KOR	Andre Argaez	5-9	170	Sr.	PR	Andre Argaez	5-9	170	Sr

Sage Hill

Players to watch
	Cody Gates:Projected two-way starting tackle.
	Max Torres:Could make an impact on both sides of ball.

LAST SEASON: 2nd place, 6-5, 3-1

POSTSEASON: 2006, lost to Maranatha, 23-8, in first round of the Northeast Division playoffs.

COACH: Pete Anderson (1st year)

OUTLOOK: Anderson, an on-campus math teacher, inherits a four-year starter at QB in Jamie McGee. The Lightning also will be looking for offensive production from fullback Max Torres and a deep group of receivers. Cody Gates anchors the offensive line. Torres also anchors a 4-4 gap-control defense. Sage opens the season with five consecutive home games, so it could start fast.

HOME STADIUM: Sage Hill

FACTOID: The Lightning won their first three league games last season before falling to St. Margaret's, 42-21.

FASTEST: Nick Witte 4.6 (40)

STRONGEST: Cody Gates 250 (bench)

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Jamie McGee	6-1	180	Sr.	DE	Craig Jackson	6-0	181	Jr.
FB	Max Torres	6-1	195	Sr.	DT	Cody Gates	6-4	300	Sr.
TB	Tom Multari	5-9	160	Sr.	DT	Andrew Irvine	6-1	170	Sr.
*WR	Michael Higgins	5-10	175	Sr.	DE	Dan Kernan	5-11	215	Jr.
*WR	Justin Li	6-0	140	Sr.	OLB	Nazir Katbi	5-9	170	Sr.
*WR	Preston Oklejas	6-5	200	Sr.	ILB	Jordan Spencer	6-0	175	Sr.
*WR	Andy Multari	6-1	140	So.	ILB	Joey Puishys	6-3	220	Sr.
*WR	Jordan Spencer	6-0	175	Sr.	OLB	Max Torres	6-1	195	Sr.
*WR	Nick Witte	5-10	165	Sr.	CB	Michael Higgins	5-10	175	Sr.
TE	Craig Jackson	6-0	181	Jr.	FS	Jamie McGee	6-1	180	Sr.
OT	Cody Gates	6-4	300	Sr.	CB	Tom Multari	5-9	160	Sr.
*OG	Andrew Irvine	6-1	170	Sr.	PR	Michael Higgins	5-10	175	Sr.
*OG	Renick Palley	6-3	215	Sr.
*OG	Zach Rabosky	6-2	190	Sr.	*starter TBA
*C	Dan Kernan	5-11	215	Jr.
*C	Brendan Killaly	6-0	185	So.
K	Taylor Ross	5-9	152	Fr.
*KOR	several competing

St. Margaret's

Players to watch
	Hunter Steffien:An impact player on offense and defense.
	Dan Morrison:His versatility makes him an asset on offense and defense.

LAST SEASON: 1st place, 14-0, 4-0

POSTSEASON: Won CIF Northeast Division title

COACH: Harry Welch (1st year)

OUTLOOK: The Tartans return just a few starters on defense but have some familiar stars on offense. RB Hunter Steffien is back after rushing for 1,136 yards last season. QB Cameron Hiller returns after tossing 22 TDs in 2006. The offense likely will feature four juniors on the line. Welch will employ his spread offense that racked up the points at Canyon of Canyon Country. St. Margaret's averaged 34.5 points last season. Welch's Canyon team averaged 44.1 points in 2006.

HOME STADIUM: St. Margaret's

FACTOID: Welch's Canyon of Canyon Country team upset Concord De La Salle, 27-13, last season to capture in the CIF state Division I bowl game.

FASTEST: Cameron Hiller

STRONGEST: Matt Lyman

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Cameron Hiller	5-10	170	Sr.	DE	Kasey Carpenter	5-10	163	Sr.
RB	Hunter Steffien	6-2	213	Sr.	DT	Elmer Flores	6-0	188	Sr.
WR	Travis Anderson	5-9	165	Jr.	*NT	Austin Holden	5-10	180	Jr.
WR	Alex Brolick	5-10	168	Jr.	*NT	Jeremy Baileys	5-8	168	Jr.
WR	Dorian Farhang	6-2	176	Sr.	DE	William Findiesen	6-0	208	So.
WR	Mark Kanow	5-10	165	Sr.	OLB	Hunter Steffien	6-2	213	Sr.
OT	Chase Smith	6-2	218	Jr.	MLB	Matt Lyman	5-1	196	Sr.
OG	Matt Lyman	5-11	196	Sr.	OLB	Daniel Morrison	6-0	188	Sr.
C	Mack Santora	5-11	205	Jr.	CB	Shayan Fakhimi	5-9	165	Sr.
OG	Jeffrey Askin	5-10	223	Jr.	SS	John Murayama	5-4	135	So.
OT	Colfax Selby	6-0	208	Jr.	FS	Dorian Farhang	6-2	176	Sr.
K	Max Sutro	5-10	170	Sr.	CB	Alex Brolick	5-10	168	Jr.
KOR	Hunter Steffien	6-2	213	Sr.	P	Max Sutro	5-10	170	Sr.
					*PR	Alex Brolick	5-10	168	Jr.
					*PR	Dorian Farhang	6-2	176	Sr.

					*Starter TBA

SMALL SCHOOLS

Fairmont Prep

Players to watch
	Michael Graves:Will start on both sides of the ball.
	Richard Johnson:Caught 11 TDs last season.

LAST SEASON: Tied for 1st place (San Joaquin-West) 8-2, 2-1

POSTSEASON: 2006, lost to Salesian, 26-19, in first round of Northeast Division playoffs

COACH: Bobby Mendoza (3rd year, 13-8)

OUTLOOK: The Huskies are athletic at the skill positions with players such as WR Richard Johnson and QB Aryan Meknat. They also have some impressive size along the lines, led by Anthony Cobian. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound senior could be one of the county's better offensive lineman. If the Huskies stay healthy, they could contend for a league title.

HOME STADIUM: Valley Christian/Cerritos

FACTOID: The Huskies close out league with a home game against Saddleback Valley Christian on Nov. 9.

FASTEST: Aryan Meknat

STRONGEST: Anthony Cobian

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Aryan Meknat	6-0	180	Sr.	DE	Josh Bendaw	6-0	190	Sr.
RB	Josh Bendaw	6-0	190	Sr.	DT	Anthony Cobian	6-3	320	Sr.
TE	Derrick Matallah	6-4	210	Sr.	DT	Scott Peyatt	5-10	210	Sr.
WR	Richard Johnson	6-2	190	Jr.	DE	Kevin Wagner	6-3	215	So.
WR	Chad Sudoko	6-0	185	Sr.	OLB	Michael Graves	6-0	225	Jr.
WR	Mo Lajevardi	5-11	170	Sr.	MLB	Bo Jocson	6-0	235	Jr.
OT	Michael Graves	6-0	225	Jr.	OLB	Aryan Meknat	6-0	180	Sr.
OG	Bo Jocson	6-0	235	Jr.	CB	Amit Parmar	5-6	140	Sr.
C	Anthony Cobian	6-3	320	Sr.	SS	Chad Sudoko	6-0	185	Sr.
OG	Scott Peyatt	5-10	210	Sr.	FS	Richard Johnson	6-2	190	Jr.
OT	Jonathan Varnold	6-0	215	Jr.	CB	Mo Lajevardi	5-11	170	Sr.
K	Richard Johnson	6-2	190	Jr.	*P	Richard Johnson	6-2	190	Jr.
KOR	Aryan Meknat	6-0	180	Sr.	*P	Mo Lajevardi	5-11	170	Sr.
					*PR	Aryan Meknat	6-0	180	Sr.
					*PR	Chad Sudoko	6-0	185	Sr.

					*Starter TBA

Liberty Christian

Players to watch
	Jack Doney:The senior is projected to start at QB and SS.
	Michael Iacoucci:Part of a talented group of LBs.

LAST SEASON: 4th place, San Joaquin West, 0-9, 0-3

POSTSEASON: 2005, lost to South Bay Lutheran, 64-22, in first round of 8-man playoffs

COACH: Deverick Lampley (1st year)

OUTLOOK: The Minutemen are looking to improve their offense and have scrapped the wing-T for the pistol offense, which is employed by Nevada. Last season in their transition from the 8-man ranks, the Minutemen averaged 13.5 points. Lampley wants to double that average. Doney is a first-year starter at quarterback and could be busy. Lampley wants to pass 70 percent of the time. The defense also needs improvement. Liberty Christian allowed more than 37 points a game in 2006. Lampley likes his group of linebackers, led by Isaiah Jeynes.

HOME STADIUM: Ocean View HS

FACTOID: Lampley, who had NFL experience with three teams as a player, owns a personal gym called Bodies Plus.

FASTEST: Isaiah Jeynes, 4.9

STRONGEST: Isaiah Jeynes, 225

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Jack Doney	6-5	205	Sr.	DE	Ben Long	5-7	200	Jr.
RB	Michael Iacoucci	5-9	195	Sr.	DT	Ted McFarland	6-4	300	Sr.
TB	Isaiah Jeynes	6-1	181	Sr.	DE	Joshua Rodriquez	5-5	195	Sr.
WR	Michael Schilhab	5-6	120	So.	OLB	Gary Smith	6-0	188	Sr.
WR	Philip Mundemba	6-1	175	Jr.	MLB	Michael Iacoucci	5-9	195	Sr.
TE	Jakob Brouwer	5-7	170	Fr.	MLB	Thomas Head	5-11	205	Jr.
OT	Ted McFarland	6-4	300	Sr.	OLB	Isaiah Jeynes	6-1	181	Sr.
OG	Joshua Rodriquez	5-5	195	Sr.	CB	Michael Schilhab	5-6	120	So.
C	Thomas Head	5-11	205-	Jr.	SS	J.R. Ernst	5-10	182	Sr.
OG	Ben Long	5-7	200	Jr.	FS	Jack Doney	6-5	205	Sr.
OT	Gary Smith	6-0	188	Sr.	CB	Philip Mundemba	6-1	175	Jr.
K	Gary Smith	6-0	188	Sr.	P	Gary Smith	6-0	188	Sr.
KOR	Michael Schilhab	5-6	120	So.	PR	Michael Schilhab	5-6	120	So.

Saddleback Valley Christian

Players to watch
	Gregg Romero:One of the top targets at WR.
	Brendan Chambers:Also a standout baseball player.

LAST SEASON: Tied for 1st place (San Joaquin-West) 8-4, 2-1

POSTSEASON: 2006, lost to Whittier Christian, 40-13, in quarterfinals of the Northeast Division playoffs

COACH: Gary Chambers (1st >year)

OUTLOOK: Chambers replaces Mike Henjum as the Warriors' coach. Last season, Chambers served as the team's offensive coordinator. He has spent three seasons as an assistant, so the transition should be smooth. Chambers' son, Brendan, was All-CIF selection last season. With a strong group of WRs, Brendan could improve on his 24 TD passes from 2006. SVC returns seven starters on offense and eight on defense. Play along the lines, however, will be critical. Projected starters Clayton Viter (Dana Hills) and William Hinn (JSerra) are transfers. If the lines play well, the Warriors should contend in the San Joaquin League.

HOME STADIUM: JSerra

FACTOID: Brendan Chambers passed for more than 2,000 yards in 2006 and rushed for more than 1,000.

FASTEST: Brendan Chambers 4.4 (40)

STRONGEST: Clayton Viter 275 (bench)

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Brendan Chambers	5-11	165	Sr.	DE	Josh Squirrel	6-2	180	Jr.
RB	Eric Speik	6-1	170	Jr.	DT	Charles Stagner	6-2	188	Jr.
WR	Chris Gipe	5-11	203-	Sr.	DT	Clayton Viter	5-11	203	Jr.
WR	William Hinn	5-7	158	So.	NG	Devon Edwards	5-9	190	Jr.
WR	Gregg Romero	6-0	175	Sr.	DE	Chris Nicol	6-2	175	Sr.
*WR	Ricky Broadhead	5-11	160	Sr.	MLB	Chris Gipe	5-11	203	Sr.
*WR	Josh Squirrel	6-2	180	Jr.	OLB	Eric Speik	6-1	170	Jr.
OT	Clayton Viter	5-11	203	Jr.	*OLB	Jordan McIntosh	5-9	168	Jr.
OG	Alex Moveseian	5-11	222	Sr.	*OLB	Chris Adam	5-8	175	Jr.
C	Jordan McIntosh	5-9	168	Jr.	SS	Will Hinn	5-7	158	So.
OG	Devon Edwards	5-9	190	Jr.	FS	Brendan Chambers	5-11	165	Sr.
OT	Alec Snowball	6-4	191	So.	CB	Ricky Broadhead	5-11	160	Sr.
K	Chris Nicol	6-2	175	Sr.	P	Brendan Chambers	5-11	165	Sr.
KOR	Chris Gipe	5-11	203	Sr.	PR	Brendan Chambers	5-11	165	Sr.

					* starter TBA

Whittier Christian

Players to watch
	Ross Ferguson:DE/TE combines 4.7 speed with power.
	Aleks Schwerdt:WR impressed in summer passing league.

LAST SEASON: Tied for 1st (Alpha League) 10-3, 4-1

POSTSEASON: 2006, lost to St, Margaret's, 35-21, in Northeast Division semifinals

COACH: Jon Caffrey (5th year, 30-17)

OUTLOOK: Bright. The Heralds lost star RB Esteban Camarillo to graduation, but they return eight starters on each side of the ball. Last season's team reached the Northeast Division semifinals but Caffrey says this is his best group. In life-after-Esteban, look for the Heralds to pass the ball more and be more balanced on offense. Aleks Schwerdt is a burner at WR. Another positive sign for the Heralds is roster size. Caffrey has about 90 players in the program, including 27 incoming freshmen.

HOME STADIUM: Whittier College

FACTOID: The Heralds play host to St. Margaret's on Sept. 21. The Tartans beat WC in the semifinals last season, 35-21.

FASTEST: Aleks Schwerdt 4.4 (40)

STRONGEST: Ross Ferguson 315 (bench)

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Brett Esslinger	5-10	170	Sr.	DE	Ross Ferguson	6-0	190	Sr.
TB	Justin Gallagher	5-9	165	Sr.	NG	Frank Chavez	5-11	255	Sr.
WR	Kyle Clark	6-0	165	Sr.	DE	Austin Robbins	6-0	235	Sr.
WR	Aleks Schwerdt	6-2	175	Sr.	OLB	Phil Hughes	6-2	180	Sr.
TE	Mark Edwards	6-1	215	Jr.	ILB	Aaron Coleman	6-0	190	Sr.
TE	Ross Ferguson	6-0	190	Sr.	ILB	Jack Morgan	5-10	175	Sr.
OT	Sean Livengood	6-2	225	Sr.	OLB	Aleks Schwerdt	6-2	175	Sr.
OG	Halim Khoury	5-9	175	Sr.	CB	Kenny Piguee	5-10	175	Sr.
C	Jacob Safian	6-0	275	Sr.	SS	Kyle Clark	6-0	165	Sr.
OG	Darren Nelson	5-11	200	Sr.	FS	Justin Gallagher	5-9	165	Sr.
OT	Frank Chavez	5-11	255	Sr.	CB	Robert Archuleta	5-8	155	Jr.
K	Nick Truelove	6-0	170	Sr.	P	Sean Livengood	6-2	225	Sr.
KOR	Aleks Schwerdt	6-2	175	Sr.	PR	Kyle Clark	6-0	165	Sr.

Eastside Christian

Players to watch
	Curtis Rominger:The sophomore RB is a returning starter.
	Matt Lightner:The senior is projected to start at FB and LB.

LAST SEASON: 4th place (Express League, 8-man) 2-6, 0-3

POSTSEASON: 2004, lost to Maricopa, 54-0, in second round of 8-man small division playoffs

COACH: Al Arevalos (third year, 3-13)

OUTLOOK: The Lions' participation numbers don't seem great but they have a small school. They also could start three freshmen, which could be a concern in the Express League. Arevalos plans to run a single-wing offense, which in 8-man football doesn't require a quarterback.

HOME STADIUM: Bellis Park

FACTOID: The Lions haven't won an Express League game since 2002.

FASTEST: Curtis Rominger

STRONGEST: Wilson Le

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
RB	Curtis Rominger	5-7	165	So.	DE	Jadeson Vo	5-7	165	Sr.
FB	Matt Lightner	6-0	185	Sr.	DT	Andrew Diebold	6-0	190	Jr.
WB	Jadeson Vo	5-7	165	Sr.	DT	Tom White	6-2	215	Sr.
WR	Tyler Walker	5-9	150	Fr.	DE	Nick Crotwell	5-8	165	Jr.
TE	Jordan Vo	5-7	150	Fr.	LB	Matt Lightner	6-0	185	Sr.
OG	Wilson Le	6-1	215	Sr.	LB	Wilson Le	6-1	215	Sr.
C	Andrew Diebold	6-0	190	Jr.	CB	Nick Kim	5-4	145	Fr.
OG	Nick Crotwell	5-8	165	Jr.	FS	Curtis Rominger	5-7	165	So.
KOR	Curtis Rominger	5-7	165	So.	PR	Curtis Rominger	5-7	165	So.

St. Michael's Prep

Players to watch
	Stephen Dudro:Rushed for close to 1,300 yards last season.
	Phil Ghosn:A first-team all-league pick in '06.

LAST SEASON: 2nd place (Express League, 8-man) 5-4, 2-1

POSTSEASON: 2006, lost to Brighten 68-20, in first round of 8-man Division II playoffs

COACH: Aaron Meschuk (2nd year, 5-4)

OUTLOOK: The Pioneers return five starters on offense, led by first-team all-league RB Stephen Dudro. The senior surpassed the 1,000-yard barrier last season. St. Michael's also returns all three of its linemen from an offense than averaged almost 39 points last season. The Pioneers return three starters from a defense that allowed an average of 44.8 points. Meschuk said the team lifted weights hard in the offense. He hopes the group builds on the momentum it created by going from 1-7 in 2005 to 5-4 last season.

HOME STADIUM: St. Michael's Prep

FACTOID: The Pioneers open league at Avalon on Catalina Island on Oct. 20.

FASTEST: Chibuzer Ejiaga

STRONGEST: Phil Ghosn

Offense					Defense
Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year	Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Ed Chou	5-8	150	Sr.	DE	Phil Ghosn	6-0	225	Sr.
RB	Stephen Dudro	5-9	160	Sr.	NG	Khoi Pham	5-7	160	Jr.
RB	James Schrader	5-9	160	Jr.	DE	John Ford	6-2	190	Sr.
TE	Joseph Manzano	5-10	180	Sr.	OLB	Stephen Dudro	5-9	160	Sr.
TE	Eric Childs	6-3	245	Sr.	MLB	Joseph Manzano	5-10	180	Sr.
OG	Phil Ghosn	6-0	225	Sr.	OLB	John Covey	5-9	160	Jr.
C	John Ford	6-2	190	Sr.	SS	Chibuzer Ejiaga	5-8	155	Jr.
OG	Joshua Tractenberg	5-10	190	Jr.	SS	Rory Propst	6-0	165	So.
K	James Schrader	5-9	160	Jr.	P	Rory Propst	6-0	165	So.
KOR	Chibuzer Ejiaga	5-8	155	Jr.	PR	James Schrader	5-9	160	Jr.

Contact the writer: dalbano@ocregister.com

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