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Kickoff '08: Sonora Raiders
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Sonora
Last season: 5-5, 2-2 (third)
Postseason: 2007, lost to South El Monte, 54-7, first round
Coach: Paul Chiotti (third year, 8-12)
Outlook: After back-dooring their way into last year’s postseason, the Raiders want to use the front gate this season. Juniors Derek O’Hanlon and Chaz Woxland are competing to start at quarterback for a team that returns about half of its starters.
Home stadium: La Habra
Strongest: Nate Partridge
Fastest: Brandon Mitchell
School record: 198-237-3
| Players to watch | |||
![]() | James Carr, LB The team's leading tackler, with 54, returns | ![]() | Nate Partridge, DE/WR The Raiders expect him to rack up the team-high in sacks |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Derek O’Hanlon | Jr. | 6-0 | 190 |
| RB | Graham Lovelady | Jr. | 5-9 | 165 |
| RB | Randy Vorick | Sr. | 5-6 | 180 |
| WR | Ronnie Montague | Jr. | 5-9 | 170 |
| WR | Nate Partridge | Sr. | 6-1 | 225 |
| TE | Babarinde Eko | Soph. | 5-11 | 230 |
| T | Josiah Coyle | Sr. | 6-2 | 270 |
| G | Andrew Jaramillo | Jr. | 5-8 | 190 |
| C | Scott Hutcherson | Sr. | 6-3 | 290 |
| G | Peter Cruz | Sr. | 6-2 | 290 |
| T | James Eisenhut | Jr. 6-1 | 210 | |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Nate Partridge | Sr. | 6-1 | 225 |
| DT | Matt Jaramillo | Sr. | 5-8 | 285 |
| DT | Bryan Jew | Jr. | 6-0 | 260 |
| DE | John Estrada | Jr. | 5-10 | 225 |
| OLB | Jacob Volen | Sr. | 5-10 | 170 |
| MLB | James Carr | Sr. | 5-11 | 190 |
| OLB | Randy Vorick | Sr. | 5-6 | 180 |
| CB | Raffi Chalian | Soph. | 5-9 | 150 |
| SS | Graham Lovelady | Jr. | 5-9 | 165 |
| SS | Christian Romero | Sr. | 5-6 | 160 |
| CB | Christian Lewis | Sr. | 5-8 | 155 |
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• Freeway League schools: Buena Park | Fullerton | La Habra | Sonora | Sunny Hills | Troy
Contact the writer: jkay@ocregister.com
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