Kickoff '08: Saddleback Roadrunners

September 01, 2008 1:46 PM

By JASON EICHELBERGER

OCVarsity.com

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OCVarsity previews football teams for the 2008-09 season.

Saddleback

Last season: 0-10, 0-5 (sixth place)

Postseason: 2006, lost to Troy, 49-35, in quarterfinals of Southwest Division Playoffs.

Coach: Jim O’Connell (Second Year, 0-10)

Outlook: It was a miserable 2007 season for the Roadrunners, as they struggled to stop opponents from scoring (41.7 points per game). Unfortunately, 2008 could be another tough season, as only three starters return from last year. All league linebacker Anthony Lopez will look to spark the offense, as he will assume the quarterback role this season as well. With a youthful defense (five juniors and a sophomore projected to start), Saddleback will be looking to gain confidence heading into 2009.

Home stadium: Santa Ana Stadium

Factoid: One of only four teams in the county to go winless in 2007 (Buena Park, Woodbridge, La Quinta)

School record: 188-210-9

Players to watch
	Anthony Lopez Averaged 5.1 yards a carry last season.		Jeremy Wiggs Versatile senior expected to start at four different positions

Offense Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
QB	Anthony Lopez	5-8	180	Sr.
RB	Miguel Escutia	5-8	170	Sr.
RB	Jeremy Wiggs	5-9	160	Sr.
WR	Carlos Correa	5-10	155	Jr.
WR	Larry Lybrook	5-10	165	Sr.
TE	TBA
T	Matt Martinez	6-1	210	Sr.
G	Alan Lopez	6-0	250	Sr.
C	George Garcia	6-0	220	Sr.
G	Ernesto Colocho	5-7	190	Sr.
T	Carlos Velez	6-0	250	Sr.
K	Gabriel Cueva	5-10	160	Sr.
KR	Jeremy Wiggs	5-9	160	Sr.
Defense Pos.	Player	Ht.	Wt.	Year
DE	Manny Cebellos	6-2	215	Jr.
DT	Ricardo Rodriguez	5-8	205	Jr.
DT	Bawner Romero	5-9	190	Jr.
DE	Alvaro Escutia	5-10	195	Jr.
OLB	Jesus Ochoa	5-9	180	Jr.
MLB	Anthony Lopez	5-8	180	Sr.
OLB	Larry Lybrook	5-10	165	Sr.
CB	Miguel Escutia	5-8	170	Sr.
SS	Jessie Banderas	5-10	178	Sr.
SS	Jeremy Wiggs	5-9	160	Sr.
CB	Frankie Bello	5-7	138	So.
P	Gabriel Cueva	5-10	160	Sr.
PR	Jeremy Wiggs	5-9	160	Sr.