Kickoff '08: Saddleback Roadrunners
Kickoff '08: Saddleback Roadrunners
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. |
Related:
• Golden West League schools: Ocean View | Orange | Saddleback | Santa Ana | Segerstrom | Westminster
Contact the writer: jeichelberger@ocregister.com
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