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Kickoff '08: Western Pioneers
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Western
Last season: 9-2-1, 5-0 (first place)
Postseason: 2007, lost to Pacifica, 14-12, second round
Coach: Toby Howell (13th year, 97-44-2)
Outlook: The Pioneers feel confident in a rebuilt offensive line, and there’s plenty of talent in the backfield. If Western can find some leaders to help this team jell, look for another league championship.
Home stadium: Western High
Strongest: Aaron Small, squatted 510, school record, benched 365
Fastest: Quincey Kizzee
School record: 268-232-2
| Players to watch | |||
 | Ruben Ortega, RB/LB Last year’s league MVP ran for 1,410 yards and had 77 tackles. |  | Daniel Jamokha, C This versatile, intelligent lineman has a shot to play in the Ivy League. |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Derek Orman | Sr. | 5-10 | 185 |
| RB | Ruben Ortega | Jr. | 6-1 | 205 |
| RB | Quincey Kizzee | Sr. | 5-10 | 190 |
| RB | Mookie Cooksie | Sr. | 5-10 | 165 |
| TE | Francis Amasio | Sr. | 6-2 | 215 |
| TE | Phillip Pedro | Sr. | 6-3 | 240 |
| T | Nico Alaniz | Sr. | 6-1 | 265 |
| G | Justin Lanzona | Sr. | 5-11 | 225 |
| C | Daniel Jamokha | Sr. | 6-5 | 255 |
| G | Juan Olivares | Sr. | 5-11 | 225 |
| T | Ryan Sullivan | Jr. | 6-2 | 265 |
| K | Edgar Rodriguez | Sr. | 5-11 | 175 |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Jose Garcia | Jr. | 5-10 | 190 |
| DT | Aaron Small | Sr. | 5-9 | 205 |
| DT | Dillon Madden | Sr. | 5-10 | 235 |
| DE | *Daniel Jamokha | Sr. | 6-5 | 255 |
| DE | *Phillip Pedro | Sr. | 6-3 | 240 |
| OLB | Derek Orman | Sr. | 5-10 | 185 |
| MLB | Ruben Ortega | Jr. | 6-1 | 205 |
| MLB | Ken Davis | Jr. | 5-10 | 195 |
| OLD | Theo Okai | Jr. | 6-1 | 190 |
| FS | Quincey Kizzee | Sr. | 5-10 | 190 |
| CB | Mookie Cooksie | Sr. | 5-10 | 165 |
| CB | Dominic Orman | Sr. | 5-11 | 175 |
* Final selection to be determined
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• Orange League schools: Anaheim | Century | Magnolia | Santa Ana Valley | Savanna | Western
Contact the writer: jkay@ocregister.com
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