Kickoff '08: Western Pioneers

September 01, 2008 1:46 PM

By JONATHAN KAY

OCVarsity.com

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OCVarsity previews football teams for the 2008-09 season.

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