Kickoff '08: Villa Park Spartans
Kickoff '08: Villa Park Spartans
Villa Park
Last season: 1-9, 0-5
Postseason: 2004, lost to Orange Lutheran, 21-3, semifinals of Div. VI playoffs
Coach: Pat Mahoney (24th year, 156-107-3); Dusan Ancich (1st year)
Outlook: One league coach called the Spartans "the great unknown" and with good reason. Dusan Ancich, the son of legendary coach Marijon, has joined the staff as co-coach with Mahoney. How will the players respond in what appears to be Mahoney's final year at Villa Park? That is the biggest concern to the opposing coaches.
Home stadium: El Modena High
Factoid: Dusan and Visko Ancich played for their father Marijon at Tustin High. All three have joined Villa Park's staff this season.
Strongest: Brenden Brown, Ronald Perranoski, Michael Cuccia
Fastest: Nico Romero
School record: 271-184
| Players to watch | |||
 | Parker Roberts Two-way receiver and safety could be poised for a big season |  | Clay Craft Transfer from Orange Lutheran will be a big boost in the defensive backfield |
| Offensive Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Tyler Watkins | 6'0 | 185 | Sr. |
| RB | Nico Romero | 5'7 | 150 | Jr. |
| RB | Brenden Brown | 5'7 | 220 | Sr. |
| WR | Parker Roberts | 6'1 | 170 | Sr. |
| WR | Brennon Parker | 6'2 | 165 | Jr. |
| TE | Tyler Scarborough | 6'2 | 220 | Sr. |
| OT | Spencer Stephens | 6'3 | 260 | Soph. |
| OG | Robert Peterson | 5'10 | 220 | Sr. |
| C | Mike Cuccia | 5'10 | 235 | Sr. |
| OG | Daniel Price | 6'3 | 300 | Sr. |
| OT | Alexander Chaney | 6'4 | 280 | Sr. |
| K | Andrew Miller | 5'9 | 160 | Sr. |
| KR | Nico Romero | 5'7 | 150 | Jr. |
| KR | Clay Craft | 5'11 | 190 | Sr. |
| Offensive Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Joseph Martinez | 6'1 | 245 | Sr. |
| DT | Ronald Perranoski | 6'0 | 235 | Sr. |
| DT | Michael Eizenga | 5'10 | 220 | Sr. |
| DE | Steven Fieeiki | 6'1 | 230 | Jr. |
| OLB | Carter Ponce | 5'10 | 190 | Sr. |
| MLB | Michael Stankan | 6'1 | 230 | Jr. |
| OLB | Tene Tafuna | 6'1 | 255 | Jr. |
| CB | Leland Coontz | 5'8 | 150 | Jr. |
| SS | Clay Craft | 5'11 | 190 | Sr. |
| CB | Kapena Olsen | 5'9 | 150 | Soph. |
| SS | Parker Roberts | 6'1 | 170 | Sr. |
| P | Parker Roberts | 6'1 | 170 | Sr. |
| PR | Nico Romero | 5'7 | 150 | Jr. |
| PR | Parker Roberts | 6'1 | 170 | Sr. |
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Related:
• Century League schools: Brea Olinda | Canyon | El Dorado | El Modena | Tustin | Villa Park
Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com
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