PREP FOOTBALL ’91 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Santa Ana Valley

COACH: RECORD AT SCHOOL Scott Strosnider: 0-0

1990 RECORDS OVERALL LEAGUE 5-3-2 1-3-1

RETURNING STARTERS OFF DEF 4 2

TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR James Barclay, 5-6, 165 TB -- Sr. Rodrigo Cibrian, 6-1, 195 FB LB Jr. Armando Cueva, 6-0, 160 QB DB Sr. Anthony Flores, 6-0, 245 OT -- Sr. Phillip Fulivai, 6-1, 220 -- DT Jr. Jaime Mejia, 5-9, 200 G LB Sr. Michael Murtaugh, 6-0, 170 WR DB Sr. Juan Sablo, 6-3, 205 -- DE Sr. Jose Bernal, 5-9, 165 WR DB Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Cesar Correa, 5-7, 170 FB LB Jr. Enrique Farias, 5-9, 190 FB LB Jr. Kevin Marks, 5-7, 160 RB DB Jr. Terry Mayers, 5-8, 155 TB DB Jr.

OUTLOOK

After one year as an assistant, Strosnider takes over for Dan Castanon. He has installed a system similar to the one at Edison, where he worked as assistant coach for eight years. “We’re not trying to re-invent the wheel here,” Strosnider said. “The kids are taking to the system well.” However, Strosnider may lack the beef up front to make it work. The Falcons have plenty of running backs, but only Flores returns on the offensive line. The Falcons’ chances of making the playoffs depend on how quickly the line develops. If all goes well, look for Barclay to have a big season. He is the best in a crowded backfield. A three-year letterman with 4.5 speed, Barclay gained more than 500 yards rushing last season despite injuries. Cueva, who started last season as a defensive back, also gained experience at quarterback. Linebackers Cibrian, Mejia, Correa and Farias should make the Falcons tough on the run.