PREP FOOTBALL ’92 / CENTURY LEAGUE

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1991 RECORDS OVERALL LEAGUE 6-4-1 4-1

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COACH RECORD AT SCHOOL Buddy Bland 6-4-1

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RETURNING STARTERS OFF DEF 6 7

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TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Jacob Garza, 5-10, 185 -- LB Jr. Ed Hansen, 6-3, 220 TE LB Sr. Andre Holmes, 5-10, 175 WR DB Sr. Micah Knorr, 6-3, 172 K -- Sr. Lon Koontz, 6-3, 245 OT -- Jr. Eric Krebs, 5-10, 230 -- NG Sr. Cesar Lopez, 5-10, 175 -- DB Jr. Jeff McGowan, 5-10, 220 OG -- Sr. Evan Saloe, 5-11, 275 -- DT Sr. Aaron Tavernier, 5-10, 195 FB LB Sr. Jaime Worthem, 6-2, 200 RB -- Jr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Art Bell, 5-9, 150 WR -- So. Andy Christensen, 5-10, 160 WR -- Sr. Andy Lauridsen, 6-0, 175 QB -- So. Chad Marta, 5-9, 240 OG -- Sr. Thom Quinn, 5-11, 180 -- LB Sr. Ryan Toma, 6-1, 170 WR -- Sr. Jeff Williams, 6-3, 180 -- DB Jr. Ben Yimlamai, 5-10, 175 -- DB Jr.

*OUTLOOK

The Panthers stunned El Modena last season to earn a share of the league title. This year they could win it outright, provided Lauridsen develops at quarterback. “Most people think if you have a new quarterback you should run the ball,” Bland said. “We’re still going to throw it around some.” If Lauridsen comes though, the Panthers will be dangerous on offense. Worthem didn’t see much playing time until the third game, but still gained 985 yards and averaged five yards per carry. Tavernier is a brutal blocker and a solid tackle-to-tackle runner. The defense has experience and depth.