PREP FOOTBALL ‘92: ORANGE LEAGUE

Western

1991 RECORDS:

OVERALL: 2-8

LEAGUE: 2-3

COACH: Jim Howell

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 64-72-3 RETURNING STARTERS: OFF: 8 DEF: 8

TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Jeff Bates, 5-11, 210 OL DE Sr. Brandon Brennan, 6-2, 190 QB -- Jr. Josh Christensen, 5-7, 140 WR DB Jr. Chris Coll, 6-0, 240 OG DT Sr. Jason Covarrubias, 5-10, 160 PK P Jr. David Diaz, 5-11, 165 WR DB Sr. Jason Diaz, 5-11, 165 WR DB Sr. Ray Gonzalez, 5-8, 210 OG DT Sr. Phil Hurt, 5-10, 175 OL DE Sr. Gustavo Jimenez, 5-9, 155 -- DB Jr. Chris Karrer, 6-0, 185 TE LB Sr. Manuel Moja, 5-9, 165 -- LB Sr. Rudy Rodriguez, 5-9, 155 WR LB Sr. Albert Porter, 6-0, 180 OT LB Sr. Ryan Rose, 6-1, 210 OT DE Sr. Marc Ruffalo, 6-1, 185 TE LB Sr. Carlos Saldana, 5-11, 205 OT DE Sr. Eli Smedley, 6-1, 220 OT DT Jr. Jason Stuart, 5-11, 215 OT DE Sr. Fasi Taipelehake, 6-0, 250 OT DT Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Dawn Johnson, 6-0, 155 RB -- Jr. Matt Miller, 5-10, 165 RB -- Jr. Matt Marasco, 5-10, 205 OG -- Jr.

OUTLOOK

The Pioneers struggled last year but return enough talent this season to be a contender for the league title. As usual, the line is rock solid, and Brennan is back at quarterback. But Howell said the team lacks depth and is looking for a proven a steady running back. “We’re looking for a good turnaround from last year, and we have a good nucleus,” Howell said. “We should fight for a playoff position.”