City Section : Northern Conference

Belmont Sentinels

COACH: Rob Levy, eighth year.

1992 RECORD: 6-1 in conference; 8-2 overall.

PREDICTION: With only one returning starter, Belmont expects to have a tough time repeating as one of three teams that tied for the Northern Conference championship last season. The Sentinels expect a big season from quarterback Dale Salque, who threw well in summer passing leagues.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

NAME SIZE POS. YR Juan Orozco 6-0/245 OT Sr. Dale Salque 5-10/170 QB Sr. Ramone Archie 5-9/165 TB Sr. John Lopez 6-6/225 TE Sr. Juan Gomez 6-2/240 OT Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS

NAME SIZE POS. YEAR Martin Ulloa 5-10/170 S Sr. Gio Morales 5-10/135 WR Sr. Juan Huezo 5-11/215 OG Jr.

SEASON SCHEDULE

9/10: at Jordan 9/17: Los Angeles, 6 p.m. 9/24: at Grant, 2 p.m. 10/1: at Franklin 10/8: at Verdugo Hills 10/15: at Hollywood 10/22: Marshall 10/30: Lincoln, 2 p.m. 11/5: Wilson, 6 p.m. 11/12: Eagle Rock, 6 p.m. Games start at 3 p.m. unless noted.

Lincoln Tigers

COACH: Randy Rodriguez, 10th year.

1992 RECORD: 6-1 in conference; 9-2 overall.

PREDICTION: Gerardo Roman, the Tigers’ all-time leading passer, returns for his third season at quarterback. With an outstanding quarterback and a veteran offensive line, the Tigers expect to win the Northern Conference championship and reach the City championship.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

NAME SIZE POS. YR Gerardo Roman 6-2/215 QB Sr. Steve Gonzalez 6-4/325 OT Sr. Oliver Arroyo 6-2/270 OT Sr. Hilario Placencia 6-0/280 C Sr. Daniel Marquez 5-9/190 OG Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS

NAME SIZE POS. YEAR Ronnie Caridel 6-0/140 WR Jr. Joe Del Toro 5-9/150 TB Sr. Jaime Oseguera 5-9/140 WR/DB Jr.

SEASON SCHEDULE

9/10: at Birmingham, 8 p.m. 9/17: at Alhambra 9/24: at Garfield 10/1: at Wilson, 7 p.m. 10/8: at Eagle Rock, 3 p.m. 10/15: at Marshall, 3 p.m. 10/22: vs. Hollywood at Wilson High 10/30: at Belmont, 2 p.m. 11/5: Franklin at Wilson, 7 p.m. 11/12: Verdugo Hills, 2:15 p.m. Games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.

Wilson Mules

COACH: Ed Martinez, first year.

1992 RECORD: 2-5 in conference; 3-7 overall.

PREDICTION: Ed Martinez returns to Wilson after a one-year hiatus and faces a rebuilding season. Running back Buster Bradley is expected to be among the area’s leading running backs.

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

NAME SIZE POS. YR Buster Bradley 5-7/160 RB Jr. Danny Arreola 5-10/185 LB Sr. Andy Balderama 6-2/270 OT Jr. Noe Zurita 5-10/175 OG Sr. Ernesto Perez 5-7/160 FB Jr.

TOP NEWCOMERS

NAME SIZE POS. YEAR Arlin Slayton 5-10/165 RB So. Frankie Rubio 5-7/155 WR Sr. Miguel Cardoza 5-11/160 WR Sr.

SEASON SCHEDULE 9/10: South Gate 9/17: Salesian 9/24: at Westchester, 7:30 p.m. 10/1: Lincoln 10/8: at Hollywood, 3 p.m. 10/15: Verdugo Hills 10/22: at Eagle Rock, 3 p.m. 10/29: Franklin 11/5: at Belmont, 6 p.m. 11/12: Marshall Games start at 7 p.m. unless noted.