FOOTBALL ’94 / High School Coaches Show Off Their Tricks! : SOUTHERN SECTION : MISSION LEAGUE

CHAMINADE EAGLES

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 5-6 3-2 3rd

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL Rich Lawson 8th 53-31-1

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR Tom Racius, 6-2, 180 QB -- Sr. Tyler Fenwick, 5-11, 175 WR DB Sr. Jim Kelly, 6-0, 195 OT -- Sr. Dino Dinielli, 5-10, 190 WR LB Sr. Michael Bryant, 5-11, 220 OT -- Sr. Brian Simmers, 5-9, 165 RB DB Sr. Gabe Crecion, 6-5, 205 TE -- Jr. Jason Giovannettone, 5-7, 170 RB CB Jr. Scott Davis, 5-7, 160 -- DB Jr. Rick Valentine, 6-0, 210 OG -- Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Robbie Flannery, 6-2, 220 OG DT Jr. Jason Zedenek, 6-0, 175 QB FS Jr. Jeremy Sisante, 5-10, 190 FB LB Jr.

FAST FACT

Giovannettone led the Eagles in scoring last season with 50 points.

OUTLOOK

After a disappointing season, Lawson, who spends his spare time surfing, cranked up the intensity this summer. “It will be interesting to see if it pays off,” he said. The Eagles will need tenacity to make the playoffs.

NOTRE DAME KNIGHTS

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 10-3 5-0 1st

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL Kevin Rooney 14th 78-68-4

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR David Dupetit, 5-11, 195 -- LB Sr. John Garcia, 5-7, 175 RB DB Sr. Gabriel Paez, 6-3, 210 OG DT Sr. Chris Sailer, 5-10, 175 K -- Sr. Robbie Brewster, 6-1, 170 WR DB Sr. Tony Della Ripa, 5-10, 240 OG DT Sr. Corey Franzini, 5-6, 150 -- DB Sr. Andy Breman, 5-11, 190 TE DE Sr. Andrew Christian, 6-0, 205 OT DT Sr. Neil Schwary, 5-9, 160 RB DB Sr. Nick Kounalis, 6-0, 160 WR -- Jr. Ryan Bowne, 5-11, 170 QB -- Jr. Alvan Arzu, 5-10, 165 RB -- Jr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Don Ebenhoch, 5-11, 190 FB LB Sr. Shonty Spatola, 5-10, 180 RB LB Sr. Troy Garner, 6-3, 170 WR DB Jr. Edgar Nava, 6-2, 280 OG DT Jr. Kareem Missoumi, 6-3, 265 OG DT Jr.

FAST FACT

Last season’s league title was Notre Dame’s third in Rooney’s tenure.

OUTLOOK

The Knights once again are the team to beat by a consensus of league coaches, but the going may be more difficult than last season. Although 22 lettermen return, only five were starters. Defense is the team’s strength.

ST. FRANCIS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 3-7 1-4 4th

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL Bill Redell 2nd 3-7

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR John Carnevali, 6-2, 180 QB -- Jr. Chris Ross, 6-5, 195 TE -- Sr. Tom Kaiser, 6-2, 245 OT -- Sr. Harry Daniels, 6-4, 275 OT DT Sr. Justin Vandercook, 5-9, 165 WR DB Sr. Ross Driscol, 6-0, 185 FB -- Sr. Jeremy Cisneros, 6-1, 190 -- LB Sr. John Lanuza, 6-0, 225 -- DT Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Brian Rucker, 6-4, 185 QB -- Sr. Brian Maxwell, 5-10, 190 RB LB Jr. John Jones, 6-1, 190 -- LB Jr. John Terosian, 6-1, 170 -- S Jr. Mike Siordia, 5-10, 170 -- DB So. Anthony Warnock, 5-10, 180 -- TB Jr.

FAST FACT

Carnevali, the projected starting quarterback, threw only 10 passes last season.

OUTLOOK

Don’t figure St. Franics to be down long with Redell at the helm. In fact, Redell guarantees progress. “We’ve got some outstanding new players and we’re going to be a hell of a lot better,” he said.