PREP FOOTBALL ’95 / Sea View League

Newport Harbor

1994 RECORDS

OVERALL: 14-0

LEAGUE: 5-0

COACH: Jeff Brinkley

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 72-35

RETURNING STARTERS

OFF: 4

DEF: 2

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TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Brandon Baker, 6-1,180 OL -- Sr. Brandon Hetrick, 6-0,195 OL -- Sr. Jeremy Mason, 5-9,175 RB -- Sr. Sherif Pepic, 6-2,240 OL -- Sr. Moises Piedra, 6-1,260 -- DL Sr. Danny Pulido, 6-4,195 WR -- Jr. Joe Urban, 5-10,185 -- LB Jr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Josiah Fredriksen, 5-9,165 QB -- Jr. Justin Giordani, 5-11,170 QB -- Sr. Cory Glass, 6-0,175 -- DB Sr. Andy Langsdorf, 6-1,235 OL -- Sr. Grant Lewan, 6-1,240 -- DE Sr. Chris Morrell, 5-10,175 RB -- Sr. Bruce Roberts, 5-11,200 -- DE Sr. Kelly Scalzo, 6-0,240 OL LB Sr. Chris Werner, 5-10,170 WR -- Sr.

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OUTLOOK

Though the Sailors never got the same kind of recognition as Division I powers Mater Dei or Los Alamitos, they were certainly among the elite, going unbeaten in winning the Division V title. Newport Harbor didn’t waste its points in 1994, either; seven of its 14 victories were by seven points or fewer. Three starting offensive linemen return, Pepic, Baker and Hetrick. Pulido could be a big-time performer this season--he caught five passes in the championship game--and Pepic is one of the section’s best tackles. Mason will be called upon to replace Brian Johnson (1,117 yards, 13 touchdowns) in the backfield. Two transfers could help: Scalzo (Savanna) provides some size on the line, and Werner (Mater Dei). The defense is a question because of its inexperience.

SCHEDULE

September 8 vs. Orange at El Modena HS; 15 vs. Marina; 22 vs. Foothill; 29 vs. Canyon.

October 5 vs. Savanna; 13 vs. El Toro at Trabuco Hills HS; 20 vs. Irvine; 27 vs. Corona del Mar.

November 3 vs. Woodbridge; 10 vs. Santa Margarita at Saddleback College.