WHITTIER CHRISTIAN

1999 RECORD: 2-9 overall, 2-3 in league

COACH: Mike Roark (0-0 at school)

RETURNING STARTERS:

6 on offense, 5 on defense

TOP RETURNERS

Shawn Gallagher, OL/LB, 5-11, 190, Jr.; David Oldfield, FB/LB, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Sam Paulescu, TE/DB, 6-0, 185, Jr.; Anthony Ruiz, WR/DB, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Abraham Santos, QB, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Anthony Via, OL/DL, 6-1, 210, Jr.

TOP NEWCOMERS

Steve Holland, OL/DL, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Gavin Moy, RB/DB, 5-7, 170, Jr.

OUTLOOK

Despite having only two returning seniors, Roark, in his first year at Whittier Christian, expects the Heralds to make the playoffs. Roark coached at Brethren Christian in the early ‘90s and compiled a 23-11 record in three seasons. He led the Warriors to the 1992 Olympic League title and to the semifinals of the Division X playoffs. The Heralds are probably a year away from making noise in the league. Oldfield is their only returning senior starter.

SCHEDULE

Sept. 8 vs. Carlsbad Army-Navy Academy at Brea Olinda HS; 16 vs. Carpinteria at Whittier College; 22 vs. La Jolla The Bishop’s at Whittier College; 30 vs. Covina Western Christian at Citrus College.

Oct. 6 vs. Whittier La Serna at Whittier College; 14 vs. Calvary Chapel at Westminster HS; 20 at Ontario Christian; 27 vs. Orange Lutheran at Whittier College.

Nov. 4 vs. Brethren Christian at Clark Field; 10 vs. Cerritos Valley Christian at Whittier College.