NEWPORT HARBOR
1999 RECORD: 13-0-1 overall, 4-0 in league
COACH: Jeff Brinkley (117-50-1 in 14 seasons at school)
RETURNING STARTERS:
2 on offense, 4 on defense
TOP RETURNERS
Dane Barton, SS/WR, 6-2, 170, Sr.; Brian Breland, OG, 6-2, 245, Jr.; Robert Chai, OT, 6-2, 240, Jr.; C.J. Collins, C/DT, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Ryan Devin, RG, 6-2, 200, Sr.; Jim Erickson, RG, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Joe Foley, TE, 6-0, 225, Jr.; Brian Gaeta, WR/DB, 6-3, 185, Jr.; Chris Manderino, QB/LB, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Nick Moghaddam, DT, 6-3, 260, Sr.; Ryan Ortega, RB, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Andy Rankin, TE/LB, 6-3, 215, Sr.; Alan Saenz, LB, 6-2, 255, Sr.; Ryan Spruth, CB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Travis Trimble, FB, 6-1, 225, Sr.; Garrett Troncale, DE, 6-0, 185, Sr.
TOP NEWCOMERS
Ian Banigan, OG/DE, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Chris Bargas, P, 5-9, 145, Sr.; Duke Burchell, K/P, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Brian Casserly, RB, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Morgan Craig, QB, 6-2, 185, Jr.; Mitch Gray, WR, 5-9, 165, Sr.; De De Johnson, RB, 6-0, 170, So.; Adam Kerns, WR, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Scott Lopez, OT, 6-2, 270, Sr.; David Springer, FS, 6-2, 175, Jr.; Dennis Thornton, RB, 6-0, 195, Jr.
OUTLOOK
The Sailors are unlikely to repeat their 13-0-1 season that yielded a Southern Section Division VI championship. Still, they can be successful despite having returning starters in only six positions, including quarterback Manderino. Manderino, a running threat, passed for 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season, and averaged 18.7 yards per completion. However, this year’s offensive line will be inexperienced, and someone must step up to lessen the graduation departure of the late Andre Stewart, an all-county tailback. The Sailors surrendered only 114 points in 1999, and four of the defensive front seven return, anchored by Saenz and Troncale.
SCHEDULE
Sept. 8 vs. Orange Lutheran; 14 vs. Marina; 22 vs. Corona del Mar; 28 vs. Dana Hills.
Oct. 6 vs. Claremont at La Verne Bonita; 13 at Irvine; 20 vs. Laguna Hills; 26 vs. Woodbridge at Irvine HS.
Nov. 3 at Cathedral City; 10 vs. Aliso Niguel.