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Pinnacle
Head coach: Dana Zupke.
Years as school’s head coach: 18th year, record 129-67.
2019 record: 8-3.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OL Gavin Guarino (6-5, 250); Sr.
OL Jake Leblanc (6-0, 260); Sr. OL Alec Bernardo (6-0, 255); So. TE Duce Robinson (6-6, 220); Sr. WR Nate Hull (6-0. 200).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DL Anthony Franklin (6-4, 255),
47 tackles, 9 sacks; Sr. DB Dante Haynesworth (6-0, 170), 24 tackles; Sr. DB John Brooks (5-11, 165), 13 tackles.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. RB Anthony Ament (6-0, 200); Jr. DE Zone Wierenga (6-2, 215); Jr. DB/WR Ryan Meloche (6-0, 170); Jr. LB/RB Bobby Weaver (6-1, 180); So. QB Devon Dampier (5-11, 175).
Strengths of offense: Experience on OL. Dynamic skill position potential. Strengths of defense: Experience on DL. Athleticism at LB and DB.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Experience at LB and secondary. Experience at WR. Depth of OL and DL.
2020 expectations: Grow up fast. Get better each week.
6A PREMIER REGION
Hamilton
Head coach: Mike Zdebski.
Years as school’s head coach: 3rd year at Hamilton , 12-10 record. 2019 record: 9-3.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: (transfer) Jr. QB Nicco Marchiol (6-3, 215); Sr. C Christian McCook (5-10, 250); Sr. G Caiden Cummings (6-1, 245); Sr. WR Brady Shough (6-2, 200) 431 receiving yards, 2 TDs; Jr. WR Christian Anaya (6-0, 165) 316 receiving yards, 3 TDs; Jr. TE Michael Masunas (6-4, 240).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: So. CB Cole Martin (5-9, 174) 38 tackles; Sr. CB Zach Lewis (5-10, 180) 49 tackles, 3 INT; (transfer) Sr. S Jack Howell (6-0, 190); Sr. LB Victor Zayes (6-2, 215) 106 tackles, 3 sacks; Sr. LB Mo Sarnowski (6-2, 225) 47 tackles.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. LB Chris Trojan (6-1, 185); Sr. OT Connor DePrez (6-3, 250); Sr. LB Austen Ruddle (6-1, 205); Sr. DL Shawn Lindaman (5-8, 241); Sr. DL Alex Witt (6-1. 220); (transfer) Sr. RB Noah Schmidt RB (5-11, 185).
Strengths of offense: Skill positions and one of best quarterbacks in the country. Strengths of defense: Linebackers and secondary.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Offensive line, defensive line.
2020 expectations: Seeing how fast we can get up to speed.
Highland
Head coach: Brock Farrel.
Years as school’s head coach: 4th year, 27-10 record.
2019 record: 8-4.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. QB Gage Dayley (5-9, 160), 1,250 passing yards, 13 TDs, 197 rushing yards; Sr. RB/LB Max Davis (5-11, 195), 585 rushing yards, 7 TDs, 103 receiving yards, 2 TDs; Sr. OL Noah Boone (6-2, 265);
So. OL Makua Pule (6-3, 270); Jr. OL Cooper Stevens (6-3 250); Sr. P/K Jackson Ray (5-11 155).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DL Cooper Brown (6-1, 220); Sr. DB-WR Ammon Allen (6-2, 200) 73 tackles, 4 INT; Sr. ILB Kam Cullimore (5-9, 195), 84 tackles; Jr. ILB Carson Allen (6-1, 205), 25 tackles; Sr. DB/QB/TE Taylor Siren (6-2 190); Sr. DB-WR Jackson Delsi (5-11, 175) 34 tackles; Sr. LB Tyson Lomu (6-0, 200) 25 tackles; Jr. DB Cole Rood (5-11, 160).
Also keep an eye on: Sr. WR Logan Kingsford (6-0, 155); Jr. DL Fisher Camac (6-5, 180); Sr. LB/DB Cannon Booker (5-11, 165); Sr. DL Charlie Ho-Ching (6-1, 180); Sr. LB Josh Allen (5-9, 190).
Strengths of offense: Quarterback Gage Dayley. Intelligent and team leader. Running back Max Davis, third year varsity. Three returning on OL. Kicking game with Jackson Ray.
Strengths of defense: Returning DL Cooper Brown from injury. Strong lineback- ing corps led by Cullimore. Secondary returns all starters. Long snapper Tate Singleton.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Replacing pair of standout LB. Open competi- tion at center. Rebuilding WR corps.
2020 expectations: We are always in the hunt for the Open Division playoffs. Have the schedule to get us in. Need to show up and perform each and every week.
Higley
Head coach: Eddy Zubey.
Years as school’s head coach: 10th year, 64-40 record.
2019 record: 8-4.
Returning starters on offense and 2019 stats: Sr. QB Kai Millner (6-2, 190), 2,390 passing yards, 31 TDs, 325 rushing yards, 7 TDs; WR Branson Heywood (5-10, 175), 637 receiving yards, 6 TDs; Sr. WR Truitt Robinson (5-11, 175), 248 receiving yards, 4 TDs; Sr. OL Mason Hulme (5-11, 215); Sr. OL Blake Oman (5-11, 275). Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB Kayden Sutter (5-11, 215), 92 tackles; Sr. DB Britt Fleming (6-0, 180), 71 tackles; Sr. DL Hunter Dzugas (6-2, 285), 14 tackles; Sr. DB Nick Reick (5-10, 185), 20 tackles; Sr. LB Isaiah Chaidez (5-11, 215), 27 tackles; Sr. DL Handrick Kupu (5-10, 250), 23 tackles.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. DL Stephen Louis (6-2, 260); Sr. OL-LB Kenny Loung (5-11, 225); Sr. DL Markiy Grasty (6-0, 245); Jr. WR Aiden Garcia (6-1, 185); Jr.
DL Colin Kraemer (6-2, 265); Jr. DB/RB Colton Allen (5-10, 175); Jr. OL Armoni Williamson (6-2, 240); So. WR Carter Hancock (5-11, 170); So. OL Jacob Danielson (6-5, 250); So. LB Roman Kupu (6-1, 205).
Strengths of offense: Experienced, quality quarterback in Kai Milner who makes us go.
Strengths of defense: Some returners from last year who have experience that is much needed.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Offensive line and defensive backs.
2020 expectations: Win the Open Division.
Perry
Head coach: Preston Jones.
Years as school’s head coach: Starting 14th year.
2019 record: 7-5.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. WR Cade Berger (5-11, 175) 909 receiving yards, 8 TDs; Sr. OL Andrew Mason (6-5, 275); Sr. RB Payton Day (6-1, 205), 235 rushing yards, 3 TDs; Sr. RB Nathaniel Miles (5-11, 175), 377 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DE Blake Porter (6-4, 235); Jr. DE Steven Kennedy (6-2, 230) 36 tackles, 4 sacks; Jr. SS Cade Lacy (5-10, 180) 45 tackles; Sr. FS Alex Forceskie (6-0, 175).
Also keep an eye on: Jr. OL Trevor Swan (6-4, 280); Jr. LB Sy Hatch (6-2, 185); Sr. WR Zach Extinie (6-2, 185); Sr. QB Dane White (5-10, 190); So. LB Owen Woodford (6-2, 200).
Strengths of offense: Depth at RB. Line size and strength. QB’s knowledge, accu- racy toughness and leadership. Speed at WR.
Strengths of defense: Defensive ends. Depth and potential at LB. Effort and attitude.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Secondary. Tight end position. How we handle adversity.
6A FIESTA REGION
Casteel
Head coach: Bobby Newcombe.
Years as school’s head coach: 3rd year, 18-7 record.
2019 record: 9-4.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Dane Christensen (6-3, 185), 3,119 passing yards, 30 TDs, 379 rushing yards, 9 TDs; Sr. WR Isaiah Newcombe (6-1, 175), 661 receiving yards, 7 TDs; Sr. WR Dominic Digian (6-0, 200), 877 receiving yards, 8 TDs; Sr. K Jeffrey Crowder (6-1, 180); Jr. OG Carson Gazeley (6-1, 250); Sr. OT Brock Dieu (6-2, 285); Sr. OC Mason Phillips (6-2, 230); Sr. OT Justin Thomas (6-3, 290).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. SS Connor Clinton (6-0, 180), 63 tackles, 2 INT; Sr. DE Ethan Hunt (6-3, 260); Sr. DB Caleb Parker (5-10, 150), 37 tackles; Sr. OLB Kyle Pointer (6-3, 210), 78 tackles; Jr. LB Ronan Bowers (6-2, 210), 41 tackles, 3 sacks.
Also keep an eye on: Same as above.
Strengths of offense: Experience with several returning starters. Excitement for football.
Strengths of defense: Style of play. Our players play hard. Excitement for football. Team’s biggest question mark(s): Defensive personnel. What positions will everyone play.
2020 expectations: To be a champion. First year in 6A, we expect to be competi- tive in every game.
Red Mountain
Head coach: Mike Peterson.
Years as school’s head coach: 4th year, 31-8 record.
2019 record: 12-2.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. TE Gage Skidmore (6-2, 220) 98 receiving yards, 1 TD; (transfer) Jr. TE-WR Jordan Morris (6-3, 215).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. SS George Ramirez (5-11, 195),
70 tackles, 2 INT; Sr. FS Ethan Peterson (6-2, 190), 59 tackles; Sr. DL Josh Campos (5-11, 210), 24 tackles; Sr. CB Andrew Bonham (5-11, 175), 2 INT; Sr. DL-LB Kohl Loria (5-11, 185), 42 tackles, 3 sacks; Jr. LB Skylar Edmonds (6-1, 200), 49 tackles, 2 sacks; Jr. LB Parker McClure (6-0, 225), 117 tackles.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. QB Evan Svoboda (6-4, 207); Sr. RB-DB Ah’Naz Bryant (5-11, 180); Sr. LB Jared Butler (5-10, 175); Sr. WR Drake Boren (5-11, 175); Sr. OL Aidan Peavler (6-0, 215); Sr. WR Daniel Butler (5-7, 165); Jr. RB Josiah Villanueva (5-10, 180); Jr. FB-OL Tyler Brown (5-8, 166); Sr. LS Christian Krager (5-10, 225). Strengths of offense: Plenty of up-and-coming juniors and seniors with lots of playing experience. They just weren’t starters. Size and strength of OL. Talented running backs. Great competition among talented QBs. Tall, lengthy and fast receivers.
Strengths of defense: Seven returning starters and many other up-and-coming players with a lot of experience and playing time. Experience on defense will allow us to have an even more complicated scheme from coordinator Kyle Enders that gives many teams headaches.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Limited experience and a new coordinator in Josh Barge.
2020 expectations: Expect to do very well early, gain much needed experience and then make a hard run at our “new region” title. We expect to be seeded either bracket of the playoffs and make a run at the title again.
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