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6A CENTRAL REGION
Basha
Head coach: Chris McDonald.
Years as school’s head coach: 3rd year, 10-12 record.
2019 record: 4-7.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: So. OL James Durand (6-4, 250); Sr. ATH Andrell Barney (5-11, 185), 214 rushing yards, 1 TD; Sr. RB Caleb Jones (5-9, 190), 280 rushing yards, 2 TDs; Sr. WR Trent Pennington (6-3, 185), 116 receiving yards, 1 TD; Sr. WR Cayden Camacho (6-1, 165); Sr. WR Carson Bachmann (5-9, 160), 145 receiving yards, 2 TDs; Jr. OL Tanner Thornton (5-10, 275).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB Andrell Barney (5-11, 185), 37 tackles, 2 INT; Sr. LB Caleb Jones (5-9, 190), 56 tackles, 2.5 sacks; Sr. DB Cayden Camacho (6-1, 165), 81 tackles; Sr. DL Ricky Halva (6-3, 205), 17 tackles.
Also keep an eye on: So. RB-OLB Wyatt Milkovic (6-1, 230); Sr. DB Lil-Mike Neas- man (6-2, 180); Sr. TE-DE Christian Earls (6-6, 235); Sr. ILB Malachi Burgess (5-10, 205).
2020 expectations: Win region and qualify for playoffs.
Cesar Chavez
Head coach: Manny Alcantar.
Years as school’s head coach: 4th year, 22-11 record.
2019 record: 8-3.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. RB Linwood Crawford (5-10, 225), 723 rushing yards, 9 TDs; Sr. OL Breon Hopkins (6-3, 310); Jr. WR Tavian Dennis (5-11, 180), 213 receiving yards, 2 TDs; Sr. WR Henry DeLeon (5-11, 165), 77 receiving yards, 1 TD; Jr. OL Bruce Crawford (6-1, 268); So. OL Lashown Ealim (6-3, 345).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. S Jovoni Ervin (5-11, 175), 69 tackles; Sr. LB Linwood Crawford (5-10, 225), 40 tackles; Jr. S Tavian Dennis (5-11, 180), 58 tackles; Jr. DT Jacob Holmes (6-2, 270) 68 tackles; Jr. LB Frankie Viera (5-10, 175), 35 tackles; Sr. DB Henry DeLeon (5-11,165), 20 tackles; Jr. DT Daniel Serpa (6-1, 220), 43 tackles, 2 sacks; So. LB John Butler (6-1, 225) 48 tackles, 3 sacks; Jr. DB Breshaun Brown (5-11, 165), 20 tackles, 3 INT.
Also keep an eye on: So. RB Jaylen Scott (5-9, 185); So. OL Jayson Holloway (6-1, 280); Jr. QB Xavier Castillo (6-3, 175); So. WR Jose Rivera (5-11, 155); Jr. QB Alex Rivera (5-9, 170).
Strengths of offense: Biggest OL in a long time. Majority are honor students. Speed. Lost some great WR, but more speed and fastest skill positions in three years.
Strengths of defense: Return majority of defense. Many started as sophomores last year and gained tons of experience. A bigger and more athletic DL this year. Team’s biggest question mark(s): Who takes over at quarterback and how will young offense adapt.
2020 expectations: Build off last year’s eight-win season. Young but expect to compete.
Desert Vista
Head coach: Dan Hinds.
Years as school’s head coach: 19th year, 145-78 record.
2019 record: 9-4.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. RB/DB Devon Grubbs (6-0 190), 499 rushing yards, 6 TDs; Sr. RB/DB Taron Thomas (5-11 181) 106 rushing yards, 1 TD; Sr. WR/DB Troy Allen (5-9 167); Sr. OL/DL Kekamalei Huakau (5-9, 220); Jr. OL Jai Rodriquez (6-6 280).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. RB/DB Devon Grubbs (6-0 190), 32 tackles; Sr. RB/DB Taron Thomas (5-11 181) 80 tackles, 3 INT; Sr. WR/DB Troy Allen (5-9 167) 31 tackles, 4 INT; Sr. OL/DL Kekamalei Huakau (5-9, 220), 17 tackles. Also keep an eye on: Sr. PK Marlon Hauck (6-1 175); Jr. QB Landen Powell (6-3 205).
Strengths of offense: Speed. We have a few kids coming back that can run. Strengths of defense: New concepts. Athletic up front.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): With pandemic, will team be bonded.
2020 expectations: Early goals to know assignments and play hard to get caught up.
Mountain Pointe
Head coach: Eric Lauer.
Years as school’s head coach: 1st year.
2019 record: 1-9.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. WR Kevin Sawitzke (6-5, 215), 159 receiving yards, 2 TDs; Sr. RB Sherome Weatherspoon (5-8, 175); Sr. OL Anthony Ortiz (6-3, 265); Sr. OL La’Trell Baker (6-5, 265); Sr. OL Zereoue Williams (6-8, 255); Jr. OL Jack Plote (6-2, 225).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB Zac Hay (6-1, 210) 81 tackles; Jr. SS Devon Sparks (5-11, 180).
Also keep an eye on: Sr. DB Dezmin Hayes (6-0, 180); Jr. QB Amier Boyd (6-1, 180); So. QB Chris Arviso (6-0, 165); So. RB Robert Moore 5-9, 185); So. RB Jaylan Beverly-Rushing (5-9, 200); Jr. LB Ja’Juan Kennedy (5-11, 190); (transfer) Sr. QB Jaden Chico Crockett (6-0, 170).
Strengths of offense: WR position should be strong.
Strengths of defense: A fast unit that runs to the ball and the LB corp.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Quarterback play and how long it takes for the Pride to come together.
2020 expectations: Expecting to get the program to a respectable place again.
Mesa Mountain View
Head coach: Mike Fell.
Years as school’s head coach: 5th year, 23-21 record.
2019 record: 6-6.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. WR Nico Remus (6-0, 160), 613 receiving yards, 5 TDs; Sr. WR Tanner Johnson (5-11-155), 304 receiving yards,
3 TDs; Sr. RG Spencer Duren (5-10-225); Sr. RT Caden Bingham 6-0, 210); Sr. LG Kevin Diaz (5-9-210).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB Sam Kirk (5-9-165) 28 tackles; Sr. DB Ethan Caldwell (5-10-155) 17 tackles; Sr. LB Mason Parker (5-10, 175) 60 tackles, 3 sacks; Sr. DT Tallen Pasifikitonga (5-10, 265) 14 tackles; Jr. DE Malaki Ta’ase (6-2, 225) 74 tackles, 8 sacks; Jr. FS Matt Clark (5-11, 155) 22 tackles, 2 INT. Also keep an eye on: Jr. QB Willy Roberts (5-10, 190); Jr. RB Reese Marziale (5-9, 170); Sr. WR Nathan Dismuke (5-11, 170); Jr. LB Isaac Farnsworth 5-11, 190); Jr. FS Matt Clark 5-11, 155).
Strengths of offense: Talented WR, QB and RB. Solid offensive line. Good kicking game. Explosive attack.
Strengths of defense: Lot of experience. Malaki Ta’ase. Solid linebackers. Second year running defense will be improved
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Strength. Four months of players own work- outs. QB battle between Willy Roberts an Zach Majorczak.
2020 expectations: Beat all the Mesa schools. Win our region. Make playoffs.
6A DESERT SOUTHWEST REGION Cibola
Head coach: Steven Fritz
Years as head coach: 2nd year 2019 record: 6-4
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. RB John Beltran (5-8, 170), 840 yards rushing, 204 receiving yards, 6 total TDs; Sr. TE Liam Hoffmeyer (6-4, 230), 426 receiving yards, 4 TDs; Sr. RB Marco Angulo (5-6, 150); Sr. OL Jackson Dusek (5-11, 230)
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB John Beltran (5-8 170), 17 tack- les, 1 int; Sr. DL Victor Canal-Estevez (6-2, 230) 17 tackles, 1 sacks; Sr. DL Nicasio Noblett (5-10, 210); Sr. DL Gavin Jester (6-0, 240) 23 tackles, 2.5 sacks; Sr. DB Joseph Baker (5-8 150) 7 tackles, 2 ints;
Strengths of offense: Balance
Strengths of defense: Attacking mentality
Team’s biggest question mark(s): How quickly will our talented young skill players grow.
2020 expectations: Be successful everyday in the classroom and on the field.
Tolleson
Head coach: Roy Lopez.
Years as school’s head coach: 2nd year, career record three schools 102-32. 2019 record: 2-8.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB/ATH James Mcelhenny (6-2, 190), 996 passing yards, 6 TDs, 219 rushing yards, 3 TDs; Sr. FS/WR Jahaun Jones (6-2 180); Sr. RB/LB Gabriel Trigg (5-9, 190); Sr. LB/RB Jonathon Carranza 5-10, 190); Sr. DE/TE Jerold Arreola (6-3, 237); Sr. DT/OG Elias Aragon (5-11, 250); Sr. DT/OG Anthony Royba (5-10, 257); Sr. SS/RB Donavan Bojorquez (5-9, 178); Jr. RB/ LB Javier Narvaez (5-10, 187), 193 rushing yards, 1 TD; Jr. DB/WR Jesus Guerrero (6-3, 177); Jr. WR/DB Miguel Guerrero (6-3, 179).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DE Jerold Areola (6-3, 237), 9 sacks; Sr. FS Jauhaun Jones, (6-2, 180); Sr. LB Jonathan Carranza (5-10, 190); Sr. SS Donavan Bojorquez (5-9, 178), 42 tackles; Jr. LB Nick Sheila, (5-5, 145); Jr. FS-LB Jorge Delgado.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. OT-DT Arturo Osornio (6-3, 272); Jr. OT-TE Nathaniel Baughman Jr. C-DT Sr. James Bodden (6-3, 277); Sr. WR-DB Xavier Saucedo (5-5, 140); Jr. RB-DB Frankie Craighead.
Strengths of offense: Leadership from QB James Mcelhenny. Hard-nosed RB Gabriel Trigg. WR Miguel Guerrero good size and athletic. Running back Javier Narvaez. Big strong young line.
Strengths of defense: Good returning line. Quickness of linebackers.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Being consistent on a weekly basis. Youth up front. Tighten up our secondary.
2020 expectations: Our goals are always set high - win our region, make state playoffs and win a state championship.
Trevor Browne
Head coach: Francisco Rangel.
Years as school’s head coach: 1st year.
2019 record: 5-5.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr QB-DB Angel Lydon (5-11, 160); Sr. LB-TE Luis Felix (6-2, 215); Sr. OL/DL Fernando Macias (6-0, 270); Sr. OL-DL Cristian Amaya (5-11, 240); Sr. OL-DL Isaiah Bustamante (5-8, 210).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB-TE Luis Felix (6-2, 215), 16 tack- les; Sr. DL-FB Anthony Valente (5-7, 200), 25 tackles; Sr OL-DL Isaiah Bustamante (5-8, 210); Sr QB-DB Angel Lydon (5-11, 160), 31 tackles.
Also keep an eye on: So RB-DB Marzhaun Arnold (6-0, 160); Sr. LB-WR Javier Munoz (5-7, 160); Sr. LB-RB Carlos Aguilar (5-10, 190); So. DB-WR Johnny Correa (5-6, 140); Jr. LB/RB Geovani Carvajal (5-8, 175).
Strengths of offense: Returning 4 of 5 starters on the offensive line. Returning QB who is ready to run the show. Talented sophomore class that will fill a lot of the positions vacated due to graduation.
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