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Palo Verde
Head coach: Mike Wells.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 3-7.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Dario Marchica 6-0, 180 (1,723 yards passing, 18 TDs); Sr. WR Tristan Spalding 5-11, 155; Sr. WR Marcell Kelly 5-10, 130 (491 yards receiving, 2 TDs).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. SS Tristan Spalding 5-11, 155 (58 tackles, 2 INTs); Sr. FS Marcell Kelly 5-10, 130 (36 tackles); Sr. FS LJ Miller 5-10, 145 (2 INTs).
Rio Rico
Head coach: Kevin Kuhm.
Years as school’s head coach: 3.
2019 record: 4-6.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Edryann Rodriguez 5-10, 159; Sr. K Gabriel Romero-Davis 5-7, 120.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. LB Anthony Amezaga 5-6, 170 (23 tackles), Sr. DL Miko Rodriguez 6-2, 315.
GRAND CANYON REGION
Bradshaw Mountain
Head coach: Bob Young.
Years as school’s head coach: First year. 2019 record: 5-5.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. ATH Josh Grant 6-1, 180 (761 yards passing, 9 TDs; 496 yards rushing, 9 TDs); Jr. QB Moises Hernandez 5-9, 155 (466 yards passing, 4 TDs); Jr. WR Francisco Valentin 5-11, 170.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. LB Michael Kelley 6-1 (70 tackles, 5 sacks); Jr. OLB Aiden Ott 6-0 (38 tackles); Sr. DL Mason Stultz 6-2, 195 (7 sacks);
Coconino
Head coach: Michael Lapsley.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 9-2.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. RB/LB Zach Bennett 5-9, 180 (1,753 yards rushing, 22 TDs); Sr. OT/DT Logan Benedict 6-3, 280; Sr. OG/DT Kylor Dunlap 5-9, 215; Jr. OT/DT Jose Montoya 5-9, 250; Jr. C/DT Xavier Nakai 6-0, 280; Jr. TE/DE Matias Ortiz 6-1, 210; Jr. TE/DB Andy Ruiz 6-1, 180; Sr. QB/DB Ryan Seery 5-7, 155; Jr. QB/LB Jonathan Padilla 6-0, 185.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB/WR Jacob Begay 5-8, 150; Sr. LB/RB Manuel Cardoza 5-10, 180 (98 tackles); Jr. LB/RB Jonathan Jaramillo 6-0, 180 (56 tackles, 2 sacks); Sr. DB/WR Malcom Morris 5-9, 145 (42 tackles, 2 INTs); Jr. DE/TE Matias Ortiz 6-1, 215; Jr. DB/WR Timothy Rodriguez 6-0, 165; Jr. DB/TE Andy Ruiz 6-1, 180 (46 tackles); Sr. DB/QB Ryan Seery 5-7, 155.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. FB/DE Tyson Fousel 6-0, 185.
Strengths of offense: Returners who are familiar with the system. Expectations are set. Passing game improvements.
Strengths of defense: Knowledge of system. Expectations. Coverage improvements. LBs. Team’s biggest question mark(s): Lack of Spring Football. Accountability on “at home” workouts. Depth.
2020 expectations: Better understanding of game day adjustments. Improve speed and quickness. More aggressive at the line of scrimmage. Explosive.
More about program: Looking to repeat as region champs and compete at a very high level.
Lee Williams
Head coach:
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 4-5.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. QB Devean Santos 5-9 (382 yards passing, 4 TDs); Sr. QB Levi Beckham, 6-1, 215 (272 yards passing, 2 TDs, 150 yards rushing, 3 TDs); Sr. Kameron Toms 6-1 (322 yards receiving, 3 TDs); Sr. Rye Samson (109 yards receiving).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. Jeff Barohna (33 tackles); Sr. Don- ald DelMonaco (30 tackles); Sr. James Garcia (30 tackles, 4 sacks); Sr. Zach Allen (29 tackles).
Mingus Union
Head coach: Doug Provenzano.
Years as school’s head coach: First year.
2019 record: 0-10.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. QB Zachary Harrison 5-11 (1,585 yards passing, 10 TDs); Sr. RB Andrew Meyer 5-11, 165 (638 yards rushing, 4 TDs); Sr. WR Andrew Nahar 6-0, 183 (278 yards receiving); Sr. WR Jonathan Sanchez (203).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. CB Angelo Alvarez 5-7, 165 (44 tackles, 3 INTs); Sr. ILB Zach Figy 6-4, 205 (26 tackles).
Mohave
Head coach: Rudy Olvera.
Years as school’s head coach: 5.
2019 record: 3-7.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OL Ricardo Ramirez 6-5, 315; Sr. RB Ryan Porter 5-9, 165 (1,179 yards rushing, 11 TDs); Sr. QB Elias Resendez 6-3, 175; Sr. WR Seth McKusker 5-8, 150; Sr. OL Lucas McClure 6-1, 250; Sr. TE Carter Payne 6-2, 180; Sr. OL Chris Brown 5-9, 200; Jr. OL Angel Corona 5-10, 240; Jr. TE/FB Raul Martinez 6-2, 200; Jr. WR Alan Hacegaba 6-2, 180; Sr. OL Jordan Jenkins 6 270. Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DL Ricardo Ramirez 6-5, 315 (57 tackles, 2 sacks); Sr. DB Elias Resendez 6-3, 175; Sr. DL Lucas McClure 6-1, 250; Sr. OLB/DE Carter Payne 6-2, 180; Sr. DL Chris Brown 5-9, 200; Jr. DL Angel Corona 5-10, 240; Jr. OLB/DE Raul Martinez 6-2, 200 (52 tackles, 3 sacks); Jr. OLB/DE Alan Hacegaba 6-2, 180 (45 tackles); Jr. DB Josh Cox 5-8, 165 (29 tackles); Jr. MLB Yahir Acero 5-10, 175 (50 tackles).
Strengths of offense: We have a great group of young men. Good, smart and tough offensive line. Speedy running back with great potential and speed. Strengths of defense: Lots of talent coming back and eager to be leaders. All linebackers return. Big physical nose ready to lead the defensive line.
Team’s biggest question mark(s):
New coaching staff. New offensive scheme. New defensive scheme.
Prescott
Head coach: Cody Collett.
Years as school’s head coach: 6.
2019 record: 7-4.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OT Vinnie Oldfield 6-0, 260; Sr. WR Brayden Nelson 6-0, 165; Sr. WR Nathan Briseno 5-10, 175; Sr. OL Shadrick Lemons 6-0, 245; Sr. RB Nate Wright 6-0, 185.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB Luke McCauslin 5-11, 180; Sr. LB Nate Wright 6-0, 185; Sr. DL Chase Madrid 5-9, 185.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. QB Wyatt Snyder 6-0, 160; Sr. RB/DB Ryland Waples 5-9, 155; So. RB/LB Cody Leopold 5-10, 185; Jr. DB Cervando Vega 5-9, 145.
Strengths of offense: Deep at RB - three guys that are all good led by Nate Wright. Wide Receiver Nelson led region and Nathan Briseno is good.
Strengths of defense: Three-year year starter Luke McCauslin. Coachable group. Team’s biggest question mark(s): Experience. We lost 26 seniors.
2020 expectations: Continue to be one of the best in Grand Canyon Region. Compete for a playoff spot.
More about program: 100th year of Prescott football this season. Also, a brand new state of the art turf field that in my opinion is the best in state.
SOUTHWEST REGION
Buckeye Union
Head coach: Kelley Moore. Years as school’s head coach: 6. 2019 record: 6-4.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OG Reupena Tagaloa 6-4, 330; Sr. C, Francisco Arteaga 6-0, 195; Sr. OG Joel Diaz Hernandez 6-1, 250; Jr. OT, Jaime De la Rosa 6-0, 220; Sr. WR Camron Bales 6-0, 165.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB Wyatt Gates 5-10, 205; Sr. DB Antonio Johnson 5-9, 160; Jr. DB Jaelon Richardson 6-0, 160.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. DB Tim Croskey 6-1, 185; So. LB Izayuh Garcia 6-0, 205; Sr. DE D’Mari Johnson 6-7, 245; So. OLB Salehe Koonooka-Williams 6-1, 210; Jr. QB Tyler Hill 5-10, 160.
Strengths of offense: Offensive line experience. Key skill personnel.
Strengths of defense: Speed. Physicality.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Scope of the offense. New defensive coordi- nator.
2020 expectations: Maximize potential. Make 100th year of the school memorable. More about program: With the advent of COVID 19, I believe our community will see passion and inspiration on the field that may have not been witnessed in many years.
Deer Valley
Head coach: Dan Friedman.
Years as school’s head coach: 3.
2019 record: 3-7.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Trent Green 5-8, 145 (540 yards passing, 2 TDs); Sr. OL Brandon Schwartz 6-4, 250; Jr. RB Ashton Hill 5-11, 200 (695 yards rushing, 8 TDs); Jr. OL Dylan Henderson 6-5, 225; Sr. Slot Kaiden Hosler 5-7, 145; Sr. WR Matthew Weed 5-9, 165; Sr. OL Ryan Riley 6-0, 205; Sr. OL Ethan Yel- lowman 5-11, 330; Jr. OL Damien Marquez 6-2, 325; Sr. WR Kellen Huth 6-1, 155. Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB Donny Moore 5-10, 230 (53 tackles, 2 sacks); Jr. LB Jermaine Moore 5-11, 205 (44 tackles); Sr. OLB Jaden Stew- art 5-7, 170 (42 tackles); Sr. DL Brandon Schwartz 6-4, 250; Jr. DL Josh Gartshore 5-9, 220; Jr. FS DJ Miles 6-2, 205; Sr. C Christian Clay 6-0, 145; Sr. C Adrian Onyan- go 5-11, 190; Sr. OLB Gavan Carlson 5-10, 175.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. K/WR/DB Tanner Bobic 5-8, 155.
Strengths of offense: Boat load of returners. Offensive line.
Strengths of defense: Experience. Linebackers.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Will we get some crossover athletes to come out? 2020 expectations: Winning season.
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