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Estrella Foothills
Head coach: Derek Wahlstrom.
Years as school’s head coach: 3.
2019 record: 4-6.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Ty Perry 5-11, 185 (716 yards passing, 6 TDs); Sr. WR/DB Daylen Batchan 6-2, 175; Sr. WR/DB Zach Hobbs 6-2, 185; Sr. WR/DB Conner Betts 6-2, 175 (279 yards receiving, 3 TDs); Sr. C/DL Corbin Triplett 5-11, 225; Sr. G/DL Marc Jones 6-0, 200.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB/FB Quinlan Popham 6-3, 210 (112 tackles); Sr. LB/TE Matt Gundogan 6-2, 215 (58 tackles); Sr. S/RB John Cole- man 5-10, 180 (50 tackles, 2.5 sacks); Sr. DL/OL Thai Armstrong-Soto 6-2, 225; Sr. LB/TE Patrick Bontrager 5-10, 185 (68 tackles, 5.5 sacks); Sr. DB/WR Wesley Gut- wein 6-1, 175; Sr. DB/WR Chris Olgin 6-0, 175; Jr. DL/OL Donnell Danley 6-0, 265 Strengths of offense: This senior class has been really tight knit and I think they will do something special. Our passing game may be pretty special with the return of Ty Perry from injury.
Strengths of defense: Our linebacking corps have played together on varsity for three seasons. They are an excellent group of young men that will lead.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): We are converting to a new defensive scheme. Our QB is returning after he was injured in game four.
2020 expectations: We hope to start quickly in 2020.
Lake Havasu
Head coach: Karl Thompson.
Years as school’s head coach: 12.
2019 record: 3-7.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Cole Fuller 6-1, 180 (2,669 yards passing, 19 TDs); Jr. ATH Cody Pellaton (221 yards rushing, 2 TDs) Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. ATH Cody Pellaton (57 tackles); Sr. Jordan Cummings (36 tackles); Sr. MLB Aaron Bracamonte 6-0, 190 (32 tackles).
Youngker
Head coach: Anthony Cluff.
Years as school’s head coach: 3.
2019 record: 2-8.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. WR DeShaun Conway 6-1, 170; Sr. C Andres Flores 5-10, 310; Sr. T Jacey Figueroa 6-2, 220; Sr. T Efrain Ramirez 6-2, 220; Jr. G Lorenzo Llanez-Serna 5-8, 240; So. WR Evan Aguirre 5-6, 150. Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DE Emmanuel Flores 6-3, 205 (34 tackles, 4 sacks); Sr. LB Anthony Jackson 5-11, 200 (91 tackles); Sr. OLB Raul Calde- ra 5-9, 160 (65 tackles); Sr. NT Calvin Cluff 5-10, 175; Sr. S Julian Montoya 5-8, 155 (45 tackles, 4 INTs); Jr. LB Matt Preston 5-10, 175.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. K Edgar Delgado 5-9, 160; Sr. WR/OLB Giovanni Carrera 5-10, 180.
Strengths of offense: Returning Lineman. Young experience at wide receiver. Strengths of defense: Veteran leadership. Three best defenders returning. Team’s biggest question mark(s): Young quarterback. Replacement at corner. 2020 expectations: Compete from game one.
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Carl Hayden
Head coach: Steven Arenas.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 2-8.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OL Roberto Lopez 6-0, 225; Sr.
OL Louie Perez 5-8, 200; Jr. OL Andrew Lopez 6-2 220; Jr. OL Bryan Medina 6-1 240; Jr. OL Camden Bergen 6-3 260; Sr. QB Bryce Charles 6-0 150; Sr. RB Kevin Yarbough 6-3, 190 (1,230 yards rushing, 11 TDs).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB Michael Cristobal 5-8, 155; Sr. CB Bryce Charles 6-0, 150; Sr. DL Roberto Lopez 6-0, 225; Jr. DB Andy Delgado 5-10 160; Jr. DL Braulio Tell 6-1, 200; Sr. CB Elijah DeLeon 5-10 140.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. DL Rudy Mares, 5-10, 260; Sr. DL Jae’vion Brown, 6-1, 280; Sr. RB Roman Amaro, 5-8, 155.
Strengths of offense: Strength continues to be our big boys up front. Good size and experience. 1,000 yard rusher returning for senior year.
Strengths of defense: Kid are really coachable on this side of the ball.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Depth is always a question mark for us. We need to stay healthy. Lost several keys players last year to injury.
2020 expectations: We believe we can compete for a region title this year.
Sierra Linda
Head coach: Nate Gill.
Years as school’s head coach: 2.
2019 record: 0-10.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. T Fabian Pina 6-3, 275; Sr. WR/
CB Damirion Barber 5-11, 170 (401 yards receiving, 4 TDs); Sr. WR/DB Jan Ruiz 5-10, 175 (244 yards receiving, 2 TDs); Jr. RB Josh Berg-Nabors 5-8, 175 (414 yards rushing, 3 TDs); Jr. WR/CB Xavier Quintanilla 5-9, 160; Jr. C Louis Cheno 5-11,
250; So. ATH Traven Vigenser 6-1, 175; So. WR Stephon Daily 6-3, 170; Jr. G Jaden Acevedo 5-10, 230.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. CB Damirion Barber 5-11, 170 (33 tackles, 4 INTs); Sr. Safety Jan Ruiz 5-10, 175 (29 tackles, 4 sacks); Sr. LB Salvador Orozco 5-10, 190 (45 tackles, 2 sacks); Sr. LB Saul Marquez 6-2, 200 (33 tackles, 2 sacks); Jr. DT Anthony Mendez 6-2, 260; Jr. CB Xavier Quintanilla 5-9, 160.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. FS Jose Grado 5-11, 175; Jr. DE Jesse Leyvas 6-4, 225; So. LB Lloyd Burris 5-10, 175; So. DE Shekeem Moore 6-2, 205.
Strengths of offense: Experience. More athletic. Speed.
Strengths of defense: Experience. Expectations. Stronger. More Athletic.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): QB experience. Mental toughness. Talent meshing.
2020 expectations: Vast improvements all around on the field of play. 48 minute mentality. COMPETE.
More about program: Have had 110 in the program in back-to-back years, and five college football signees for 2020. 0 college football signees prior to arrival (9 seasons).
Vista Grande
Head coach: Chris Semore.
Years as school’s head coach: 2.
2019 record: 0-10.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Donald Altaffer 5-10, 165 (1,481 yards passing, 8 TDs); Sr. WR/DB Christopher Hernandez 5-11, 170; Sr. WR/ DB Jace Atkins 5-11, 175 (331 yards receiving); Jr. WR/DB Tyrese Constable 5-9, 155 (257 yards receiving, 3 TDs); Jr. WR Carson Meiner 5-8, 170; Sr. OL Jimmie Madrid 6-4, 285; Jr. OL Daniel Ahlman 6-0, 250; Sr. OL Calvin Velazquez 6-1, 215. Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. WR/DB Christopher Hernandez 5-11, 170 (55 tackles); Jr. DB Jaevin Heath 5-10, 165; Jr. DB Tyrese Constable 5-9, 155; Jr. DB Michael Easley 5-10, 157; Sr. DL Calvin Velazquez 6-1, 215; Jr LB Eric Foerster 6-0, 150.
Also keep an eye on: Sr OL/DL Skyler Higdon 6-5, 275; Sr. RB/LB Louis Tellez 5-8, 174; Jr. WR/DB Nick Padilla 6-0, 165; So. OL/DL Josh Fairbanks 6-4, 270; So. WR Angelo Tapia 5-9, 165.
Strengths of offense: Returning starters. Returning all skill position players. Strengths of defense: Returning starters. New defensive coordinator. Aggressive attacking schemes.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Linebacker depth. Offensive and defensive line depth.
2020 expectations: Go in to each week prepared to win. Play with great effort. Execute at a high level.
Washington
Head coach: Tim Mayfield.
Years as school’s head coach: 4.
2019 record: 4-6.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. QB Gabriel Segovia 5-10, 145 (661 yards passing, 4 TDs); Sr, QB Michael Gruppo 5-10, 150 (552 yards passing, 10 TDs; 414 yards rushing, 6 TDs); Sr. RB Dominick Sanders 5-10, 160 (247 yards rushing, 5 TDs; 237 yards receiving, 3 TDs).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. DT Gilbert Calderon 5-10, 256 (68 tackles, 9 sacks); Sr. OLB Fernando Campoamor 5-7, 150 (55 tackles).
Yuma
Head coach: Bo Seibel
Years as school’s head coach: First year.
2019 record: 2-8.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. QB Jaynoah Medel 5-10 (424 yards passing, 4 TDs); Sr. QB Jacob Straub 5-9, 160 (320 yards passing); Sr. RB Erick Cer- vantes 5-8, 160 (303 yards rushing, 4 TDs); Jr. RB Isaac Torres 6-0, 195 (280 yards rushing); Sr. WR Alex Mosqueda 6-2, 170 (535 yards receiving, 3 TDs):
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DT Jayden Dobson 6-2, 235 (49 tackles); Jr. DB Julian Becerra 5-6, 145 (42 tackles, 2 INTs); Jr. DE Jaynoah Medel 5-10 (31 tackles); Jr. DT Julian Goldsburough 6-1, 190 (4 sacks).
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