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San Tan Foothills
Head coach: Jeremy Beamon.
Years as school’s head coach: First year.
2019 record: 2-8.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. OL/DL Ozzy Gonzales 6-3, 250; Sr. OL/DL Rhett Lilly 6-0, 255; Sr. OL/DL Jose Olvera 5-11, 210; Sr. OL/DL Darian Hall 5-10, 210; Sr. OL/DL Cecil Thomas 6-1, 240; Sr. WR/DB Cutter Kuhl 5-10, 155 (216 yards receiving, 3 TDs.); Sr. WR/LB Justice Gutierrez 6-1, 175; Sr. WR/DB Michael Eriacho 5-10, 150 (477 yards receiving, 5 TDs.); Jr. QB Brett Lincoln 5-10, 160 (1,049 yards passing, 11 TDs.).
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr OL/DL Dylan Maselli 6-0, 260;
Sr. FB/DL Carlos Soto 5-7, 200; Jr. RB/LB Wesley Jurena 5-6, 155 (52 tackles, 6 sacks); Sr. RB/LB Seth Walsh 5-9, 175 (65 tackles, 2 sacks); Jr. WR/DB Chris Clark- Smith 5-9, 160; Jr. WR/DB Anthony Hood 5-9, 165 (36 tackles); Sr. WR/DB Bryce McHaney 5-9, 150; Sr. WR/DB Cutter Kuhl 5-10, 155 (54 tackles, 3 INTs.); Sr. WR/ DB Michael Eriacho 5-10, 150.
Strengths of offense: Offensive line.
Strengths of defense: Linebackers and secondary.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Consistency.
2020 expectations: Get better each week.
Thatcher
Head coach: Daniel Jones.
Years as school’s head coach: First year.
2019 record: 8-5.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Mark Wren 6-1, 190 (242 yards passing, 4 TDs.); Sr. RB Michael McBride 6-2, 210 (367 yards rushing, 4 TDS.); Sr TE, DE James Shumway 6-2, 200; Sr OL, DE Porter Henderson 6-4, 250; Sr OL, DL Brock Conrad 5-10, 250; Sr OL, DL Mason Lee 6-2, 230; Sr OL, DL Jackson Lutz 6-2, 320; Sr OL, DL Levi Skinner 6-3, 295; Sr WR Brayden Oliver 6-1, 180.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. MLB Michael McBride 6-1, 210 (15 tackles). Jr. RB, DB Slade Shupe 6-1, 175; Jr. WR, DB Trevin Gaylord 6-3, 185; Jr. DB Nick Puzas.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. RB Mason Underwood (6-1, 180). Coming off an injury missing his Jr. season and he is ready to make his mark. Sr. WR Jacob Ward ( 5-11, 175). Sr. C Covin Woods (6-2, 250) Injured last year, finally healthy and ready to play.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): New coach. New division. Can they all rise to the occasion and hang week in and out with the bigger schools.
2020 expectations: Thatcher has a rich football history and an excellent recent run. We expect to be in the mix and fight for a state title no matter what division we are placed in. With so many returning starters and a few key additions look for Thatcher to make their presence felt in 3A.
REGION NOTES: Former Safford head coach Eric Hjalmarson is now the head coach at Willcox. Thatcher moved up from 2A. Jeremy Beamon is in his first year at San Tan Foothills.
CENTRAL REGION
ALA-Gilbert North
Head coach: Randy Ricedorff.
Years as school’s head coach: 3.
2019 record: 7-5.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Jack Ricedorff 6-2, 195 (1,907 yards passing, 15 TDs.); Sr. T Crew White 6-5, 235; Sr. T Alex Wright 6-3, 240; Sr. G Emerin Bayless 5-10, 215; Jr. G Corbin King 6-0 225; Jr. RB Easton Webster 5-10, 170 (541 yards rushing, 7 TDs.); Jr. Slot Spencer Nielson 5-11, 180; Sr. Slot Tillman Willis 5-8, 140 (272 yards receiving); Jr. WR Johnny Bellino 5-11, 170; So. WR Luc Asay 6-1, 195. Sr. RB Emeka Ogbonna 5-10, 180 (transferred in from Brophy Prep). Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Jr. LB Spencer Nielson 5-11, 180 (43 tackles, 2 INTs.); So. LB Luc Asay 6-1, 195 (47 tackles, 2 INTs.); Jr. G Corbin King 6-0, 225; Sr. C Rylen Randall 5-11, 165; Sr. DT Breyson Wilcock 6-4, 240.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. WR/DB Aiden Horracks 5-11, 180; Sr. DB Porter Zuccato 6-0, 180; Sr. DB Luke Hall 6-1, 175; Sr. DT Seth McAfee 6-3, 255; Jr. LB Maddox Matheny 6-3, 190.
Strengths of offense: Jack Ricedorff is a three year starter at QB. All offensive lineman but one return. Easton Webster returning at RB is very promising. All four of our receivers are bigger, faster, and stronger and know the system better. Strengths of defense: The size (6-3 average) and speed of our defensive front is impressive. Both of our outside LB’s return and are very flexible in what they can do.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): We have to find a middle LB. We have to replace Kade Thorley at center, who was very good. Anxious to see who steps up and challenges some of the returning players as well as creating depth.
2020 expectations: To win the state championship.
More about program: I am very excited about our coaching staff and being able to work with a great group of guys and many family members.
ALA-Ironwood
Head coach: Travis Epperson.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 0-10.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Kyle Johnson 5-10, 145; Sr. OL Jeremy Buenrostro 6-2, 300; Jr. OL Preston Thompson 5-10, 165; Jr. WR Andrew Fearn 5-10 ,150; Jr. RB Shai Wright 5-6, 190; Jr. WR Christian Hardenburg 5-8, 140; Jr. RB Ryan Hammer 5-11, 170.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DL Jeremy Buenrostro 6-2, 300; Sr. LB Josh Scott 6-0, 155; Jr. DB Andrew Fearn 5-10, 140; Jr. DB Christian Hardenburg 5-8, 140; Jr. LB Shai Wright 5-6, 190; Jr. LB Ryan Hammer 5-11, 170.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): How quickly can we integrate all of the young players and get them to compete at a varsity level? Depth at every position.
2020 expectations: Be more physical. Compete.
Coolidge
Head coach: Rodger Schenks.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: 8-3.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. RB/DB Greg Rodriguez 5-10, 175 (930 yards rushing, 11 TDs.); Sr. OL/DL Froylan Gonzalez 6-4, 255; Sr OL/LB. Joe Cardenas 5-9, 215; Jr. OL/DL Denzel Glass 6-3, 270; Jr. WR/DB/K Connor Ferguson 5-9, 150; Jr. RB/LB Comar Jefferies 5-9, 185 (687 yards rushing, 8 TDs.); Sr. WR/ DB Alijah Christiansen 5-11, 165; Sr. QB/TE/DL Jacob Gunter 6-3, 210; Sr. TE/DL Angelo Palacios 5-11, 210.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB/TE Malachi Rodriguez 5-10, 185; Sr. DB/RB Greg Rodriguez 5-10, 175 Sr. LB/ TE Angelo Palacios 5-11, 205; Jr. DL/TE Charles Jefferies 6-4, 220; Sr. DE/TE Amir Pinder 6-2, 215; Jr. DB/WR Au- gustin Chaing 6-0, 180; Sr. WR/DB Alijah Christiansen 5-11, 165; Jr. LB/RB Robert Feierstein 5-10, 180; Jr. DL/OL Jaden Hunt 6-1, 280.
Also keep an eye on: So. DB/RB Belclem Namegabe 6-1, 170; Jr. WR/LB Jadon Maldonado 5-9, 170; So. OL/DL Isiah Newton 5-10, 220; So. WR/DB Jose Ruiz 5-9, 150.
Strengths of offense: Starters back on line. Two starting RB and four WR that played a lot and are comfortable with offense. 2nd year players are in the system. Football IQ improved.
Strengths of defense: Starters back and mental toughness these guys have. Speed and relentless pursuit. Defensive strength. Football IQ has improved over the off season.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Just believing in themselves. Depth. Can underclassman jump in and rotate? Everyone can make plays.
2020 expectations: Win First Game. Make the Play-offs. Respect Attitude Pride #RAP.
Eastmark
Head coach: Scooter Molander.
Years as school’s head coach: 1.
2019 record: New program.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: So. WR/DB Alex Campos 5-6, 150:
So. WR/OLB Kaiden McCarty 5-7, 155; Jr. TE/DE Aidan Wright 6-2, 185; Jr. TB/FS Zavian Strom 6-0, 185; So. FB/LB Jeriah Krize 5-9, 180; SO. OT/DE Brayden Prosser 6-2, 200; So. OG/LB Preston Bradford 6-0, 195; Jr. C/DT Ryan Schrum 5-8, 205; So. OT/DE Mason Williams 6-3, 200; So. QB Gianni Mascolino 5-8, 150; Jr. QB Colin Randolph 5-9, 180.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: So. WR/DB Alex Campos 5-6, 150: So. DB/RB Diego Rodriquez 5-7, 160; Jr. TB/FS Zavian Strom 6-0, 185; Jr. SS/WR Devyn Johnson 6-0, 175; So. FB/LB Jeriah Krize 5-9, 180; So. OG/LB Preston Bradford 6-0, 195; So. LB/FB Gavin Wilson 5-10, 185; Jr. LB/WR Cameron Brown 6-0, 175; So. OT/DE Mason Williams 6-3, 200; So. DT/OG Deangelo Murillo 5-10, 235; So. DT/ OG Leo Marquez 5-10, 230.
Also keep an eye on: Fr. RB/DE Jordan Howard 6-2, 210; Fr. QB/DB Blake Heffron 5-6, 155; So. K/P Spencer Elzinga 5-6, 150; So. K/P Derek Martin 5-11, 155; WR/ DB Javery Mayberry 6-0, 155.
Strengths of offense: Guys have really worked hard in off-season. Great under- standing of offense for young players.
Strengths of defense: Rally and run hard to the ball. Great understanding of Defense for young players.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Challenging 3A schedule with very few junior players. Coming together as a team without spring ball.
2020 expectations: Goal is to control what we can control--effort and attitude. Play fast and hard for the entire game.
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