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Chino Valley
Head coach: Michael Gilpin.
Years as school’s head coach: First year.
2019 record: 2-9.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Jr. QB Jayden Smith 5-9, 165 (1,010 yards passing, 6 TDs.); Sr. OL Rudy Melendez 6-1 230; Jr. C Isaiah Kimerlee 5-10, 235; Jr. TE Dakota McMains 6-1 190; Sr. WR Dante Debono 5-9 145; Sr. WR Kam- ren Loftin 5-9 155; So. RB Harrison Setter 5-9 180.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. LB Collin Knight 5-10, 175 (132 tackles); Sr. DL Rudy Melendez 6-1, 230 (46 tackles); Jr. DL Isaiah Kimerlee 5-10, 235; Jr. DE Dakota McMains 6-1, 190 (75 tackles, 3 sacks); Sr. DB Dante Debono 5-9, 145 (40 tackles, 2 INTs.); Sr. DB Kamren Loftin 5-9, 155; So. DB Johnny Parrish 5-10, 165; Sr. DL Evan Sosa 5-11, 180 (37 tackles, 4 sacks).
Also keep an eye on: So. TE/DE Kaden Wagner 6-2, 235; So. OL/DL Mac Thomas 6-0 210; So. OL/DL Andres Trillo 5-11, 175; Fr. RB/LB Wyatt Ellis 5-10, 170. Strengths of offense: Jr. QB Jayden Smith returns after leading 3A West in total yards per game last season with 183/per. Skill position group is experienced and talented.
Strengths of defense: 3A leader in tackles (132) Sr. LB Collin Knight returns. Bookend DEs Jr. DE Dakota McMains 6-1, 190 and So. DE Kaden Wagner 6-2, 235 should help solidify the defensive line. All section DB Dante Debono should be tough to throw on this year.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Offensively: We need to improve greatly along the offensive line. Both run blocking and pass protection was poor last year. Defensively: We need to learn how to hold leads in the second half (we had four second half leads slip away last year).
2020 expectations: Our expectations are to field a much tougher, more disci- plined team this season. Our main goal is to compete hard in every game for all four quarters.
More about program: Chino Valley is a great little town. I really feel that they want to be a football town. Our job is to try to help make that a reality. We have some outstanding young men in this program and we are excited to undertake the journey of building a quality football program with them.
Paradise Honors
Head coach: Josh Goodloe.
Years as school’s head coach: First year.
2019 record: 2-8.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB Chad Harrell 6-0, 172; Sr. RB Brian Le 6-0, 170; Sr. WR/RB DJ Berry 5-10, 180 (372 yards receiving, 4 TDs.); Sr. OL Benjie Castro 6-0, 240; Sr. OL Colton Sopko 5-10, 245; Sr. WR Jose Delgado 6-1, 170; Sr. OL Victor Ortiz 6-2, 250; So. OL Josh Trevillian 5-10, 256; So. WR Logan Varca 5-10, 160; Jr. WR Trey Hermann 5-10, 160 (378 yards rushing, 5 TDs.). Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB Brian Le 6-0, 170 (37 tackles); Sr. LB Mason Ashton 5-10, 220; Sr. DL Benjie Castro 6-0, 240; Sr. DL Colton Sopko 5-10, 245; Jr. DB Trey Hermann 5-10 ,160; Sr. DB Jose Delgado 6-1, 170; Sr. LB Kevin Partida 5-10, 180 (47 tackles); So. DE Jonathan Webb 6-1, 195; So. LB Hank Stabler 6-0, 170; So. DB Caden Shipley 6-0, 160; Sr. DL Victor Ortiz 6-2, 250.
Also keep an eye on: Sr. WR Antwuan Bowers 6-2, 170; So. DB/WR Mikey Young 6-1, 150; Jr. QB/DE/WR Daniel Juarez 6-5, 240; So. OL Andrew Domville 6-0, 210; Jr. DB/WR Ian Sjolander 6-0, 160.
Strengths of offense: Returning four of the starting offensive linemen from a year ago. Versatility of the skill position. Experience second year in the system. Hiring of position coaches Mike Young, Lionel Varvel and Bill Laing. This group brings years of experience that will help move the offensive culture forward. QB returning experience and young incoming talent.
Strengths of defense: Returning seven starters and four players that were impact players a year ago on defense. Installation of a new scheme to fit the personnel and allow the players to play. Hiring of new defensive coordinator Malik Starks and position coaches Lyle Hollins, Rich Ruelas and Adrian Paredes. These coaches will raise the bar and create a physical aggressive defensive culture. Aggressive. Team’s biggest question mark(s): We have athletes and experience, can this senior class take the next step and lead the program to the playoffs? Can the sophomore class fill important roles when it comes to playing on Friday nights? We need to create more depth.
2020 expectations: We want to be one team with one goal and go 1-0 each week. If we accomplish this goal, the rest will take care of itself. In 2020, we want to be competitive in every game and not face big losses as a year ago. Improve in the win column from last season. Play aggressive physical brand of defense. Be explosive on offense. As a coaching staff we want to help the senior class reach the goal they set back in January to return the program to the playoffs.
Phoenix Christian
Head coach: Brian Cole.
Years as school’s head coach: 3.
2019 record: 12-2.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. RB/WR/DB Howard Russell 6-0, 180; Sr. QB/DB Adrian Fleming 5-11, 175; Sr. OL/DL Cristian Sanchez 5-11, 255; Sr. OL/LB Anthony Castillo 6-0, 230; Sr. OL/LB Tyrique Holly 6-0, 225; Jr. QB/DB Jose Herrera 5-11, 180; Jr. WR/DB Daniel Becerra 5-9, 165; Jr. OL/DL David Pupua 6-3, 280.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. DB Howard Russell; Sr. DL Cristian Sanchez; Sr. LB Anthony Castillo; Sr. LB Tyrique Holly; Jr. LB Devonta Anderson; Sr. DB Genaro Vega 5-9, 170; Jr. DB Jose Herrera; So. DB Angel Gutierrez 5-9, 165. Also keep an eye on: Sr. RB Zach Cline 5-10, 185; Sr. OL/DL Marcos Ulibarri 5-10, 270; Sr. WR Angel Martinez 5-10, 160; So. WR/DB Daniel Mock 5-11, 175; So. WR/ DB Kam Hatter 6-0, 175.
Strengths of offense: O-line experience. Returning QB’s. Howard Russell. Strengths of defense: Linebackers. D-line play. Toughness.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): Can we compete in 3A?
2020 expectations: Be competitive every game. Play as a team. Make the play- offs. Win State.
More about program: We have some great kids coming back. Moving up a division, depth could be an issue.
Wickenburg
Head coach: Mike Mitchell.
Years as school’s head coach: 2.
2019 record: 4-5.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. TB/LB Bryson Alder 5-10, 170; Jr. QB /DB Calergero DiCamillo 5-10, 169; Sr. TE/LB Clay Watson 6-0, 180; Jr. FB/LB Korbyn Dowdy 5-11, 180; Sr. OT/DT Jett Uldrickson 6-2, 210; Jr. OG-DT Justin Lara 6-1, 200; Jr. C/DT Michael Bowie 5-9, 185; Jr. WR S Kaden Conway 5-10, 160. Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. C Bryson Alder 5-10, 170; Jr. C Calergero DiCamillo 5-10, 169; Sr. LB Clay Watson 6-0, 180; Jr. LB Korbyn Dowdy 5-11, 180; Sr. DE Jett Uldrickson 6-2, 210; Jr. F Kaden Conway 5-10, 160; Jr. DT Justin Lara 6-1, 200.
Also keep an eye on: Jr. C DT Michael Bowie 5-10, 185; Sr. TE DE Ben Balow 6-3, 190; Sr. RB/DT Kade Roberts, 5-10, 170; So. WR/C Eleazar Dominquez 5-8, 160; So. OT/DT Austin Lauritsen 6-1, 260.
Strengths of offense: Returning QB who had to start as sophomore experienced now. Bryson Alder, one of best athletes in 3A. TB and C. Offensive Line. Strengths of defense: Very good LB. Transfer Ben Balow joins Jett Uldrickson at DE. Korbyn Dowdy can become college punter.
Team’s biggest question mark(s): It appears we are having five month summer. Defensive front has talent but must play well this year. Team speed should be better this year.
2020 expectations: Expect to be competitive like 2018 team. Must grow in pre-season faster than last year.
More about program: Hopefully, we didn’t enjoy being in the middle of the pack last year. We have to expand our expectations and compete like we can. This could be a sleeper team!
EAST REGION
Blue Ridge
Head coach: Robert London.
Years as school’s head coach: 5.
2019 record: 9-3.
Returning starters on offense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB/DB/P/K PJ London 6-3, 205; Sr. Rec/LB Austin Slaughter 6-4, 175; Sr. Rec/DB Reece Esparza 5-9, 140; Sr. Rec/DB Jacob Kern 5-7, 130; Sr. RB/DB Damon Mitchell 6-1, 160; Sr. RB/LB Ethan Marbello 5-5, 150; Sr. OL/DL Micah Heisler 6-2, 235; Sr. OL/DL Dimitri Muncy 5-11, 235;
Jr. OL/DL Andy Hoffmeyer 6-0, 225; Jr.. RB/DB Jose Galindo 5-6, 140; Jr. RB/LB Christian Roman 5-8 185.
Returning starters on defense, 2019 stats: Sr. QB/DB/P/K PJ London 6-3, 205;
Sr. Rec/LB Austin Slaughter 6-4, 175; Sr. Rec/DB Jacob Kern 5-7, 130; Sr. RB/DB Da- mon Mitchell 6-1, 160; Sr. OL/DL Micah Heisler 6-2, 235; Sr. OL/DL Dimitri Muncy 5-11, 235; Sr. OL/DL Ronan Palmer 5-10, 220; Jr. RB/LB Cody Wallace 5-10, 165; Jr. RB/DB Jose Galindo 5-6, 140; Jr. TE/LB Ryan Cox 6-2, 185; Jr. OL/LB Hershall Gregg III 5-10, 185;
Also keep an eye on: Jr. OL/DL Mykael Lupe 6-1, 255; Jr. OL/DL Royer Gonzalez 5-9, 270; Jr. OL/DL Andrew Henderson 5-9, 180; Jr. OL/LB Crete Vallery 5-11, 170; Jr. OL/DL Darius Burnette 6-1, 230.
Strengths of offense: Experience at QB, PJ’s a three year starter. Receiving corps is an experienced group, all have at least two years of experience. Four returning starting linemen with several big backups pushing them.
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