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Team-by-team at a glance: Pacific View
PACIFIC VIEW LEAGUE
LEAGUE PREVIEW:Pacific View isn't just a two-team race
IMPACT PLAYERS:
Defense: Jerrell Thomas, Rio Mesa
Offense: Vincent Moraga, Pacifica High
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RIO MESA
Nickname: Spartans
Coach: Bob Gregorchuk (Fourth year)
2006 record, league finish: 10-2, won league title.
2006 playoffs: Lost in quarterfinals.
Top returning players: WR, Jordan Aupiu, OL, Jeremy Fontes, LB, Quinton Greenlaw, RB, Ina Liaina, DL, James Lopez, DL, Matt Palmer-Newton, LB, Fernando Raigoza, DB, Jerell Thomas, OL, Paul Ui, DL, Gustavo Uribe
Promising newcomers: Michael Alvarez, OL, Quincy Awa-Dubose, QB, Matt DeLosSantos, DB, Devon Hall, WR, Jamie Jordan, OL, Shayne Kelley, LB, Aldo Macias, DB, Enrique Thomas.
Outlook: If new quarterabck Matt DeLosSantos plays solid, the Spartans have plenty of good skill players to put around him. The defense returns a good portion of starters. After another successul year in 2006, Rio Mesa starts the season as the team to beat.
Quote: As always, the keys will be staying healthy, winnng the close games and getting a few lucky bounces. — Bob Gregorchuk
PACIFICA
Nickname: Tritons
Coach: Donnie Rea (Third year)
2006 record, league finish: 5-5, fourth in league.
2006 playoffs: Missed
Top returning players: WR, Daniel Torres, TE, Tony Segura, LB, Hakeem Hasan, LB, Corey McElliott, QB, Vince Moraga, K, Tony Vega.
Promising newcomers: LB, AJ Guzman, LB Rene Moreno, WR, Andrew Rivera, OL, Andrew Curiel.
Outlook: With starting quarterback Vince Moraga back, the Tritons should be strong on offense. If the defense can come around, Pacifica could make a run.
Quote: "We have more good players than in the past and could be a good team." — Donnie Rea
CAMARILLO
Nickname: Scorpions
Coach: Dennis Riedmiller (Fifth year)
2006 record, league finish: 4-6, second in league.
2006 playoffs: Lost first round
Top returning players: WR, Matt Amerault, CB, Blake Barroso, DB, Tyler Brown, RB, Gary Glenn, WR, Phillip Johnson, WR, Kevin Kawamoto, OL, Ty Odle, RN, Evan Pineda, WR, Anthony Pineda, QB, Marcus Sanchez, DL, Armando Valenzuela, OL, Wade Whitaker.
Promising newcomers: WR, Charles Baca, K, Cheyne Bluhm, CB, Alex Clark, FB, Cameron Cruz, CB, Jordan Green, DL, Aulama Lemalu, LB, Noah Lyche, OL, Richie Williams.
Outlook: If Marcus Sanchez turns in a solid season at quarterback, the Scorpions have enough skill back on offense to score some points. They should be solid on defense, making them a threat for the league title.
Quote: Great attiudes and a tough non-league schedule will get us ready for the Pacific View League. — Dennis Riedmiller
OXNARD
Nickname: Yellowjackets
Coach: Mark Beckham (Ninth year)
2006 record, league finish: 7-4, third in league
2006 playoffs: Lost in first round.
Top returning players: DL, Derek Shutt, OL Victor Singh, OL, Rudy Perez, WR, Jamal Smith, QB, Dasmen Stewart, DB, Sean Turner, LB, Bryant Jones, DL, Carlos Martinez.
Promising newcomers: DB, Jade Campbell, LB, Henry Fernandez, OL, Juan Carrillo, OL, Ryan Plisky, TE, Tia Salona, DL, Ed Casturita, LB Ricardo Coretz, K, Brandon Shows.
Outlook: With a total of 16 of 22 starters back, including nine on defense, Oxnard should be a major contender for the league title. Junior quarterback Dasmen Stewart leads a talented offense. Derek Shutt will anchor a defensive unit that only gave up an average of 14.0 points per game last year.
Quote: "Our experience and team speed should be great strengths... We were 7-4 starting seven sophomores (in 2006), so we hope to take it to the next level. — Mark Beckham
HUENEME
Nickname: Vikings
Coach: Steve Ruedaflores (First year)
2006 record, league finish: 3-7, fourth in league
2006 playoffs: Did not reach
Top returning players: QB. P.J. Robles, WR, Travan Nixon, WR, Andre Austin.
Promising newcomers: OL, Terrance Togia, LB, Kevin Pinkard, TE, Dennis Corral, LB, Aaron Rivas, LB, Reye Rodriguez, DL, Anthony Jones, DB, Ray Slaughter.
Outlook: Under first year head coach Steve Ruedaflores, the Vikings hope to start a new era of success. They are strong on offense with wide recievers Andre Austin and Travan Nixon, both Division I prospects. How they do on defense may be the key to the season.
Quote: "We plan to play hard, fast and efficient. — Steve Ruedaflores
CHANNEL ISLANDS
Nickname: Raiders
Coach: Kernon Machado (Third year)
2006 record, league finish: 4-6, fifth in league
2006 playoffs: Did not qualify
Top returning players: DL, Eric Almaguer, DB, Josh Beck, LB, Kyle Rivera.
Promising newcomers: LB, Sean Falealo-Timu.
Outlook: The Raiders need their young players to come through and play well in order for their season to be a success.
Quote: "We hope to improve every year." — Kernon Machado
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