PREP FOOTBALL ’94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Savanna

1993 RECORDS

OVERALL: 12-2

LEAGUE: 3-2

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COACH: Fred Di Palma

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 34-18-5

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RETURNING STARTERS

OFF: 7

DEF: 6

TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Alex Carbajal, 5-9, 185 RB LB Sr. Dedrick Ennis, 5-10, 170 WR DB Sr. Mike Flores, 5-9, 160 RB DB Sr. Anthony Galvin, 5-11, 240 TE DL Sr. Daven King, 5-9, 165 RB DB Sr. Jeremy Klemp, 5-9, 170 QB -- Sr. Barry Michael, 6-0, 170 WR DB Sr. James Wight, 5-11, 240 OL DL Sr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Phil Bustamante, 6-0, 220 OL DL Jr. Kelly Scalzo, 6-0, 220 OL LB Jr. Eric Shine, 5-9, 155 RB DB Jr. Nick Stocks, 6-1, 240 OL DL Jr. Seelee Sundara, 5-10, 230 OL DL Jr. Brandon Warden, 6-3, 180 QB -- Jr.

OUTLOOK

Di Palma presided over a remarkable turnaround, leading Savanna to the Southern Section Division VI championship after the Rebels were 3-6-1 in 1992. What’s more, the title run followed a third-place finish in league play. The Rebels might not win another section title this season, but they have the strength and speed--lots of speed--needed to keep fans cheering. Several jobs are open on the offensive and defensive lines, but the talent is there. Although Paul Waldrop, who led Orange County quarterbacks in passing efficiency during the regular season, has graduated, Di Palma believes he has a competent replacement in Klemp. Waldrop’s backup last season, Klemp will work with several quality receivers. King and Flores provide a skilled backfield. Di Palma is excited about the potential of Warden, the starting signal-caller for the JV team in 1993.

SCHEDULE

September 9 at Garden Grove; 16 vs. Katella at Glover Stadium; 23 vs. Cypress at Western HS; 30 vs. Buena Park at Glover Stadium.

October 6 vs. Newport Harbor at Glover Stadium; 13 vs. Magnolia at Western HS; 20 at Valencia; 28 at Brea-Olinda.

November 5 vs. Anaheim at Western HS; 11 at Western.