PREP FOOTBALL ’94 / SEA VIEW LEAGUE : Newport Harbor

1993 RECORDS

OVERALL: 7-4

LEAGUE: 4-3

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COACH: Jeff Brinkley

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 58-35

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RETURNING STARTERS

OFF: 3

DEF: 6

TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR John Benzinger, 6-2, 175 WR -- Sr. Mike Freeman, 6-1, 225 TE LB Sr. John Giordani, 6-3, 175 QB -- Sr. Bill Johns, 5-9, 190 -- NG Sr. Brian Johnson, 5-8, 175 RB DB Sr. Dan McDonough, 6-1, 210 -- LB Sr. Matt Riggle, 5-11, 205 FB LB Sr. Scott Sandstrom, 5-9, 165 -- DB Sr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Brandon Baker, 6-1, 180 OG -- Jr. Tom Eaton, 6-2, 195 OG DE Sr. Brandon Hetrick, 6-0, 190 C -- Jr. Jeremy Mason, 5-10, 160 RB -- Jr. James Moureaux, 6-1, 240 OT DE Sr. Sherif Pepic, 6-2, 215 OT -- Jr. Moises Piedra, 6-2, 230 OT DT Jr. Danny Pulido, 6-4, 190 WR DB So.

OUTLOOK

Newport Harbor has reached the Southern Section playoffs 10 of the past 12 years, and will again challenge for a berth. The Sailors’ strength is defense, where they return six starters, including McDonough, who continues in the long line of standout linebackers, and Johnson, who has been impressive at cornerback. If Newport does struggle, it will probably be on offense, where the line is smallish--though physically strong--and rebuilding. Riggle and Johnson combined for only 25 carries last year. Lacking a tailback like the graduated Wade Tift (5.2 yards per carry), the offense will diversify, which puts pressure on Giordani to get the ball to Freeman, a big-time tight end and a three-year starter. Moureaux, a transfer from Kentucky, might be a key two-way starter.

SCHEDULE

September 8 vs. Orange; 16 vs. Ocean View; 23 vs. Foothill at Tustin HS; 30 vs. Canyon at El Modena HS.

October 6 vs. Savanna at Glover Stadium; 14 at Irvine; 21 vs. Corona del Mar; 28 vs. Woodbridge at Irvine HS.

November 4 vs. Santa Margarita; 10 vs. El Toro.