FOOTBALL ’94 / High School Coaches Show Off Their Tricks! : SOUTHERN SECTION : FOOTHILL LEAGUE

BURBANK BULLDOGS

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 2-8 0-4 5th

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL John Hazelton 1st 0-0

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR Carlos Baker, 5-11, 185 TB SS Sr. Vaughn Lucas, 6-0, 195 FB FS Sr. Jason Jonas, 6-1, 185 QB -- Sr. Habib Flynn, 6-6, 265 OT -- Sr. Michael Hernandez, 5-11, 215 OL LB Sr. Courtney Ranshaw, 6-2, 215 OL -- Sr. Jason Parr, 6-0, 205 TE LB Sr. Julio Ramos, 6-1, 230 TE LB Sr. Brad Cafferty, 5-10, 175 WR -- Sr. Justin Cabral, 5-9, 165 -- CB Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Anson Beck, 6-2, 220 OL -- Sr. Trevor Fulks, 6-2, 260 -- DL So.

FAST FACT

Carlos Baker had seven interceptions last season, all in the first four weeks because quarterbacks stopped throwing his way.

OUTLOOK

The Bulldogs have five two-way starters who provide a strong nucleus for the newcomers--provided they can last four quarters. They must get the ball into the hands of Baker and Lucas. Hazelton is excited about community support, but is worried about the depth and character of his 1994 club. “I want a team that believes it can win every time it walks on the field,” he said. “I don’t think a (league championship) is out of the question, ever.”

BURROUGHS INDIANS

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 5-6 2-2 3rd

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL Robt.dos Remedios 1st 0-0

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR Mike Barrett, 6-1, 185 QB LB Jr. Ken Knoop, 6-4, 190 WR S Sr. Carlos Moreno, 5-10, 215 RB LB Sr. Tony Listro, 6-3, 235 TE LB Sr. J.J. Morrison, 5-8, 160 WR DB Sr. Doug Miranda, 6-1, 250 OT DT Sr. Scott Boldvich, 6-4, 185 QB DB Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Elton Odo, 5-8, 184 C LB Jr. Alan Cruz, 5-8, 145 WR DB Jr. Dean Stricker, 5-11, 155 WR DB Jr. Travis Knowles, 6-3, 205 OL LB So. Chris Lukenbach, 6-1, 260 OL -- Jr. Floyd Nolan, 6-5, 215 TE DE Sr. Kenny Wilson, 6-0, 210 OG LB Jr. Ben Crisculoa, 5-10, 160 K DB So. George Duran, 6-2, 285 OT DT Jr.

FAST FACT

Burroughs went from 0-10 in 1992 to 5-6 last season and played in the playoffs.

OUTLOOK

The Indians have their third coach in as many seasons and continue to be a team in transition. The roster consists of 30 players, six or seven of whom will play both ways. Pass protection is a concern. Big seasons are needed from Knoop and Moreno. Boldvich passed for 843 yards with only one touchdown last year and nearly transferred to Hart over the summer. Now he might play wide receiver, with Barrett taking over at quarterback.

CANYON COWBOYS

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 6-4 3-1 2nd

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL Larry Mohr 1st 0-0

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR Mark Manskar, 6-7, 250 OT DT Sr. Bob Kowalczyk, 6-2, 215 OG -- Sr. Tim Fitzgerald, 6-0, 190 -- DE Sr. Peter Gregory, 5-9, 170 -- DB Sr. Mike Brady, 5-11, 190 -- LB Sr. Rick Engbrecht, 5-8, 160 WR -- Sr. Brian Connelly, 5-3, 160 WR -- Sr. William Watford, 6-0, 190 -- DE Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Nathan Blade, 6-2, 200 -- LB Sr. Vince Campbell, 6-0, 260 OT -- Sr. Sean Cogswell, 5-11, 220 -- DT Jr. Gary Irvin, 5-9, 205 C -- Sr. Jeff McKinley, 5-9, 180 RB -- So. Ahjeron Palmer, 5-10, 170 QB -- Jr. Matt Pence, 5-10, 180 -- LB So. Dustin Westover, 5-9, 170 -- DB Jr. Rob Varnon, 6-4, 225 TE -- Sr.

FAST FACT

The Cowboys will find out real fast how good they are. They open the league season against Hart on Oct. 14.

OUTLOOK

Mohr hopes his first season at the helm is not a lonely one. Gone is former coach Harry Welch, his old mentor, and running backs Ed Williams and Freddy Polito, who combined for 27 touchdowns and nearly 1,800 yards rushing. Other key players have left the program, along with Brian Biales, the heir apparent to Sean Connelly at quarterback. Division I prospect Mark Manskar returns to the offense line.

HART INDIANS

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 10-2 4-0 1st

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL Mike Herrington 6th 49-13

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR Sant Sikand, 6-7, 300 OL -- Sr. Ryan Schienle, 6-3, 275 OL -- Sr. Paul Walters, 6-5, 280 OL -- Sr. Chris McCabe, 6-3, 185 WR -- Sr. Ted Iacenda, 6-1, 200 RB -- Jr. Mark Zimmerman, 6-2, 200 -- LB Jr. Jeremy Siepel, 5-11, 180 -- LB Sr. Todd Renfro, 5-10, 175 -- DB Jr. Ryan Riske, 6-0, 180 -- DB Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Steve McKeon, 5-8, 150 QB -- Jr. Mike Espy, 5-11, 220 OL -- Sr. Tim Waddell, 5-10, 175 WR DB Jr. J.B. Nelson, 5-8, 160 WR -- Jr. Dominick Delillio, 6-2, 180 WR -- Sr. Todd Hourigan, 6-1, 190 -- LB So.

FAST FACT

In each of the past nine seasons Hart’s quarterback has been selected to the All-Southern Section team.

OUTLOOK

Hart has won 15 consecutive league games dating to 1990 when it lost to Schurr, 42-35, with three weeks left in the season. The Indians figure to continue the streak. Only seven starters return, but the offensive line is big and dominant, the rushing attack proven and the run-and-shoot passing scheme spearheaded by junior Steve McKeon, who knows the system. On defense, pass rush is a concern but the linebacking and backfield will be strong.

SAUGUS CENTURIONS

1993 OVERALL LEAGUE PLACE 5-4 1-3 4th

COACH YR. RECORD AT SCHOOL Jack Bowman 4th 18-12-2

TOP RETURNEES OFF DEF YR Matt Gillis, 6-4, 205 -- LB Sr. Mark Beatty, 6-3, 196 TE -- Sr. Damron Atkins, 6-0, 222 -- DL Sr. Dave Steinman, 5-11, 192 -- LB Sr. Sean Morrison, 5-10, 172 -- LB Sr. Shawn Garrett, 6-1, 175 -- DB Sr. Pat Rafter, 5-9, 155 -- DB Sr. Jesse Alvarado, 5-9, 160 -- DB Sr. Beau Cherry, 6-2, 263 OT -- Sr. Rick Hoefel, 5-10, 221 OG -- Sr. James Aardahl, 6-0, 210 OG -- Sr. Phil Waterman, 5-8, 170 RB -- Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Kevin Carrasco, 5-10, 155 QB -- Jr. Josh Rich, 6-3, 211 -- DE Jr. Lyn Wilde, 5-7, 165 FB -- Jr. Brian Liuz, 5-10, 175 RB -- Sr. Jeff D’Amico, 5-9, 153 WR -- Jr. Colin Butterfield, 5-9, 165 -- DB Jr. Brandon Alvarado, 6-3, 185 -- DB So. Mark Pecaro, 5-11, 172 RB LB So. Peter Hilton, 5-9, 175 C -- Jr. John Bowman, 5-10, 168 -- DL Sr.

FAST FACT

Bowman had to order extra helmets last week, when 66 players reported. It marked the biggest turnout of his tenure.

OUTLOOK

The consensus around the league is that Saugus will challenge Hart for the league title. Six starters return on both offense and defense--and Bowman doesn’t use players both ways. Three offensive linemen are back, including team-leader Cherry.