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Editor’s note

At 7:00 a.m. on January 2, 2021, at an un-addressed location in Riverside County, The Sunset Argonauts Football Club (see page 10) stepped onto a barely-finished 100-yard turf “field of dreams” football field to kick off a game vs. The Southwestern Warriors.

Huh? Who?

The cancellation of high school football in California created, more or less, an underground community of football players, coaches and parents that quickly organized a *league* where kids could play the sport they loved. No stadiums. No cheerleaders. No press box. No field goal posts. No parking lot. Just discounted team jerseys, a few referees and football games.

Oh, and two broadcasters.

In order to get the action to family and friends, we hired broadcasters Alex Crawford and Howard Croom to do live radio/streaming. Alex and Howard would drive to the field of dreams and set up their six-foot plastic table before sunrise. The generator needed a long extension cord so it was not too loud and interrupt the broadcast. The Internet connection was just good enough. Family and friends got to hear the game.

All in all, roughly 1,400 players from all over California made up 32 teams in the Winner Circle Champions League (WCCL). Eight games were played on Saturday. Eight games were played on Sunday. Alex and Howard would call four or five games in a day, quickly studying rosters and asking players and coaches how to pronounce some of the more difficult last names.

Everyone learned a lot during those weeks at field of dreams. One thing that really hit me was how much people LOVED coverage of high school football. And with so many new friends from the Sunset League schools, it was just a natural fit to invest in Alex and Howard and see what they could do.

I hope you enjoy the magazine.

Jason Lavin

Publisher & Editor

Be sure to visit the website: SunsetRewind.com. We’ll post tons of updates throughout the season and hopefully provide enough quality coverage where this concept will stick and be here for years to come.

Credits

This is the inaugural issue of Sunset Rewind Magazine by The Sunset Argonauts Football Club. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

The staff of Sunset Rewind Magazine are all independent contractors. We rely on awesome people that buy into our mission to provide the best in-depth coverage of high school football across the Sunset League.

Individual Contributors

Publisher & Editor: Jason Lavin

Writer/Host: Alex Crawford

Writer/Host: Howard Croom

Photographer: Jeremy Westerbeck (JP Westerbeck Photography)

Booster Club

Los Alamitos Jason Ferrier

Edison Todd Tripp

Corona del Mar Scott Brown

Fountain Valley Jill Elroy

Huntington Beach Patrick Carroll

Special Thanks

Kent Bickell & Justin Connolly

(Hosts of Los Alamitos Sports Network’s show)

Head Coaches

Newport Harbor Peter Lofthouse

Los Alamitos Ray Fenton

Corona del Mar Dan O’Shea

Huntington Beach Brett Brown

Fountain Valley David Gutierrez

Edison

Graphics/Layout

Jeff Grady

John Cheresh (GoldenComm)

Printing

George Garrett (Slater Print Management Inc.)

Photos by JP Westerbeck Photography

Howard Croom and Alex Crawford broadcasting at WCCL

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Thank you, the fans

This is our first year of Sunset Rewind, so bear with us as we promise to get better each week. Our mission is to provide the best in-depth coverage of high school football across the Sunset League. Thank you for supporting this program and supporting the players and coaches of Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach, Edison, Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar and Fountain Valley. Go Sunset League go!

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Roster, photos and exclusive interview with Head

Huntington Beach Football

Roster, photos and exclusive interview with Head Coach Chad Brown

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Roster, photos and exclusive interview with Head Coach Peter Lofthouse

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Roster, photos and exclusive interview with Head Coach David Gutierrez

with Head Coach Ray Fenton Head Coach Jeff Grady

Coach Dan O’Shea

FALL 2021 SUNSET LEAGUE PLAYERS TO WATCH

The Sunset League is returning a ton of talent for the Fall 2021 season. Of the 19 All-League Awards given out, nine were given to underclassmen. 35 of the All-League First and Second Team spots were given to underclassmen, over half. From the two five-star recruits at Los Alamitos, Malachi Nelson and Makai Lemon, to the only freshman to make an AllLeague team, Newport Harbor’s dynamic Josiah Lamarque, the Sunset League is loaded in fall 2021. Keep an eye on every team this season because eventually a lot of these kids will be playing on Saturdays. A chosen few will be playing on Sundays.

Below are the returning players who won All-League Awards and were selected to First and Second Team All-League honors (divided by team).

Sunset League Awards

FROM THE 2020 SEASON

PLAYED SPRING OF 2021

Los Alamitos

First Team:

Zephaniah Misa (Jr.) Alec Wills (Jr.)

Sinn Brennan (So.) Brian Jurado (Jr.) David Main (Jr.)

Second Team:

Isaiah Dorsey (So.) Robert Hamilton (Jr.)

Achilles Campos-Barret (Jr.) Jeremy Gutierrez (Jr.)

Edison

First Team:

Austin Grbic (Jr.)

Second Team:

Troy Fletcher (Jr.) Tyler Hampton (Jr.)

Jackson Graf (Jr.) Hudson Letterman (Jr.)

Corona del Mar

First Team:

Charlie Mannon (Jr.)

Second Team:

Evan Sanders (So.) David Rasor (So.) Gavin Scott (Jr.)

Dylan Wood (Jr.) Nathan Bloom (Jr.)

Mason Kubichek (So.) Jake Simpkins (Jr.)

Newport Harbor

First Team:

Carson de Avila (So.) Connor Chenier (Jr.)

Second Team:

Co-Most Valuable Player:

Malachi Nelson Los Alamitos (So.)

Co-Most Valuable Player:

Makai Lemon Los Alamitos (So.)

Offensive Player of the Year:

Nico Brown Edison (Jr.)

Co-Defensive Back of the Year:

Lane Broderick Los Alamitos (Jr.)

Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year:

Grayson Simon Newport (Jr.)

Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year:

Cash Koepke Los Alamitos (Jr.)

Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year:

Adam Tomczyk Los Alamitos (Jr.)

Receiver of the Year:

Kashton Henjum Newport, (So.)

All-Purpose Player of the Year: Gavin Porch Los Alamitos (So.)

Josiah Lamarque (Fr.)

Huntington Beach

First Team:

Tyler Moses (Jr.) Hideo Ray (Jr.) Rylan Vibbard (Jr.)

Second Team:

EJ Riederich (Jr.) Nate Tauanuu (So.)

William Burke (Jr.) AJ Vandermade (So.)

Fountain Valley

First Team:

Nicolas Mendez (Jr.)

Second Team:

Ben Pham (So.) Andrew Olivares (Jr.)

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THE SUNSET ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Continued from Editor’s note on page 3)

When the state shut down football in California last fall, the Argos were formed by calling Sunset League coaches and asking if they knew any players that wanted to play football. A few joined, then a few more… and by Christmas Eve (the second practice) there were 57 players and each Sunset League team was represented (except Los Alamitos, who formed their own team). Because the community colleges were also not playing football, the staff was from local JUCO coaches (CIF does not allow high school coaches to coach “club” teams) that were happy be back on the gridiron. The Argos lost their first two games but ended with four straight wins to end the season 4-2.

Many of the players below can be found in this magazine on their respective high school team (and several have graduated as it was their senior year). Alex and Howard would broadcast the game from the end zone.

Los Alamitos

CASH KOEPKE, OL

season preview

Griffins

Season Preview by Howard Croom

Head Coach: Ray Fenton

Coach Fenton is entering his sixth season as head coach of the Los Alamitos Griffins. The 2021 season marks Coach Fenton’s 25th year as a head football coach. His impressive resume includes a CIF championship with Cypress High School in 2007, when he also won California state coach of the year. Prior to coming to Los Al, Coach Fenton spent three seasons as the head coach at Fountain Valley High School. Fenton took reins of the Los Alamitos program in 2016, succeeding legendary head coach of 37 years, Coach John Barnes.

Coach Fenton is a graduate of Cypress High School where he played football and also ran track.

Coaching Staff:

Michael Cobleigh Safeties/Co-Defensive Coordinator

TJ Fenton Offensive Coordinator

John Eyman Linebackers/Co-Defensive Coordinator

Orlando Scandrick Associate Head Coach

Greg Russell Special Teams, Inside Linebackers

Danny Hernandez Quarterbacks

Bruce Bible Defensive Line

Demar Bowe Wide Receivers

Lou Porch Running Backs

Greg Snyder Offensive Line

Steve Mao Offensive Line

Steve Samela Defensive Backs

Key Departures:

Tyler DeLeon (LB)

Mason Burke (OL)

Key Returners:

Malachi Nelson Junior (QB)

Makai Lemon Junior (WR/DB/K)

Adam Tomcyzk Senior (OL/DL)

David Main Senior (OL/DL)

Gavin Porch Junior (WR/K)

Cash Koepke Senior (OL)

Alec Wills Senior (WR)

Under The Radar Players To Watch:

Brian Jurado, Senior (RB/DB)

Robert Hamilton, Senior (OL/DL)

Isiah Dorsey, Junior (DB)

Sinn Brennan, Junior (DE)

Zephaniah Misa, Senior (DL)

Nygel Osborne, Junior (RB) trans. from St. John Bosco

Ethan O’Connor, Junior (DB) trans. from Servite

Deandre Moore Jr (S/WR) trans. from Desert Pines

Can’t Miss Games:

10.8.2021 vs. Edison (Memorial Stadium at Westminster High School)

We really don’t expect anyone to beat the Griffins this year, but if anyone can do it, it might be the Chargers. Edison was the only team that kept the game close last year and will be looking to avenge their seven-point loss. This game will most likely settle the Sunset League title.

Outlook:

The Los Al Griffins enter the 2021 season with expectations as high as any team in the state. They have unfinished business from the Spring 2021 season after dominating the competition, going 6-0, and not getting a chance to test their skills in the playoffs against other elite teams. The Griffins return a majority of their starters from last season and plan to

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pick up right where they left off in the Spring.

Offense

The Griffins have one of the most dynamic offenses in the state. They return Sunset League co-MVP’s Malachi Nelson and Makai Lemon, both five star prospects who’ve verbally committed to the University of Oklahoma. They also have Servite transfer Ethan O’Connor (DB/WR) who has compiled offers from SEC, ACC, and Pac-12 schools after his sophomore year. Other weapons at Coach Fenton’s disposal include Sunset League All-Purpose Player of the Year Gavin Porch, Bosco-transfer Nygel Osborne at running back, and 5-star transfer safety and WR Deandre Moore Jr. who left Desert Pines High of Las Vegas to play with familiar faces on the Griffins, many of whom played Pop Warner football together at very young age. Moore is in discussions with Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, USC, and pretty much every other college football blue blood you can name. David Main, Cash Koepke and Robert Hamilton will anchor the offensive line, giving Nelson and his arsenal plenty of time to open the playbook.

Defense

Los Al’s defense dominated their opponents last season only giving up 12 points per game and holding three of their six opponents to one touchdown or less. If there’s one hole to be pointed out, the Griffins graduated three of their four starting linebackers (only Achilles Campos-Barret returning). As the Griffins look to continue their momentum this fall, they will be without Co-Linebacker of the Year Tyler DeLeon, as well as First Team All-Sunset League performers Mason Burt, Darrien Wingfield, and JoJo Nuez. Despite losing key contributors to graduation, there’s no shortage of talent or experience on the Griffins’ defense as they return Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year Adam Tomcyzk, First Team All-Sunset League defensive back Brian Jurado, First Team All-Sunset League defensive end Sinn Brennan, and Second Team All-Sunset League defensive back Isaiah Dorsey.

Special Teams

Tyler Mclachlan will handle the kicking duties this year. We don’t expect to see a lot of punting by Los Alamitos in 2021, but when they do line up in punt formation, QB Malachi Nelson will probably be the punter.

DAVID MAIN, OL/DL

#2 Moore Jr., Deandre WR/DB • 6’ • 190 • Jr.

#3 Porch, Gavin RB/DB • 5’10 • 170 • Jr.

#4 Wills, Alec WR/CB • 5’11 • 175 • Sr.

#5 Broderick, Lane RB/DB • 6’ • 185 • Sr.

#6 Brennan, Sinn TE/DE • 5’5 • 235 • Jr.

#7 Nelson, Malachi QB • 6’3 • 180 • Jr.

#8 O’Connor, Ethan CB/WR • 6’2 • 175 • Jr.

#9 D’Errico, Davis WR • 5’11 • 175 • So.

#11 Grosfeld, Chase WR • 6’3 • 180 • Jr.

#12 Longstreet, Husan QB • 6’1 • 175 • Fr.

#13 Houston, Aidan QB/FS • 5’10 • 155 • So.

#14 Lemon, Makai WR/CB • 6’ • 180 • Jr.

#15 Fox, Carson LS • 6’ • 175 • So.

#16 Campos-Barrett, Achilles LB • 5’10 • 197 • Sr.

#17 Ruffridge, Gybson WR • 6’3 • 185 • Sr.

#18 Gutierrez, Jeremy CB • 5’10 • 185 • Sr.

#19 Misa, Zechariah LB • 6’ • 200 • So.

#20 Dorsey, Isaiah SS • 5’8 • 160 • Jr.

#21 Longstreet, Kevin WR/CB • 5’11 • 175 • Jr.

#22 Porch, Devin RB • 5’9 • 155 • Fr.

#23 McConnell, Bo CB • 5’11 • 145 • Sr.

#24 Osborne, Nygel RB • 5’11 • 193 • Jr.

#25 League, Anthony LB/RB • 5’10 • 185 • Fr.

#26 Murray, Josiah RB • 5’10 • 190 • Sr.

#27 Ferguson, Byron CB • 5’10 • 170 • Jr.

#28 Jurado Jr., Brian RB/SS • 5’9 • 190 • Sr.

#29 Jimenez, Jeremiah RB • 5’8 • 165 • So.

#30 Greene, Aiden LB • 6’3 • 180 • Sr.

#31 Mclachlan, Connor CB/K • 5’9 • 118 • So.

#32 Scott, Hasani CB • 6’ • 145 • So.

#34 Mclachlan, Chase CB/K • 5’11 • 145 • So.

#36 Smotrys, Nate RB/LB • 5’6 • 175 • Sr.

#37 Finaly, Jeremiah QB • 5’10 • 145 • So.

#38 Vidart, Gabriel LB • 5’8 • 160 • So.

#39 Meyer, Matthew QB • 5’8 • 135 • So.

#40 Mclachlan, Tyler K • 6’ • 150 • Sr.

#41 Misa, Zephaniah DE • 6’3 • 240 • Sr.

#42 Berthon, CJ TE/LB • 6’2 • 180 • So.

#43 Stevens, Jacob OLB • 6’1 • 175 • Sr.

#44 Lopez, Eduardo DL • 6’ • 223 • Sr.

#45 Bible, Sirr LB • 5’11 • 200 • Fr.

#46 Sanchez, Kaden SS • 6’ • 165 • So.

#47 LeDoux, Robert LB • 5’3 • 147 • So.

#48 Solomon, Matthew TE/LB • 6’1 • 200 • Sr.

#49 Hunt, Aidan WR/LB • 6”0 • 195 • Fr.

#50 Chavez, David OL • 6’3 • 200 • Sr.

#51 Odom, Zachary LB • 5’9 • 170 • So.

#52 Mao, Kapono OL/DL • 6’ • 290 • Fr.

#53 Myers, Sage DL/OL • 6’ • 195 • So.

#54 Ferrier, Nathan LB/DE • 6’ • 195 • Sr.

#55 Johnson, Peyton DE • 6’2 • 215 • Jr.

#56 Correia, Tristan DE • 5’11 • 160 • Jr.

#57 Koepke, Cash OL • 6’5 • 300 • Sr.

#58 Turk, Style DE/OL • 6’ • 200 • So.

#59 Main, David OL/DL • 6’4 • 270 • Sr.

#60 Leomiti, Alfonzo OL • 6’3 • 320 • Jr.

#62 McCutcheon, Caleb DL • 6’ • 245 • So.

#63 Blocher, Adam DL • 5’10 • 220 • So.

#64 Fox, Kyler OL • 6’ • 305 • Jr.

#65 Peralta, Ariel OL • 5’10 • 250 • So.

#68 Montalvan, Rudy OL • 6’2 • 283 • Jr.

#70 Shellenbergar, Eric DE • 6’2 • 152 • So.

#71 Perez-Garcia, Isaiah LB • 5’10 • 160 • So.

#61 Alo, Exodus DL • 6’2 • 240 • So.

#72 Dominguez, Remy DE • 5’10 • 199 • So.

#73 Sapiga, Pearson OL/LB • 5’9 • 210 • So.

#75 Keller, Andrew OL • 5’10 • 305 • Sr.

#76 Hamilton, Robert OL/DL • 6’3 • 312 • Sr.

#77 Aganon, Brayden OL • 5’9 • 265 • So.

#78 Lotulelei, Liki DL/OL • 5’11 • 300 • Fr.

#80 D’Onofrio, Lucas WR • 5’6 • 135 • So.

#81 Vera, Blake FS • 5’9 • 150 • So.

#82 Stephens, Nasir WR • 6’ • 150 • Jr.

#83 Lefall, Dwayne WR • 6’2 • 150 • Jr.

#84 Barr, Alex WR • 5’10 • 136 • So.

#85 Salanoa, Kainoa WR • 5’9 • 135 • So.

#86 Morlock, Nick WR • 5’7 • 135 • So.

#88 Belfanti, Cole WR • 5’10 • 150 • So.

#89 Hernandez, Daniel WR • 5’6 • 130 • So.

#91 Gage Jr., Eric WR • 6’2 • 196 • So.

#92 Min, John CB • 5’10 • 150 • Jr.

#93 Jones, Taj CB • 6’2 • 170 • So.

#94 Fox, Jackson DE • 6’1 • 200 • Sr.

#95 Kezios, Nick LB • 5’7 • 130 • So.

#96 Hines, Anthony CB • 6’2 • 200 • Jr.

#97 Tomczyk, Adam DE/TE • 6’4 • 270 • Sr.

#99 Seitz, Aiden SS • 5’10 • 140 • So.

Edison

HUDSON LETTERMAN, DT

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Chargers

Head Coach: Jeff Grady

Jeff Grady is entering his fifth season as the Edison Chargers head coach and brings Division I college football coaching pedigree to the Sunset League. Coach Grady graduated from Edison in 1998, played quarterback at Fresno State, and went on to work his way up the coaching ranks for the Bulldogs eventually becoming the offensive coordinator under legendary coach Pat Hill.

Coaching Staff:

Mike Walters Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

Gregg Campbell Tight Ends/Running Backs

Al Granado Defensive Line

Ed Hwang Offensive Line Coach

Matt Koffler Wide Receivers

Larry Grady Defensive Ends

Frank Seurer Jr. Secondary

George Greenwalt Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs

Braydon Wilson Defensive Ends

Dave Yonts Kickers

Fred Marquez Secondary

Jimmy Flanagan Defensive Backs

Marcus Trujillo Kickers

Sam Allen Equipment Manager

Key Departures:

Braeden Boyles (QB)

Jack Kosick (DB)

Jacob Parsons (OL)

Jeremy Alcorn (DL)

Ryan Easterday (OL)

Jerian Operana (OLB/SS)

Mateo Liau (RB)

Bradley Luna (DB)

Dane Despars (DB)

PJ Campbell (WR)

Seth Allen (OL)

Key Returners:

Nico Brown Senior (WR)

Austin Grbic Senior (DE/LB)

Troy Fletcher Senior (DB)

Tyler Hampton Senior (WR)

Jackson Graf Senior (OL)

Hudson Letterman Senior (DL)

Under The Radar Players To Watch:

Peyton Gregory Senior (LB)

Dominic Lopez Senior (LB)

Tucker Tripp Junior (WR)

Malachi Pierce Junior (DB)

Jackson Irwin Junior (SS)

Tyler Gioia Senor (QB/DB) (injured in spring season, might be back for end of season)

Parker Awad Junior (QB) trans. from Mater Dei

Ashton Hurley Junior (WR) trans. from Mater Dei

Can’t Miss Games:

9.3.21 vs. Orange Lutheran (LeBard Stadium at Orange Coast College)

Anytime we see a chance for a Sunset League team to go head-to-head with a Trinity League foe, we’re licking our chops, even if the Lancers did only win one game in the shortened Spring 2021 season. This will be an early test for

Season Preview by Alex Crawford

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a Chargers team that was only one score away from winning the Sunset League last season.

10.8.21 vs. Los Alamitos

(Memorial Stadium at Westminster High School)

When these two teams met in March (COVID-spring season) it wasn’t yet known that this game would determine the 2020-21 Season Sunset League Champion. Edison still had to survive five OTs with Corona del Mar. Los Alamitos was victorious in this meeting 27-20 and it was their only real test of the short season. With a new quarterback, and over a dozen starters graduated, can the Chargers keep it close again and potentially even pull off the upset?

Outlook

With a senior heavy team in 2020-21, the Chargers, along with Los Al, are one of the teams we’re most disappointed didn’t get a full season in the COVID shortened year. Even with QB Braeden Boyles gone to Benedictine College, one can expect Jeff Grady’s well-oiled Chargers to pick up right where they left off. Mater Dei transfers Parker Awad (QB) and Ashton Hurley (WR) should plug right into this electric Edison offense and keep the Chargers as the main threat to challenge Los Alamitos for the league title.

Offense

Tyler Gioia was being groomed to be the starting QB, but tore his ACL in the spring. But fear not, the Chargers are breaking in a new QB with junior Mater Dei transfer Parker Awad. His arm has looked like a literal cannon in 7-on-7 play. Awad was connecting countless times with the all-star high jumper Tyler Hampton, dynamic Nico Brown (40 catches for 664 yards and eight TDs in the short season), stout receiver Tucker Tripp, and his fellow former Monarch, the bleach blonde Ashton Hurley. The biggest question marks remain at running back and on an offensive line that lost studs Jacob Parsons and Ryan Easterday. Charger fans should take solace knowing that Coach Grady said the returning offensive starter he’s most excited about in fall 2021 is lineman Jackson Graf. Nathan Gates (6’5” 250lbs) and Zach Gruwell will accompany Graf on the O-Line with first-year starting center Luke Jones.

Defense

The Edison Chargers allowed an average of only 17 points per game in their Spring 2021 campaign. Returning to give QBs fits is the speedy pass rush machine, Austin Grbic. The Gregory Brothers (Peyton and Logan) have been playing with each other (literally) their whole lives and the athleticism of

Troy Fletcher in the backfield means to watch for a bunch of turnovers from any Edison opponent. Junior Dom Lopez has looked beefy at 7-on-7, as well as up-and-coming Jackson Irwin (strong safety). Make no doubt, the Chargers are willing (and able) to punish teams that come over the middle on them.

Special Teams

The multi-talented football player and returning starter Troy Fletcher has been getting most of the punter action in practice. Fletcher receiving the long snap on 4th down will give punt return teams something to think about. Nicholas Preston (Jr.) and Bradley Schmidt (So.) are battling back and forth for the starting PAT/kickoff and field goal duties.

TYLER HAMPTON, WR

#1 Davies, Calum DB/WR • 5’10 • 160

Jr.

#2 Tripp, Tucker WR/DB • 6’2 • 190 • Jr.

#5 Pierce, Malachi WR/DB • 6’3 • 185 • Jr.

#6 Walters, Dylan LB/RB • 6’ • 170 • Jr.

#7 Gregory, Logan LB/RB • 5’11 • 180 • Jr.

#9 Terrigno, Chris QB • 5’10 • 160 • Jr.

#10 Gioia, Tyler QB/DB • 5’9 • 160 • Sr.

#11 Lopez, Dominic LB/RB • 5’11 • 200 • Jr.

#12 Mendez, Jr QB • 5’9 • 170 • Jr.

#13 Hampton, Tyler WR/DB • 6’4 • 190 • Sr.

#14 Awad, Parker QB • 6’ • 175 • Jr.

#16 Grbic, Cody DB • 6’2 • 180

Sr.

#17 Campbell, Owen DB/WR • 5’9 • 160 • Jr.

#18 Irwin, Jackson DB/WR • 6’2 • 190 • Jr.

#19 Bui, Colin DB/WR • 5’9 • 147 • So.

#3 Hurley, Ashton WR/DB • 5’11 • 170 • Jr.

#20 Gregory, Peyton LB/TE • 6’ • 205 • Sr.

#21 Fletcher, Troy DB/RB • 5’9 • 175 • Sr.

#22 Soukup, Austin WR/DB • 5’8 • 165 • Jr.

#23 Brown, Nico WR/DB • 6’ • 180 • Sr.

#24 Halstead, Josh TE/RB • 5’9 • 224 • Sr.

#25 Riley, Isaiah RB/DB • 5’7 • 160 • Jr.

#26 Schnoor, Jared RB/WR • 5’8 • 144 • So.

#28 Neal, Jordan WR/DB • 6’1 • 150 • So.

#30 Hugues, Dylan TE/DE • 6’2 • 205 • Jr.

#31 Ashlock, Bryon RB/LB • 5’7 • 155 • Jr.

#32 Meeks, Essene DE • 6’ • 175 • Sr.

#33 Grbic, Austin DE • 6’2 • 200 • Sr.

#34 Hwang, Kyle QB/LB • 6’ • 210 • So.

#35 Nickle, Trevor DE/DT • 6’ • 205 • Sr.

#27 Kingsbury, Caleb LB/TE • 5’7 • 177 • So.

#29 Sonnenberg, Daniel WR/DB • 5’4 • 126 • So.

#37 Scheiber, Caleb DB/RB • 5’6 • 113 • So.

#38 Mejia, Jason DB/WR • 5’9 • 146 • So.

#39 Hogue, Carter RB/DB • 5’11 • 175 • Jr.

#40 Canlas, Kevin WR/RB • 5’3 • 127 • So.

#41 Wright, Jack DE • 6’ • 150 • Jr.

#42 Giles, Jake DE/TE • 5’11 • 185 • Jr.

#43 Le, Brandon TE/LB • 5’10 • 165 • Jr.

#44 Deliz, Michael DT/RB • 5’7 • 170 • Jr.

#45 Jakstis, Chaz DE/WR • 6’ • 175 • So.

#46 Cervellone, Nick LB/WR • 5’6 • 150 • Jr.

#47 Letterman, Hudson DT • 5’10 • 195 • Sr.

#48 Johansen, Thomas DE/TE • 5’11 • 195 • Sr.

#49 Williamson, Schuyler DE/TE • 6’1 • 180 • So.

#50 Flecken, Nate LB/TE • 5’10 • 190 • So.

#51 Kent, Nolan LB • 6’ • 190 • Sr.

#36 Moore, Jacob WR/DB • 5’8 • 137 • So.

#52 Locke, Brandon

#53 Petersen, Conner

#54 Thompson, Noah

Godby, Johnnie

#56 Page, Joshua

#57 Page, Jeremy

#58 Conaway, Clay

Jones, Luke

#71 Bailey, D’Angelo OL/DT

6’

235

Jr.

#72 Gruwell, Zachary OL • 5’11 • 255 • Jr.

#74 Emenger, William OL • 5’11 • 240 • Jr.

#75 Abernathy, Dylan DT/OL • 6’2 • 255 • Sr.

#76 Shill, Logan OL/DT • 5’10 • 204

So.

#77 Gladney, Benjamin OL/DT • 5’10 • 192 • So.

#69 Truelove, Cole OL • 5’11

250

Jr.

#70 Gates, Nathan OL/DE • 6’5 • 250 • Jr.

#60 Holzer, Wyatt LB/OL

So.

#68 Childers, Ben OL/DL • 6’ • 185 • So.

#61 Forkert, Ethan OL/DT

5’7

Jr. #63 Doody, Noah OL

#64 Graf, Jackson OL

#65 Iglesias, Diego OL

5’6

#66 Pino, Gian RB/LB • 5’7

Jr.

#67 Martin, Kai DE/TE

6’1

162 • So.

#78 Jacques, Dylan OL/DT • 5’11

So.

#80 Chiacchierarelli, Mattia WR/DB • 5’10

#81 York, Mason WR/DB

#82 Bandaruk, Ty WR/K • 6’2 • 177 • Jr.

#84 Daniels, Carson WR/DB • 6’1

So.

#85 Mcfadden, Nate WR/DB • 5’10

Jr.

#86 Robinson, Ethan WR/DB • 5’6 • 118 • So.

#87 Timmons, Chad WR/DB • 6’4 • 170 • Sr.

#88 Cuik-Cano, Yosbany DE/WR • 6’1 • 168 • So.

#89 Dobbs, Cooper WR/DB • 5’10 • 145 • So.

#92 Gridley, Scott DE • 5’11 • 148 • So.

#94 Preston, Nicholas K/WR • 5’8 • 140 • Jr.

#95 Schmidt, Bradley K • 5’9 • 164 • So.

#96 Stewart, Chaz TE/LB • 5’9 • 171 • So.

#99 DiPietro, Nicholas DE/TE • 6’ • 190 • Sr.

Corona del Mar

CHARLIE MANNON, H-BACK/OLB

Sea Kings

Head Coach: Dan O’Shea

Dan O’Shea arrived at Corona del Mar in 2011 (from Trabuco Hills High School) as defensive coordinator and took over as head coach in 2015. Since then the Sea Kings have built a culture around a “unified approach to football in an era of a selfish society.” Such a culture starts when interviewing Coach O’Shea as he immediately inserts that Offensive Coordinator Kevin Hettig shares head coaching duties (as associate head coach). O’Shea guides the defense. Hettig guides the offense.

Corona del Mar football made California football news in 2019 when they went a perfect 16-0 and brought a state championship home to Eastbluff. Other noteworthy facts about CdM is the locker room has two ex-NFL players on the roster (OL coach Sam Baker and Safeties coach Chris Conte)

Coaching Staff:

Kevin Hettig Associate HC & Offensive Coordinator

Jake Morado ST Coordinator & TE Coach

Clay Kennedy Offensive Line

Sam Baker Offensive Line

Jaydin Moses Running Backs

Kayvan Aminzadeh Wide Receivers

Scott Phillips Wide Receivers

Max Farzine JV Offensive Line

Bob Hettig Scout Team Coordinator

Brian Pearsall Linebackers & Defensive Coordinator

Mark Cunningham Cornerbacks

Teddy Barber Defensive Line

Chris Conte Safeties

Ryan Ketcham Linebackers

Roman Aguilar JV Defensive Backs

Jack O’Shea Scout Team Coordinator

John Griffin Director of Football Operations

Brad Davidson Strength Coordinator & Nutrition

Key Departures:

Tommy Griffin (S)

Thomas Bouda (OL)

Dane Voorhees (K)

Mikey Wein (LB)

Kevin Ledezma (LB)

Scott Giuliano (TE)

Hunter Schimmelpfennig (OL)

Key Returners:

Charlie Mannon Senior (H-Back/OLB)

Evan Sanders Junior (RB)

David Rasor Junior (QB)

Gavin Scott Senior (DL)

Dylan Wood Senior (DE)

Mason Kubichek Junior (LB)

Jake Simpkins Senior (CB)

Under The Radar Players To Watch:

Cooper Hoch Junior (WR)

Oliver Ayala Junior (CB)

Scott Truninger Senior (TE)

Jayden Rosenhain Senior (LB) trans. from Santa Margarita

Brady Sarkisian Junior (LB) trans. from Mater Dei

Can’t Miss Games:

Battle of the Bay 10.22.21 vs. Newport Harbor (Davidson Field at Newport Harbor high School)

The Sea Kings haven’t lost the Battle of the Bay since 2012. That eight consecutive wins ties the longest win streak in the rivalry’s 59-year history, when Newport ran off eight straight in the 1970’s. Last season the Sea Kings won 10-7, the closest Battle of the Bay since Peter Lofthouse took over as head coach at Newport Harbor. Expect a fierce battle, as always, in one of the best high school football rivalry games in the state.

Season Preview by Alex Crawford

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Coach Dan O’Shea explains, “Everything starts with Battle of the Bay. That sets the tone for 365 days of the year.”

10.15.21 vs. Edison (Sheue Field at Huntington Beach High School)

Corona del Mar will seek revenge for last season’s five-OT 44-41 loss to the Chargers on October 15th and if it’s anything remotely like the last meeting, it promises to be a barn burner. CdM junior QB David Rasor (returning starter) said that the Sea Kings gained a ton of experience in that game and it will be fun to watch these two upper echelon Sunset League teams go at it again.

Outlook:

The shortened 6-game COVID/Spring year for CdM was one coming off a perfect 16-0 state championship season. There were questions about whether or not O’Shea and Hettig’s Sea Kings would be in a rebuilding year. Corona del Mar did not need to rebuild, they simply reloaded and ended the season with only two blemishes on their record. The Sea Kings look to continue that momentum after getting junior QB/RB duo David Rasor and Evan Sanders crucial experience over the

spring’s six games. Dan O’Shea has built a selfless championship culture at Corona del Mar High School so even though there are big questions to be answered (namely, replacing five senior offensive line starters), few teams win as consistently as CdM. Look for senior captain Charlie Mannon, who Coach O’Shea calls a “superhero human” to do a little bit of everything on the gridiron for the Sea Kings this season.

Offense:

Junior QB David Rasor will look to build off a spring campaign where he threw for 15 TDs and ran for three more. He’ll be aided by one of Orange County’s top running backs, fellow junior Evan Sanders. None of the wide receivers put up big numbers last season but expect at least one of John Tipton (Sr.), Max Lane (Sr.), Cooper Hoch (Jr.), or Russell Weir (So.) to have a breakout year. The Sea Kings secret weapon may be senior tight end, and basketball player, Scott Truninger who is a massive 6’6 240 lbs and for the past two seasons has been stuck behind Mark Redman and Scott Giuliano, who are both playing college football currently for Washington and Harvard respectively.

Defense:

Despite losing Sunset League Defensive Player of the Year Tommy Griffin, the Sea Kings have six returning all-league players on the defensive side of the ball. The heart and soul of the defense is outside linebacker Charlie Mannon but he’ll have experience helping at every position group, including playmaker Mason Kubichek (Jr.) who stripped the ball from a Sailors receiver in the final two minutes of last year’s BoTB game to earn the tough 10-7 Sunset League victory. Linebacker Nathan Bloom (Sr.) and DE and “sack specialist” DE/DL Dylan Wood (Sr.) and three-year starting CB Jake Simkins (Sr.) are poised to give opposing offensive fits. Sunset Rewind is always interested in reporting Trinity League transfers, so two new defensive guys to keep eyes on are Jayden Rosenhain, a senior linebacker transfer from Santa Margarita and Brady Sarkisian, a junior linebacker from Mater Dei.

Special Teams:

The Sea Kings will miss graduate Dane Voorhees, who with a career record of 12-16 on field goals and 133-135 on PATs was one of the most consistent kickers in recent Sunset League history.

Punting, again this year, will be handled by QB David Rasor. The kicking game looks like a “by committee” status with Luke Ianni (Jr.) and Collin Pene (So.) platooning, at least to start the season.

GAVIN SCOTT, DL

#1 Lane, Max Sr. #2 Simkins, Jake Sr.

#3 Kubichek, Mason Jr.

#4 Post, Kaulin Jr.

#5 Ayala, Oliver Jr. #6 Westrick, Scott Jr.

#7 Tipton, John Sr.

#8 Weir, Russell So.

#9 Hoch, Cooper Jr.

#10 Telesco, Thomas So.

#11 Annett, Kaleb So. #12 Lynch, Michael So.

#13 Brooks, Christian So. #14 Brown, Tyler Sr.

#15 Salmon, Jack Sr. #17 Multani, Samar Jr.

#18 Rasor, David Jr. #19 Lane, Dillon So.

#20 Ruljevas, Lukas Sr. #21 Pene, Colin So.

#22 Sanders, Evan Jr.

#23 Duss, Tyler Sr.

#24 Mannon, Charlie Sr.

#25 Dass, Camden Sr.

#26 Wagen, Cole Sr.

#27 Sanders, Owen So.

#28 Schriber, Grant Jr. #29 Walsh, Aiden Jr.

#30 Stern, Blake Jr.

#31 Klein, Jensen Sr.

#32 Sarkisian, Brady Jr. #33 Wood, Dylan Sr.

#34 Gouvion, Hunter Jr. #35 Bloch, Brandon Jr.

#36 Charlesworth, Dylan Jr. #37 Larrea, Christian So.

#38 Rosenhain, Jaden Sr. #40 Pfeif, Brady Jr. #42 Bonin, Peter Jr. #43 Piasecki, Jeremy Jr.

#44 Bloom, Nathan Sr. #45 Nielsen, Ryan Jr.

#46 Hopkin, Eduardo So.

#47 Ianni, Luke Jr.

#48 Gaughan, Aidan Sr. #49 White, Bryson So. #50 Reyna, Diego Sr.

#51 Rokos, TJ Jr.

#52 Clemmer, Cole Sr.

#53 Liu, Boshen Sr.

#54 Vicencio, Ethan Jr. #55 Borland, Braiden Jr.

#56 Pohlig, Cannon Jr.

#58 McGuire, Barrett Jr.

#59 Horton, Chase Jr. #62 Bouda, Jacob So.

#66 Miller-Morales, Gabriel Jr. #70 Francone, Nathan Sr.

#72 Hughes, James Jr.

#75 Scott, Gavin Sr.

#76 Strelow, Cooper Sr. #78 Scholze, Jack Sr.

#80 Caulfield, Bear So. #81 Daaboul, Julian Sr.

#82 Loucks, Jack Jr.

#84 Fargo, Jordan Jr.

#85 Schimm, McGuire Jr. #87 Truninger, Scott Sr.

#88 Merriman, Trent Jr. #91 Shannak, Zack Jr. #99 Peloso, Nic Sr.

Newport Harbor

GRAYSON SIMON, OL/DL

Sailors

Season Preview by Howard Croom

Head Coach: Peter Lofthouse

Peter Lofthouse is entering his fourth season as the Sailors head football coach. Coach Lofthouse brought college-level experience (and supporting staff) to NHHS when he replaced legendary 32-year head coach Jeff Brinkley back in 2018.

Lofthouse was head coach at junior college San Diego Mesa for three years (finishing 9-2 overall his last year while going 3-7 in each of the previous two seasons). A similar trend, Lofthouse was 3-6-1 in his first year, 9-4 in his second year, and in the shortened COVID year finished 3-3.

Fourth years are usually “telling years” for programs so look for the Sailors to be all hands on deck in 2021.

Coaching Staff:

John Arredondo Defensive Coordinator

Frank Albers Offensive Line and JV HC

Charles Roberts Offensive Line

Adam Cohen Running Backs

Ray de Avila Offensive Coach

Andre Velazquez Wide Receivers

Chad Koste Linebackers

Sean Donovan Defensive Backs

Grant Frum Defensive Backs

Sean White Defensive Line

Earnie Sagaio Defensive Line

Johnny Brigandi Linebackers

Garrett Frum Kickers/Punters

Eddie Steele Strength & Conditioning

Ryan O’Donnell Equipment Manager

Key Departures:

Justin McCoy (RB)

Spencer O’Bryan (CB)

Erik Hehl (LB)

Eriq Hilliard (DL)

Cade Parks (OL)

Charlie Durante (CB)

Chris Jover (DL)

James Crowell (WR)

Joe Knipp (WR)

Key Returners:

Nick Kim Senior (QB)

Kashton Henjum Junior (WR)

Carson de Avila Junior (S)

Josiah Lamarque Sophomore (WR/RB)

Connor Chenier Senior (LB)

Nate Peters Senior (OL)

Grayson Simon Senior (OL)

Under The Radar Players To Watch:

Zach Zamora Senior (WR)

Duke Starnes Senior (WR)

Jacob Carlon Sophomore (LB)

Johnny Chaix Junior (S)

Can’t Miss Games:

Battle of the Bay 10.22.21 vs. Newport Harbor (Davidson Field at Newport Harbor high School)

One of the most looked-forward-to events in the Newport/ Mesa community is when the Sailors and Sea Kings kickoff at Davidson Field. Barring COVID restrictions, some 6,000 people will show up to watch the 60th match between these two in an annual can’t-miss game.

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10.15.21 vs. Huntington Beach (Davidson Field at Newport Harbor High School)

The Sailors are 2-1 vs. the Oilers in the Lofthouse era as these two teams have recently fought for that fourth spot in the Sunset League standings. Look for this game to have Sunset League standing and playoff implications.

Outlook:

The team returns five all-league performers from a dozen Sailors earning honors last season. In his fourth year at the helm, Sailors Head Coach Peter Lofthouse says his program has developed a level of depth in the roster it hasn’t had before.

“We had a lot of young guys who started for us. We had six to eight sophomores start in Sunset League level games. Technically, four freshmen played varsity for us and two of them were starters,” Lofthouse points out.

With a mix of veteran leadership and young athleticism, the Sailors are hoping to improve upon their .500 spring campaign but will need to address major holes at the running back position and in their secondary.

Offense:

The Sailors’ offensive line is as good as we’ve seen in years

(Nate Peters, Elijah Zeigler and Grayson Simon all look capable of playing at the next level) and the beef up front should give senior QB Nick Kim the time he needs to throw to a talented core of receivers. Junior rising star Kashton Henjum and sophomore Josiah Lamarque showed unique talent as underclassmen in the spring season. They will be aided by senior Duke Starnes and player-to-watch Zach Zamora. There are questions about who will get the majority of the touches in the running game. Look for junior Payton Irving and senior Hayden Farley to share time, at least at the beginning of the season.

Defense:

Defensively, the Sailors will have to backfill MVP Erik Hehl who terrorized the league last year. Returning starters Carson de Avila (Jr.) and Connor Chenier (Sr.) will anchor the defense. Whoever gets the nod at the cornerback positions will be a first-time-starter as the Tars graduated both of their DBs from last season so look at the DL to put extra pressure on the QB this year to force quicker throws.

Special Teams:

Newcomer Noe Avalos (soccer player) seems to be getting most of the snaps as kicker and punter. Sophomore Jon Richardson will also handle some of the kicking duties. We’ll need to keep an eye on this as the kicking game is a bit unknown at this time.

CARSON dE AVILA, S

KASHTON HENJUM, WR

#1 Kim, Nick QB • 6’1

Sr.

#2 Farley, Hayden RB • 5’11 • 161

#3 Chaix, Johnny DB

#4 de Avila, Carson DB/QB • 6’1 • 185 • Jr.

#5 Riley, Billy DB • 5’8 • 150 • Jr.

#6 Henjum, Kashton WR • 6’2 • 180 • Jr.

#7 Chenier, Connor LB • 5’10 • 180 • Sr.

#8 Lamarque, Josiah WR/DB • 5’11 • 177 • So.

#9 Starnes, Duke WR/DB • 6’5 • 175 • Sr.

#10 Carlon, Jacob LB/WR • 6’3 • 205 • So.

#11 Emerson, Garrett DB/WR • 5’9 • 140 • Jr.

#12 Guitron-Moore, AJ QB • 5’11 • 183 • Sr.

#13 Green, Will QB • 6’1 • 162 • So.

#14 Refaat, Omar WR • 6’1 • 170 • Jr.

#15 Jackson, Anthony DB • 5’10 • 180 • Sr.

#16 Fedukowicz, Landen WR • 5’8 • 122 • Sr.

#17 Hall, Max DB/QB • 6’2 • 175 • So.

#18 Robinson, Tommy WR • 6’1 • 150 • Jr.

#19 Kelcher, Dalton DB • 5’11 • 175 • Sr.

#20 Blauwkamp, Jagger LB • 5’8 • 150 • So.

#21 Cereda, Jack DB/WR • 5’11 • 177 • Jr.

#22 Yamakawa, Travis LB • 5’7 • 166 • Jr.

#23 Medina, Brandon DB • 5’8 • 143 • So.

#24 Hendriks, Gabe DB • 5’11 • 150 • So.

#25 Rosene, Cole DB • 5’10 • 150 • Sr.

#26 Richardson, Jon K/P • 5’9 • 155 • So.

#27 Avalos, Noe P/K • 5’6 • 140 • So.

#28 Werner, Trace LB • 5’10 • 200 • Jr.

#29 Gallegos, Damian DB • 5’7 • 156 • So.

#30 Slater, Henry RB/LB • 5’6 • 160 • So.

#31 Ketchum, McKay DB/RB • 6’ • 165 • So.

#32 Jarquin, Leonel LB • 5’7 • 176 • So.

#33 Crowell, Robby LB • 5’11

Jr.

#34 Irving, Payton RB • 6’ • 185 • Jr.

#35 Mancilla, Fernando K/P • 5’7

#36 Zamora, Ethan RB • 5’6 • 142 • So.

#37 Davis, Leo LB • 6’ • 160

Jr.

#38 Young, Jackson DB • 5’8 • 140

Jr.

#39 Lavin, Jimmy DB/WR • 6’2

So.

#40 Seabold, Carson LB • 5’9 • 165 • Jr.

#41 Tankersley, Wyatt DB • 5’9

So.

#42 Gravlin, Tyler DB • 5’8 • 123 • Sr.

#43 Myers, Alex DB • 5’11 • 153 • Jr.

#44 Muir, Tanner LB • 6’ • 180 • So.

#47 Fulsang, Eric LB • 6’1 • 146

Jr.

#49 Cu Esturban, Victor DB • 5’8 • 160 • Jr.

#50 Pappageorge, Alexe DL • 5’7 • 195 • Jr.

#51 Ost, Jeremy OL/DL • 6’3 • 315 • Jr.

DUKE STARNES, WR/DB

#52 Bertonneau, Aidan OL • 5’7 • 210 • So.

#54 McCullough, Eamonn OL • 6’ • 200 • Jr.

#55 Sagiao, Makai OL/DL • 6’ • 310 • So.

#56 Denoon, Cameron DL • 6’1 • 210 • So.

#60 Skibby, Caden OL • 6’1 • 275 • Sr.

#61 Presby, Will OL • 5’11 • 202 • So.

#62 Peters, Nathan OL/DL • 6’4 • 250 • Sr.

#63 Flores, Daniel OL • 6’2 • 311 • So.

#64 Flores, David OL • 6’2 • 290 • So.

#65 Brennan, Jackson DL • 6’ • 153 • So.

#66 Gomez, Carter DL/OL • 5’10 • 245 • Jr.

#68 Sanchez, Richard OL • 6’ • 220 • So.

#69 Marquez, Emilio OL • 6’ • 250 • Jr.

#70 Simon, Grayson OL/DL • 6’3 • 235 • Sr.

#71 Jurczyk, Jacob DL • 6’ • 280 • Jr.

#73 Bradfield, Brody DL/OL • 5’10 • 270 • Sr.

#74 Zeigler, Elijah DL/OL • 6’6 • 290 • Jr.

#77 Bonas, George DL • 6’1 • 166 • So.

#80 Elliot, Evan WR • 6’1 • 170 • Jr.

#81 D’Elia, Nick WR • 6’ • 141 • So.

#84 Zamora, Zachary WR/LB • 6’3 • 195 • Sr.

#87 Ost, Leonard LB • 6’ • 256 • Jr.

#88 Sommer, Jake WR • 6’3 • 154 • Jr.

#90 Regitz, Trey DL • 6’1 • 250 • Jr.

Huntington Beach

HIDEO RAY, WR/RB/DB

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Oilers

Season Preview by Howard Croom

Head Coach: Brett Brown

Coach Brown is entering his sixth season as head coach of the Oilers and 16th overall season as a member of the coaching staff. Prior to becoming head coach in 2016, Brown served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, including in 2013 when the Oilers won a CIF Southern Section championship.

Coach Brown is a 2003 graduate of Marina High School where he captained both the varsity football and basketball teams during his senior year. In the Fall of 2003 as a freshman business student at Cal State Fullerton, Coach Brown began his coaching career at Ocean View High School.

Coaching Staff:

Diego Segura Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs

Greg Olquin Offensive Line

Josh Jordan Receivers

Alex Alagata Defensive Line

Kris Scott Receivers

Jeremiah Flanagan Receivers

Ryan Formento Offensive Line

Joe Wysocki Running Backs

Chris Estrada Linebackers

Chucky Vega Defensive Backs

Brad Hornback Safeties

Key Departures:

Jacob Sanden (OL)

Jonah Del Rosario (WR/RB/SS)

Joey Gentlella (QB)

Key Returners:

Tyler Moses Senior (SS/WR)

Hideo Ray Senior (WR/DB)

Rylan Vibbard Senior (OL/DL)

AJ Perez Senior (QB)

Evan Riederich Senior (LB)

William Burke Senior (OL)

Nate Tauanuu Junior (LB)

Under The Radar Players To Watch:

Eli Anderson Senior (WR/DB)

Trent Leicht Senior (OL)

Brandon Cascia Senior, (WR)

Justin Tanauauu Sophomore, (OL)

Joe Carroll Senior (DE)

Caleb Kelly Senior (WR) trans. from Orange Lutheran

Can’t Miss Game:

10.1.2021 vs. Fountain Valley (Sheue Field at Huntington Beach High School)

The Oilers open up Sunset League play on October 1st with a rivalry game against Fountain Valley. Coming off of a Week six bye, Coach Brown’s team will be well rested and well prepared and looking to make a statement against the improving Barons.

Outlook:

Despite an underwhelming 2-4 Spring season, Huntington Beach is a team that’s headed in the right direction and looking to upset the Sunset League powerhouses this fall. The Oilers come into the 2021 season with a lot of experience and talent all over the field. They’ll benefit from having a full 10-week season with five non-conference games that will help them prepare for the challenge of Sunset League competition. The Oilers return seven all-league performers from last

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season. Brett Brown and his team have the same goals every year: to be the hardest working team and most physical team they can be. Their team motto is W.I.N. – work hard, integrity, no excuses.

Offense:

The Oilers return senior QB AJ Perez who split time with graduated-senior Joey Gentlella last year. Coach Brown, the Oilers head coach and offensive coordinator, has a ton of confidence in Perez and believes the offense will take a step forward with Perez taking over as the full-time guy. The Oilers also return offensive Swiss Army knife Hideo Ray who was First Team All-Sunset League as a junior, as well as team MVP Tyler Moses who was also First Team All-Sunset League and did a little bit of everything on offense for the Oilers. Anchoring the offensive line will be seniors William Burke and Rylan Vibbard.

Defense:

The Oilers defense started out strong last season but struggled as they got into the heart of their Sunset League schedule giving up an average of 37 points per game. They were a young group last year that looks to build on what they learned in the spring. They’re led by senior strong safety and team captain Tyler Moses as well as senior All-Sunset league middle linebacker EJ Riederich. The Oilers also expect to get major contributions from juniors like AJ Vandermade and Nate Tauanuu, as well as three-year starter Eli Anderson who will be moving from linebacker to safety.

Special Teams:

Junior specialist Jad Othman will handle most of the kicking and punting for the Oilers this Fall, with Tyler Moses taking on some of the punting duties as well. The primary return guys will be Qunicy Hawkins and AJ Vandermade, though Hideo Ray and Tyler Moses will also get some action in the return game.

AJ PEREZ, QB

#1 Vandermade, AJ WR/DB • 5’10 • 150 • Jr.

#2 Anderson, Eli DB • 5’9 • 165 • Sr.

#3 Moses, Tyler WR/DB • 6’1 • 215 • Sr.

#4 Vandergrift, Shea WR/DB • 5’8 • 170 • Sr.

#5 Musallam, Emile DB/RB • 5’7 • 145 • Jr.

#6 Perez, AJ QB • 6’4 • 205 • Sr.

#7 Eddy, Henry WR/DB • 5’11 • 160 • Sr.

#8 Kelly, Caleb WR/DB • 6’5 • 195 • Sr.

#9 Tauanuu, Nathan LB/RB • 6’2 • 220 • Jr.

#10 Montague, Gavin WR/DB • 5’9 • 150 • Sr.

#11 Carroll, Joe TE/LB/DE • 6’2 • 210 • Sr.

#12 Gray, Hunter WR/DB • 5’8 • 140 • So.

#13 Castro, Jordan WR/DB • 5’10 • 160 • Jr.

#14 Bhakta, Zain QB • 5’10 • 175 • So.

#15 Popp, Vaugn QB • 6’1 • 200 • Jr.

#16 Totah, Jacob WR/DB • 5’9 • 145 • So.

#17 Hagedorn, Jeff DL • 6’ • 200 • Sr.

#18 Verdone, Andrew QB • 5’11 • 195 • Jr.

#19 Hankins, Quincy DB • 5’9 • 165 • Jr.

#20 Ray, Hideo WR/RB/DB • 5’9 • 175 • Sr.

#21 Taylor, CJ RB/LB • 5’9 • 165 • Sr.

#23 Cascia, Brandon WR/DB • 5’8 • 160 • Sr.

#24 Riederich, EJ RB/LB • 5’9 • 175 • Sr.

#25 Jones, Carson WR • 6’1 • 155 • Sr.

#26 Brown, Jaxson LB/RB • 5’9 • 200 • So.

#27 Hornback, Bradley DB • 5’9 • 135 • So.

#28 Valadez, Allen DB • 5’6 • 125 • Jr.

#29 Othman, Jad K • 6’ • 195 • Jr.

#30 Geracitano, Jack DB/RB • 5’10 • 170 • So.

#31 McIntyre, Nick WR/DB • 5’10 • 160 • Jr.

#32 Soloeau, Brandon DB • 5’10 • 170 • So.

#33 Mehaffey, Maverick WR/DB • 5’6 • 140 • Jr.

#34 Scott, Jaxson LB/RB • 6’ • 170 • Jr.

#35 Woodard, Slater LB • 5’9 • 165 • Jr.

#36 Aish, Quincy WR/DB • 5’10 • 135 • So.

#37 Gentilella, Nick WR/DB • 5’10 • 150 • Jr.

#38 Seymour, Maxton DB • 5’9 • 160 • Jr.

#39 Van, Brett WR/DB • 5’7 • 150 • So.

#40 Carpenter, Jeremy RB/DL • 5’10 • 190 • Sr.

#41 Eisenberg, Scott LB • 5’6 • 165 • So.

#42 Pearson, Jacob RB/LB • 5’8 • 155 • So.

#43 James, Zack WR/DB • 6’ • 150 • So.

#45 Barker, Hunter RB/LB • 5’8 • 160 • So.

#46 Loboda, Nick LB • 5’9 • 150 • Jr.

#47 VanDyke, Davis RB • 5’10 • 165 • Jr.

#48 Ray, Musashi WR/DB • 5’7 • 130 • So.

#50 Olquin, Nicholas OL/DL • 6’1 • 205 • Sr.

#51 Leicht, Trent OL • 6’6’ • 290 • Sr.

#52 Weber, Dylan DL • 6’1 • 185 • Jr.

#54 Vibbard, Rylan OL/DL • 6’3 • 265 • Sr.

#55 Sloan, Quintin OL/DL • 6’ • 180 • Jr.

#56 Marella, Sean OL/DL • 6’2 • 205 • So.

#57 Panganiban, Theo OL/DL • 5’6 • 130 • So.

#58 Pluma, Bradley OL • 5’8 • 260 • Jr.

#59 Huerstel, Wyatt OL • 6’1 • 210 • Jr.

#60 Ferguson, Dean OL/DL • 5’10 • 235 • So.

#61 Ackerman, Noah OL/DL • 5’5 • 135 • So.

#62 Hughes, Joey OL/DL • 6’4 • 190 • Jr.

#63 Novelich, Dylan OL • 5’10 • 215 • So.

#64 Vibbard, Tristan OL/DL • 5’10 • 225 • So.

#65 Galitzen, Dillon OL/DL • 5’8 • 240 • So.

#67 Kenny, Carter K • 5’10 • 160 • So.

#68 Gryko, Nicolas OL • 6’2 • 300 • Sr.

#69 Woolbright, Michael OL/DL • 6’3 • 210 • Jr.

#70 West, Conner OL • 6’3 • 180 • Jr.

#71 Saifan, Chris OL/DL • 5’11 • 215 • Jr.

#72 Tauanuu, Justin OL • 6’6’ • 245 • So.

#73 Qose, Roman OL • 6’1 • 220 • Jr.

#74 Burke, William OL • 6’2 • 210 • Sr.

#75 Zavala, Noah OL • 5’10 • 220 • Sr.

#76 Mercado, John OL • 5’10 • 220 • Sr.

#77 Diamond, Chris OL • 5’8 • 225 • So.

#78 Nares, Jose OL/DL • Sr.

#79 Bryan, Connor OL • 6’3 • 275 • Jr.

#80 Smith, Sebastian WR/DB • 5’11 • 150 • So.

#81 Watkins, Cash WR/DB • 5’9 • 135 • So.

#82 Carmona, Emilio K • 5’9 • 135 • Jr.

#83 Morin, Tyler WR/DB • 5’6 • 140 • Jr.

#84 Stubin, Henry WR/DB • 5’10 • 155 • So.

#85 Young, Tyler RB/DB • 5’8 • 145 • So.

EJ RIEDERICH, RB/LB

#86 Alvarez, Dylan WR/DB • 5’9 • 160 • So.

#87 Staley, Kai WR/DB • 5’5 • 110 • So.

#88 Dumesnil, Nathan WR/RB/DB • 5’9 • 155 • So.

#89 Forslund, Dylan WR/LB • 6’ • 145 • So.

#90 Mills, Zack DL • 5’11 • 185 • So.

#97 Murillo, Christian LB • 5’8 • 150 • So.

#99 Diaz, Dylan WR/DB • 5’6 • 117 • So.

Fountain Valley

CAINE ELROY, RB/LB

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Barons

Season Preview by Alex Crawford

Head Coach: David Gutierrez

David Gutierrez is entering his first season as head coach of the Fountain Valley Barons after being hired just days before the start of 2021 fall camp. Gutierrez came from the great Orange County football tradition at Servite High School where he was a linebackers coach and special teams coordinator. Gutierrez was Costa Mesa High School’s head coach in 2018 but started his coaching career at Fountain Valley in 2010 where he did a little bit of everything; coaching running backs, strength and conditioning, and was the JV head coach before departing in 2013.

To Coach Gutierrez, who also is a PE teacher at Fountain Valley High School, this return to the Barons is a return home. He understands that Fountain Valley has a historic winning tradition and he hopes to establish a blue collar work ethic for a team that comes from one of the more blue collar areas in the Sunset League.

Coaching Staff:

Garrett Govaars Offensive Coordinator

Walter Fletcher Offensive Line

Trevor Martin Wide Receivers

Latrell Flowers Running Backs

Emerson Alava Offensive Line Assistant

Myron Alava Defensive Line

Evan Huahulu Defensive Line

Ryan Delucia Assistant Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator

Michael Frieson Defensive Backs

Ringo McKiven Defensive Backs

Key Departures:

Bryan Yoon (FS)

Evan Fink (LB)

Derek Kubota (CB)

Jimmy Russell (QB)

Key Returners:

Nicolas Mendez Senior (LB/WR)

Ben Pham Junior (RB)

Drew Reyes Senior (WR)

Owen Tomko Junior (QB)

Caine Elroy Junior (LB)

Under The Radar Players To Watch:

Matthew Mena Junior (OL/DE)

Tyler Nowicki Senior (WR/DB)

Homsi, Wasseem Senior (OL/DL)

Jacob Stinnett Senior (RB/LB) trans. from Ft. Scott, Kansas

Can’t Miss Game:

Battle for the Bell 10.22.21 vs. Edison (LeBard Stadium at Orange Coast College)

The Barons lost 40-0 to the Chargers last year and haven’t won since 2004 but Coach Gutierrez will have his guys fired up for this rivalry game. Even though this rivalry game has been lopsided as of late, expect a raucous crowd from the Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley communities. Coach Gutierrez understands the importance of keeping local families engaged in Baron Football and this game is a part of that.

Outlook:

More than any team in the Sunset League, the Barons suffered from the lack of a preseason in the shortened COVID spring season. While they will still struggle with the gauntlet that is the Sunset League, first year head coach David Gutierrez is putting his team through a hard offseason so that “when things get difficult later, [they] have that experience,” Gutierrez said. Gutierrez took over the program in late July and has instilled his four cornerstones of Fountain Valley Barons

season preview

football: Blue Pride, Courage, Faith, and Physical Football. Expect the Barons to be a team that does the little things well and fights hard in every game.

Offense:

The Barons offense will break in a new QB this season with junior Owen Tomko taking over for Second Team All-Sunset League Jimmy Russell who graduated in June. The entire Fountain Valley team is junior heavy with just six seniors on the roster, but elder statesman Drew Reyes brings two years of varsity experience to the WR corps and will make some big plays this season. Also, expect senior Tyler Nowicki, who transferred from Virginia last season but was out with a broken collarbone, to be a name Sunset League defenses remember. Junior running back Ben Pham has been putting in extra hours in the weight room this offseason and looks to build on a sophomore campaign where he showed flashes of being an explosive back.

Defense:

The Barons defense looks to improve upon a 2021 spring season where they gave up an average of 47 points per game. Junior middle linebacker Caine Elroy will set the tone for this defense alongside senior linebacker and returning defensive MVP Nick Mendez. Mendez will most likely be playing college football at a smaller school next fall and will be a force to be reckoned with in the Sunset League regardless of opponent. Another player to keep an eye on is senior linebacker Jacob Stinnett who transferred to FV in August from Kansas where he was a state wrestling champion.

Special Teams:

Punting and kicking duties will be handled by sophomore specialist Andrew Osorio. Given the inconsistency of high school kickers and punters, developing a consistent young player at that position could be big for the Barons over the next few seasons. Do-it-all man Nick Mendez will punt occasionally as well.

DREW REYES, WR

#2 Nowicki, Tyler WR/DB • 6’ • 175 • Sr.

#3 Do, Richard WR/DB • 5’11 • 170 • Sr.

#4 Peshke, Scott TE/LB • 6’3 • 195 • Jr.

#5 Esquivel, Adrian WR/DB • 5’8 • 155 • Jr.

#6 Garcia, Joey WR/LB • 5’10 • 170 • Jr.

#7 Osorio, Andrew WR/DB • 5’8 • 160 • So.

#8 Pham, Ben RB/DL • 5’11 • 185 • Jr.

#11 Mendez, Nicolas RB/LB • 6’ • 200 • Sr.

#12 Tomko, Owen QB • 6’2 • 155 • Jr.

#13 Cervantes, Jezrah QB/LB • 5’10 • 165 • So.

#14 Wang, Gavin WR/DB • 5’8 • 150 • So.

#16 Sanchez, Trae QB • 6’2 • 145 • So.

#17 Crosby, Luke WR/DB • 5’11 • 151 • Jr.

#19 Smith, Max RB/LB • 5’8 • 140 • Jr.

#1 Windrath, Hercules RB/LB • 5’9 • 170 • So.

#21 Vu, Jake RB/LB • 5’10 • 180 • So.

#22 Habibeh, Abdel RB/LB • 5’10 • 190 • Jr.

#23 Cannon, Donovan RB/DL • 6’1 • 200 • Jr.

#24 Nguyen, Jason WR/DB • 5’9 • 153 • Jr.

#25 Yager, Gavin RB/DB • 5’8 • 155 • So.

#27 Stinnett, Jacob RB/LB • 5’8 • 180 • Sr.

#28 Rittenhouse, Landon RB/LB • 5’11 • 155 • So.

#29 Coronado, Julian RB/LB • 5’8 • 190 • Sr.

#30 Smilek, Kane WR/DB • 5’9 • 160 • So.

#31 Mikhael, Peter WR/DL • 5’11 • 175 • Jr.

#32 Burney, Isaiah RB/LB • 5’6 • 170 • Jr.

#33 Nguyen, Tri RB/DL • 5’6 • 180 • Jr.

#36 Zuniga, Jonathan WR/DB • 5’7 • 150 • Jr.

#37 Campos, Anthony WR/DB • 5’9 • 150 • So.

#38 Pizzolato, Kaiden RB/LB • 5’8 • 150 • So.

#42 Elroy, Caine RB/LB • 6’2 • 210 • Jr.

#45 Gougis, Christian WR/LB • 6’ • 165 • So.

#49 Hua, Bryan RB/DB • 5’10 • 166 • Jr.

#50 Berinti, Giovanni OL/DL • 6’ • 205 • Jr.

#52 Blan, Christian OL/DL • 6’ • 263 • So.

#53 Bunbury, Dylan OL/DL • 6’4 • 227 • Jr.

#54 Vega, Noah OL/DL • 6’1 • 254 • So.

#55 Benitez, Ivan OL/DL • 5’11 • 235 • Sr.

#56 Beardsley, Jack OL/DL • 5’10 • 240 • Jr.

#57 Sutton, Kaysen OL/DL • 5’10 • 260 • Jr.

#58 Rocha, Michael OL/DL • 6’ • 215 • Jr.

#59 Borden, John OL/DL • 6’ • 188 • So.

#60 Solis, Damian OL/DL • 5’10 • 220 • Sr.

#61 Torres, Alexis OL/DL • 5’6 • 187 • So.

#62 Ritchie, Elliot OL/LB • 5’7 • 187 • Jr.

#66 Blake, Bryce OL/DL • 6’1 • 190 • So.

#64 Karrow, Brandon OL/DL • 5’8 • 250 • So.

#67 Krisnasmit, Collin OL/LB • 5’10 • 190 • Jr.

WASSEEM HOMSI, OL/DL

#79 Scobey, Jacob OL/DL • 5’8 • 215 • So.

#80 Reyes, Drew WR/DB • 6’ • 185 • Sr.

#83 Espinoza, Hayden WR/DB • 5’10 • 135 • So.

#84 Regalado, Gabriel WR/DB • 5´7 • 130 • So.

#85 Barlow, Zackary WR/DB • 5’8 • 130 • So.

#88 Mixer, Ethan K/P • 5’8 • 169 • Jr.

#89 Montiel, Jeremiah WR/DB • 5’8 • 140 • Jr.

Marini, Jadin

Cervantes, Jahir

Munoz, Trae

Waite, Clay

#73 Shintaku, Jackson OL/DL

5’11

265

So.

#74 Mena, Matthew OL/DL • 6’4

250

Jr. #76 Frisch, Dylan OL/DL

6’4 • 225 • Jr. #77 Homsi, Wasseem OL/DL • 6’ • 270 • Sr.