PREP FOOTBALL ’91 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Pacifica

OUTLOOK

Teams coached by Craven are always in the hunt, so taking the Mariners lightly this year--even though they have to replace Chris Castellano (1,165 passing yards last year) at quarterback and practically the entire defensive line--is not recommended. Pacifica hasn’t won seven Garden Grove League titles--and three in the Empire League--under Craven on sheer luck; the man finds a way to get his players to perform. And this season, he has 24 of them returning from the squad that made it to the Southern Section Division VI quarterfinals. Heading that list are all-leaguers Langenfeld, the only returning defensive lineman and, along with Fiebiger, one of two offensive linemen back. “We don’t have much depth at the lines,” Craven said. Nicholson averaged 5.7 yards per carry last year. The inside linebacker positions are solid with Main and Murry. In a three-way battle at quarterback, Craven said Murray has the inside track over junior Brian Wolfson and sophomore Jeff DePippo. “We are leaning toward (Murray) right now,” Craven said.

1990 RECORDS OVERALL LEAGUE 8-4 5-2

COACH: RECORD AT SCHOOL Bill Craven: 120-45-5

RETURNING STARTERS OFF DEF 4 3

TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Brian Danskin, 6-3, 185 WR DE Sr. Jeremy Fiebiger, 5-10, 210 OG -- Sr. Matt Langenfeld, 6-1, 240 OG DT Sr. Rich Main, 6-0, 215 TE LB Sr. Vince Murry, 5-10, 190 FB LB Jr. Dereck Nicholson, 5-11, 160 RB DB Sr. Eric Stevens, 6-0, 165 WR DB Sr.

TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Matagi Ala, 5-8, 190 FB DT Jr. Donnie Gath, 6-2, 210 -- DE Sr. Dan Murray, 5-11, 155 QB -- Sr.