PREP FOOTBALL ‘95: GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE

Bolsa Grande

1994 RECORDS:

OVERALL: 2-8

LEAGUE: 1-5

COACH: Earl Graves

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 2-8

RETURNING STARTERS:

OFF: 3

DEF: 6

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TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Victor Alvarez, 5-8,155 RB LB Jr. Eugene Del Rosario, 6-0,230 OL DL Sr. Elmer Frejoles, 5-9,170 RB LB Sr. Gabe Gonzalez, 5-10,160 RB LB Sr. Dan Hendrix, 6-0,189 OL DL Sr. Joey McMahan, 6-1,180 RB LB Sr. Alex Navarro, 6-0,180 TE LB Sr. Josh Price, 6-1,155 QB DB Sr. Kwang Shin, 5-8,145 WR DB Jr. Jesse Vega, 5-7,160 WR DB Sr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Steve Marin, 5-8,145 WR DB Sr. Jorge Pagoaga, 6-0,180 TE LB So. Jon Schmidt, 6-4,230 OL DL Sr.

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OUTLOOK

Bolsa Grande returns only 10 lettermen and nine starters, but for the first time in a while, there are some positive signs. The Matadors might actually have some size with Schmidt, who has never played football, and Del Rosario on the offensive and defensive lines. Graves said his team speed and strength also has improved since last year, but he figures he’s still a year or two away from challenging for a Garden Grove League title or even making a serious playoff run. “We’re improving,” Graves said. “We’ll be scrappy and unpredictable. We’ll be more competitive than last year. The key to the season will be staying injury-free because of our lack of quality depth.” Price, younger brother of last year’s quarterback, David Price, played safety last year but Graves said he is ready for the starting quarterback spot. His top receiver could be Marin, a baseball player who has never played football.

SCHEDULE

September 8 vs. Laguna Beach; 16 vs. Magnolia at Glover Stadium; 22 at Dana Hills; 29 vs. Rancho Alamitos.

October 6 at Garden Grove; 13 vs. Santiago; 21 vs. City of Industry Workman; 27 vs. Pacifica.

November 2 vs. La Quinta; 10 vs. Los Amigos.