PREP FOOTBALL ‘95: GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE

La Quinta

1994 RECORDS:

OVERALL: 1-9

LEAGUE: 0-6

COACH: Fred Valko

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 3-17

RETURNING STARTERS:

OFF: 6

DEF: 6

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TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Greg Alejandro, 5-11,170 WR DB Sr. Daniel Almazan, 5-10,180 QB DB Jr. Jerome Auau, 5-11,225 OL DL Jr. Mike Daniels, 6-1,175 WR DB Sr. Jhamal Dawkins, 5-11,195 RB LB Jr. Germaine Delgado, 5-10,250 OL DL Sr. Nick Gagne, 5-11,190 OL DL Jr. James Gibson, 6-2,220 OL DL Jr. James Howard, 6-1,210 OL DL Sr. Steve Jareb, 5-10,180 TE DB Sr. Paul Jimenez, 5-11, 180 WR DB Jr. Aron Lenaerts, 6-4,280 OL DL Sr. James Nguyen, 5-10,170 QB DB Sr. Alex Pulido, 5-10,185 -- LB Jr. Trent Zepeda, 5-9,155 WR DB Jr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Tavares Fausto, 5-11,160 WR DB Jr. Ramon German, 6-0,225 TE LB Sr. Justin Harville, 5-10,175 WR DB Sr. Steve Paulsen, 5-11,195 TE LB Jr. Jeff Tafulu, 6-2,225 OL DL Jr. Javier Verduzco, 6-2,225 OL DL So.

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OUTLOOK

Much of La Quinta’s success or failure will depend on how well Dawkins performs. Valko expects Dawkins to carry the ball 25 to 30 times a game and be an integral part of the defense from his linebacker spot. Last year, Dawkins played nine defensive positions. With 15 player defections over the summer, La Quinta will be thin with only 25 players on varsity. “Fortunately, all of the talent is still here,� Valko said. A lot of the talent is on defense, especially on the line.

SCHEDULE

September 7 vs. Westminster at Bolsa Grande HS; 14 vs. Estancia at Bolsa Grande HS; 22 at Aliso Niguel; 29 at San Jacinto.

October 6 vs. Los Amigos at Bolsa Grande HS; 12 vs. Rancho Alamitos at Bolsa Grande HS; 19 vs. Garden Grove at Bolsa Grande HS; 27 vs. Santiago at Garden Grove HS.

November 2 at Bolsa Grande; 9 vs. Pacifica at Bolsa Grande HS.