PREP FOOTBALL ’99 : SUNSET LEAGUE : LOS ALAMITOS

1998 RECORD: 12-1 overall, 5-0 in league

COACH: John Barnes (176-55-6 at school)

RETURNING STARTERS: 0 on offense, 1 on defense

TOP RETURNERS

Paul Publico, LB, 5-11, 195, Sr.; Steve Alminiana, S, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Matt Abrams, DE, 6-1, 220, Sr.; Mark Battung, DL, 5-11, 225, Sr.; Steve Schinen, WR, 6-2, 185, Jr.

TOP NEWCOMERS

Mike Patterson, DT, 6-1, 265, Jr.; Aaron Goddard, LB, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Ryan Sandi, DE, 6-0, 205, Jr.; Shay Murphy, LB, 5-11, 185, So.; Mike Sanford, QB, 6-4, 185, Sr.; Damon Johnson, RB, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Jerry Wenze, WR, 6-1, 180, Sr.

OUTLOOK

Barnes is toying with a couple of offensive looks, including two-back sets. Whatever the offense, the Griffins’ 15-year streak of playoff appearances shouldn’t be in jeopardy. And with a record 122 players in camp, Barnes has no shortage of players to replace his graduated seniors. The lone returning starter is Publico, who led the team in tackles last season. Sanford, who impressed as a freshman at Los Alamitos before moving to Indiana, is back and will take over at quarterback.

SCHEDULE

Sept. 9 vs. L.A. Washington at Long Beach Veterans Stadium; 17 at Dana Hills; 23 vs. Tustin at Veterans Stadium; 30 vs. St. John Bosco at Veterans Stadium.

Oct. 7 vs. Kennedy at Veterans Stadium; 15 vs. Esperanza at Valencia HS; 22 at Huntington Beach; 28 vs. Fountain Valley at Veterans Stadium.

Nov. 4 vs. Huntington Beach at Veterans Stadium; 12 vs. Marina at Westminster HS.

SCHOOL WEB SITE

https://www.losalusd.k12.ca.us/LosAlWebSite /LAHS/Pages/lsalhigh.htm