BLOSSOM VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE’S SANTA TERESA-VALLEY DIVISION
(Predicted order of end)
No. 1 LEIGH
Coach: Kyle Padia
2021 document: 9-2
What to anticipate: This season’s model of Leigh is probably not the largest workforce within the space, however coach Padia nonetheless says “we may have a top-level protection this 12 months.” That dedication to protection begins with junior Carter Williams, who led the workforce in tackles and “is a giant playmaker on either side of the ball.” Calling the photographs on protection will probably be Sayan Shariat and senior Roman Nicoletta, who his coach says “is a frontrunner and performs with excessive ardour.” Final 12 months’s league champions are the preemptive favorites to take the crown in 2023.
Season opener: Aug. 26 vs. Lincoln-San Jose, 7 p.m.
No. 2 OVERFELT
Coach: Carlo Maningo
2021 document: 4-5-1
What to anticipate: A so-so 2021 may very well be the precursor to a “particular” 2022 if Overfelt’s expertise pans out as coach Maningo expects. Quinton Toga’i, a 1,000-yard rusher, is a stout 226 kilos and is a load to convey down. Coach Maningo says Mathias Carrillo “is our greatest athlete” and has D-I potential, as does 6-2 and 240-pound junior linebacker John Stowers. Thomas Beltran and a large line, who all threw discus and/or shot put within the spring, are anticipated to set the tone. Maningo says that his gamers have been typically “too bodily” for different groups in 7-on-7 competitions.
Season opener: Aug. 26 vs. Everett Alvarez, 7 p.m.
No. 3 WESTMONT
Coach: Mark Kaanapu
2021 document: 6-4
What to anticipate:Zackary Zepeda could be listed as a punter on the roster sheet. However the senior will most likely make extra noise as a quarterback, the place he threw 19 touchdowns and solely two interceptions final season. Becoming a member of him within the backfield is fellow senior Jacob Lang at tailback, and Haris Kadich has a chance to lock down the No. 1 WR spot. Not many groups have a sort out (or participant) bigger than the 6-6 and 340-pound George Bilionis. Zach Taylor and Alexander Briscoe lead a smaller however quick protection.
Season opener: Aug. 25 at Del Mar, 7 p.m.
No. 4 SOBRATO
Coach: Joel Rueda
2021 document: 6-4
What to anticipate: One other BVAL workforce with a brand new coach, Sobrato has an fascinating nucleus of expertise for Joel Rueda to gameplan round. Noah Taylor can play quarterback, however coach Rueda says the place he shines is as a game-wrecking linebacker. Aidan Butler has game-breaking velocity at halfback, and blocker Ryan McGlashan is the rock of the offensive line.
Season opener: Aug. 27 vs. Alisal, 2:30 p.m.
No. 5 GUNDERSON
Coach: Jason Harrison
2021 document: 6-4
What to anticipate: After taking part in within the West Valley, the high-flying Grizzlies are taking part in their first season within the BVAL-Valley. Coach Jason Harrison says the workforce’s energy lies in its talent positions, the place Julian Hildago-Cabrera and Anthony Gomez are able to making home calls at any time. Operating the present is fourth-year beginning quarterback Josiah Rangel, whom Harrison hopes can “cap his highschool profession with huge numbers.” Dwonne Brown had 5 sacks final season and must be much more harmful after shedding 20 kilos, whereas two-way sort out Edgar Quezada is an explosive presence inside.
Season opener: Aug. 26 vs. Hill, 7 p.m.
No. 6 PROSPECT
Coach: Rick Esparza
2021 document: 2-8
What to anticipate: It may very well be a troublesome street to playoff rivalry for Prospect, and a core of key Panthers will probably be requested to assist take these first steps. Senior quarterback Zach Crochiere will lead the workforce’s inexperienced offense and can lean closely on junior runner Tommy Lewit to make performs. First-year coach Rick Esparza says lineman Cesar Gamboa is among the few seniors on the squad who “must be an anchor for the workforce on either side of the ball” and should function a mentor for the gifted sophomore Brandon Lum.
Season opener: Aug. 26 vs. Mount Nice, 7 p.m.
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