MISSION VALLEY/WEST ALAMEDA MISSION DIVISION
(Predicted order of end)
No. 1 HAYWARD
Coach: Nate Moore
2021 document: 2-8
What to anticipate: If the coaches within the Mission Division are to be believed, the Farmers can be doing way more celebrating in 2022 than they did final yr. Sixteen starters return from final yr’s staff, with top-of-the-line being tight finish Jesse Dunning. He's a presence as a receiver however can line up at quarterback too and his coach mentioned, “His contributions can be observed everywhere in the discipline.” Throwing him the ball because the beginning QB is junior Kennedy Braziel, and blocking for each can be lineman Jeremiah Caldwell. Hold an eye fixed out for Zach Norton, somebody who can play any non-line place on each side of the ball and “has nice pace, steadiness and shiftiness.” Kicker Ryder Padgett is superb on the different form of soccer and his coach mentioned Ryder “makes use of a mixture of his soccer ingenuity to assist together with his soccer strategies.”
Season opener: Sept. 2 vs. Monte Vista, 7 p.m.
No. 2 MT. EDEN
Coach: Paul Perenon
2021 document: 5-5
What to anticipate: The Monarchs’ season could have appeared loads totally different if just a few bounces had gone their means throughout their four-game skid throughout midseason final yr. They misplaced two of these video games by one rating. This yr’s staff would most likely win these video games, with 4 starters on the road and eight defensive starters returning. Andres Viernes is an all-Bay Space Information Group performer at linebacker and offensive line, and defensive again Jacob Gastrock is so good at locking down receivers his coach mentioned “actually nobody makes an attempt to throw on him.” Linebacker Daniel Batres can also be a tall goal as a 6-0 receiver, however he's dwarfed by William Ohai, a 6-5 and 350-pound offensive deal with. Kaz Gooden is one other senior whom his coach referred to as “one of many high defensive linemen within the East Bay” after he put up 14 quarterback hurries final season.
Season opener: Aug. 26 vs. Kennedy-Fremont, 7 p.m.
No. 3 MOREAU CATHOLIC
Coach: Keith Minor
2021 document: 0-10
What to anticipate: Like league favourite Hayward, Moreau Catholic is one other refugee from the harder Foothill Division. If the coaches are to be believed, one other winless season isn’t possible for the Mariners, who've some spectacular playmakers. All of it begins with halfback Dean Taylor Chapman, whom Minor — previously of Encinal — mentioned is “an explosive playmaker that may trigger mismatches.” On the opposite facet of the ball is the “spine of our protection” Jesse Charles at linebacker. Khiron Mosi can be requested to make performs with the ball in his palms, whereas additionally protecting the opposite staff’s high receiver from going off as a DB. Luca Oca began because the JV quarterback and is anticipated to take snaps with the varsity, and 6-2 senior Robert Morgan is a first-year participant at wideout who could shock together with his pace.
Season opener: Aug. 26 at Campolindo, 7 p.m.
No. 4 BERKELEY
Coach: David Perry
2021 document: 3-6
What to anticipate: Not like most groups, David Perry’s Yellowjackets will lean closely on sophomores to make an affect. Benjamin ‘BJ’ Thurman was described as a “bodily freak” at 6-3 and 210 kilos, and his coach mentioned, “He brings a physicality to the passing recreation that you simply don’t usually see in highschool.” Fellow second-year phenom Lucas Twine was referred to as a “quintessential chief of the staff” who will ship hits as a operating again and linebacker, whereas Nate Garland is one other bodily participant who will run by the secondary as a defensive again. On the extra skilled facet of the staff, junior Drew Henderson will use his huge arm to throw to Jackson Harris, somebody his coach described as a “bounce ball machine” who will play school soccer.
Season opener: Aug. 26 vs. Miramonte, 7 p.m.
No. 5 WASHINGTON-FREMONT
Coach: Fernando Sotelo
2021 document: 5-5
What to anticipate: Which Washington staff will present up this season? The Huskies who received a number of shut video games en path to a 5-1 begin? Or the freefalling staff that misplaced its final 4 division video games of the season, all by not less than 20 factors? Fortuitously for Washington, the Huskies return a number of senior leaders. Defensive deal with Xavier Walker, who's a power at 280 kilos, was described as “a tough employee and chief.” Fullback Richard Ereno ran for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns, and he shaped a harmful tandem with Jalen Frenchwood, who chipped in 717 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Andrew Phan can be a frontrunner at linebacker, and Francis Schafer will line up subsequent to him on the sturdy facet.
Season opener: Aug. 26 vs. American at Tak Fudenna Stadium, 7 p.m.
No. 6 IRVINGTON
Coach: Matt Kaufman
2021 document: 7-3
What to anticipate: The Mission Division could also be more difficult than the Shoreline, however don’t be shocked if the Vikings end far above this projected spot. They return 15 starters from final yr’s staff and can use a quick-passing recreation and RPO (Run Go Choice) assault to grind down opponents. Felipe Romero is a mauler at 315 kilos who may also play as a nostril deal with on protection, and Jacob Santos is a runner whom his coach mentioned, “Will probably run for 1,000 yards this season.” Samuel Ma isn’t the most important linebacker within the Bay, however Kaufman mentioned, “Samuel flies downhill and makes performs occur.” Alexis Preciado and Jovin Basra are each shifty wideouts who make performs in area, and Preciado can also be a kicker who could make 40-yarders.
Season opener: Aug. 26 at Napa, 7 p.m.
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