BLOSSOM VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE’S SANTA TERESA-FOOTHILL DIVISION
(Predicted order of end)
No. 1 PIONEER
Coach: Eric Perry
2021 report: 8-3
What to anticipate: If there’s one thing that helps a longtime coach like Eric Perry sleep at night time, it’s most likely the information he has a top-notch quarterback underneath heart in Gage Houser. One coach known as the switch from Hawaii one of the best participant within the league. Houser will throw to wideouts Ethan Schweizer and Anthony Stoopenkoff, whom Perry says “is able to have a breakout yr for us.” Ryan Given is a pass-rusher who one coach within the BVAL says has the potential to get double-digit sacks after he took down seven final season. Count on Pioneer to be the category of their league for at the very least one other yr.
Season Opener: Aug. 26 at Santa Teresa, 7 p.m.
No. 2 BRANHAM
Coach: Stephen Johnson
2021 report: 6-4
What to anticipate: Branham returns nearly all of its offense, together with 6-3 senior passer Willy Augenstein, who can be protected by junior blockers Brady Edwards and Gabe Morgan. The group may have an inexperienced secondary this yr and can depend on linebacker Mateo Poso to go sideline to sideline. One coach known as Poso one of the best participant within the league. Coach Johnson known as sturdy security Zac Van Gelder “the neatest soccer participant on the sphere by a mile” and may have a multifaceted function from the slot. Branham begins their season with what needs to be a strong Cupertino squad in late August.
Season Opener: Aug. 25 vs. Cupertino, 7 p.m.
No. 3 PIEDMONT HILLS
Coach: Matt Kiesle
2021 report: 5-5
What to anticipate: Piedmont returns their core, which begins with dual-threat QB Raymond Heredia, who threw for 10 touchdowns and likewise ran for 380 yards. Two-way star Angel Maciel is again from harm and Kiesle says “he's an explosive receiver and a very good cowl nook.” Isais Garcia is transitioning to linebacker, and has a chance to take over for the graduated Isaac Nirza at halfback. Kiesle can be counting on a crop of gifted JV gamers to make the leap. A kind of is junior tight finish Brian Warnsley, who he mentioned can play within the slot as nicely.
Season Opener: Aug. 26 vs. Willow Glen, 7 p.m.
No. 4 GILROY
Coach: Tim Pierleoni
2021 report: 5-4
What to anticipate: Gilroy’s first yr within the BVAL needs to be a welcome problem for the Mustangs, who deliver again studs like senior wideout Chimezie Elias, a two-way participant who led the group in receptions and yards final season. Mauling blocker Sam Hernandez has began for 2 years on the road and can open holes for halfback Jonathan Gongora. Junior linebacker Tyler Hodges will name indicators from the center for the third consecutive season. Their maiden season within the BVAL will see them host Reside Oak and Carmel earlier than they journey to North Salinas.
Season Opener: Aug. 27 vs. Reside Oak, 7 p.m.
No. 5 SILVER CREEK
Coach: Steven Avelar
2021 report: 4-6
What to anticipate: New coach Steven Avelar inherits a group that’s undergone some turnover. Nevertheless, there are nonetheless a number of gamers who're anticipated to be difference-makers, particularly on the offensive line. Headley brothers Kyler, Quinton and Ethan will all begin and “need to serve up pancakes” in keeping with their coach. Trajan Sinatra can each throw bombs and make 60-yard discipline objectives, and Derek Taylor will line up at each spot in Avelar’s offense.
Season Opener: Aug. 26 vs. Hillsdale, 7 p.m.
No. 6 INDEPENDENCE
Coach: Ali Bhatti
2021 report: 2-8
What to anticipate: Coach Bhatti mentioned this yr’s Independence group “gained’t be probably the most athletic group” within the league however that his squad thrives off physicality. Dawson Lai is a senior who can play anyplace on the sphere as each a linebacker and talent place participant. Bhatti mentioned senior heart Nick Garcia “units the tone within the trenches” and that security Jordan Pagaduan is a junior who “can be concerned within the passing recreation this yr” as a decent finish. The coach is anticipating quarterback Christian Lorenzo’s exhausting work in the course of the summer time to repay. The 76ers gained solely two video games final season however can double their win whole with a extra seasoned sign caller.
Season Opener: Aug. 26 at Los Altos, 7 p.m.
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