PREP FOOTBALL ’92 / CENTURY LEAGUE

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1991 RECORDS OVERALL LEAGUE 9-2 4-1

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COACH RECORD AT SCHOOL Bill Backstrom 39-28-1

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RETURNING STARTERS OFF DEF 6 4

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TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Brian Boudreaux, 6-1, 245 OG -- Sr. Darren Daniels, 6-1, 220 TE DE Sr. Chad Harpole, 6-1, 225 OG -- Sr. Ryan Holmes, 6-3, 235 -- LB Sr. Nate Marycan, 6-3, 265 OT -- Jr. Mario Perez, 6-0, 160 -- DB Sr. Jason Thomas, 6-0, 220 FB -- Sr. Ernie Wilson, 5-10, 180 TB DB Sr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR Aaron Aguilera, 6-4, 185 WR -- Sr. Chad Hales, 5-8, 150 WR DB Sr. Brian Hanson, 6-1, 175 WR DB Sr. Matt Mitchell, 6-0, 175 QB -- Jr. Casey Shine, 6-4, 190 QB LB Sr. Tyler Wood, 6-1, 175 WR DB Sr.

*OUTLOOK

The Vanguards will be hard-pressed to repeat the success of last season, when they won their first eight games. But the core of a good team is still there. The offensive line returns three starters and there is a talented group of receivers. But a lot depends on the backfield, which has only one part-time starter returning. Wilson, who shared the tailback position last season, will be asked to carry the ball 15-20 times per game this year. “He’s going to be the guy,” Backstrom said. “He’s going to have to hold up with everyone after him.” Mitchell and Shine are battling for the quarterback spot. Shine might also play tight end. Holmes, who has 4.6 speed, might be the best all-around player in the league. He will play linebacker, tight end, H-back and maybe some tailback. “All I know for sure is he won’t be off the field,” Backstrom said.