Big Shoulders football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 5:10PM

BIG SHOULDERS

Outlook: With nine defensive players among 13 returning starters, senior-laden Taft is the favorite over Foreman and Clemente. Schurz is the darkhorse team with 15 returning starters.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

OT Johnny Daniels, Foreman 6-5 250 Jr.

DT Sasquel Exum, Schurz 6-3 280 Sr.

LB Paul Masnica, Taft 5-11 185 Sr.

LB Jarell Smith, Mather 5-11 240 Sr.

QB Michael Harris, Steinmetz 5-10 170 Sr.

Quote: ‘‘Teams better be able to cover against us because our kid (Sergio Serrano) can really throw it.’’ — Foreman coach Peter Grazzini.

Did you know? Prosser basketball coach Jeff Bates stepped down to become the school’s new football coach.

Predicted finish: Taft, Clemente, Foreman, Schurz, Prosser, Mather, Lincoln Park, Steinmetz.

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