PREP FOOTBALL ‘95: FREEWAY LEAGUE

TROY

1994 RECORDS:

OVERALL: 6-4

LEAGUE: 2-3

COACH: John Turek

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 92-81-6

RETURNING STARTERS:

OFF: 3

DEF: 5

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TOP RETURNERS OFF DEF YR Nick Brown, 6-0, 240 OL -- Sr. Tim Dale, 6-1, 215 -- DL Sr. Chad Elliott, 6-0, 195 -- DB Sr. Kyion Grayes, 6-0, 175 -- LB Jr. Jed Haggert, 6-6, 320 OL -- Sr. Larry Montgomery, 6-2, 200 RB -- Jr. Frank Pacheco, 5-8, 170 WB -- Sr. Miguel Patteyro, 5-10, 210 -- DL Sr. Josh Sanchez, 5-10, 230 -- DL Sr.

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TOP NEWCOMERS OFF DEF YR J.D. Lawrence, 6-1, 160 -- DB Jr. Steve Muther, 6-1, 175 QB -- So. Willy Piguel, 6-3, 240 TE -- Jr. Richard Skullr, 5-11, 215 OL -- Jr.

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OUTLOOK

After a disappointing season that saw them pull a late fade from playoff contention, the Warriors have redemption as well as the league title on their minds. Montgomery (1,626 yards, a school-record 18 touchdowns), who had the county’s seventh-best rushing total, is back and hopes Haggert can clear plenty of running space. But Turek--who needs eight victories for 100 in his career--has to build a new offensive line and nurse Muther along until he has the confidence to do enough passing so opponents can’t bottle up the rushing attack. Turek also can’t overwork a defense that lacks depth. Still, late blooming could work in Troy’s favor; this time they might come together in November, instead of fall apart.

SCHEDULE

September 7 vs. Rancho Alamitos at Garden Grove HS; 14 vs. Granada Hills Kennedy at Fullerton HS; 22 vs. Whittier La Serna at Fullerton HS; 29 vs. Costa Mesa at Fullerton HS.

October 6 vs. Estancia at Newport Harbor HS; 13 at Fullerton HS; 20 vs. Sunny Hills at Buena Park HS; 27 at La Habra.

November 3 vs. Sonora at La Habra HS; 9 vs. Buena Park at Fullerton HS.