Drop 2022 significant university football preview: BVAL Santa Teresa-Foothill Division

BLOSSOM VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE’S SANTA TERESA-FOOTHILL DIVISION

(Predicted get of complete)

No. 1 PIONEER

Coach: Eric Perry

2021 document: 8-3

What to be expecting: If there’s anything that assists a longtime mentor like Eric Perry snooze at evening, it is most likely the information he has a prime-notch quarterback underneath heart in Gage Houser. A person coach named the transfer from Hawaii the greatest player in the league. Houser will throw to wideouts Ethan Schweizer and Anthony Stoopenkoff, whom Perry suggests “is completely ready to have a breakout calendar year for us.” Ryan Presented is a pass-rusher who just one coach in the BVAL claims has the opportunity to get double-digit sacks just after he took down 7 last period. Assume Pioneer to be the course of their league for at the very least another 12 months.

Time Opener: Aug. 26 at Santa Teresa, 7 p.m.

No. 2 BRANHAM

Mentor: Stephen Johnson

2021 record: 6-4

What to hope: Branham returns the greater part of its offense, including 6-3 senior passer Willy Augenstein, who will be shielded by junior blockers Brady Edwards and Gabe Morgan. The group will have an inexperienced secondary this yr and will rely on linebacker Mateo Poso to go sideline to sideline. One particular mentor called Poso the very best participant in the league. Coach Johnson termed solid security Zac Van Gelder “the smartest football participant on the area by a mile” and will have a multifaceted purpose from the slot. Branham starts their year with what should really be a strong Cupertino squad in late August.

Year Opener: Aug. 25 vs. Cupertino, 7 p.m.

No. 3 PIEDMONT HILLS

Coach: Matt Kiesle

2021 report: 5-5

What to assume: Piedmont returns their main, which commences with dual-menace QB Raymond Heredia, who threw for 10 touchdowns and also ran for 380 yards. Two-way star Angel Maciel is again from personal injury and Kiesle says “he is an explosive receiver and an exceptional deal with corner.” Isais Garcia is transitioning to linebacker, and has an opportunity to acquire around for the graduated Isaac Nirza at halfback. Kiesle will be relying on a crop of talented JV players to make the leap. A single of all those is junior tight finish Brian Warnsley, who he explained can participate in in the slot as properly.

Season Opener: Aug. 26 vs. Willow Glen, 7 p.m.

 No. 4 GILROY

Mentor: Tim Pierleoni

2021 record: 5-4

What to count on: Gilroy’s initial year in the BVAL should be a welcome challenge for the Mustangs, who bring back again studs like senior wideout Chimezie Elias, a two-way participant who led the crew in receptions and yards past season. Mauling blocker Sam Hernandez has started out for two yrs on the line and will open holes for halfback Jonathan Gongora. Junior linebacker Tyler Hodges will simply call indicators from the middle for the third consecutive year. Their maiden season in the BVAL will see them host Reside Oak and Carmel ahead of they journey to North Salinas.

Season Opener: Aug. 27 vs. Stay Oak, 7 p.m.

 No. 5 SILVER CREEK

Coach: Steven Avelar

2021 report: 4-6

What to be expecting: New mentor Steven Avelar inherits a workforce that is gone through some turnover. On the other hand, there are nonetheless a number of players who are predicted to be variation-makers, in particular on the offensive line. Headley brothers Kyler, Quinton and Ethan will all start off and “are hunting to provide up pancakes” in accordance to their coach. Trajan Sinatra can the two throw bombs and make 60-lawn industry objectives, and Derek Taylor will line up at each individual spot in Avelar’s offense.

Time Opener: Aug. 26 vs. Hillsdale, 7 p.m.

No. 6 INDEPENDENCE

Coach: Ali Bhatti

2021 document: 2-8

What to be expecting: Coach Bhatti claimed this year’s Independence crew “won’t be the most athletic team” in the league but that his squad thrives off physicality. Dawson Lai is a senior who can participate in everywhere on the field as both of those a linebacker and ability place participant. Bhatti claimed senior heart Nick Garcia “sets the tone in the trenches” and that safety Jordan Pagaduan is a junior who “will be concerned in the passing match this year” as a limited stop. The coach is expecting quarterback Christian Lorenzo’s tough work during the summer time to pay off. The 76ers won only two games past year but can double their gain total with a a lot more seasoned sign caller.

Period Opener: Aug. 26 at Los Altos, 7 p.m.

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