Sandy Valley Capsule Preview

Coach: John Craddock (second year)

2007 record: 0-9 (0-4 Southern League)

Returning starters: Two offense, two defense

Returning letterwinners: Three

Top players: RB/S Conner Luther (So.), C/NG Joaquin Mojica (Sr.), RB/LB Chasen Young (So.), RB/S Brandon Knipp (Jr.), MLB/TE Patrick Hartung (So.)

Top newcomers: QB Andrew Arista (Jr.), QB Ryan Hagan (Fr.)

Base offensive set: I-Form

Base defensive set: Monster

Outlook: Entering their second year as a program, the Sidewinders hope to pick up their first-ever win at Henderson International on Friday.

Arista and Hagen are in a battle for the starting quarterback job.

Three of Sandy Valley’s 12 players were injured during training camp, Craddock said.