2013 Del Sol Football Capsule
Head coach: Gary Maki, first season
2012 record: 2-7 (1-4 Southeast, fifth)
Returning letterwinners: Eight
Returning starters: One offense, two defense
Base offensive set: Pistol
Base defensive set: 3-4
Top offensive players: RB Austin Higgins (Sr.); QB Aaron Williamson (Sr.); TE Leo Delatorre (Sr.); OG Quincy Gibbons (Sr.)
Top defensive players: LB Trent Miller (Sr.); DB Josh Wheeler (Sr.); LB Tyrus Gronewald (Sr.)
Top special teams players: K/P Leo Delatorre (Sr.)
Top newcomers: RB/QB/DB Rashaun Lawson (Jr.); WR/FS Anthony Bryan (Jr.); OL/DL Jesus Olives (Jr.)
Outlook: The Dragons aren’t far removed from a trip to the state title game, but the program that Maki takes over is a far cry from the 2009 state runner-up team.
The Dragons capped four straight appearances in the Sunrise Region title game with a region title and trip to the state final that season. But they haven’t made the playoffs the last two years.
And there is little experience back to make a run this season.
Higgins will take over at running back for Cameron Lamont (1,489 rushing yards, nine TDs), who was the team’s main weapon last season. Higgins rushed for just 231 yards and two TDs.
Miller is back to lead the defense after recording 32 tackles last season.
Despite the inexperience, Maki thinks the team has a shot at making the playoffs if the squad can stay healthy.
