2013 Spring Valley Football Capsule
Head coach: Marcus Teal, fourth season (12-17)
2012 record: 3-6 (1-4 Northwest, fifth)
Returning lettermen: 11
Returning starters: Four offense, five defense
Base offensive set: Pistol
Base defensive set: 3-5
Top offensive players: OT Matt Cataldi (Sr.)
Top defensive players: LB Tyler Stevens (Sr.); DL Matt Cataldi (Sr.)
Top newcomers: LB/RB Logan Cruz (Sr.)
Key losses: OL/DL Devin Dishari; QB Brant Berglund; LB Curtis Crockett
Outlook: The Grizzlies don’t return much experience, but Teal said the team has a young, talented roster.
Spring Valley struggled to move the ball last season, as the Grizzlies managed just 1,512 total yards and averaged only 12.9 points in contested games.
The Grizzlies haven’t made the playoffs since 2010, but used to be a perennial postseason participant. Spring Valley made six straight playoff appearances from 2005-2010, and Teal hopes his team will be in the hunt for a postseason berth this year.
