2014 Silverado Football Capsule
SILVERADO
Head coach: Andy Ostolaza, eighth season (37-32)
2013 record: 3-7 (2-3 Northeast League, fourth)
Returning lettermen (starters): 15 (four offense, six defense)
Base offensive set: Multiple
Base defensive set: Multiple
Top offensive players: QB Jarrett Alipio (Sr.); RB Deyon McKinney (Sr.); T Mitchell Kissam (Sr.); G Justin Polu (Sr.)
Top defensive players: LB C.J. Araujo (So.); DL Justin Polu (Sr.); CB Jarrett Alipio (Sr.); CB Deyon McKinney (Sr.)
Top special teams players: K Eric McLaughlin (Sr.)
Top newcomers: RB/DB Deyon McKinney (Sr.)
Outlook: The Skyhawks were probably better than their record showed last season, dropping a pair of games by eight points or fewer, and two more by 15 or fewer.
McKinney should help the offense right away. He sat out last season after transferring from Sierra Vista where he rushed for 862 yards and passed for 562 as a sophomore.
Alipio moves from running back to quarterback. He only attempted two passes last season, but completed both. More importantly, he’s another running threat after rushing for a team-high 962 yards and 11 TDs.
Kissam and Polu both made the All-Northeast League’s first team, and should anchor a big offensive line to open holes for McKinney and Alipio.
Alipio, who had 33 tackles last season, will lead the secondary and Araujo is coming off a strong freshman season where he recorded 32 tackles at linebacker.
The top of the Northeast League is extremely strong, but Silverado should again be in the mix for a playoff spot.
