PREP FOOTBALL: Gorman trounces Cimarron for Sunset title

Some might be intimidated or try to change strategy when facing a much larger opponent.

Cimarron-Memorial (9-2) plans to go right at a much bigger Bishop Gorman (12-0) football team in the Sunset Region championship game at 7 tonight at Gorman.

“They aren’t used to seeing anybody be physical with them because people are scared about their size,” Cimarron senior offensive lineman/linebacker Aaron Garcia said. “We can’t be scared about their size. We’ve just got to be physical and aggressive the whole game and never take plays off.

“They’re the biggest team we’re gong to face, but that doesn’t matter. We come out physical and ready to go every game.”

Gorman will have a huge size advantage up front, but don’t expect the Spartans to deviate from their traditional strategy of playing power football.

Gorman’s offensive line averages 292 pounds, and 246-pound Gaels tight end Xavier Grimble weighs more than any starter on either Cimarron line. Gorman’s top five defensive linemen average 261 pounds.

The Spartans check in at an average of 199 pounds on the defensive front, and 206 on offense.