Head Coach : Chris Thompson
2019 Record : 3-8
Top Players : Tajon Evans , Caleb Vanta , Micah Vanta , Bishop Tumblin , Makei Thompson , Denon Fagan , Elijah Walden , Aiden Gore , Lawrence Thompson , Isaiah Clements
Overview:
The Marauders led by Veteran Coach Chris Thompson return a young and talented team thats looking to grow and compete for a League championship and make a run at Division 2 . They want to compete with the best and build the program to the point were they can return to the Western League and compete with the best in the county , this will be a key season as they continue to develop their young talent.
Offense :
The Marauders will have a competition for the QB job between Sophomore Alex Needham and Junior Scripps Ranch Transfer Alex Zappia both are on the come up and will have a very talented offense around them , the running game will be lethal with Sophomore Makei Thompson who’s freshman film is very impressive and looks like he could be a big time player for years to come , Isaiah Clements will also get reps at RB , The Offensive line will be experienced and has good size , Mira Mesa receiving core is lead by Junior Tajon Evans who has picked up offers from the likes of Fresno State and Utah State along with talented Junior WR Denon Fagan and TE Caleb Vanta .
Defense :
The Defense is young but very talented , Senior Caleb Vanta will start at DE/LB along with his brother Micah Vanta a sophomore with big time potential both will bring it off the edges , Junior Aiden Gore is a promising DT , rounding out the front seven will be Freshman Sy Fanua and Senior Samson Fanua . The defensive backfield is composed of Tajon Evans , Elijah Waldon , Lawrence Thompson , Makei Thompson and Jackson Betancourt , Junior Bishop Tumblin status for the season is doubtful due to injury but he will be a key piece going forward . This is a young defense but very talented and ready to compete.