25. Desert Vista (
Last season’s record: 9-5, Class 5A/I runner-up
Coach: Dan Hinds
Key players: DE/RB Devon Kennard (6-3, 250, Sr.), RB/DB Marcus Washington (6-1, 190, Sr.), DE Danny Mularkey (6-3, 220, Sr.), QB Cole Pembroke (6-1, 200, Sr.), OL/DL David Kraus (6-3, 298, Sr.), WR Casey Bolena (6-2, 180, Sr.), DB Jake Van Rapphorst (5-10, 175, Sr.), OC Conner Wilson (6-0, 260, Sr.), WR/DB Anders Battle (5-11, 165, Jr.)
Biggest strength: Running game, pass rush, experience
Question mark: Inexperience at LB
Outlook: Five Division I and IAA signees from last year’s squad graduated but the Thunder still returns 11 starters, including seven on offense. The group includes possibly the nation’s top recruit in Kennard, a tremendously explosive player who had 107 tackles and 24 sacks as a junior. He will also share carries at running back with Washington, an all-region performer who has big-time speed. Guiding the offense is Pembroke, a smart and athletic player who led the team with over 1,200 total yards. His receiving corps features the sure hands of Bolena and the blistering speed of
Toughest games: Sept. 19 vs.
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