Pierce County League Football Capsules

ENUMCLAW HORNETS

-- Coach - Ron Miller, 12th year.

-- 1992 record - 7-2 league (second place); 7-3 overall; lost 34-14 in first round of Class AA state playoffs to Tumwater.

-- Returning starters - Kurt Kacer, QB, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Buddy Sherwood, OL/DL, 5-11, 220, Sr.; Josh VantHoof, OL/DL, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Lance Short, C/LB, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Neil Brazier, OL/LB, 5-10, 170, Jr.; David Russell, WR/DB, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Zac Cash, WR/DB, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Chris Kranz, RB/DB, 5-7, 150, Sr.

-- Outlook - Enumclaw is covered in all areas and has a solid quarterback in Kacer, who can throw long. Enumclaw is playoff-experienced, so tradition will help. Experience at running back is marginal.

FIFE TROJANS

-- Coach - Jim Lindberg, fourth year.

-- 1992 record - 6-3 league (tie for third), 6-3 overall.

-- Returning starters - Chad Wright, RB/LB, 6-3, 245, Sr.; Kyle Hall, RB/DB, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Jay Jensen, TE/LB, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Rick Fielding, OL/LB, 6-3, 220, Sr.; Aaron Buell, OL/DL, 6-2, 225, Sr.; Matt Query, RB/DB, 6-11, 165, Jr.; Jack Markham, QB, 6-3, 180, Sr.

-- Key newcomers - Russ Vinyard, OL/DL, 6-1, 230, So.; Mokii McClendon, OL/DL, 5-11, 230, So.

-- Outlook - Running backs Hall and Wright, who combined for nearly 2,000 yards and 28 touchdowns last season, will lead the way. The line has good size and should give them holes to run through.

FRANKLIN PIERCE CARDINALS

-- Coach - Howard Lutton, sixth year.

-- 1992 record - 6-3 league (tie for third), 6-3 overall.

-- Returning starters - Coby Wortman, QB/DB, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Justin Angove, OL/LB, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Jeff Hawkey, FB/DL, 5-11, 235, Sr.; Christian Russell, DB, 5-10, 177, Sr.; Andy Armstrong, OL/DL, 6-245, Jr.; Eric Hartlieb, OL/DL, 6-2, 240, Sr.

-- Key newcomers - Brian DeCato, OL/DL, 6-3, 265, So.; James Gaines, WR, 6-5, 200, Sr.

-- Outlook - Thin on experience and needs help in the skill positions. Solid on the line, with some experience and size. The Cardinals need to find a running back and receiver.

GIG HARBOR TIDES

-- Coach - Steve Gervais, first year.

-- 1992 record - 2-7 league (eighth), 2-7 overall.

-- Returning starters - Chad Schuller, RB/DB, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Damon Ford, OL/LB, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Scott Goerig, OL/DL, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Trevor Smith, OT/LB, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Joe Jarzynka, slot/DB, 5-9, 150, Jr.; Andy Williams, OL/DL, 6-1, 270, Sr.; John Karman, OL, 6-3, 240, Jr.; Mike Hope, DL, 5-10, 190, jr.

-- Key newcomers - Christian Lindmark, QB, 6-2, 190, Sr.

-- Outlook - Gervais moves to Class AA Gig Harbor after winning three state titles at Class A Eatonville. He hopes the winning tradition rubs off on the players. Experience is marginal but depth is OK.

NORTH MASON BULLDOGS

-- Coach - Phil Pugh, 20th year.

-- 1992 record - 6-2 league (third in Class A Nisqually League), 6-3 overall.

-- Returning starters - Steve Simmons, C/LB, 6-1, 175, Jr.; Neil Lindberry, OL/DL, 5-8, 210, Sr.; Don Hull, RB/DL, 5-8, 155, Jr.; Ben Martin, QB/DB, 5-11, 185, Jr.; Luke Kinnard, FB/DL, 5-6, 190, Sr.; Scott Thomas, RB/LB, 5-8, 190, Jr.

-- Key newcomers - Aric Jeffs, OL/DL, 6-6, 285, Sr.

-- Outlook - North Mason's move from Class A to Class AA could be a shock. The Bulldogs are thin on depth and lost key players to graduation. Small size won't help, either.

PENINSULA SEAHAWKS

-- Coach - Bill Stout, first year.

-- 1992 record - 8-1 league (PCL champion), 9-2 overall, lost 16-14 in state quarterfinals to Hazen.

-- Returning starters - Matt Easley, RB/LB, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Ian Smith, OL/DL, 6-4, 245, Sr.; Drew Zimmerman, DL, 6-4, 220, Sr.; Kal Gordon, DL, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Sean Waltz, LB, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Randy Schneider, WR, 5-10, 140, Sr.; Rob Adams, OL, 6-0, 198, Sr.; Scott Raymond, OL, 5-11, 206, Sr.

-- Key newcomers - Tim Lawson, K/RB/DB, 5-11, 185, Sr.

-- Outlook - The defending league champion is loaded on both lines, but needs help at quarterback. Stout moves into the head role after 15 years as an assistant and has a strong senior class to work with.

SEQUIM WOLVES

-- Coach - Mark Textor, second year.

-- 1992 record - 5-4 league (sixth), 5-4 overall.

-- Returning starters - Eric Buhl, QB, 6-3, 155, Sr.; Larry Vandersheldon, RB/LB, 5-10, 200, Jr.; James Hudson, OL/DL, 5-11, 165, Sr.; Chet Gillaspy, RB/DB, 5-10, 150, Sr.; Wayne Bastrup, WR/DB, 5-10, 150, Sr.; Nathan Riensche, WR, 6-2, 175, Sr.; Jeff Millet, TE/LB, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Roy Shick, TE/DL, 6-1. 185, Jr.; Aaron Dalan, OL/DL, 6-8, 300, Sr.

-- Key newcomers - Brian Hudson, OL/DL, 5-11, 175, Jr.

-- Outlook - Plagued by inexperience and lack of size. Sure, Dalan at 300 pounds is a behemoth, but that's all there is. Buhl is a good leader at quarterback, but he needs help in the backfield.

TAHOMA BEARS

-- Coach - Doug Wilson, fifth year.

-- 1992 record - 4-5 league.

-- Returning starters - Jeff Dedmon, QB, 5-11, 60, Sr.; Tom Bersonius, OL/DL, 6-1, 190,Sr.; Paul Bonthius, DB, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Floyd Brazier, RB/DB, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Steve Franklin, RB/DL, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Willie Sheriff, OL/DL, 5-10, 220, Jr.; Derrick Downey, OL/DL, 5-9, 240, Sr.

-- Outlook - Tahoma won its final three games of the 1992 season with players that it will use this season. Depth could be a problem if injuries pop up.

WASHINGTON PATRIOTS

-- Coach - Rick Cox, first year.

-- 1992 record - 0-9 league (10th), 0-9 overall.

-- Returning starters - Johnny Pierce, FB/LB, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Will Gill, RB/DB, 5-8, 170, Sr.; Tony Genuardi, OL/DL, 6-1, 240, Jr.; Micah Strader, WR/DB, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Justin Adams, DB, 6-1, 185, Jr.; Tom Emmert, RB/DB, 5-7, 170, Jr.

-- Outlook - Cox takes over a team that has not won in two seasons. Pierce will be a leader from his fullback spot, but winning is the goal, especially because depth is not that good.

WHITE RIVER HORNETS

-- Coach - Terry Veltkamp, sixth year.

-- 1992 record - 1-8 league (9th), 1-8 overall.

-- Returning starters - Casey Kaelin, RB, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Rob Osborn, RB/LB, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Mike Kruse, QB, 6-0, 160, Jr.; Ty Sambila, WR/DB, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Trevor Winegard, OL/DL, 5-10, 240, Sr.; Matt Spencer, WR, 5-10, 155, Jr.; Tracy Winegard, OL/DL, 5-8, 210, Jr.; Chris Ashby, OL/DL, 6-4, 275, Jr.

-- Key newcomers - Phillip Taylor, FB, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Chris Quain, WR, 5-10, 150, Jr.

-- Outlook - Plenty of returning experience could make White River competitive this season. Running back Kaelin (904 yards last season, 244 in one game) will be the offensive leader. Linebacker Osborn (second in PCL in tackles) will anchor the defense.

YELM TORNADOS

-- Coach - Charles Chapman, fourth year.

-- 1992 record - 6-3 league (tie for 3rd), 6-3 overall.

-- Returning starters - Steve Vaughan, OL/DL, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Josh Holmes, LB, 6-3, 195, Sr.; Tim Beaudin, RB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Gabe Overson, OL/DL, 6-2, 275, Sr.; Forrest Bergin, DL, 6-2, 195, Sr.; Clarence Fladager, FB, 5-11, 210, Sr.; James Christian, FB, 5-11, 185, Jr.

-- Key newcomers - Andy Dolman, WR/DB, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Matt Davenport, TE/DL, 6-4, 200, Jr.

-- Outlook - Yelm has steadily improved in Chapman's three years and this season should be no different with a wealth of talent back. Both lines will be solid. Tornados think they can challenge for playoff spot.