Metro team capsules

Bainbridge Spartans

Location: Bainbridge Island

Coach: Andy Grimm (4th year), 8-19

2000 record: 5-4 in Pierce County League

Returning starters: G/DE Stefan Peter-Contesse, 6-6, 210, Sr.; QB-DB Clayton Hallum, 6-0, 170, Sr.; WR/FS Jeff Tracy, 5-11, 170, Sr.; TE/LB Adam Smith, 6-0, 180, Sr.; RB/LB Gary Duffner, 6-0, 195, Sr.; WR/DB Teddy Picha, 6-3, 170, Sr.; OL/DL Chris Pierce, 6-0, 250, Sr.; OL/DL Peter Mandell, 6-4, 190, Jr.; OL/DL Marc Rasmussen, 5-11, 220, Sr.; TE/LB P.J. Holton, 5-8, 190, Sr.; QB/DB Scott Burkland, 5-8, 165, Jr.; WR/DB Liam Corey, 6-0, 150, Jr.

Other key returnees: RB/DB Kenny Walker, 5-8, 160, Sr.; RB/LB Andrew Linne, 5-7, 175, Sr.; RB/LB Andy Aversano, 5-9, 190, Sr.

Impact newcomers: OL/DL Jarred Hinton, 6-2, 255, Jr.; RB/DB Spencer Evans, 6-3, 180, Jr.; OL/DL Nick McCallum, 5-10, 210, Jr.; OL/DL Matt Wauters, 6-0, 220, So.; OL/LB Chad Wagoner, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Outlook: First Metro season for Spartans, who were competitive in tough PCL. Lack of team speed is concern.

Ballard Beavers

Location: Ballard

Coach: Doug Trainor (second year), 2-7

2000 record: 2-7

Returning starters: OT Brian Dalbey, 5-11, 210, Jr.; TE/DE Joel Nelson, 6-4, 210, Jr.; WR Todd Hamm, 5-10, 180, Jr.; LB Randy James, 6-0, 195, Jr.; S Matt McGiboney, 5-9, 170, Jr.

Other key returners: QB Bryce Stevenson, 5-11, 170, Sr.; WR Brian Olson, 6-0, 170, Sr.; C Ross Humphries, 5-10, 210, Jr.; OL Ian Dahlseng, 6-1, 200, Jr.; LB Blake Brown, 6-0, 195, Jr.

Impact newcomers: TE Jeremiah Stewart, 6-4, 215, Sr.; OL James Sabo, 6-1, 205, So.; DE Justin Clark, 6-0, 205, So.; OL Tyler Ashby, 6-4, 280, So.

Outlook: Ballard has better chemistry this year, and influx from strong freshman squad will help. Young Beavers could make jump in standings.

Bishop Blanchet Braves

Location: Seattle (Green Lake)

Coach: George Monica (14th season), 64-51

2000 record: 6-3

Returning starters: OG/LB Brendan Johnson, 6-1, 220, Sr.; WR/S Alex Mercier, 6-1, 175, Sr.; OL/DL Gabe Feeman, 6-1, 210, Sr.; OL-DL Martin Sanchez, 6-2, 220, Sr.; RB/LB Sean Gaskill, 6-0, 170, Sr.; WR/S Brian Langhans, 6-3, 180, Jr.; OL/DL Brian Huxhold, 6-2, 240, Sr.

Other key returners: WR/DB Ryan Kelly, 5-10, 170, Sr.; WR/DB Dan Ferguson, 5-9, 150, Sr.; WR/DB Ryan McAfee, 6-0, 170, Jr.; QB Matt Johnson, 6-0, 175, Jr.; QB Tom Bobu, 6-1, 170, Jr.; RB/LB Matt Briones, 5-9, 190, Jr.; OL-DL Nick Viskovich, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Impact newcomers: OL/DL John Walentoski, 6-1, 220, So.; OL/LB Anthony Hanks, 6-0, 230, Jr.; QB/DB Shane Hoey, 5-10, 170, So.

Outlook: The always-competitive Braves have inexperienced quarterbacks, but they are protected by an experienced line.

Chief Sealth Seahawks

Location: Southwest Seattle

Coach: David Green (3rd season, 4-14)

2000 record: 3-6

Returning starters: QB/DB Dustin Leighton, 6-2, 190, Sr.; QB Nate Neumiller, 6-2, 180, Jr.; WR Jaray Austin, 6-2, 180, Sr.; WR Devon Hall, 6-3, 185, Sr.; OL Armando Franco, 6-4, 250, Sr.; OL Elliott Sims, 6-4, 250, Jr.; OL Eric Anderson, 6-0, 260, Jr.; K/DL Jacob Saldana, 5-11, 220, Sr.; DL Brian Aiono, 5-11, 210, Sr.; LB Jeff Davies, 5-10, 180, Sr.; RB/DB James Younger, 5-8, 170, Sr.; OL Zach Wasielewski, 6-6, 245, Jr.; TE Matt Elliott, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Impact newcomers: LB-RB Willie Manning, 5-10, 235, Jr.; DB Joel Howard, 5-10, 175, So.

Outlook: Seniors have played together since they were sophomores. Team should score points. Promising RB/DB John Shaw moved out of state. Seventeen starters are back.

Cleveland Eagles

Location: Seattle (Beacon Hill)

Coach: Bob Richardson (2nd year, 0-9)

2000 record: 0-9

Returning starters: OT/DE Seng Pho, 6-1, 235, Sr.; OT/LB Fammau Liu, 5-10, 200, Jr.; LB Andre Jimerson, 5-11, 200, So.; LB Derrin Thomas, 5-10, 215, So.; QB/CB Tamron Harrison, 5-10, 165, Sr.; FB Tony Walker, 5-10, 175, Sr.; CB Kora Nan, 5-8, 160, Sr.; WR Kinal Ha, 5-10, 160, Sr.; WR/FS Ronnie Parker, 5-9, 155, Sr.

Other key returners: C Sopha Chan, 5-10, 210, Jr.; OL/DL Brian Liu, 5-10, 255, So.; FS Ramsey Chan, 5-9, 155, Sr.; WR/FS James Reese, 5-10, 170, Sr.; WR/KR David Watson, 5-8, 160, So.

Impact newcomers: OL/DL Crayton Lawrence, 6-4, 275, Jr.; OL/DE Greg Fleming, 6-2, 235, Jr.; CB Agary St. Vil, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Outlook: Eagles look faster, stronger and seem determined to win early.

Eastside Catholic

Location: Bellevue

Coach: Bill Marsh (3rd year, 12-7)

2000 record: 6-3

Returning starters: FB/LB Ryan Campbell, 5-11, 205, Sr.; TE/LB Scott Brandeberry, 5-11, 220, Sr.; OL/DL, Ben Roberts, 5-9, 210, Sr.

Other key returners: OL/DL Billy Lanzer, 6-3, 235, Sr.; WR/LB Paul Moraski, 6-3, 185, Sr.; OL/DL Scott O'Connor, 6-1, 210, Jr.; RB/DB Matt Cuaresma, 5-9, 170, Sr.

Impact newcomers: FB/LB Pat Taylor, 5-10, 195, So.; TE/DL Kyle Lipe, 6-5, 200, Sr.; TE/DL John Lorge, 6-2, 195, So.

Outlook: Crusaders were hard-hit by graduation. Campbell, one of the best athletes in school history, is being eyed by recruiters. Brandeberry has been a starter since late in his freshman year.

Ingraham Rams

Location: North Seattle

Coach: Otis Golden (2nd year, 1-8)

2000 record: 1-8

Returning starters: LB Tyler Selland, 6-1, 220, Sr.; LB Aki Kazu, 6-1, 170, So.; WR Brian Fieldhouse, 6-0, 170, So.; WR/DB Mike Nibler, 5-9, 160, Sr.; FB/LB Adrian Sison, 5-9, 190, Jr.; TE Mike Shemeta, 6-3, 170, Sr.

Other key returners: RB Tyrone Hurd, 5-7, 160, Jr.; QB/DB Brian Bozman, 5-8, 160, Sr.; QB/FS Clarence Delorme, 6-1, 170, Sr.; OL/DL Bobby Southavong, 6-0, 190, Sr.; FB Chris McBride, 5-9, 175, Sr.

Impact newcomers: OL Tim James, 6-3, 190, Fr.; OL Tom Ryan, 6-1, 180, Fr.; LB/OL A.J. Weathers, 6-0, 170, Fr.

Outlook: Rams beat Cleveland to end the state's longest losing streak at 33 last year. Young team.

Lakeside Lions

Location: Northwest Seattle

Coach: Bill McMahon (22nd year, 97-91)

2000 record: 5-5 (lost pigtail game to Evergreen)

Returning starters: OL Dan Giuliani, 6-1, 255, Sr.; LB Jason Dexter, 5-10, 180, Sr.; DL David McElhoe, 5-9, 185, Sr.; QB Mark Middaugh, 6-1, 170, Sr.; DB Nolan Myer, 5-9, 140, Sr.; RB/DL BJ Walton-Yedlin, 6-2, 255; RB/LB Trevor Watkins, 5-10, 185, Sr.; OL/LB Andrew Peek, 5-10, 190, Jr.

Other key returners: RB/DB Michael Press, 5-9, 175; OL/DL Doug Sata, 6-1, 190; TE/DB John Bodansky, 6-1, 180, Sr.; RB/LB Zach Bench, 6-0, 175, Jr.; TE/LB Thomas Buck, 6-3, 190, Jr.; OL/LB Weston Coby, 5-10, 200, Jr.

Outlook: Lions have more depth than last year, when they recovered from an 0-3 start to make playoffs for first time since 1987.

Nathan Hale Raiders

Location: Seattle (Lake City)

Coach: Ronnie Cunningham (7th year, 16-30)

2000 record: 6-3

Returning starters: FB/QB/DE Miles Matsen, 6-0, 225, Sr.; C/NG Max Wilson, 6-3, 220, Sr.; OT Isaiah Langi, 6-3, 215, Sr.; LB/OL Andre Vaiese, 5-9, 240, Sr.

Other key returners: QB/FS Peter Nigh, 6-1, 175, Jr.; OL/DL Andrew Sleighter, 6-2, 195, Jr.; RB/LB Jason Ruff, 5-11, 175, Jr.

Impact newcomers: RB/DB Brian Maxum, 5-9, 150, Sr.; OL/DL Aaron Claxton, 5-9, 290, Jr.

Outlook: Raiders, coming off their best season since 1980, are strong on the offensive and defensive lines. Matsen, an All-Metro division defensive end, has lost more than 50 pounds and will get time at fullback and quarterback.

O'Dea Irish

Location: Seattle (First Hill)

Coach: Monte Kohler (17th year, 153-20)

2000 record: 11-1 (won Metro title, lost in semifinals to Lakes)

Returning starters: OG Michael Chin, 5-9, 220, Sr.; TE/DE Jason Benn, 6-4, 240, Sr.; CB/RB Dominic Dixon, 5-10, 175, Sr.; S Jamal Banks, 5-10, 160, Jr.

Other key returners: RB/DB Brandon Markey, 6-1, 190, Jr.; RB/DB Durrell Mack, 5-11, 175, Sr.; RB/DB Carlos Serrano, 5-10, 170, Sr.; LB Jesse Sixkiller, 6-0, 185, Sr.; DE Alex Kirschner, 6-0, 201, Sr.; QB/LB Adam Mallory, 6-4, 225, Sr.; DE/C Joe Greene, 6-1, 220, Sr.; WR/DB Brandon Walton, 5-11, 175, Sr.; WR/DB Robert Powell, 6-1, 170, Sr.; RB/DB Nathan Burdick, 5-9, 165, Sr.; TE/DE Paul Arpin, 6-1, 165, Sr.; K Keaghan Christianson, 5-10, 165, Sr.; K Chris Raney, 5-11, 160, Sr.; P Ryan Jennings, 5-10, 160, Sr.; P Pat Mullin, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Impact newcomer: RB/LB Keandre Magee, 6-0, 220, Jr.; QB David Brannon, 6-0, 190, Jr.; OL/DL Andrew Davenport, 6-2, 245, Jr.; WR/DB Brandon Howard, 5-8, 160, Jr.; WR/DB Chancellor Young, 6-0, 195, So; DT Geoff Robinson, 5-11, 260, So.

Outlook: Heavily favored to win eighth straight Metro title; regular-season winning streak is 63. Mallory moved back from Tennessee, where his father, ex-Husky Rick, is offensive line coach at University of Memphis.

Rainier Beach Vikings

Location: Seattle (Southeast Seattle)

Coach: Mark Haley (8th year, 55-24)

2000 record: 7-3 (lost in first round of playoffs to Lakes)

Returning starters: RB Kenny Williams, 5-7, 175, Sr.; RB Tristan Gray, 5-8, 185, Sr.; OT Tremaine Pollard, 6-4, 325, Sr.; G Thomas Schuster, 6-2, 260, Sr.; C Thomas Saau, 5-9, 290, Sr.; LB/FB Steadman Mathis, 5-9, 230, Sr.; WR Robbie Delgardo, 5-8, 150, Sr.; CB Jamaal Guy, 5-9, 165, Sr.

Other key returners: OL Fereti Saau, 5-10, 230, So.; S Jimmy Williams, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Impact newcomers: WR Nate Robinson, 5-10, 170, Sr.; LB-FB Venna Misivila, 6-0, 225, Jr.

Outlook: Williams and Gray might be the speediest combo of running backs in the state, and Beach has good line size. Lack of a strong passing attack has hurt the team in recent years. Robinson has transferred back after a year in Oakland and is one of the city's top athletes.

Seattle Prep Vikings

Location: Seattle (Capitol Hill)

Coach: Bill Heglar (2nd year, 4-5)

2000 record: 4-5

Returning starters: RB/DB Curtis Jackson, 5-11, 180, Sr.; DT Jeff Slye, 6-0, 230, Jr.; LB Jack Quint, 6-0, 160, Jr.; CB Chevalier Strong, 5-11, 160, Sr.; CB Sean Henderson, 5-9, 160, Sr.; SE Dan Kelly, 6-2, 175, Sr.; K/P Steve Pontius, 6-0, 175, Sr.

Other key returners: RB/WR Eddy Mazon, 6-0, 175, Sr.; C Josh Schropp, 6-1, 240, Jr.; DE Nathan Tuttle, 6-1, 210, Sr.; WB Steve Carlson, 5-11, 175, Sr.; FB Leif Peterson, 5-11, 170, Jr.; QB Nate Fliflet, 6-1, 165, Jr.; LB Ian Ross, 6-0, 210, Sr.; LB Jeffre Richardson, 5-11, 210, Jr.; T Brad Hagelin, 6-1, 205, Sr.; G Ryan Miller, 5-11, 210, Sr.; LB Brian Woodward, 6-1, 205, Sr.

Impact newcomers: TE Erik Lawler, 6-4, 210, So.; DL Scott Davis, 6-0, 205, So.; SE Brian Lepfre, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Outlook: Should be one of best defenses in the league. Kicking game is strong with Steve Pontius. More than 100 players turned out.

West Seattle Indians

Location: West Seattle

Coach: Tom Burggraff (10th year, 25-56)

2000 record: 5-4

Returning starters: OL/DL Ben Satia, 6-0, 285, Sr.; TE Brett Mowrer, 6-5, 210, Sr.; FB/LB Daniel Jensen, 5-10, 195, Sr.; WR/DB Ryan Mitchell, 6-0, 190, Sr.; DT Tulaga Ativalu, 5-9, 275, Sr.; DE Beau Maples, 6-2, 195, Jr.; CB Jared McClanahan, 6-1, 160, Sr.; LB Jonathan Martinez, Sr., 5-8, 185.

Other key returners: QB/DB Hans Utu, 5-8, 155, Jr.; OL Jay Morgan, 6-2, 265, Jr.

Impact newcomers: OT Mike Nahl, 6-2, 280, So.; RB/LB Bo Hikila, 5-11, 205, So.; WR/DB Matt Nuyen, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Outlook: Indians, coming off their second straight winning season, must replace star RB Jamar Brown.