Johnny 5
07-20-2008, 11:45 PM
CLASS 3A's #25: Rio Hondo 2007 Preseason Ranking/Final Ranking: NR/21 2007 Final Record/Playoff Finish: 11-1/DII area finalists Why They're Ranked: The better question, seeing that RH returns 13 starters, is why they're not ranked higher. Answer A: Three lost starters were all-state in 2007. Answer B: RH also lost head coach Gus Cavasos. Still, first-time head coach Rocky James has some fine pieces to build around. Joseph Vela rushed and passed for a combined 1,800-plus yards; RB Jacob Martinez had over 1,100 yards rushing; and defensive bookends Alonzo Garza and Joshua Perez combined for 20 sacks. If Rio Hondo gets even half the performances from the players replacing the graduated all-staters, this team will be much higher than 25 when the season comes to an end.
Link (http://www.texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=1904)
Link (http://www.texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=1904)