Here is a preview of the Umatilla Vikings for the 2011 Oregon high school football season:
Coach: Mike Mosher (1st year).
Last league title: 1996. Last playoff berth: 2008.
Home field: Milt Durand Field.
School declined to supply its roster
Expected major contributors: QB/FS Andres Sanguino, Sr. (5-11, 170); TB/LB Kile Wilson, Sr. (5-10, 150); FB/LB Emanuel Chavez, Sr. (5-9, 165); WR/SS Justin Vandever, Jr. (5-10, 175); CB/WR Tanner Chewning, Sr. (6-0, 175); LT/DE Josiah Zitterkob, Sr. (6-0, 190); TE/DE Trevor Hines, Sr. (6-0, 185); TE/WR/DE Zach Ash, Sr. (6-1, 200); CB/WR Nick Snyder, Jr. (6-2, 180); RB/CB/SS Jaime Bruce, Sr. (5-9, 165); FB/LB Bryce Kennedy, Jr. (5-11, 180); LB/C Mitch Thompson, Jr. (5-10, 190); DT/G Justin Siler, So. (6-0, 230); DT/G Nicho Williams, Sr. (6-1, 325); CB/TB Brandon Williams, Sr. (5-9, 180); DT/T Matt Adams, Jr. (6-0, 235); DT/T Octavio Politron, So. (5-11, 210); FS/WR Mike Crumrine, Jr. (5-10, 165); DE/G Dayton McIntire, So. (5-7, 170); LB/G Isaiah Hansen, so. (5-8, 165); T/DT David Holden, Sr. (6-2, 280); TB/OLB David Bernal, Jr. (5-6, 160).
Quick hits
* The Umatilla school board approved Mosher for the head-coaching job in mid-July. He was an assistant under Kelly Allen, who resigned after four seasons to spend more time with his family.
* The Vikings are looking for a new tackling giant after the graduation of Brenden Dunleavy (69 total tackles in 2010) and German Campos (54).
* Sanguino gives the Vikings some stability -- and mobility -- at quarterback.
Outlook
Being a first-year coach can be difficult, especially with a team that struggled the previous season. Mosher's familiarity with the players should help him make up for lost time at the helm.
