St. Ignatius College Preparatory Football Season Preview

As the Head Coach of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Lenny Vandermade has high hopes for the team this year. With a talented group of returning players and some promising new additions, the team is poised for success. One of the biggest strengths of the team this year is its strong core of returning players. Lenny Vandermade praises the leadership and skill of players like John Mills, Jarious Hogan, and Soren Hummel. Mills, an offensive lineman and current Texas commit, is the WCAL Offensive Player of the Year and is expected to play a crucial role in protecting the quarterback and opening up running lanes for the team's star rusher, Jarious Hogan. Hogan, a running back, is the returning leading rusher for the team and is known for his explosive speed and agility on the field. Soren Hummel, the team's quarterback, is a three-year varsity starter and has a great command of the offense. Another standout player for the team is Isaia Vandermade, a defensive lineman who was named the WCAL Freshman Offensive Player of the Year last season. Isaia holds offers from San Diego State and San Jose State, and Coach Vandermade expects him to have a major impact on the team's defense this year. On the defensive side of the ball, the team has some key returning players as well. Sui Gallegos-Hunkin, a linebacker, led the team in tackles last season and is known for his relentless pursuit of the ball. Daniel Leupold, a versatile defender who can play both linebacker and edge rusher, is committed to Holy Cross and brings a lot of experience and skill to the team. Latham Davis, another linebacker, is a returning All-WCAL player and is expected to be a key leader on the defensive side of the ball. Harrison Luhning, a defensive lineman, is also a returning starter and brings a lot of physicality to the team's defensive line. When it comes to potential team captains, Coach Vandermade looks for players who possess certain qualities that will make them strong leaders on and off the field. These qualities include a strong work ethic, the ability to motivate and inspire their teammates, and a positive attitude. The team currently has not yet announced their captains for this year, but players like John Mills and Soren Hummel are definitely strong contenders for the role.