The Bishop Gorman players and coaches are certain to get a geography lesson this season thanks to four out-of-state contests.
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has quickly solidified its place among the nation’s elite teams under head coach Tony Sanchez.
The former California High (San Ramon, Calif.) head coach has molded Bishop Gorman into a talent mecca unafraid to take on some of the country’s premier traditional powerhouses. He’s led them toe-to-toe against De La Salle, Armwood and Servite.
However, 2012 will present the program’s most arduous challenge yet.
Anu Solomon, an Arizona commit, will be behind centerthis season as Bishop Gorman attempts to play thebest schedule it can.
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The Gaels will take on four quality out-of-state foes: Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bergen Catholic, Servite and St. Louis (Honolulu).
MaxPreps Preseason Top 25 Early ContendersWith quarterback
Anu Solomon back, Bishop Gorman will once again be explosive on offense. Solomon, committed to Arizona, threw for 2,770 yards and 41 touchdowns last year. Though he’ll no longer have Shaq Powell (Duke) in the backfield with him, Powell’s likely replacement,
Nate Starks, is just as talented.
The team needs to fill some spots up front after the departure of Ronnie Stanley, Ron Scoggins and Nick Strehlow. It should have no issues with skill players on the outside, as Sanchez believes this is his deepest team yet skill-wise.
While the offensive line is inexperienced, the defensive line will be a strength, with
Zach Singer,
Isaiah Nacua and
Jake Smirk leading the way.
Frank Fertitta and
Robert Stanley will anchor the linebackers, with the two other spots up for grabs. Starks doubles as a safety; he’ll play alongside cornerback
Justin Sweet.
Local look: "Traveling to Hawaii, or even into Southern California, is no easy task for a high school team. But for Gorman, it’s become the norm — the Gaels have played six games outside Southern Nevada the past three years."
- Ray Brewer, Las Vegas Sun
