2026 - 2027 Preview Information
- Coach Name
- Fred Emmerson
StrengthsRebels Return several Varsity starters from a young 2025 team. What was a weakness last season in terms experience is a major strength with 15 seniors. 2nd year starting quarterback Nate Eich returns in 2026 with career stats of (164/311) 1897 yds 17TDs 8ints, 49 rushes for 148yds and 5TDs. Offensively he returns his top two targets Issic Alonzo and Andrew Brown who have combined for 111 Receptions, 1,263 yds and 7 TDs in their career. The Offensive Line returns 3 starters in Daniel DeAnda, Johnny Nieto and King Fencl.
The Rebels Defense is led by Senior captains Chris Bucio (LB). Ethan Felix (LB) and Ismael Carillo (DB) and also features 9 returning starters out of the 11 defensive players. Bucio returns with career stats of 179 tackles, 1 sack and 2 interceptions. The Secondary is led by returning cornerback duo of Sean Walker and Jayden Mendoza. Under new Defensive Coordinator Jorge Briseno. The Rebels defense looks to be an exciting unit in 2026.
ReturningNate Eich [QB] (JR)
Andrew Brown [WR] (SR)
Issic Alonzo [WR] (JR)
Daniel DeAnda [OL/DL] (SR)
Johnny Nieto [IOL/DL] (JR)
King Fencl [OL/DL/] (Soph)
Chris Bucio [LB/RB] (SR)
Ethan Felix [LB] (SR)
Bentley Cruz [LB/RB] (SR)
Jayden Mendoza [CB/WR]
Sean Walker [CB/WR]
Ismael Carillo [DB/WR]
Jonathan Castillo [DL/OL]
NewcomersEric Harris [OG/OT] (Soph) 6'5' 309
Ace Mondragon [OG] (JR) 6'4'' 260
Kevin Verde [RB] (FR) 5'8'' 170
Michael Howell [DB/LB] 6'1'' 175