2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 19 Serra

By Stephen Spiewak Jun 25, 2014, 12:00am

Never short on talent, Serra once again looks to make a run to the CIF Bowl Games.




2013 finish: 13-1
Head coach Scott Altenberg
Head coach Scott Altenberg
Photo by Heston Quan

Points per game: 40.1

Points allowed per game: 16.5

No. of returning starters (offense): 5



No. of returning starters (defense): 5

Head coach: Scott Altenberg

Career record:
153-45-1

Assistant coaches:
Josh Dabbs (Defensive coordinator)
Chuck Kimbell (Wide receivers)
Stephen Pilaconis (Defensive line)
Wil Watson (Freshman)

Outlook: It won't be easy replacing Adoree' Jackson, who made countless big plays on both sides of the ball a year ago, but Serra still has the type of talent that most programs dream of. Depth may be an issue, but this is still one of SoCal's most consistent programs, and a good bet to reach another CIF Bowl Game.
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Key returners
Defensive tackle Rasheem Green is the No. 12 recruit in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Defensive tackle Rasheem Green is the No. 12 recruit in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Photo by Heston Quan


Offense:
Linebacker John Houston
Linebacker John Houston
Photo by Heston Quan

RB Malik Roberson

WR Deontay Burnett



WR Brandon Burton


Defense:

DT Rasheem Green

LB John Houston

DL Corey Adolphus

LB Blake Walls




Key newcomers:

WR Stanley Norman

WR Cameron Hayes

QB Caleb Wilson

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The road to a state title
Graphic by Ryan Escobar

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Serra in action








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Spotlight on Serra

See the entire Serra preseason photo shoot
Receiver Deontay Burnett
Receiver Deontay Burnett
Photos by Heston Quan

Serra will be led this season by players (foreground) Mailk Roberson; (first row left to right) Alphonso Lester, Blake Walls; (second row) Stanley Norman, Deontay Burnett, Brandon Burton; (third row) John Houston, Corey Adolphus and Rasheem Green.
Serra will be led this season by players (foreground) Mailk Roberson; (first row left to right) Alphonso Lester, Blake Walls; (second row) Stanley Norman, Deontay Burnett, Brandon Burton; (third row) John Houston, Corey Adolphus and Rasheem Green.

Running back Malik Roberson
Running back Malik Roberson

See the Serra Mascot Mashup
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