2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 17 Folsom

By Stephen Spiewak Jun 23, 2014, 12:00am

Is this the year that Folsom will dethrone De La Salle for NorCal superiority?



2013 finish: 14-1; CIF Open Bowl Division Semifinalist

Points per game: 50.1

Points allowed per game: 21.5



No. of returning starters (offense): 8

No. of returning starters (defense): 5

Head coaches: Kris Richardson and Troy Taylor

Richardson's career record: 90-22-1

Assistant coaches:
Bobby Fresques
Jim Noble
Lou Baiz
Matt Navone
Rob Lobese
Sam Cole
Josh Wetzel
Jeff Badger

Team Twitter account: @FolsomBulldogFB



Outlook: This should be the most impressive team that Folsom has ever assembled. With Jake Browning back behind center and plenty of other pieces in place, optimism and excitement abound around the Bulldogs. Expect another undefeated season and a rematch with De La Salle, which should be much closer than in years past.
Head coaches Kris Richardson (left) and Troy Taylor
Head coaches Kris Richardson (left) and Troy Taylor
Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Key returners
Quarterback Jake Browning
Quarterback Jake Browning
Photo by Todd Shurtleff

Running back/linebacker Bailey Laolagi
Running back/linebacker Bailey Laolagi
Photo by Todd Shurtleff


Offense:

QB Jake Browning

OL Cody Creason

WR Josiah Deguara

OL/DL Sam Whitney




Defense:

LB Bailey Laolagi

DL Lukas Hendricks

DB Calvin Gardner

DB Jake Morgado


Key newcomers:



OL/DL Jonah Williams

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The road to a state title
Graphic by Ryan Escobar

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Folsom in action






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Spotlight on Folsom

See the entire Folsom preseason photo shoot

Receiver Josiah Deguara
Receiver Josiah Deguara
Photos by Todd Shurtleff

Leading the charge for the Bulldogs this season will be players (left to right) Josiah Deguara, Jonah Williams, Cody Creason, Jake Browning, Sam Whitney, Lukas Hendricks and Bailey Laolagi.
Leading the charge for the Bulldogs this season will be players (left to right) Josiah Deguara, Jonah Williams, Cody Creason, Jake Browning, Sam Whitney, Lukas Hendricks and Bailey Laolagi.

Offensive/defensive lineman Sam Whitney
Offensive/defensive lineman Sam Whitney

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