Lone Pacific Northwest Top 25 representative rides 13-game winning streak into season.
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Head coach: Dominic Daste
Last season: 13-1. Lost season opener against Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, Calif.) and won 13 straight, including a 31-13 win over O'Dea (Seattle) in the 3A championship.
Last decade: 101-24
KEY PLAYERS
Receiver Gee Scott Jr.
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— One of the most special players in the country, he's a 2020 Ohio State commit.
DT J.T. Tuimoloau (6-4, 280, Jr.) — Checks in as the No. 1 player overall from Class of 2021.
RB Sam Adams II (6-2, 200, Sr.) — Explosive playmaker on both sides of the ball.
TE D.J. Rogers (6-3, 230, Sr.) — 4-star tight end gives Crusaders another big-time threat on offense.
CB Ayden Hector (6-0, 200, Sr.) — Landed over 20 FBS offers and the 4-star DB is one of the best corners on the West Coast.
Defensive tackle J.T. Tuimoloau
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Sept. 6 vs. Grant (Sacramento, Calif.)
Sept. 13 at Central Catholic (Portland, Oregon)
Sept. 20 vs. Pinnacle (Phoenix)
Oct. 11 vs. O'Dea (Seattle)
Eastside Catholic is loaded with returning talent for a team riding a 13-game winning streak.
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