2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 11 St. John Bosco

By Stephen Spiewak Jun 16, 2014, 12:00am

Last year's No. 1 team in the MaxPreps Computer Rankings is back with another star-studded squad.




2013 finish:
16-0; No. 1 national finish in MaxPreps Computer Rankings

Points per game: 47.2

Points allowed per game: 16.5
Head coach Jason Negro
Head coach Jason Negro
Photo by Heston Quan

No. of returning starters (offense): 6



No. of returning starters (defense): 3

Head coach: Jason Negro

Career record: 94-39

Assistant coaches:
Jim Adams (Strength and conditioning)
Chad Johnson (Strength and conditioning)
Paul Diaz
Nate Munson
Don Price

Team Twitter account: @Boscofootball

Outlook: Many in Southern California believe they'll need to see St. John Bosco lose again before they believe that the Braves aren't the best in the nation, a testament to how utterly dominant the team was in 2013. This team has some clear holes that need to be addressed, but it has capable replacements as well. Don't be surprised if Bosco is once again playing for a Pac-5 title this season - and maybe even contending for a state title.
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Key returners
Josh Rosen is the No. 1 rated pro-style quarterback in the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
Josh Rosen is the No. 1 rated pro-style quarterback in the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
Photo by Heston Quan

Running back Sean McGrew
Running back Sean McGrew
Photo by Heston Quan

Offense:



QB Josh Rosen

RB Sean McGrew

OL Zachary Robertson

OL Matthew Katnik

WR Jared Harrell


Defense:



LB Manasseh Anesi

DB DJ Morgan

DL Gavin Windes

Key newcomers:

DB Mykael Tolliver


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The road to a state title
Graphic by Ryan Escobar

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St. John Bosco in action








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Spotlight on St. John Bosco

See the entire St. John Bosco preseason photo shoot
Linebacker Nas Anesi
Linebacker Nas Anesi
Photos by Heston Quan

Leading the charge for St. John Bosco this season are players (left to right): Sean McGrew, Mykal Tolliver, Jared Harrell, Josh Rosen, Zachary Robertson, Nas Anesi, D.J. Morgan and Clifford Simms.
Leading the charge for St. John Bosco this season are players (left to right): Sean McGrew, Mykal Tolliver, Jared Harrell, Josh Rosen, Zachary Robertson, Nas Anesi, D.J. Morgan and Clifford Simms.

Offensive lineman Zachary Robertson
Offensive lineman Zachary Robertson

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