SEASON OUTLOOK
Receiver Barry Ware
Photo by Rob Carmell
Despite nationally-ranked Long Beach Poly looming in week three, St. Bonaventure could be the Huskies' toughest game. In each of the last two years, the Seraphs have found a way to hand Centennial a narrow defeat to start the season.
Question mark: Can this team survive September? An August opener against Bishop Henderson is followed by games against St. Bonaventure and Long Beach Poly. If Centennial can weather the storm early on, it has proven to be extremely difficult to beat in December, and could play for another CIF Open Division Bowl Game.
Local outlook: It's a deep year for Southern California teams. Centennial may have the clearest path to the CIF Open Division Bowl Game. If it does earn the nod, it won't be from lack of competition, as four teams from Southern California begin the year nationally ranked.
Overall outlook: Head coach Matt Logan likes what his team returns: a nice balance of starters at every position. Offensively the Huskies will be explosive, per usual. Last year, the team's defense struggled at times, including in its two losses. If Centennial's defense can match the excellence that its offense will likely put forth, Centennial could go undefeated.
Coach quote: "We're kind of excited. It's the way you want it to be, having half your team coming back."
- Matt Logan, head coach
