SEASON OUTLOOK

Ishmael Adams rushed for 1,006 yards and 11 scores as a junior.
Photo by Louis Lopez
Toughest game: Bellevue (Wash.). Although Oaks Christian already has film on Washington's defending 3A state champion, Bellevue has plenty of time this summer to work on new offensive wrinkles to surprise the Lions in early September.

Oaks Christian is deep at skill positions,
but will be tested early.
Photo by Louis Lopez
Question mark: Will the 2011 Oaks Christian Lions come together to form a great team, or will they be a collection of talented players, many of whom are new to the program, that simply don't get it together on the field?
Local outlook: St. Bonaventure will give Oaks Christian everything it can handle when the two meet on Sept. 23. Westlake loses some key skill players but will still be very competitive.
Overall outlook: With the coaching staff and players that were in place at the end of the season, Oaks Christian projected to be good in 2011. With the immense talent infused the program in the offseason, the Lions have the potential to be great.
Coach quote: "We should be pretty good, assuming everyone shows up. With a school like this, you never know."
- Bill Redell
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