Sean Sovocal Head Coach of Lacosta Canyon
# of returning offensive starters: Seven
Matty Reynolds FB
Trevor Gonzales WR
Karson Lippert RB
Trevor Heid OL
Luka Trifunovic OL
Derek Miller WR/TE
Cole Miller WR
# of returning defensive starters: Four
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas LB
Hampton Hurt LB
Sam Hussin DE
Ethan Cloutier DB
'17 starting QB returning? (yes/no): No
'17 top RB returning? (yes/no): Yes
Karson Lippert, 5 Division 1 Offers
UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army
'17 top WR returning? (yes/no): Yes
Cole Miller, 34 Receptions and 3 TDs
'17 top OL returning? (yes/no): Yes
Luka Trifunovic, 3 Division 1 Offers
Columbia, University of San Diego, and Stetson University
'17 top defender returning? (yes/no): Yes
Ozzie Nicholas, 2 Division 1 Offers, 1st Team All Leauge as a Sophomore
University of California Berkley, San Diego State University
'17 JV Record: 3 and 7
Top three players
Karson Lippert Senior, RB/Ret/DB 5’11”, 185, 4.38 in the 40 yard dash.
Karson is one of the fastest football players in the county and state. He was 2nd in the state track finals in the 400 meter running a 46.9. During the season in only 5 and 1/2 games of action he had 93 Carries for 930 yards and 11 TDs. He has 5 division offers as of July, UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army and is poised to be one of the best running backs in the county
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas, Junior, LB 6’2, 225 lbs, 4.78 in the 40 yard dash
A first team All Avocado League LB last year, has garnered two division 1 scholarship offers this past spring from Cal and San Diego State. One of the most explosive football players in all of San Diego. Has a great nose for the ball and is great in space. Hits like a train and is a tenacious competitor and great student. 4.0 plus GPA as well.
Luka Trifunovic, Senior, OL, 6’5’’ 255 lbs, 5.31 in the 40 yard dash
A returning All Avocado League offensive linemen that started every single game for us last year as a junior. Very long, very athletic has 3 division 1 offers from Columbia and University of San Diego, and Stetson University.
Team strengths:
Speed on Offense and defense. We have three Running backs that are all 4.5 or faster. Karson Lippert, Aiden Lippert, and Trent Dunn. All three were on the 4x100 CIF track team and if they were stay healthy they would have had a legit chance to win CIF in that event. (Karson pulled a hamstring in the anchor league of the 4x100 in the CIF prelims).
With 7 offensive starters returning, including our two best offensive linemen in Division Scholarship player Luka Trifunovic and rising Junior Trevor Heid, We will have really good experience on that side of the ball. Matty Reynolds as our do everything fullback was our offensive player of the year last year and was at the point of attack at every big player. Our leading Wide Receiver and do everything athlete Cole Miller is back for his 3rd year on Varsity and is poised to have a breakout season.
Marshal Eucker will take the reigns at Quarterback, he is a 6’4’’ 205 Junior to be and he has all of the tools to be a top Quarterback in the county. He was very impressive this spring and summer, getting us to two passing tournament championship games, wining the Escondido tournament and losing in the Championship game vs Lincoln at SDSU going 7 and 1 that day.
Our defense is going to be very physical and active in the front season. Ozzie Nicholas is one of the best defensive players in the county. His recruiting is already starting to pick up as a Junior to be he already has two division 1 offers from Cal and San Diego State. He had a terrific off season training and is only going to get better. Hampton Hurt, Cole Blakeborough, and Matty Reynolds as the other LBs in our 3-3-5 hybrid defense will be great high school players that will help make plays and give opponents fits.
Sam Hussin is an All League returning defensive linemen that has Division 1 Scholarship potential had 24 tackles for loss last year including a team leading 9.5 sacks.
Team weaknesses:
Depth and experience in the defensive backfield and offensive line. Staying healthy and getting guys to develop throughout the year is going to be pivotal but also very difficult as we have arguable the most difficult schedule in all of San Diego. Playing Cathedral Catholic week 1, Vista Week 2 and then San Clemente Week 3 followed by our League Play and Valley Center in the middle of that. Not a dull moment in our schedule so guys will have to learn quickly in preparation for the season.
Inexperience on Varsity for Quarterback but if Marshal performs to his potential he could be a scholarship caliber athlete.
Kicking game also inexperienced there as well. Joe Bowman is very promising but is just going to be a sophomore and he looks to be our place kicker, our punter will also be new to varsity as well.
- PLAYERS BEING RECRUITED OR WHO HAVE ALREADY COMMITTED TO COLLEGE
Karson Lippert Senior, RB/Ret/DB 5’11”, 185, 4.38 in the 40 yard dash.
He has 5 division offers as of July, UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army and is poised to be one of the best running backs in the county
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas, Junior, LB 6’2, 225 lbs, 4.78 in the 40 yard dash
two division 1 scholarship offers this past spring from Cal and San Diego State. One of the most explosive football players in all of San Diego.
Luka Trifunovic, Senior, OL, 6’5’’ 255 lbs, 5.31 in the 40 yard dash
3 division 1 offers from Columbia and University of San Diego, and Stetson University.
Sam Hussin Senior, DE, 6’3 235 lbs, 4.9 in the 40 yard dash
Getting interest from Brown, Holy Cross, and South Dakota State amongst others
- YOU'RE TOP PLAYERS FOR A LIST WE'RE COMPILING. WE'RE DOING AN ELITE 11 FOR THE NORTH COUNTY SPECIAL SECTION AND A TOP 100 OVERALL FOR THE DAILY
Karson Lippert Senior, RB/Ret/DB 5’11”, 185, 4.38 in the 40 yard dash.
He has 5 division offers as of July, UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army and is poised to be one of the best running backs in the county
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas, Junior, LB 6’2, 225 lbs, 4.78 in the 40 yard dash
two division 1 scholarship offers this past spring from Cal and San Diego State. One of the most explosive football players in all of San Diego.
Luka Trifunovic, Senior, OL, 6’5’’ 255 lbs, 5.31 in the 40 yard dash
3 division 1 offers from Columbia and University of San Diego, and Stetson University.
Sam Hussin Senior, DE, 6’3 235 lbs, 4.9 in the 40 yard dash
Getting interest from Brown and South Dakota State amongst others
Cole Miler, WR, 5’10 180 lbs, Senior 4.9 in the 40 yard dash
Our leading receiver last year, and a 3 year varsity starter. Had 105 catches this summer and really impressed. Will be a pivotal part of our offense this year.
Trevor Gonzales, WR 6’5’’ 180 lbs, Junior 4.82 in the 40 yard dash
A Division 1 talent, had a great summer, started every game as a sophomore, is great compliment to Cole as he is a very tall position guy and Cole Miller is the perfect Slot receiver.
# of returning offensive starters: Seven
Matty Reynolds FB
Trevor Gonzales WR
Karson Lippert RB
Trevor Heid OL
Luka Trifunovic OL
Derek Miller WR/TE
Cole Miller WR
# of returning defensive starters: Four
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas LB
Hampton Hurt LB
Sam Hussin DE
Ethan Cloutier DB
'17 starting QB returning? (yes/no): No
'17 top RB returning? (yes/no): Yes
Karson Lippert, 5 Division 1 Offers
UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army
'17 top WR returning? (yes/no): Yes
Cole Miller, 34 Receptions and 3 TDs
'17 top OL returning? (yes/no): Yes
Luka Trifunovic, 3 Division 1 Offers
Columbia, University of San Diego, and Stetson University
'17 top defender returning? (yes/no): Yes
Ozzie Nicholas, 2 Division 1 Offers, 1st Team All Leauge as a Sophomore
University of California Berkley, San Diego State University
'17 JV Record: 3 and 7
Top three players
Karson Lippert Senior, RB/Ret/DB 5’11”, 185, 4.38 in the 40 yard dash.
Karson is one of the fastest football players in the county and state. He was 2nd in the state track finals in the 400 meter running a 46.9. During the season in only 5 and 1/2 games of action he had 93 Carries for 930 yards and 11 TDs. He has 5 division offers as of July, UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army and is poised to be one of the best running backs in the county
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas, Junior, LB 6’2, 225 lbs, 4.78 in the 40 yard dash
A first team All Avocado League LB last year, has garnered two division 1 scholarship offers this past spring from Cal and San Diego State. One of the most explosive football players in all of San Diego. Has a great nose for the ball and is great in space. Hits like a train and is a tenacious competitor and great student. 4.0 plus GPA as well.
Luka Trifunovic, Senior, OL, 6’5’’ 255 lbs, 5.31 in the 40 yard dash
A returning All Avocado League offensive linemen that started every single game for us last year as a junior. Very long, very athletic has 3 division 1 offers from Columbia and University of San Diego, and Stetson University.
Team strengths:
Speed on Offense and defense. We have three Running backs that are all 4.5 or faster. Karson Lippert, Aiden Lippert, and Trent Dunn. All three were on the 4x100 CIF track team and if they were stay healthy they would have had a legit chance to win CIF in that event. (Karson pulled a hamstring in the anchor league of the 4x100 in the CIF prelims).
With 7 offensive starters returning, including our two best offensive linemen in Division Scholarship player Luka Trifunovic and rising Junior Trevor Heid, We will have really good experience on that side of the ball. Matty Reynolds as our do everything fullback was our offensive player of the year last year and was at the point of attack at every big player. Our leading Wide Receiver and do everything athlete Cole Miller is back for his 3rd year on Varsity and is poised to have a breakout season.
Marshal Eucker will take the reigns at Quarterback, he is a 6’4’’ 205 Junior to be and he has all of the tools to be a top Quarterback in the county. He was very impressive this spring and summer, getting us to two passing tournament championship games, wining the Escondido tournament and losing in the Championship game vs Lincoln at SDSU going 7 and 1 that day.
Our defense is going to be very physical and active in the front season. Ozzie Nicholas is one of the best defensive players in the county. His recruiting is already starting to pick up as a Junior to be he already has two division 1 offers from Cal and San Diego State. He had a terrific off season training and is only going to get better. Hampton Hurt, Cole Blakeborough, and Matty Reynolds as the other LBs in our 3-3-5 hybrid defense will be great high school players that will help make plays and give opponents fits.
Sam Hussin is an All League returning defensive linemen that has Division 1 Scholarship potential had 24 tackles for loss last year including a team leading 9.5 sacks.
Team weaknesses:
Depth and experience in the defensive backfield and offensive line. Staying healthy and getting guys to develop throughout the year is going to be pivotal but also very difficult as we have arguable the most difficult schedule in all of San Diego. Playing Cathedral Catholic week 1, Vista Week 2 and then San Clemente Week 3 followed by our League Play and Valley Center in the middle of that. Not a dull moment in our schedule so guys will have to learn quickly in preparation for the season.
Inexperience on Varsity for Quarterback but if Marshal performs to his potential he could be a scholarship caliber athlete.
Kicking game also inexperienced there as well. Joe Bowman is very promising but is just going to be a sophomore and he looks to be our place kicker, our punter will also be new to varsity as well.
- PLAYERS BEING RECRUITED OR WHO HAVE ALREADY COMMITTED TO COLLEGE
Karson Lippert Senior, RB/Ret/DB 5’11”, 185, 4.38 in the 40 yard dash.
He has 5 division offers as of July, UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army and is poised to be one of the best running backs in the county
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas, Junior, LB 6’2, 225 lbs, 4.78 in the 40 yard dash
two division 1 scholarship offers this past spring from Cal and San Diego State. One of the most explosive football players in all of San Diego.
Luka Trifunovic, Senior, OL, 6’5’’ 255 lbs, 5.31 in the 40 yard dash
3 division 1 offers from Columbia and University of San Diego, and Stetson University.
Sam Hussin Senior, DE, 6’3 235 lbs, 4.9 in the 40 yard dash
Getting interest from Brown, Holy Cross, and South Dakota State amongst others
- YOU'RE TOP PLAYERS FOR A LIST WE'RE COMPILING. WE'RE DOING AN ELITE 11 FOR THE NORTH COUNTY SPECIAL SECTION AND A TOP 100 OVERALL FOR THE DAILY
Karson Lippert Senior, RB/Ret/DB 5’11”, 185, 4.38 in the 40 yard dash.
He has 5 division offers as of July, UC Davis, Idaho, Sacramento State, Columbia, Army and is poised to be one of the best running backs in the county
Austin “Ozzie” Nicholas, Junior, LB 6’2, 225 lbs, 4.78 in the 40 yard dash
two division 1 scholarship offers this past spring from Cal and San Diego State. One of the most explosive football players in all of San Diego.
Luka Trifunovic, Senior, OL, 6’5’’ 255 lbs, 5.31 in the 40 yard dash
3 division 1 offers from Columbia and University of San Diego, and Stetson University.
Sam Hussin Senior, DE, 6’3 235 lbs, 4.9 in the 40 yard dash
Getting interest from Brown and South Dakota State amongst others
Cole Miler, WR, 5’10 180 lbs, Senior 4.9 in the 40 yard dash
Our leading receiver last year, and a 3 year varsity starter. Had 105 catches this summer and really impressed. Will be a pivotal part of our offense this year.
Trevor Gonzales, WR 6’5’’ 180 lbs, Junior 4.82 in the 40 yard dash
A Division 1 talent, had a great summer, started every game as a sophomore, is great compliment to Cole as he is a very tall position guy and Cole Miller is the perfect Slot receiver.
