Falcons look to soar in 2012 football season

Coach: Tim Lugo 

2011 Record: 2-8

2011 Recap: The Falcons were plagued by injuries in the 2011 season, resulting in a mere two wins. Injuries to star players Jerrick Lee, Troy Doles, Mitchell Faylor, Henry Wei and Sean Walsh all impacted the team greatly.

Star Player: Senior wide receiver Kyle Dozier

Key Additions: Junior quarterback Jonathan Walters, junior defensive tackle Mike Fitzimmons,  sophomore free safety Joey Medieros

Key Matchups: Los Gatos, Homestead, Palo Alto

After the nightmarish 2011 season, the Falcons look to have more success in 2012. This year the team will be running a spread offense, as opposed to the traditional wing-T offense. The reason for this change is because while the team may not be the biggest, or most physical team, they have lots of team speed as well as a good quarterback.

The Falcons will be turning to quarterback junior Jonathan Walters this season, who had a great JV season last year, and senior linebacker Henry Wei to lead the defense. The team has high expectations for this year’s season and look to make it back to the CCS playoffs after missing the last two years.

“My expectation is to make CCS this year,” said junior wide receiver Travis Stokes. “I have no doubts that the team will make it, and it is sure to be a season that will long be remembered."  

The falcons will be playing in the De Anza division this year and will have to win against teams like Mountain View, Homestead, and Wilcox in order to make the CCS playoffs.

The team started off the season well by playing toe-to-toe in a scrimmage against the St. Francis Lancers on Aug. 24 On Aug. 31, they scored a big 21-17 victory on the turf of the tough Burlingame Panthers. 

Sporting a new, no-huddle, fast-paced offense, as well as a tough, stingy defense, the Falcons look to make this one of their best seasons yet.