Scripps Ranch Falcons: Division 3 San Diego Section football preview

Scripps Ranch allowed just 18.8 points per game last season, and most of their defense returns. Here's an inside look at the 2019 Falcons.

Links: Scripps Ranch team page | 2019 schedule | Roster

2018 IN REVIEW

6-4 (2-2) CIF Division 3

COACHING RESUME

Marlon Gardinera, 3rd season; 8-12 overall record

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 8. Defense - 9.

TOP PLAYERS

Offense

RB Nick Gardinera 5-9, 190, jr.

WR Rashad Griffin Jr. 6-2, 175, sr.

TE Mikey McGibney, 6-3, 220, sr.

QB Luke Durkin 5-11, 175, jr.

WR/QB Dillon Gebase 6-2, 175, sr.

Defense

LB Connor Battaglia 5-9, 185, sr.

DB Ethan Nicholas 5-10, 170, jr.

DL Carter Foss 6-3, 200, jr.

LB Brandon Stadtherr 5-9, 165, sr.

DB Mekhi Shaw 6-0, 165, sr.

THREE TO SEE

Nick Gardinera, running back

Made a name for himself with 1,153 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns during his sophomore campaign.

Rashad Griffin Jr, wide receiver

Should put up huge numbers with the experienced returning cast around him.

Mekhi Shaw, cornerback/wide receiver

Back healthy for his senior year, should have a big impact on both sides of the ball.

OUTLOOK

The Scripps Ranch offense was good last season but should take a big step forward in 2019 with talented returners at every key position.

Returning eight of their nine leading tacklers from 2018, the Falcons should improve on the 18.8 points per game they allowed last season.

With so much experience returning, Scripps Ranch should be able to navigate thru a winnable schedule and surpass last year’s win total.

2019 SCHEDULE

Aug 23:
Serra, 6:30pm

Aug 30: at
Del Norte, 7:15pm

Sep 6:
Fallbrook, 6:30pm

Sep 13: at
Mira Mesa, 7pm

Sep 20: La
Jolla, 7pm

Oct 4: at
Kearny, 6:30pm

Oct 11: Crawford,
6:30pm

Oct 18: at
San Diego, 6:30pm

Oct 25:
Patrick Henry, 6:30pm

Nov 1: Mission Bay, 6:30pm