Santiago Sharks: 2019 Division 3 Southern Section high school football preview

Santiago has to replace a lot of seniors from last season’s D-3 quarterfinal team. Here's an inside look at the 2019 Sharks.

Links: Santiago Sharks team page | 2019 schedule

2018 IN REVIEW

7-5 (3-2) #3 in Big VIII League, Division 3 playoff quarterfinalists (lost 28-20 to Capistrano Valley)

HEAD COACH

Scott Morrison is entering his fifth season as the head coach at Santiago.

TOP PLAYERS

Jackson Kurtz WR Sr. 6-0 190

Mark Moreno MLB Sr. 6-0 230

Ryan Williams SS Sr. 6-2 221

Enrique Marrero OLB, DE Sr. 5-11 185

Brandon Arambula QB Sr. 5-11 180

THREE TO SEE

Jackson Kurtz WR

Had four catches for 102 yards and a TD in last season’s playoff loss to Capistrano Valley. Caught six TDs total on the year.

Mark Moreno MLB

Made 108 tackles in 2018.

Ryan Williams SS

Made 106 tackles last season.

OUTLOOK

Santiago lost a lot of seniors from last season’s D-3 quarterfinal team. It’s tough to envision the Sharks making a deep playoff run.