St. Paul Swordsmen: 2019 Division 5 Southern Section high school football preview
Led by Elijah Hatfield, St. Paul might have the best defense in Division 5. Here's an inside look at the 2019 Swordsmen.
Links: St. Paul team page | 2019 schedule | Roster
2018 IN REVIEW
11-2 (4-0, 1st place in Del Rey league), lost 20-7 to Lawndale in Division 5 semifinals
HEAD COACH
Rick Zepeda is entering his seventh season as St. Paul's head coach.
TOP PLAYERS
Trenell Ridgley RB, CB Sr. 5-9 160
Justin Jackson TE Sr. 6-3 205
Jonathan Fuamatu MLB, FB Sr.
Marion Miller Jr T, DT So. 6-7 310
Rolando Espinoza Jr. LB 6-1 210
Nehemiah Tualaulelei-Malele OLB, DE Sr. 6-1 208
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Elijah Hatfield DT Sr. 6-2 247
Elijah Gallegos NG, DT Sr. 6-2 260
Miles Mena K, P Sr. 5-11 160
THREE TO SEE
Trenell Ridgley RB
Rushed for 1,511 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.
Jonathan Fuamatu MLB
Had over 100 tackles last season.
Elijah Hatfield DT
Recorded seven sacks as a junior.
OUTLOOK
St. Paul might have the best defense in Division 5. The secondary is young, but there is tremendous talent up fro