2023 Roster

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2023 Roster

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ferred back from Utah,” Irwin said. “He was here last year for a bit. He’s a really great athlete and he’ll do really well out there.”

1 Donnavan Anson TE/LB Jr.

2 Jamison Torres WR/DB Jr.

3 Sean Gomez WR/DB Sr.

4 Ricky Gonzalez RB/DB Jr.

5 Brandon Contreras QB Jr.

6 Anthony Seragusa WR/DB Jr.

7 Braydon Hudson WR/DB

Maxwell will be back at strong safety and likely be one of the biggest defensive backs in the league, at 6 feet, 4 inches tall. Noah Keller, Tristan Perez and Morris will also see playing time as defensive backs.

Irwin shined as a two-way player and led the team in interceptions last year. However, the depth in the secondary may lead Herrington to the luxury of conserving his star receiver’s energy solely for offense.

Larkins has seen major improvement in the defense.

“(The defense) has improved a lot, especially since the new guys that have come in,” Larkins said. “But over summer, there’s been such a big change with a lot more knowledge in the guys now. They’re going to be good.”

On special teams, Maxwell will handle kickoff duties, Welch will punt and senior kicker Bennett Murphy will return to the team. Murphy displayed consistency, making 26 PATs and her one field goal try last season for Hart.

The Indians know it’ll take more than just big returners to retake the throne and will have some monkeys to get off their backs in 2023.

“We want to win the league,” Herrington said. “I think we got the people to do it, but you still have to perform. Valencia is going to be good again and Golden Valley’s had our number the last couple of years.” their coaching staff. Even after last year’s 1-6 start, the Indians found a way to clamp down and clinch a postseason berth.

Valencia has been a tough task for every team it’s faced over the last decade but Hart has had the Vikings’ number over the past two seasons. In turn, it’s been five years since the Indians last bested Golden Valley. Hart is also looking for its first win over Saugus in four years.

Herrington will oversee the program while brother, CIF Hall of Famer Mike Herrington, returns to run the offense. Tony Uebelhardt will be the Indians’ defensive coordinator after departing from the Castaic program.

Larkins feels the team is ready.

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18, 2023

The Indians have still been playoff regulars over the years thanks to

“I think we’re definitely ahead of schedule,” he said. “We did well in our seven-on-seven tournament. We want it this year. I think we’re going to be great at passing and running the ball.”