As a part of our highschool soccer protection to get you prepared for the 2024 season, we’re rolling out previews of all leagues in our protection space.
At present’s focus:
BLOSSOM VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE SANTA TERESA-FOOTHILL DIVISION
(Predicted order of end)
No. 1 PIEDMONT HILLS
Coach: Kelly King Jr.
2024 document: 9-3
What to anticipate: First-year coach Kelly King Jr. is strolling into the best state of affairs. After main Leland to a Central Coast Part Division V title and NorCal Division 7-AA championship sport berth in 2024, King has taken over a Piedmont Hills program that gained the BVAL Santa Teresa-Foothill Division title final yr in longtime coach Matt Kiesle’s ultimate season. The Pirates return loads of key starters, together with the reigning league operating again of the yr Alijah Torres and explosive broad out Travis Linane, who earned all-league honors in 2024. Piedmont Hills will hold its hat on its protection as all-league first-team picks Diego Arias (cornerback) and Nico Quetania (defensive lineman) anchor a unit that surrendered simply 14 factors per sport final season. All-league senior cornerback Alexavier Rivera and linebacker Donovan Johnson spherical out the Pirates’ protection.
Season opener: Aug. 29 at Monte Vista Christian, 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 PIONEER
Coach: Eric Perry
2024 document: 5-5
What to anticipate: Don’t let final yr’s document idiot you. The Mustangs had 4 one-score losses and can return quite a few key gamers from 2024. Quarterback Braeden Ries is returning for his senior season after throwing for 1,140 yards and 7 touchdowns. Ries can be throwing to broad receivers Josh Fisher and Sam Natividad. Adam Larson may even return for his senior yr and begin at operating again and security. Returning beginning linebacker JJ Garcia will lead a younger protection. Perry, this system’s longtime coach, has had only one dropping season within the final 5 years.
Season opener: Aug. 29 vs. Aragon, 7:30 p.m.
No. 3 OVERFELT
Coach: Carlo Maningo
2024 document: 5-6
What to anticipate: Overfelt took a step again final season after being within the thick of the league title race in 2023. The East San Jose faculty graduated a very good chunk of its starters from final season, however can be sturdy within the trenches. All-league defensive deal with Kingston Tagaloa is ready to return because the Royals’ staff captain. Senior offensive lineman Christian Vizcarra and Lionel Rodriguez will convey expertise to a younger offensive line. Overfelt will problem itself early with video games in opposition to Hillsdale, Willow Glen, Saratoga and Christopher to open non-league play.
Season opener: Sept. 5 at Hillsdale, 7 p.m.
No. 4 SILVER CREEK
Coach: Eric Luescher
2024 document: 5-5
What to anticipate: Silver Creek will run the ball early and sometimes. The Raiders have a steady of operating backs that features standouts Jordan Thompson and Tyler Nguyen. The Raiders additionally boast a formidable offensive line and line of defense with 6-foot-4, 275-pound deal with Cameron Williams and guard/edge Mark Gonzalez holding down the trenches. Sophomore Jayden Jenkins and Rylan Blanco will present pace and size on the perimeter as deep threats within the passing sport.
Season opener: TBA
No. 5 OAK GROVE
Coach: Joel Cordero
2024 document: 1-9
What to anticipate: Oak Grove struggled final season within the BVAL’s prime division – the Mt. Hamilton – however a drop all the way down to the Santa Teresa-Foothill may bode nicely for a younger and small program. Regardless of having simply 30 gamers on its roster, Oak Grove has physicality on each side of the ball. Quarterback Jordan McCoy will lead the Eagles’ offense. Cordero mentioned McCoy’s “leadership, football IQ and arm strength are keys to a productive offense.” Vast receiver Steven Grijalva is a shifty playmaker who will present McCoy with a constant goal. The line of defense can be a power with Keanu Carrasco and Isaiah Pinal bringing a number of years of varsity expertise. Junior Jordan Montellano would be the staff’s Swiss military knife as he’s slated to play linebacker, edge rusher and slot receiver.
Season opener: Aug. 28 at Milpitas, 7 p.m.
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No. 6 DEL MAR
Coach: Robert Chapman
2024 document: 6-4
What to anticipate: Del Mar had a stable 2024 season after shifting up from the BVAL West Valley Division. Nonetheless, the Dons graduated a lot of their prime playmakers and can be counting on a younger group of talent and defensive gamers to plug holes on the roster. Del Mar has a robust offensive line, anchored by four-year starter Jonathan Tanori and reigning league freshman of the yr Romeo Moran. Junior Eli Lenihan is the Dons’ beginning quarterback and can look to construct off a stable sophomore season. Aiden Rock figures to be all around the subject as he’ll deal with beginning operating again, kicker and punter duties.
Season opener: Aug. 29 vs. Harbor, 7 p.m.
