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2022 Triton Football Preview: Players to Watch

Staff by Staff
August 11, 2022 4:25AM
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2022 Triton Football Preview: Old Hands, New Goals

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By Zach Cavanagh

Five Players to Watch, Offense

BLAKE ALLEN, RB, Sr.

Allen may be the most dynamic offensive threat the Tritons have. Allen was San Clemente’s offensive MVP last season with 779 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on 162 carries. Allen also caught 24 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns. If the holes get opened, Allen has the burst speed to blaze through.

CONNOR BACHHUBER, RT, Jr.

Bachhuber is a multi-faceted lineman for San Clemente. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound junior will play in all phases of the game for the Tritons. Bachhuber will play right tackle on offense, get snaps as a defensive end and also make the long snaps on the San Clemente special-teams units.

COLIN BROPHY, LT, Sr.

Brophy is the veteran for the San Clemente beef up front. Brophy lines up at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds and will protect the blind side for the Triton quarterback who takes the reins. Brophy said the most important thing for the Tritons is to trust each other, and that starts with the offensive line.

THOMAS HARTANOV, WR/RB, Sr.

Hartanov is a versatile skill player for San Clemente. He led the Tritons in both receptions (40) and receiving yards (385) last season, with five touchdown catches. Hartanov was also the second-leading rusher with 218 yards and a touchdown on 42 carries. A more physical Hartanov will mostly line up in the slot.

REID KOTIRANTA, WR, Sr.

Kotiranta is one of San Clemente’s most dangerous outside threats. Kotiranta was second on the team in receptions last season with 37 catches for 378 yards and a touchdown. Kotiranta is one of the Tritons’ three-year varsity players, who will help pace the bevy of experienced skill players on the roster.

Five Players to Watch, Defense

BEN BAKER, NG, Jr.

Baker will also join the handful of San Clemente linemen who will play both ways. Baker, listed at 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, will line up at nose guard and offensive guard. Baker is another legacy Triton football player, as his father, Brad Baker, played at SCHS and won a national title at Saddleback College.

BRAD GERKEN, SS/FS, Sr.

Gerken leads the San Clemente defense as a three-year starter who may have the most defensive snaps taken in the secondary. Gerken was second in tackles last season with 65, including 39 solo tackles and 26 assisted tackles. Gerken has worked on his man-to-man and zone coverage in the offseason.

RYDER INSLEY, CB, Sr.

Insley made a name in the Triton secondary as a physical presence on the outside. Insley made 41 tackles, including 26 solo tackles and 15 assisted tackles. Insley starring as a corner is interesting, as his father, Trevor Insley, was a legendary receiver for San Clemente and at Nevada and who also played in the NFL.

NOLAN REID, LB, Sr.

Reid joins the litany of experience on the back end of the San Clemente defense. Reid was the third-leading tackler for the Tritons last season with 58 tackles, including 30 solo tackles and 28 assisted tackles. Reid also made impacts up front with five tackles for loss and two sacks.

COLE ROBERTSON, LB, Sr.

Robertson was the defensive MVP for the Tritons last season. Robertson led San Clemente with 105 tackles, including 54 solo tackles, 51 assisted tackles and three sacks. Robertson made 20 tackles in the Tritons’ first-round playoff game against Roosevelt. Robertson is an instinctive player who plays fast and physical.

Zach Cavanagh

Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. Zach is a multiple California Journalism Award winner and has covered sports in Orange County since 2013. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav and follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports. Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com.

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