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Christian (El Cajon, CA)


GENERAL
Nickname: Patriots
Colors: Red/White/Blue
Coach: Matt Oliver
League: Coastal
Section: San Diego
Playoff Division: V
Playoff Division Rank: #2
CA Bowl Division: South Small (not yet official)
CA Bowl Division Rank: #4

RETURNERS
Returning Offensive Starters: 4
Returning Defensive Starters: 4
Starting Quarterback Returning: yes
Top Running Back Returning: no

RATINGS
2007 Final Power Rating: 22.5
2007 National Rank: #2592
2007 State Rank: #195
Off-Season Rating Adjustment: -2.5
2008 Starting Power Rating: 20
2008 National Rank: #2913
2008 State Rank: #223
Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2007 Rating): 5.6
Dynasty National Rank: #5707
2008 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: better by 14.4
Dynasty Record: 36-21-3 [35-22-3 on the field] (10-11-1 in league)

HISTORICAL
2007 Overall Record: 11-1
2007 League Record/Finish: 3-0 (tied for 1st)
2007 Points For Average: 31.3
2007 Points Against Average: 10.1
2007 Differential: +21.2
2007 Wins: #1554 Diamond Ranch (Pomona) (forfeit), #4643 Santa Fe Christian (Solana Beach) (30-6), #5140 Central (El Centro) (31-7), #5804 Parker (San Diego) (26-21), #5804 Parker (San Diego) (20-10), #6741 Horizon (San Diego) (26-0), #8127 Palo Verde Valley (Blythe) (24-22), #8490 Santana (Santee) (42-21), #9853 Hamilton (Anza) (28-7), #11045 Holtville (55-0), #14060 Bassett (La Puente) (55-0)
2007 Losses: #1217 Bishop's (La Jolla) (17-7)
2007 Opponents W-L: 55-70-1
Recent Section Championships: 2006
Recent League Championships: 2007 (tied for 1st)
Winning Streak Entering 2008 Season: none

SCHEDULE
2008 Schedule: 9/5 vs Cardenas Federal Prep (Tijuana, Mexico), 9/12 at Santana (Santee), 9/19 vs Escondido Charter (Escondido), 9/26 at Sweetwater (National City), 10/3 at Central (El Centro), 10/11 vs Palo Verde Valley (Blythe), 10/17 vs Horizon (San Diego), 10/25 vs Santa Fe Christian (Solana Beach), 11/7 at Bishop's (La Jolla), 11/14 at Parker (San Diego)
Highest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Bishop's (La Jolla) (32.9), Parker (San Diego) (15.6), Santa Fe Christian (Solana Beach) (14.2)
Lowest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Escondido Charter (Escondido) (-23), Sweetwater (National City) (-10.8), Santana (Santee) (-9.7)
2007 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -0.5 (4.6 overall)
2008 Regular Season Schedule Strength: 2.9
2008 vs. 2007 Schedule Strength Comparison: +3.4
2008 Projected Regular Season Record: 8-2
2008 Projected League Finish: 2nd
2008 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: 3%
Opener: 9/5 vs Cardenas Federal Prep (Tijuana, Mexico) [projection: 28-12 win]



Outlook: Christian High School had a very solid 2007 season with a co-championship of the Coastal League and an appearance in the San Diego Section D-V title game. Unfortunately, the majority of that team has graduated, and Coach Matt Oliver needs not only his returning starters to step up, but he also needs some sophomores to contribute in order for the Patriots to contend. Returning QB Erick Allen should be an all-leaguer, as should RB Charles Thompson. Defensively, Christian will be led by Steven Pitts, who Coach Oliver believes will be "one of best defensive linebackers in the county [San Diego County]". The track record for the Patriots is also terrific, having at least made it to the San Diego Section D-V finals in each of the last 3 years (winning in '06).