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Prospect (Saratoga, CA) GENERAL Nickname: Panthers Colors: Blue/Gold Coach: Al Diaz League: Santa Teresa (moving from West Valley) Section: Central Coast Playoff Division: none CA Bowl Division: North 2 (not yet official) CA Bowl Division Rank: #64 RETURNERS Returning Offensive Starters: 6 Returning Defensive Starters: 5 2007 JV Record: 6-4 Starting Quarterback Returning: yes Top Running Back Returning: no RATINGS 2007 Final Power Rating: -2.4 2007 National Rank: #8600 2007 State Rank: #628 Off-Season Rating Adjustment: +2.5 2008 Starting Power Rating: 0.1 2008 National Rank: #7917 2008 State Rank: #560 Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2007 Rating): -11.2 Dynasty National Rank: #10799 2008 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: better by 11.3 Dynasty Record: 28-21-1 (21-11 in league) HISTORICAL 2007 Overall Record: 7-3 2007 League Record/Finish: 6-1 (2nd) 2007 Points For Average: 27.8 2007 Points Against Average: 9.3 2007 Differential: +18.5 2007 Wins: #8726 Hill (San Jose) (21-0), #9805 Willow Glen (San Jose) (14-6), #11647 Half Moon Bay (21-14), #11860 Overfelt (San Jose) (41-7), #12505 Yerba Buena (San Jose) (41-7), #13292 San Jose (46-0), #13834 Lick (San Jose) (51-0) 2007 Losses: #8127 Monta Vista (Cupertino) (17-13), #8275 Sobrato (Morgan Hill) (14-9), #8507 Leigh (San Jose) (28-21) 2007 Opponents W-L: 42-55-3 Winning Streak Entering 2008 Season: 4 Streak List: 10/19/07 Hill (San Jose) (21-0), 10/26/07 Overfelt (San Jose) (41-7), 11/2/07 San Jose (46-0), 11/9/07 Yerba Buena (San Jose) (41-7) SCHEDULE 2008 Schedule: 9/5 Leland (San Jose), 9/12 at Half Moon Bay, 9/19 at Westmont (Campbell), 10/3 Gunderson (San Jose), 10/10 Branham (San Jose), 10/17 vs Sobrato (Morgan Hill), 10/24 Evergreen Valley (San Jose), 11/1 at Santa Teresa (San Jose), 11/7 at Independence (San Jose), 11/13 Del Mar (San Jose) Highest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Leland (San Jose) (9.7), Del Mar (San Jose) (9.3), Sobrato (Morgan Hill) (7.9) Lowest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Independence (San Jose) (-12.2), Gunderson (San Jose) (-12), Half Moon Bay (-9.3) 2007 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -13.8 2008 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -1.2 2008 vs. 2007 Schedule Strength Comparison: +12.6 2008 Projected Regular Season Record: 5-5 2008 Projected League Finish: 4th 2008 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: less than 1% Opener: 9/5 Leland (San Jose) [projection: 26-19 loss] Outlook: The Prospect Panthers move up from the Santa Teresa league to the West Valley league. Both leagues, along with the top Mount Hamilton league, are a part of the Blossom Hill super-league. The Panther's move means stiffer competition this season. "The 2008 season, looking from the outside inward, could be a very challenging year for us," Coach Al Diaz commented. "The coaching staff and players know what is expected of them. Therefore, we plan on challenging and competing with the best of them in the STAL." The school adds a new turf practice field and moves their weight room to a different location. The Panthers return 11 starters. Malo Alalaatoa, Sophomore of the Year as a lineman, has lost weight and is working hard. Coach Diaz plans to move him to the inside linebacker position with his twin brother Tasi. Tasi Alalaatoa, 2nd team defense ILB, is physical and getting better. He'll cover the fullback position on offense as well as ILB. Shane Miller, a wide receiver last year, will have a big year in the new Panthers Shotgun Spread. Coach Diaz has moved him to the quarterback position for a special Arkansas Mcfadden Wildcat offensive scheme. Nova Hardy is the most athletic player on the team and was 2007's Most Outstanding Defensive Back with six interceptions and a number of blocked passes. Michael Brown, 2007's 2nd team QB, recorded 678 passing yards, 5 Touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. He should have a big year. The Panthers will depend on overall team speed, especially in the skill positions and key returners; they will benefit from a bigger line. But Coach Diaz must overcome the lack of depth and experience.