Experienced Mira Costa squad opens football season at Torrance
All-CIF quarterback David Arredondo returns to lead Mira Costa’s balanced offensive attack. Photo With seven returning starters on both offense and defense, Mira Costa’s football team feels it has the talent and experience to dethrone five-time Bay League champion Palos Verdes while making a serious run for a CIF championship. “There are a lot of reasons to have high hopes because we have a ton of experience and some really exceptional players coming back,” Mira Costa head coach Don Morrow said. “We have some tough non-conference games that ought to prep us pretty well heading into Bay League.” The Mustangs begin their 2016 campaign Friday with a 7 p.m. game at Torrance, a team trying to regroup after a disappointing 3-7 season and fifth-place finish in the Pioneer League. Mira Costa is coming off a 10-3 season and an appearance in the CIF-Southern Section Western Division semifinals. The Mustangs are ranked No. 3 in the Division 6 preseason poll. Mira Costa offensive coordinator Matt Baker has the luxury of an accomplished quarterback to run his system, which will feature a balanced attack. David Arredondo (6-3, 235) returns after passing for 2,579 yards and 26 touchdowns with…
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