Redondo hosts North Torrance in prep gridiron opener
All-Bay League defensive end Cedric Muzik will anchor a physical Sea Hawk defense. Photo With seven starters returning on both sides of the ball, including an accomplished quarterback, expectations are high for Redondo Union’s football squad that kicks off the season Friday, Aug. 28 with a 7 p.m. home game against North Torrance. While Redondo will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Night, the Sea Hawks will also be looking to avenge last season’s 13-10 loss to the Saxons. Redondo is coming off a 6-6 season and an appearance in the CIF Western Division quarterfinals. The Sea Hawks finished second in the Bay League to eventual CIF champion Palos Verdes. Running the spread and shotgun offense, head coach Matt Ballard’s offense will feature a new quarterback and offensive coordinator this season. Senior quarterback Jacob Silvera was a surprise transfer from rival Mira Costa and will give the offense a boost. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound signal caller threw for 1,552 yards and 13 touchdowns with four interceptions last season, also rushing for 239 yards. Former Redondo head coach Gene Simon, who as an assistant coach at Loyola remained a teacher at Redondo, will serve as offensive…
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