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2017-18 Sierra Vista Flag Football Capsule

SIERRA VISTA

Head coach: Levi Gill, third season

2016-17 record: 15-4 (9-1 Southwest, first)

Returning letter winners (starters): Eight (seven)

Top players: RB Courtney O’Neal (Sr.), WR Jamie Kalaau-Sunia (Jr.), WR Mia Buranamontri (Jr.)

Outlook: O’Neal was fifth in the state in rushing last year with 2,564 yards and ran for 22 touchdowns.

Kalaau-Sunia was seventh in the state in receiving yards with 1,329 on 74 catches. She also hauled in 17 touchdown passes. Buranamontri had 12 touchdowns last season.

They’re among eight returning letter winners for the defending Southwest League champion Mountain Lions.

“We hope to be competitive in our league,” Gill said.

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