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DURANGO

Head coach: Richard Cuellar, fifth season

2015-16 record: 1-18 (0-6 Southwest, fourth)

Returning letter winners (starters): Nine (nine)

Top players: LB Jamilah Rich-Manard (Sr.), S Claudia Luna (Sr.), WR Zarina Felix (Sr.), RB Adreanna Breland (Jr.)

Outlook: The Trailblazers struggled last season, but return nine starters and are hoping to show big improvement this year.

“We’re hoping that the new incoming talent accents the returning players, and we get more wins this year,” Cuellar said. “We’re hoping to make it to playoffs this year.”

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