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2016-17 Moapa Valley Flag Football Capsule Preview

MOAPA VALLEY

Head coach: Dave Belcher, first season

2015-16 record: 9-11 (5-9 Sunrise, fifth)

Returning letter winners (starters): Five (five)

Top players: WR Dani Chandler (Sr.), LB/WR Felicia Perez (Sr.), WR Alexis Schraft (Jr.)

Outlook: The Pirates return five starters from a team that finished in a four-way tie for fourth place in the Sunrise League last year, missing out on the playoffs due to a tiebreaker.

“The Pirates are working hard to make the playoffs and a run at the title,” Belcher said. “The girls are excited and motivated to have a successful season.”

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