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2018-19 Desert Pines Flag Football Capsule

DESERT PINES

Head coach: David Hill, fourth season

2017-18 record: 4-7 (4-4 3A Sunset/second)

Returning letter winners (starters): Eight (seven)

Top players: WR Nylah Scott (Sr.), WR Vira Tavita (Sr.), RB Alejandra Olan-Silva (Sr.), Nevaeh Wilkins-Johnson (So.)

Outlook: The Jaguars bring back seven starters from a team that finished second in the Class 3A Sunset League.

“This is a senior-based team with a lot of experience and high expectations for themselves,” Hill said. “We are in the 4A and want to prove that we belong here.”

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