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2013 Laughlin Football Capsule

Coach: Jason Leonard, eighth season

2012 record: 4-5 (4-4 Division III Southern League, tied for third)

Returning letterwinners: 10

Returning starters: Five offense, five defense

Base offensive set: I-formation

Base defensive set: 5-3

Top offensive players: QB Justin Quibell (Sr.); OL Ryan Torrance (Sr.); RB Quinton Love (Sr.); RB Christian Avery (Sr.)

Top defensive players: LB Torrance; FS Brett Smith (Sr.); CB Love; LB Anthony Escarzaga (Sr.)

Key losses: OL/LB JuQuan Lakes; DL A.J. Nelson; QB/DB Corey Beggs; RB Benjamin Jacabo; RB/LB Averie Prosise

Outlook: The Cougars must rebuild after reaching the postseason for the first time since 2005.

Laughlin lost its leading passer, its top four rushers and its two leading receivers from a season ago. Quibell is the early favorite to take over at quarterback after playing wide receiver as a junior.

Torrance was as second-team All-Southern League pick at linebacker.

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