2016 Desert Pines Boys Soccer Capsule

League: Class 3A Sunset League

Head coach: James Silbert, first season

2015 record: 7-4-3 (7-4-3 Sunrise, fifth)

Returning lettermen (starters): Nine (five)

Top athletes: D Kevin Sanchez (Sr.), D Eligio Gandarilla (Sr.), F Joel Sanchez (So.), D Jaime Lujan (So.)

Outlook: The Jaguars narrowly missed out on a playoff spot last season, but bring back nine lettermen this year.

“We will have a very strong defense with three of the four starting defenders coming back alongside an all-state level goalkeeper,” Silbert said. “We will have at least nine seniors on the team, giving us a lot of experience and depth.

“We are in a strong soccer conference, but we look to be very competitive. We hope to have a strong push to and through the playoffs this season.”