Pasco Bulldogs: 2019 Washington high school 4A football preview

Here is an inside look at the 2019 Pasco Bulldogs football team. Links: Pasco team page | 2019 schedule | Roster 2018 IN REVIEW 1-9 in 4A Mid-Columbia

Here is an inside look at the 2019 Pasco Bulldogs football team.

Links: Pasco team page | 2019 schedule | Roster

2018 IN REVIEW

1-9 in 4A Mid-Columbia Conference (fifth place)

COACHING RESUME

Leon Wright-Jackson, second season

1-9 record

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4. Defense - 5.

TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS

OL Isaiah Arline, 6-2, 250, jr.

WR Des Licon, 5-7, 140, jr.

WR Traeton Mitchell, 6-0, 150, jr.

RB Tyson Nation, 5-8, 160, sr.

OL Damian Silva, 6-3, 270, sr.

TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYERS

DL Isaiah Arline, 6-2, 250, jr.

DB Des Licon, 5-7, 140, jr.

DB Traeton Mitchell, 6-0, 150, jr.

LB Alan Muniz, 6-7, 190, jr.

LB Nate Torres, 5-10, 180, jr.

Isaiah Arline, defensive lineman

Part of a key group of wrestlers, he beats offensive tackles constantly with his burst

Des Licon, wide receiver

Has turned heads this offseason as two-way player, and teammates see him as leader

Nate Torres, linebacker

Undisputed leader in middle tackles like a grappler, speaks up liked a commander

OUTLOOK

One of the best players in program history, Wright-Jackson knew his first season returning to his alma mater would likely be a struggle.

And he warns that the Bulldogs, who have won just four games in the past six years, will show better in his second season.

He is going away from the wishbone attack, instead opting for an offense he enjoyed a great deal while playing at Hawaii -- the run-and-shoot.

Juniors Angel Valencia and Armani Reyes are still in a battle for starting quarterback, and the coach sees playing both QBs all season, depending on who has the hot hand.

He has a pair of potentially dynamic wide receivers in Licon, who has turned heads with his toughness this spring, and Mitchell, who is a burner. And watch out for Sergio Avina, a slot receiver last season who is transitioning to a pass-catching tailback.

2019 SCHEDULE

Sept 6: Hermiston (OR), 7 p.m.

Sept. 13: at Eastmont, 7 p.m.

Sept. 20: Southridge, 7 p.m.

Sept. 27: Richland, 7 p.m.

Oct. 4: at Kamiakin, 7 p.m.

Oct. 11: Kennewick, 7 p.m.

Oct. 18: at Hanford, 7 p.m.

Oct. 25: at Walla Walla, 7 p.m.

Nov. 1: Chiawana, 7 p.m.