MONTGOMERY VIKINGS

Coach: Dean Haskins (1st year)

2012 record: 3-7 overall, 2-5 NBL (7th place)

2012 JV record: 7-3

Etienne Ezeff, Sr., WR - Arguably the best athlete the Vikings have.

Elijah Higgs, Sr., QB - The key component of Montgomery's move to the spread offense.

Henry Stelzner, Sr., LB/FB - He'll be an integral part of the rushing game and run defense.

Colton Silvers, Sr., LB/TE and Logan Francavilia, Sr., DB - Two more seniors who are being looked upon as leaders.

GAME NOT TO MISS

Friday, Oct. 4, at Cardinal Newman: Although Coach Haskins says he wants to take a week to week approach, on paper, the Vikings' archrival would have to be their biggest matchup.

ALL-TIME HIGHLIGHT

The Vikings' last-second victory in their 2004 matchup with Cardinal Newman, which led to a section title.

Etienee Ezeff's older brother Marcus caught a game-winning touchdown pass in the closing seconds to edge the Cardinals. The Vikings won the section title that year.

SCHEDULE

8/30vs. Pinole Valley7:30 p.m.

9/6 Bye

9/13vs. Dublin7:30 p.m.

9/21at George Washington (Fremont)1 p.m.

9/27at Casa Grande7:30 p.m.

10/4at Cardinal Newman7 p.m.

10/11vs. Rancho Cotate7:30 p.m.

10/18vs. Ukiah7:30 p.m.

10/25vs. Santa Rosa7:30 p.m.

11/1at Maria Carrillo7:30 p.m.

11/8at Windsor7:30 p.m.

--Peter Fournier,The Press Democrat