2014 LSG Team Preview — El Paso El Dorado Aztecs ☆

By Michael Wright
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Updated: July 30, 2014

Team: El Paso El Dorado Aztecs (1-6A)

School Colors: Cardinal, Gold, Black

Stadium: SISD Student Activities Complex (Capacity: 13,000)

Enrollment: 3,806 -- Largest in the district out of 7 schools

2014 Schedule:
at El Paso Eastlake
at Wolfforth Frenship
at Gadsden, NM
vs Midland Lee
at El Paso Coronado *
vs El Paso Eastwood *
at El Paso Montwood *
vs El Paso Socorro *
at El Paso Franklin *
vs El Paso Americas *

Coach: Jim Althoff (9th year) 49-38-0; 49-38-0 all-time coaching record

Returning Lettermen: 28

Returning Starters: Offense: 4 Defense: 5

Key Players:
* DL Sabastian Ortiz 1st Team All-District 68 tackles 9 sacks
* WR Alex Powell 1st Team All-District
* LB Mark Arroyo 1st Team All-District
* DB Eldridge Patterson 2nd Team All-District 4 INTs
* QB Austyn Hill 2,098 yards passing
* WR Robert Valle

Notes:
* 18-15 last 3 years

Mike Says: The Aztecs will rely on their defense this year with its 3 all-district players returning. This is not a very tough district so their toughest games will be outside of district against Wolfforth Frenship and Midland Lee. Look for the Aztecs to win 5 or 6 regular season games and compete for that 4th playoff spot.

Chris Says: A lot of folks are paying lip service to how "talented" the Aztecs are and how they should be strong - but then picking them not to make the playoffs.... what is that about? Sorry, that's just a pet peeve of mine. If you're going to say they are not a playoff team, don't sugarcoat things. (rant over) I say the Aztecs ARE a playoff team. QB Austyn Hill looked excellent last year and should be better this time around. If the O-line steps up and gives a little protection and either Gonzales or Birdsong pick up the running game, we could be looking at a district title. I don't expect that, but I expect the Aztecs to be in the big middle of things in terms of playoffs and notch 6 or 7 wins.

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