Yorba Linda Mustangs: 2019 Division 5 Southern Section high school football preview

Yorba Linda is one of the favorites to take home the Division 5 title.

Yorba Linda is one of the favorites to take home the Division 5 title. Here's an inside look at the 2019 Mustangs.

Links: Yorba Linda team page | 2019 schedule

2018 IN REVIEW

9-3 (2-1, 2nd place in Crestview League), lost 49-19 to Corona del Mar in Division 4 quarterfinals

HEAD COACH

Jeff Bailey is entering his 11th season as Yorba Linda's head coach.

TOP PLAYERS

Nathan Cardona G, C Sr. 6-3 275

Gio Micallef QB Sr. 6-1 170

Keaton Haddad RB Sr. 6-0 200

Rhys Weingarten CB, WR Sr. 5-9 165

Tristen Cramer DT Jr. 6-3 215

Luke Gigliotti SS, RB Sr. 5-9 190

Kyle Hunt DE, TE Sr. 6-1 210

THREE TO SEE

Nathan Cardona G/C

Holds 11 scholarship offers.

Keaton Haddad RB

1,258 rushing yards and 14 TDs last season.

Luke Gigliotti SS

69 tackles, two picks and two fumble recoveries last season.

OUTLOOK

Yorba Linda brings back an outstanding core from last year’s 9-3 team.

Nathan Cardona is one of the best lineman in the division, and Keaton Haddad is a workhorse back.

The Mustangs are definitely in contention for a Division 5 title.