Lawndale Cardinals: 2019 Division 3 Southern Section high school football preview

If quarterback Jalon Daniels takes a big step forward in 2019, then Lawndale has a chance at another title. Here's an inside look at the 2019 Cardinals. Links:

If quarterback Jalon Daniels takes a big step forward in 2019, then Lawndale has a chance at another title. Here's an inside look at the 2019 Cardinals.

Links: Lawndale team page | 2019 schedule | Roster

2018 IN REVIEW

14-2, (5-0) Ocean League champions, Southern Section Division 5 champions, Division 2-A State champions

COACHING RESUME

Travis Clark is entering his 5th season at Lawndale. His overall record is 44-8.

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 6. Defense - 5

TOP RETURNERS

MAKELL ESTEEN – Sr. 6-2 180 – CB, WR

TULI TUIPULOTU – Sr. 6-2 215 - DE

JALON DANIELS – Sr. 6-0, 205 - QB

ELIJAH JACKSON – Sr. 6-1, 175 – CB/WR

ISIAH PUALANI – Sr. 6-0, 205 – OL/DL

THREE TO SEE

Makell Esteen - CB

19 career interceptions. He can break into the all-time Southern Section top 10 with another strong season. Esteen also caught 6 TDs last year.

Tuli Tuipulotu - DE

14 D-1 offers. All-CIF selection last season. Had 9 sacks and
95 total tackles last season.

Jalon Daniels - QB

All-CIF selection last year. Threw for 2,351 yards and 26 touchdowns.

OUTLOOK

Lawndale is another team that is in the Division 3 championship hunt. Replacing the production of Utah-bound running back Jordan Wilmore will be impossible for one player to take on. Look for more of a running back by committee approach this season.

If quarterback Jalon Daniels takes a big step forward in 2019, then the Cardinals have a chance at another title. He’s the x-factor.