Previewing the 2018 Parkrose Broncos of the Class 5A Special District 1

Text by Mike Wilson

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COACH

Keanon Lowe

First season at Parkrose



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2017 AT A GLANCE

Overall record: 0-9

League record: 0-7, eighth place in Northwest Oregon Conference

Playoffs: did not qualify



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ALL-LEAGUE PLAYERS DEPARTED

LB Spencer Tatafu, first team

C Sione Tokelau, second team

T Josh Weir, honorable mention

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2018 SCHEDULE

Aug. 31 – at Prairie (Vancouver, Washington)

Sept. 7 – Benson

Sept. 14 – Hood River Valley

Sept. 21 – at Milwaukie (Alder Creek Middle School)

Sept. 28 – Putnam

Oct. 5 – at Wilson

Oct. 11 – Pendleton

Oct. 19 – at La Salle Prep

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

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Tre Anderson, sophomore

RJ Artis, senior

Austin Audette, senior

Rene Cervantes, sophomore

Sergio Contreras, junior

Jason Davis, sophomore

Jordi De La Mora, sophomore

Ty Delgado, sophomore

Tyra Edwards, senior

Jeremyah Fite, sophomore

Keviante Hill, sophomore

Julian Holguin, sophomore

Jay Jay Hudson, junior

Kevin Interian, freshman

Taydrian Jackson, junior

TaQuaan Leonard-Jackson, sophomore

Cesar Marquez, senior

Tyrus McBrooks, freshman

Wil Milton, junior

Kimball Moeaki, junior

Rogan Morgan, senior

Tony Nguyen, sophomore

Raheem Ola, senior

Yeilast Peter, senior

Tevon Phomphakdy, sophomore

DeSaun Pooler, junior

DeSmen Pooler, senior

Sam Reed, junior

Eli Reginald, senior

Berdon Rodnerson, sophomore

Kobe Roebeck, junior

LeBron Roebeck, sophomore

Marselis Royster, freshman

Taylor Saechao, sophomore

Veshawn Saechao, junior

Iliya Shichalin, sophomore

Ty Singkhek, senior

Tre Singleton, junior

Madre Sykes, junior

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As he works to instill a new mindset at Parkrose, Lowe is adamant about one thing: No member of the team is any more important than another.

“They are all working hard and competing for every spot on the field,” Lowe said. “We are growing into a true team where no one deserves more credit than the next.”

Lowe insists that every Bronco on the roster will be a “player to watch” in 2018.

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BEST-CASE SCENARIO

Parkrose scored the fewest points and allowed the most in 2017 among Class 5A teams. The arrival of Lowe, who has spent time on NFL coaching staffs, is bound to invigorate the program.

Based on the final scores of their games last season, the Broncos were competitive in two. Staying competitive more frequently this year – if not ending the program’s 23-game losing streak – would probably represent success in the eyes of most.

“Fundamentals and discipline are at an all-time high at Parkrose, and that’s why our kids will be ready to compete with whoever is in front of us,” Lowe said.

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MOST REALISTIC SCENARIO

Lowe’s high school eligibility ran out years ago, so there’s a limit to what he can do. If nothing else, his experience in highly successful programs at Jesuit High School and the University of Oregon should create different expectations in the program.

“Our biggest improvement will be how we play together as a team,” he said.

Of Parkrose’s nine losses last year, two were by fewer than 27 points. Increasing the number of games that remain competitive into the fourth quarter and keeping the players excited about the sport would appear to be progress for the program.

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COACH SAID

"As a football team we are taking it day by day. Each day is an opportunity to improve as individuals and as a team. The only expectations we have as a football program is we expect our guys to show up with a good attitude and put in the work."

-- Keanon Lowe

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MORE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

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The Oregonian/OregonLive's 2018 high school football tour: photos, previews, more

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