Oilers
Season preview by Howard Croom
season preview
Head Coach: Brett Brown
This will be Brett Brown’s seventh season as the Head Coach at Huntington Beach and his seventeenth year as a coach in the program. He was the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach for the Oilers’ 2013 CIF Southern Section Championship team. He is an alumni of the Huntington Beach Union High School District as a 2003 graduate of Marina High School. He excelled in Football and Basketball in high school and was the Team Captain in both sports as a senior. He has also coached Football at Ocean View High School. Coach Brown attended college at California State University Fullerton.
- Coaching Staff:
- Diego Segura Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs
- Greg Olquin Offensive Line
- Josh Jordan Wide Receivers
- Alex Alagata Defensive Line
- Kris Scott Wide Receivers
- Jeremiah Flanagan Wide Receivers
- Joe Wysocki Running Backs
- Chris Estrada Linebackers
- Brad Hornback Safeties
- Vince Perry Offensive Line
- Jeff Fullerton Defensive Backs
- Peter Kim Defensive Line
Key Departures:
- A.J. Perez (Quarterback) Utah Tech University
- Hideo Ray (Wide Receiver & Running Back) Golden West College
- Evan Riederich (Linebacker & Running Back) Golden West College or Orange Coast College
- Tyler Moses (LineBacker/Strong Safety/Wide Receiver/Fullback & Punter)
- Jeff Hagedorn (Defensive Line)
- Elijah Anderson (Defensive Back)
- Trent Leicht (Offensive Line)
Key Returners:
- Nathan Tauanuu senior (Linebacker/Running Back & Tight End)
- A.J. Vandermade senior (Safety & Wide Receiver)
- Justin Tauanuu junior (Offensive Line)
- Dylan Weber senior (Defensive End)
Key Additions & Impact Players:
- Jack Geracitano junior (Running Back)
- Daunte Bell senior (Quarterback)
- Vaughn Popp senior (Quarterback)
Can’t Miss Game:
Friday, September 16th, 2022 vs. Marina The Oilers and Vikings, longtime Huntington Beach rivals, battle it out for the “Victory Trophy”. The winner of this game gets to keep the trophy for the year, along with having bragging rights in the community. Friday, October 28th, 2022 vs. Newport Harbor Two neighboring beach communities with strong Football traditions who have a newly developed rivalry, square up against each other in a Sunset League battle. These two schools met in the 2013 CIF Southwest Division Championship game played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, where the Oilers took home the title. Both teams view this as a “must win” game as they battle for position in the Sunset League standings.Outlook:
The Oilers look to build on the progress that they made early in the 2021 season. After a hot start (4-2), the Oilers lost their last four games and found themselves on the outside of the playoffs looking in. The Oilers want to make an impact in the Sunset League in 2022 and have the potential to do so. A challenging pre-season schedule will have them ready and poised to make a run in the league, and propel themselves into the playoffs this season. The Oilers want to be the most physical and hardest playing team on the gridiron week in and week out. Playing focused and disciplined Football is a priority in the Huntington Beach program. With some talented returning players, and skilled new additions to the team, the Oilers should be a force to be reckoned with in the Sunset League this year.Offense:
The Oilers will utilize various offensive schemes this season. Look for them to run a spread offense that gives them the ability to operate a high tempo and strike quickly to catch defenses off guard. Additionally, the Oilers will find opportunities to play old school, smash mouth Football, incorporating formations and plays that will be evocative of past eras. Nathan Tauanuu can play either Fullback or Tight End, and will bring additional physicality to the offense. Duante Bell and Vaughn Popp will give the Oilers a lot of versatility at the Quarterback position as both have unique skill sets that will give the coaching staff different options on how to best attack an opposing defense.The Wide Receiver that the Quarterbacks will look to get the ball to will be A.J. Vandermade, a skilled route runner with exceptional hands who has the ability to turn any catch into a big play for the Oilers. Jack Geracitano will handle the majority of the ball carrying duties at Running Back. Geracitano, a junior, is extremely tough, fast, and physical. He has worked hard in the weightroom this offseason, and his efforts should pay great dividends for Huntington Beach. Justin Tauanuu is a highly skilled junior who will anchor the offensive line. Tauanuu is a strong, athletic, and gifted athlete, already having received multiple Pac 12 and Mountain West scholarship offers, he will provide plenty of time for the Quarterbacks to throw, while creating effective running lanes for the backfield.Defense:
Huntington Beach will most likely employ a 4-2-5 look while on defense. They have great athletes who can fly around the gridiron and make tackles, while getting crucial stops when they are most needed. Nathan Tauanuu will be the leader of the defensive unit for the Oilers. The highly skilled senior Linebacker has the ability to recognize plays early. He is gifted at run stopping, and has the ability to drop back into coverage when needed. He is a great leader who inspires his teammates by the way he plays the game. A.J. Vandermade will be on the field a lot this season, as he will be playing Safety for the Oilers in addition to being the premiere Wide Receiver on the team. Vandermade will use his knowledge of the Wide Receiver position while playing defense, which will give him an extra advantage that many secondary players don’t have. With his athleticism, he will be able to cover a lot of ground and prevent opposing offenses from moving the football.Special Teams:
The Special Teams unit is led by four star rated Kicker Jad Othman who has the ability to kick 55 yard field goals. Having a Kicker with the ability of Othman gives the Oilers the capability and luxury to put points on the board from distances that many other teams are unable to. He is also a highly skilled and effective Punter, who will also help the Oilers with gaining valuable field position.Additional Information about the Huntington Beach High School Football Program:\ Home Stadium: Huntington Beach High School Game Broadcasts: NFHS Live Stream & HUDL Streaming Services Athletic Director: Melissa Vandenbosch Principal: Daniel Morris School Enrollment: 2,900
August 19th - 06:52 am@ Mayfair High School and Middle School
September 1st - 06:54 am@ Woodrow Wilson High School
September 8th - 06:57 am@ Cap Sheue Field
September 16th - 06:58 am@ Boswell Field, Westminster High School
September 30th - 06:33 am@ Cap Sheue Field
October 7th - 07:43 am@ Cap Sheue Field
October 14th - 07:26 am@ Cap Sheue Field
October 21st - 07:18 am@ TBD
October 28th - 07:36 am@ Cap Sheue Field
