As part of our high school football coverage to get you ready for the 2025 season, we are rolling out previews of all leagues in our coverage area.

Today’s focus:

PENINSULA ATHLETIC LEAGUE DE ANZA DIVISION

(Predicted order of finish)

No. 1 THE KING’S ACADEMY

Coach: Dante Perez

2024 record: 5-6

What to expect: The Knights suffered a blow when highly-regarded receiver Kyle Welch transferred to Riordan. But there is sufficient talent on hand to make another run at the De Anza title, one they shared with Capuchino last season. In fact, even without Welch the wide receiver position is one of the team’s strengths. Perez identified three other wideouts, all juniors, among his top players: Jaiden Flores, a 6-3, 210-pounder; Adrian Barnett, a starter on the TKA basketball team that went to t

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