FOOTBALL PREVIEW: A look at University’s top returning players

Thomas Keeling is back at quarterback to lead University’s offense.

OC Sports Zone continues its series on the top returning high school football players with a look at University High. Coach Scott Meyer’s team opens the season on Friday, Aug. 24, hosting Laguna Hills.

To see the slide show, please click on the first photo.

THOMAS KEELING, QB: “We are really excited about Thomas Keeling leading our team at quarterback,” said Meyer. “He is coming off a knee injury that forced him to miss most of last season. He is very smart, has a big arm, and is a great leader.  He continued to get stronger and stronger each week through the spring and summer and we expect him to have a great year.”

ANDRE LE, G/DE:  “Andre Le is one of the best natural leaders I have been around,” Meyer said. “He is smart, tough, hard working and is going to be a great lineman for us on both sides of the ball.”

AUSTIN LAKE, RB/SS: “Austin Lake will be a huge contributor for us on both sides of the ball for us this year,” Meyer said. “He has great size and skills as a defensive back and wide receiver and will create miss matches against most defensive backs he plays against.  On defense, Austin is a physical safety who can cover as well as come down and be a physical force against the run.”

ETHAN BELL, MLB/G:  “Ethan Bell is pound for pound our toughest player,” Meyer said. “He played mostly linebacker last year but we expect him to also help us on the offensive side as a running back.  He loves to hit and runs well to the ball.”