Coach Dan Davison leads Western into its season opener on Aug. 23. (File photo Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)
Western High’s football team, which won the CIF Division 11 title last season, is getting ready for a tough non-league schedule in preparation for Pac-4 League play.
“We have a challenging schedule this coming season, (the) first two road games against talented teams Muir in Pasadena and Huntington Beach,” said Pioneers Coach Dan Davidson.
“Both schools have Division 1 talent and deep rosters. (We) always have the rival game with Anaheim, (which) is always an outstanding experience. Mid season we play Artesia, a CIF finalist and an always well coached and talented team in Garden Grove.
“We have a tough league in Laguna Beach bringing back numerous starters and Ocean View who have so much talent and outstanding coaching staff. This is going to be a challenge for us throughout the year.”
Western defeated Peninsula 49-21 to win its first CIF title last season.
2019 Western football schedule
Friday, Aug. 23, at Muir
Friday, Aug. 30, at Huntington Beach
Friday, Sept. 6, at Baldwin Park
Friday, Sept. 13, Anaheim (H)
Friday, Sept. 20, Glenn (H)
Thursday, Oct. 3, Garden Grove (H)
Thursday, Oct. 10, Artesia (H)
Friday, Oct. 18, at Ocean View
Friday, Oct. 25, at Laguna Beach
Friday, Nov. 1, Godinez (H)
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