Get to know the Salpointe Catholic Lancers, who will battle Chandler in Saturday's Open Division semis
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Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
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Lancers face top-seeded Chandler for a shot to punch championship ticket
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Salpointe's head coach Dennis Bene embraces several of his players following the Lancers' 48-10 win over Pinnacle in the opening round of the state Open Division Playoffs, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2019.
Salpointe Catholic throttled Phoenix Pinnacle 48-10 in the first round of the Open Division Saturday night.
The No. 4 Lancers moved to 10-0 on the season and now turns to face top-seeded Chandler, the three-time defending 6A state champions, in the Open Division semifinals at Chandler Hamilton High School. Winner of that game will clash with either Hamilton or Scottsdale Saguaro.
Over the years, Salpointe Catholic has been the juggernaut of Tucson, but is now staring at the biggest test of the season. Are the Lancers capable of knocking off a Chandler team that is ranked No. 19 nationally and the top team in Arizona by MaxPreps.com?
It's tough, but Salpointe Catholic's players can certainly match up with the Wolves. Get to know the Lancers who have made a difference this season:
Head coach: Dennis Bene
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Salpointe head coach Dennis Bene working with the team, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019.
Years at Salpointe Catholic: 19
Record: 184-43 (.810)
Region championships: 14
State championship appearances: 3
State championships: 1
Quarterback: Treyson Bourguet
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Salpointe's Treyson Bourguet (2) gets hit by Pinnacle's Anthony Franklin (50) but manages to dump off the ball which ended up being a Bijan Robinson touchdown in the third quarter of the opening round of the state Open Division Playoffs, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2019.
Year: Sophomore
Season stats: 28-41, 573 yards, 12 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Running backs: Bijan Robinson, David Cordero
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Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5), left, helps teammate David Cordero (4) celebrates his touchdown against Casa Grande in the third quarter of their game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2019.
Bijan Robinson
Year: Senior
Season stats: 108 carries, 2,116 rushing yards, 251 receiving yards, 40 touchdowns
Career stats: 502 carries, 6,917 yards, 113 touchdowns
David Cordero
Year: Junior
Season stats: 46 carries, 527 yards, 9 touchdowns
Wide receivers: Lathan Ransom, Dae han Chang
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Salpointe Catholic Lancers wide receiver Dae han Chang (C) (1) breaks away from the Sahuaro Cougars defense during a game at Sahuaro High School Friday night, Oct. 4, 2019.
Lathan Ransom
Season stats: 16 catches, 429 yards, 10 touchdowns
Dae han Chang
Season stats: 10 catches, 196 yards, 3 touchdowns
Tight ends: Connor Witthoft, Jackson Sumlin
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Salpointe's Connor Witthoft (41) spins his way out of the hands of Casa Grande's Jorge Aguilar (55) in their game at Salpointe High School, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2019.
Connor Witthoft
Season stats: 15 catches, 242 yards, 3 touchdowns
Jackson Sumlin
Season stats: 6 catches, 101 yards, 3 touchdowns
Offensive line: Gabe Siqueiros, Jonah Miller, Isaiah Willhoite, Ethan King, Bruno Fina
UpdatedLT: Bruno Fina (6-4, 245 pounds)
LG: Ethan King (6-1, 240 pounds)
C: Isaiah Willhoite (6-0, 230 pounds)
RG: Jonah Miller (6-6, 290 pounds)
RT: Gabe Siqueiros (6-2, 250 pounds)
Defensive line: Connor Witthoft, Sergio Sanchez, Robbie Dotson, Luke Regina
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Salpointe's Sergio Sanchez (35) shows off the ball after coming up with a Pinnacle fumble in the third quarter of the opening round of the state Open Division Playoffs, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2019.
Connor Witthoft
Season stats: 18 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 interception
Sergio Sanchez
Season stats: 40 tackles, 3 TFL, 4.5 sacks
Robbie Dotson
Season stats: 34 tackles, 4 sacks
Luke Regina
Season stats: 42 tackles, 3 TFL, 9.5 sacks
Linebackers: Trent Strong, Ray Figueroa, Shamon Davis, Christian Ralls
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Salpointe Catholic Lancers linebacker Christian Ralls (31) puts on his gloves as the team gears up for a game against the Sahuaro Cougars at Sahuaro High School Friday night, Oct. 4, 2019.
Trent Strong
Season stats: 80 tackles, 1 sacks
Ray Figueroa
Season stats: 62 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack
Christian Ralls
Season stats: 52 tackles, 6 TFL
Shamon Davis
Season stats: 46 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 sacks
Defensive backs: Lathan Ransom, Charlie Raetzman, Coben Bourguet, Dae han Chang
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Salpointe's Lathan Ransom (8) celebrates with Dae Han Chang (1)after his catch and run staked the Lancers to a lead early against Pinnacle in the opening round of the state Open Division Playoffs, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2019.
Lathan Ransom
Season stats: 47 tackles, 3 TFL, 3 sacks
Charlie Raetzman
Season stats: 27 tackles, 6 interceptions
Coben Bourguet
Season stats: 26 tackles, 1 interception
Dae han Chang
Season stats: 12 tackles, 1 sack
Kickers: Dominic Chakraborty, Braden Rosen
UpdatedDominic Chakraborty
Year: Senior
Season stats: 73-76 (PAT), 3-3 (FG)
Braden Rosen
Year: Senior
Season stats: 90 kickoffs, 5,690 yards, 70 touchbacks
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
