Salpointe grads Casteel, Powell enjoy breakout seasons at NAU

Casteel’s son, NAU sophomore linebacker Jake Casteel, part of Salpointe Catholic’s 2013 state championship football team, had a breakout season for the Lumberjacks. He had 67 tackles, which was No. 3 among all NAU defensive players. Former Sahuaro High School defensive back Cole Sterns, who was NAU’s starting nickelback, was 10th in total tackles, with 26, for the Lumberjacks. NAU linebacker Taylor Powell, also part of Salpointe’s 2013 title team, was named the Lumberjacks’ special teams player of the year last week: Powell registered 11 solo tackles on special teams and three assisted tackles. He had two kickoff tackles inside the 20-yard line. He also had three fumble recoveries and blocked a punt. Arizona sure could’ve used him. 

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