AVC EXPECTS BIG THINGS FROM FLORIDA TRANSFERS.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Daily News Staff Writer Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Christian football coach Mark Liggons promises a complete turnaround for the Eagles, who finished 3-7 last season after losing to Calvary Chapel Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational, Protestant fellowship of churches which began in 1965 in Southern California. The term "fellowship of churches" is used in contrast to a denomination. 44-24 in the first round of the playoffs. Liggons' optimism is based on the Pratt brothers, two transfer students from Florida. Junior James Pratt, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound fullback, is ``a scholarship-type kid,'' according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Liggons, who has taken AV Christian to three playoff appearances in four seasons, including a CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). championship in 1995. Josh Pratt (5-8, 150) is a freshman quarterback who ``can throw the ball and run, plus he's very intelligent,'' Liggons said. ``He's just athletic.'' Even the coaching staff is getting a boost from the Pratts. Josh's and James' father, James Pratt Sr., will be an assistant coach. He played linebacker at Florida University. Complementing the Pratts in the backfield is senior tailback Michael Kyle. Although Kyle is 5-foot-6 and 145 pounds, he will be the main ball carrier, filling the shoes of graduated senior Shannon Byrne. Byrne, who will play for Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. this season, rushed for more than 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns in 1996. ``Michael Kyle is a scatback type who's hard to tackle,'' Liggons said. ``He's very tough, plus he has the most amazing jumping ability I've ever seen.'' Littlerock transfer Terald Smith, a burly 5-10, 200-pound running back, gives the Eagles backfield depth. Center Mike Simon (6-0, 205), a three-year varsity player, anchors the line. All key players play both ways, standard in eight-man football. Liggons said his toughest competition in the Agape agape In the New Testament, the fatherly love of God for humans and their reciprocal love for God. The term extends to the love of one's fellow humans. The Church Fathers used the Greek term to designate both a rite using bread and wine and a meal of fellowship that included League should be Lancaster Bethel Christian. |
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