IN NEW TERRITORY; VASQUEZ PREPARES FOR DESERT MOUNTAIN LEAGUE.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Daily News Staff Writer There are some exciting new changes for the Vasquez High School football program. The Mustangs (5-5, 4-1 in the Victory League in 1996) have a well-qualified new offensive coordinator An offensive coordinator typically refers to the coach on a football team in the National Football League or College football who is in charge of the offense. This position aids the head coach by designing and scripting plays, delegating work to offensive position coaches during in Steve Pinkston and have switched to the more-competitive Desert Mountain League. Pinkston - who will support head coach Dave Contreas - served as Glendale High's head coach the last two years. In 1998, Vasquez will again switch alliances by joining the High Desert league. After losing to Temeceula Linfield in the first round of the playoffs last season, Vasquez should be improved. ``We're going to be real competitive,'' said Pinkston, who recently bought a house in Acton. ``Our numbers are not that high - 25-30 kids - so everyone is going to have to contribute.'' The Mustangs will have a youthful squad, after the loss of several top players due to graduation, and coach Contreas anticipates seven sophomore starters. But there is still a nucleus of solid players led by junior lineman Bob Spigno, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound two-way starter. ``Spigno has a lot of athletic ability for a lineman,'' Pinkston said. ``Plus, his work ethic work ethic n. A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. work ethic Noun a belief in the moral value of work is outstanding.'' Tailback tail·back n. Football The back on an offensive team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage. tailback Noun Brit a queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction Kenny Johnson For the football player of the same name see Kenny Johnson (football player). Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson (July 13, 1963, Vermont) is an American actor well known for his portrayal of Detective Curtis Lemansky on the American drama The Shield. is also a key returnee re·turn·ee n. 1. One who returns, as from a journey or to school after a long absence. 2. A person returning from military duty overseas. See Usage Note at -ee1. . The 6-3, 190-pound junior transfer from Chatsworth, who is expected to start, has impressed Pinkston. ``Kenny is very athletic, catches the ball well and has good moves,'' Pinkston said. Contreas added, ``Kenny can also throw the ball.'' Senior J.R. Faquir (6-2, 170) and junior James Matthews (6-0, 170) are competing for the quarterback job. Faquir, an athletic starter at free safety last season, was the backup quarterback in 1996. Matthews, who Pinkston said makes good decisions, started for the junior varsity junior varsity n. Abbr. JV A high-school or college team that competes in interschool sports on the level below varsity. Noun 1. and has the edge right now 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. Contreas. Seniors Josh Abbaadoye, a 6-0, 220-pound all-leaguer, and center Brian Sutton (6-0, 220) are the top linemen. Linebacker James Swann (5-10, 180), a hard-hitting returner, anchors the defense along with junior defensive back Gene Small (5-8, 150). Small is a good open-field tackler who also plays wide receiver. Overachieving defensive end Bobby Key, who made all-league at just 5-8 and 160-pound sophomore, also returns. Vasquez will be strongly tested in the season opener Saturday, Sept. 13 at Lucerne Lucerne (l  sûrn`), Ger. Luzern (ltsĕrn`), canton (1993 pop. Valley, a team that went 9-2 last season with every
offensive starter returning.
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