2005 Marmonte League Preview

The eight-team league has earned the right to field four playoff teams— now it sets out to prove why. With plenty of exciting offense, and even a little defense in store, this season has all the makings of another memorable dogfight for the crown. See pages 36 and 37

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers GEARIN’ UP—Clockwise from above: The Lancer big men work hard at improving their burst off the line during a Thousand Oaks afternoon practice. Westlake wide receiver-turned-quarterbackturned-wide receiver Erik Schneider works on his hands. A Newbury Park player catches a pass from his starting quarterback during a drill for Panther receivers. With the first games of the season scheduled for Sept. 9, all the local high football teams are hard at work this week in preparation for the upcoming football season. PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers