2011 Preseason Top 25: #2 Euless Trinity Trojans
By 5ATexasFootball.com on May 30, 2011 with Comments 3
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Coach: Steve Lineweaver 
Mascot: Trojans
Region: 1
District: 6-5A
2010: 15-1 D1 State Finalist (L Pearland 24-28)
PROGRAM
| Rank | Avg. | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Wins | 2 | 13.60 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
| Adj. Offensive Scoring | 3 | 13.76 | 17.68 | 15.02 | 11.09 | 9.84 | 15.16 |
| Adj. Defensive Scoring | 2 | -14.43 | -14.05 | -10.81 | -12.62 | -16.50 | -18.15 |
| Dominance | 2 | 28.18 | 31.73 | 25.83 | 23.71 | 26.33 | 33.31 |
Trinity has established themselves one of the best 5A programs in recent history (see above) with three state championships in the last six years (2005, 2007, 2009). Trinity has recorded seven straight seasons of at least 10 wins. The Trojans haven’t had a losing season since 1997. It doesn’t matter who graduates, the Trojans will be a contender every year it seems.
OFFENSE
Returning Starters: 7
Unit Rankings
Backfield: 
Receivers:
Offensive Line:
Key Players
QB Lahi Kautai, Senior (5’9 180)
RB Joel Kimpela, Senior (5’9 180)
OG Hiva Lutui, Senior (’10 5A 1st All-State, ’10 1st All-District)
Players to Watch
C Dillon Dillard, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
OT Henry Lea’aetoa, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
OL Andreu Kirby, Junior (6’4 330)
OL Folau Mose, Junior (6’0 310)
OL/TE Mote Maile, Junior (6’3 225)
WR Justin Reese, Junior (6’3 200)
WR Enrique Oquendo, Senior (6’0 190)
DEFENSE
Defensive Starters: 7
Unit Rankings
Defensive Line:
Linebackers:
Secondary:
Key Players
DE Wawa Leota, Senior (’10 2nd All-District)
LB Brian Nance, Senior (’10 5A 1st All-State, ’10 1st All-District)
DB Illaiu Moeakiola, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
Players to Watch
DE Polo Manukainiu, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
DT Maohengi Latu, Senior (’10 2nd All-District)
DL Gaius Vaenuku, Junior (6’3 250)
LB Dezmond Richardson, Senior (6’2 210)
LB Chris Fonokalafi, Senior (5’8 230)
DB Terrell Williams, Senior (5’10 160)
DB Sione Paipa, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
SCHEDULE
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8/26 vs. Tyler Lee Trinity shut the Red Raiders out last season. However, Lee brings no shortage of talent to the game and junior RB Laquintas Wallace will give the Trojan D it’s first test. 9/2 vs. Abilene This game replaces last year’s blowout of Shiloh Christian (AR). The Sims twins have moved on, but there’s still plenty of talent on the roster that could cause some issues. 9/29 @ Hurst Bell It’s difficult to pick out a district opponent that could give Trinity fits, but we’ll go on the road with Hurst Bell. Bell senior OL Kimo Tipoti and the Trojan defensive front should be a matchup to watch. |
2011 Schedule: | |
| 8/26 vs Tyler Lee | ||
| 9/2 vs Abilene | ||
| *9/9 vs NRH Richland | ||
| *9/16 @ Irving | ||
| *9/23 vs Colleyville Heritage | ||
| *9/29 @ Hurst Bell | ||
| *10/7 vs FW Haltom | ||
| *10/14 @ Irving Nimitz | ||
| *10/21 vs Grapevine | ||
| 10/28 Open | ||
| *11/3 @ Irving MacArthur |
THE BOTTOM LINE
Offense: Opponents may feel like they can exhale a little bit after the departures of Tevin Williams and Terrence Tusan. Do so at your own peril. Akuila Eteaki (’03, ’04), Dimitri Nance (’03, ’04,’05), LaDerrick Handy (’05), Justise Campbell and Shannon Moore (’06), Samir Baker (’07), Tray Robinson (’07, ’08, ’09), Tevin Williams (’08, ’09, ’10), Terrence Tusan (’09, ’10)….next up: Joel Kimpela (’10, ’11). The only real question mark at this point is solidifying the quarterback position after a year of utilizing Brandon Carter’s extraordinary skills. The offensive line and overall ground game affords Trinity all of the time they need to get this done.
Defense: Senior all-state linebacker Brian Nance is as experienced and talented as you’ll get at this level. When you have the big bodies up front like Trinity, that really frees up guys like Nance and Richardson to fly around and make plays. Secondary was a big question mark at this point last year. Fast forward to today and the Trojans return three out of four starters, including two 1st team all-district players. This should serve them well against DFW offenses. As you can see above in the program table, it has been a long time since Trinity fielded anything less than a top 20 defense.
Overrated if: There’s struggles at the quarterback position. Trinity doesn’t need their quarterback to be a star, but will need consistency and leadership.
Underrated if: As previously mentioned, Trinity won state championships in 2005, 2007, and 2009. See the pattern here? Well, it’s another odd numbered year…
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The Trinity Trojans i think will be pretty good coming into 2011. i agree the only question is at QB but i think Steve Lineweaver will have all figured out by the time the season starts. Kautai might need to be the starter he played very well in the regular season in 2010. Lots of depth across the board with another mammoth O-line the Trojans should be just fine.