By Henry Hansen
The Wait is finally over: Westmont football is back. With a new head coach and a huge roster turnover, Westmont is ready to put up a fight in the Santa-Teresa Division. Coach Steven Johnson and his new coaching staff are trying to reimagine the program and deliver success. With Willow Glen and Sobrato leaving the division, Westmont is primed to win it. To discuss the future year, I spoke to star linebacker Dash Stout about the season.
Captains: Zach Lamorena, Jackson Pfeifer, Eli Naderi, and Christian Lynch
Quote from a coach:
“In man-on-man coverage, you gotta stick to your guy; if he’s doin his business, you’re holdin’ it for him”
Stats from last year?
“I had one blocked punt, thirty-three tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, five pass breakups, forty-five pressures, and seven tackles for loss.”
Playoffs last year?
“No, we didn’t make the playoffs last year”
Last league title?
“It was the 2016-17 season, I think”
Last time in the playoffs?
“My freshman year, 2023-24.”
How long has the coach been the head coach?
“We just got a new coach, Coach Johnson.”
Strength of the team
“The coaching and culture are our best areas.”
Goals for this year? as a team and individually
“League title, and I want all-league first team”
How often do you practice
“Five days a week, four now that games are starting.”
What’s your favorite part of being on this team
“Being competitive, best part of the sport”
What’s the hardest part
“Keeping your composure while playing.”
Any other statements?
“We’re coming for the league, show up because we’re gonna ball out”
# of players
23 returning varsity players
1 player who is a 4-year member of varsity
3-7 Record last year
Current record
2-0
Next home game after publication date: 9/18/26 Independence @Westmont