Senior sensation Andy Garcia a player to watch

In a game demonstrating the offensive firepower of the high schools of southern Arizona, Senior running back Andy Garcia continued to impress with 22 touches, 161 total years and 2 touchdowns in a 55-36 losing effort to Sahuarita.

The loss is a surprise to Nogales who defeated Sahuarita, 28-24 last year.

Still, Andy Garcia is the player to watch for in southern Arizona high school competition. This athlete at times can also be found playing saftey, kick returner and punt returner for a vaunted Apache team that last year went 9-1. The Aztects may find themselves 1-1 after the loss to Sahuarita Friday night, but Andy is the major bright spot this team can build around and look to the future for.

Garcia’s coach, Vince Villanucci said about the super talented Garcia, "We knew he was going to be someone special when he was a freshman."

"Garcia is such a special talent Villanucci knew he had to get him involved in the game as much as possible, Last year, I moved him from receiver to tailback so I could get him the ball more. He took the challenge. He was probably the main reason we went 9-1."

"He's amazing. If he makes that first guy miss a tackle, it could be a touchdown every time."

Listed as one of Arizona's "Top 50 Athlete for 2008," Garcia is 5-foot-11, 185 pound statistical production machine. He has averaged an unheard of 9.4 yards a carry 53 attempts this season. His total yard production has been 499 yards and achieved an incredible standout performance where he rushed for 292 yard and 4 touchdowns against Douglas high school.

Currently Garcia has received a variety of letter from college recruiters. His standout performances and speed make him a wanted aquisition for a variety of colleges according to his coach.