Valley Trojans Re-Sign Wide Receiver Marquis Powell

The Valley Trojans of the LCFL West have re-signed wide receiver Marquis Powell for the 2008 season. At 6’1 and 215 lbs Marquis will be a force to reckon with for LCFL db’s. Powell finished the 07 season averaging 20 yards per catch for the Trojans. Marquis attended Grant High School, in the San Fernando Valley, before a short stint at San Diego State University. His next stop was at Los Angeles Valley College where he finished off the season with 650 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Marquis will be one of many weapons the Trojans will have on the offensive side of the ball this season. The Trojans first action of 08 will take place on June 14th when they travel to the beautiful city of San Diego to face the Stallions in a pre-season game.

Valley Trojans Sign Running Back Donald Carpenter

The Valley Trojans of the LCFL West add a workhorse to the backfield. Running Back Donald Carpenter has signed on with the Trojans for the 08 season. Coming off winning a championship playing for the Denmark Razor of the Danish Football League, Carpenter is looking forward to joining the Trojan squad for 08. Donald brings his size, speed, power, and work ethic to what is becoming a very talented Trojan offense. It has become evident that Carpenter wants to leave his mark in the LCFL West this season as he has been working very hard with Coach Bryant Barrientos in speed training this off-season. The Trojans first action of 08 will take place on June 14th when they travel to the beautiful city of San Diego to face the Stallions in a pre-season game.

Donald Carpenter’s other notable stats:
William Penn University 2001-2002
2x All American
Holds 3 school records (Most yards in a season with 1528, Longest TD Run 95 yds, most yards in one game with 297 yards on 21 carries)

CFA 1st team Offense at Running Back
Minor League Football News 2nd team All American Rookie of the Year while playing with the Inglewood Blackhawks
989 yards rushing (splitting time at running back)

Lazio Marines (NFL Italy)
995 rushing yards in an 8 game season
298 rushing yards in one game on 22 carries and 5 TD’s