Returning 15 of the 22 players that played varsity ball last year, Forsan will bring back seven starters on both offense and defense. And while that still leaves a few vacancies to fill with first-year starters, the Buffs will be doing so with young varsity reserves and call-ups from a 7-3 junior varsity team.
With more established talent at the top of his roster and some promising newcomers joining the mix behind them, Phillips has his sights set on a playoff return. And though he acknowledges that his program’s still building, he wants his team focused on that same goal as well.