San Pedro’s Dylan Moreno kicking his way to legendary status

Ninth and last in a series of stories profiling the best secondary football players by position. Today, Dylan Moreno, Kicker of San Pedro.

San Pedro’s football coach Corey Walsh recalls the first time that Dylan Moreno appeared on campus in the first year.

“He came here as a lean kicker at 100 pounds,” said Walsh.

Walking on campus, Moreno almost lived a secret life. No one would have dared to think that he was a football player.

“No,” said Moreno. “They will think that I am an ordinary student.”

By his second season, Moreno approached 130 pounds and made goals on the clutch field. He established a basket of 38 yards with 12 seconds to play in payment to equalize the score against Carson. He made goals on the ground of 27 and 32 yards against the ban during a prolongation victory at the Colosseum. He made seven of the nine goals on the field and 45 out of 47 on Pats en route towards a season of all cities.

His goal This offseason was to gain strength and weight. He gets up alongside line editors and gains respect.

“You should see him in the weight room,” said Walsh. “Tiny Guy who works hard.”

It is not surprising that the 5 -foot 7 inch Moreno draws attention to the community of San Pedro. His father, Wilmer, who made a goal on the field of 28 yards for the pirates during the 1997 city championship match against Taft at the Coliseum, informed the coaches of San Pedro for years about the arrival of his son.

Mike Walsh, the former head coach of San Pedro and Corey Walsh’s father, said Wilmer boasted: “This kid will be good.”

Since the fifth year, Dylan and his father go to San Pedro to kicks.

“My father took me to San Pedro because he always wanted me to be a botter.” Said Dylan. “I was a football player. I liked to play football because it was something new. Since then, I fell in love with the game. ”

His challenge was to increase his strength to be able to fuel football in the goals when kicks off, forcing a touchdown. Otherwise, Moreno may have to make a tackle. He says he’s ready.

“I’m not afraid when I see people on the ground,” he said. “I just have to do what I have to do. If he is there, I have to attack it. I’m ready for that. “

One of Moreno’s forces so far has been prospered in pressure situations, gaining the confidence of his coach.

“His precision was incredible,” said Walsh.

Said Moreno: “The kicks are mainly at 70% mental and 30% physical. You have to focus on what you do. Of course, you will have butterflies in your stomach, but I think I can control it. I don’t really think of the distance to kick it. I just kick the ball.”

Papa Walsh, who is a San Pedro assistant, used to tell a young Moreno: “You’re going to be this guy when you’re a senior.”

Now it’s in Moreno to make herself look good in his junior season.

“I am creaking my buttocks to prove it,” said Moreno. “I want to get out of a legend at school.”

Kickers / bettors to watch

Gabriel Goroyan, Westlake, 5-11, 175, Jr.: Strong leg, incessant work habit

Jacob Kreinberg, Loyola, 6-0, 195, Sr.: Make 11 of the 14 goals on the field last season

Aiden Migirdichian, Orange Lutheran, 5-11, 160, Sr.: Was nine for nine goals on the ground as a junior

Dylan Moreno, San Pedro, 5-7, 130, Jr.: Proved that he was making goals on the clutch field.

Carter Montgomery, Claremont, 6-1, 153, sr.

Oscar Reyes Ramirez, Hemet, 5-9, 160, sr.: Scored 15 goals on the field last season

Jackson Shevin, Mira Costa, 6-0, 185, Sr.: On average 38 yards on the boots as a junior

Jerry Shifman, Mater Dei, 5-11, 170, So.: Has made major progress during the off-season

Carter Sobel, Sierra. Canyon, 5-9, 165, Jr.

CJ Wallace, St. John Bosco, 5-11, 160, Sr.: Washington Commit continues to improve