Temple City transfer Mikal Quintanilla has beaten out Marquz Valenzuela for the starting quarterback job at San Gabriel, head coach Jude Oliva announced Monday.

Quintanilla replaces Star-News Player of the Year Andy Guerrero, who threw for over 3,000 yards and rushed over 1,000 yards last season.

The Matadors open the season on Friday at home against Animo South Los Angeles.