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   Kaleb Germinaro

   The Desert Vista senior class, including ball carrier Kaleb Germinaro, showed confidence in the team by holding off on the Senior Walk tradition.

Kaleb Germinaro

Three weeks from Saturday the Thunder open the season and playmakers like Kaleb Germinaro expect to squeeze every little bit of experience out of winning the state title game for another run at the championship game.

Kaleb Germinaro

Desert Vista running back Mike Arredondo, left, is vital to springing Kaleb Germinaro for big plays with his ability to block oncoming defenders.

Kaleb Germinaro

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro is averaging a whopping 24.5 yards a carry for the Thunder.

Kaleb Germinaro

Desert Vista wide receiver Kaleb Germinaro has provided the big-play ability needed to keep the Thunder's patented fly sweep alive and well.

GameDay: DV's Germinaro comfortable with finding the end zone

Friday, September 16, 2011 1:00 pm

There was a time when the feeling was foreign for Kaleb Germinaro.

Eye on the future

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro looks for an opening Friday night against Dobson.

Looking for the edge

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro heads up field on reverse.

Looking for the edge

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro heads up field on reverse.

Looking for the edge

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro heads up field on reverse.

A little touchy

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro grabs the facemask,  of Saguaro's D.J. Foster late in the fourth quarter during their game at Saguaro. Germinaro was called for the rare personal foul on a stiff arm.

Football: DV vs Corona

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro looks to cut back against the grain in the Thunder's win over Corona del Sol.

Desert Vista vs. Dobson 10-21-11

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro looks for an opening Fri. night against Dobson High School.

Football: DV vs Hamilton

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, runs the ball during the playoff football game between Hamilton and Desert Vista at Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

Football: DV vs Basha

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, runs the ball during the playoff football game between Desert Vista and Basha at DV on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012.

Football: Chandler vs DV

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, is tackled by Marcus Flanigan, #47 of Chandler, during the football game between Chandler and Desert Vista at Chandler on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.

Football: Chandler vs DV

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro is tackled by Marcus Flanigan during the football game between Chandler and Desert Vista at Chandler on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.

Football: DV vs Dobson

The role of Kaleb Germinaro in Desert Vista's running game has picked up in recent weeks and that can only bee a good thing.

Football: DV vs Dobson

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, runs the ball during Desert Vista's homecoming game against Dobson on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012.

Football: DV vs Mesquite

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, runs the ball during the football game between Desert Vista and Mesquite at DV on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

Football: DV vs Hamilton

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, runs the ball during the football game between Hamilton and Desert Vista at Hamilton on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.

Football: DV vs Hamilton

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, is tackled by Levi Sterling, #3 of Hamilton, during the football game between Hamilton and Desert Vista at Hamilton on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.

Football: DV vs Corona

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, runs the ball during the football game between Desert Vista and Corona at DV on Friday, Sept. 22, 2012.

Football: DV vs Corona

Kaleb Germinaro, #14 of Desert Vista, is tackled during the football game between Desert Vista and Corona at DV on Friday, Sept. 22, 2012.

On the cutting edge

Desert Vista's Kaleb Germinaro runs the ball during the Sollenberger Classic between Desert Vista and Palo Verde at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.