Taiyo Sphinx Players

Mamoru Banba
	Birthday: 6/5 Year: 3rd / Gr. 12 Jersey #: 50 Position: Center/Defensive Line 40 Yard Dash: 5.5 sec Bench Press: 140 kg
The team captain and powerhouse of the team. He holds the high school record for the squat. Although he is more skillful than Kurita, he does not have as much raw strength as Kurita.
Kiminari Harao
	Birthday: 8/22 Year: 3rd / Gr. 12 Jersey #: 08 Position: Quarterback 40 Yard Dash: 5.4 sec Bench Press: 50 kg
Harao is Taiyo's quarterback. He bosses everyone around and puts the blame on them until Banba sets him straight. Compared to Hiruma, his skills as a quarterback are substantially less. His over-dependence on the Pyramid Line has made him slower and less able to avoid sacks. If he can't find a receiver, then he will just stand in place, rather than try to run the ball himself. He also tends to hold the ball too high when passing, which can lead to fumbles when he's tackled.
Niinobu Kasamatsu
	Birthday: 2/21 Year: 3rd / Gr. 12 Jersey #: 66 Position: Tackle/Defensive Tackle 40 Yard Dash: 5.9 sec Bench Press: 100 kg
The second-largest lineman on the pyramid line. He talks too much and is always getting the blame from Harao and apologizing to him. He starts picking on the Hah Brothers, but is beaten by Jumonji twice, first with the Juvenile Delinquent Murder Method, then with just a normal block. He's not very bright and is easily fooled by trick plays and trap blocks.
Ken Kamaguruma
	Birthday: 12/8 Year: 1st / Gr. 10 Jersey #: 98 Position: Cornerback 40 Yard Dash: 5.3 sec Bench Press: 85 kg
Kamaguruma is a large first-year who plays cornerback. He's a bit dim-witted, but is a pretty good player. He gives Monta some trouble when he comes in during the second-half of the Taiyo game. He is "The Chariot" for Taiyo. His moves include "Chariot Bump" and "Chariot Attack". However, Monta's catching ability far outstripped his skills. It is also shown that his Bump Technique has no effect against Seibu's receiver Tetsuma.