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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division I

QB: Eric Glover-Williams, 5-11, 165, jr., Canton McKinley

RB: CJ Hilliard, 5-11, 185, sr., Cincinnati St. Xavier (Iowa) RB: Mikel Horton, 6-1, 225, sr., Lakota West (Kentucky)

WR: Derek Kief, 6-5, 190, sr., Cincinnati LaSalle (Alabama) WR: Brandon Fritts, 6-4, 190, sr., Mentor (North Carolina)

TE: Daryl Long, 6-5, 220, sr., Westerville South (Kentucky)

OL: Jarrett LaRubbio, 6-5, 280, sr., Lakota East (Kentucky) OL: Jimmy Byrne, 6-4, 285, sr., St. Ignatius (Notre Dame) OL: Nick Richardson, 6-5, 291, sr., Westerville Central OL: Daniel Burns, 6-7, 310, sr., Fairfield (Louisville)

OL: Kyle Trout, 6-6, 290, sr., Lancaster (Ohio State) K: Matt Colella, 5-9, 155, sr., St. Ignatius

ATH: Greg Simpson, 5-9, 185, sr., Sycamore

DL: Kent Berger, 6-4, 240, sr., Mentor (Ohio)

DL: Nick Carovillano, 6-4, 240, sr., St. Xavier (Indiana)

DL: Joe Henderson, 6-4, 220, sr., Shaker Heights (Tennessee) LB: Kyle Berger, 6-3, 208, sr., St. Ignatius (Ohio State) LB: Airius Moore, 6-0, 215, sr., Beavercreek

LB: Sam Hubbard, 6-6, 215, sr., Moeller (Ohio State)

LB: Chris Frey Jr., 6-2, 214, sr., Upper Arlington (Michigan State) DB: Marcus Elliott, 6-1, 183, sr., Toledo Whitmer DB: Shaun Crawford, 5-9, 170, jr., St. Edward

DB: Luke Grandjean, 6-3, 170, sr., North Canton Hoover DB: Tim Bates, 6-3, 190, sr., Westerville South P: Nate Green, 6-3, 205, sr., Hilliard Darby

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By Eric Frantz

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division I Teams To Watch

Teams To Beat

*St. Ignatius (11-2, Region 1 finalist): The Wildcats own a record 11 state titles, all of which have come under head coach Chuck Kyle (301-69-1). This year’s senior headliners? LB Kyle Berger (6-3, 208) and OL Jimmy Byrne (6-4, 300). JJHUddle Top 100 Prospects, Berger is headed to Ohio State, while Byrne is headed to Notre Dame. Senior LB Dameon Willis Jr. (6-1, 215) holds offers from Louisville, Indiana, Cincinnati and several MAC schools. Senior WR Michael Siragusa (6-3, 198) has offers from Eastern Michigan and Buffalo. *St. Edward (11-1, Region 1 semifinalist): The Eagles have made the playoffs 11 times in 13 years and will make it 12 in 14. As usual, St. Ed features a sizeable OL led by seniors Jake Pruehs (6-3, 280/Ohio commit), Danny McManamon (6-2, 245), Jackson Kirby (6-4, 290), Ben Gaal (6-3, 278) and Gage Blair (6-2, 260). That group will open holes for junior RB Andrew Dowell (6-1, 197) who holds offers from Toledo and Kent State. Junior WR David Dowell (6-1, 185) also has offers from Toledo and Kent State. On defense, the Eagles feature one of the state’s top juniors in DB Shaun Crawford (5-9, 170) who has offers from Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida State, Penn State, Miami, Michigan State, Illinois, Cincinnati, Iowa, Michigan, Northwestern and West Virginia. Senior DL Tyler King (6-3, 260) has offers from several MAC schools. In the secondary, senior Jack Walz III (6-0, 195) has committed to Bowling Green and Derrick Thomas (5-8, 165) holds offers from Youngstown State and Tiffin. *Mentor (12-2, Region 1 Champion): The Cardinals made the state semifinals for the third time in seven years last season before falling to Whitmer. The big task this season for head coach Steve Trivisonno (134-53 in 16 years) is replacing Mr. Football winner and North Carolina recruit Mitch Trubisky at QB. Although the task is steep, expect Mentor to be just fine. The Cardinals return 15 starters, including senior Conner Krizancic (6-2, 200) who is expected to shift from his WR position to under center. Krizancic, a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect and Cincinnati commit, was a QB in junior high and as a freshman. He’s scored 32 TDs the last two years (22 receiving, 10 rushing). Senior WR Brandon Fritts (6-4, 190) is coming off a season in which he caught 67 passes for 1,188 yards and 16 TDs. Fritts, a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect, has committed to North Carolina. Other key skill players include senior WR Corey Plavcin (5'10, 175/36 receptions, 598 yards, three TDs) and junior RB Eddie Daugherty (5-8, 150/57 carries, 362 yards, two TDs). Four of five starters return on the OL. Senior K Mike Muzic (6-0, 180/61 PATs, 7-of-7 FGS) is also back. On defense, Mentor has another JJHuddle Top 100 player in senior DE Kent Berger (6-4, 245) who has committed to Ohio. Berger had 86 tackles, nine sacks and seven TFL last season. Other key defensive faces are senior LB Justin McMahon (6-0, 210), senior DE Delvon Maddox (6-3, 215) and senior DB Kiyah Powell (5-9, 160). McMahon led Mentor in tackles last year with 154. The schedule has a “great” home slate according to Trivisonno that includes McDowell (Pa.), St. Ignatius, Shaker Heights, Brunswick and Hudson. The Cards play three straight road games in weeks 3-5. “We’re looking forward to great things in 2013,” Trivisonno said. “We have a very deep football team.”

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*Canton McKinley (8-3, Region 2 semifinalist): The Bulldogs feature one of the state’s top junior prospects in QB Eric Glover-Williams (5-11, 165) who holds offers from Ohio State, Nebraska, Illinois, Michigan State, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and West Virginia. Last season, Glover-Williams ran for 1,574 yards and 22 TDs and threw for 1,114 yards and 12 TDs. The defense is led by senior LB Jamal Davis II (6-2, 210) who holds offers from Louisville, Indiana, Minnesota and several MAC schools. A three-year starter, Davis has 134 career tackles, including 14 TFL and five sacks. *Hudson (9-3, Region 2 semifinalist): The Explorers have one of the state’s top junior prospects in QB Mitchell Guadagni (6-2, 172) who threw for 2,060 yards and 26 TDs last season. He also ran for 391 yards and three TDs. Senior DB John Zuccaro (5-10, 160) had eight INTs and 95 tackles last season. *Shaker Heights (8-2): The Raiders have an extremely loaded roster that includes four JJHuddle Top 100 Prospects in DE Joe Henderson (6-4, 225/Tennessee commit), WR Odell Spencer (6-0, 175/Akron, Buffalo, Kent State and Bowling Green offers), LB Gregory Claytor Jr. (5-11, 185/Akron offer) and OL Jamerez Brown (6-5, 270/Offers from UCLA, Nebraska, Georgia Tech, Maryland, West Virginia, Pitt, NC State, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana). Additional talent lies in senior RB Ramses Owens (6-1, 180/1,041 yards rushing) and senior WR Nolan Jackson-Daniel (6-0, 173/Buffalo offer). *Solon (5-5): The Comets missed the playoffs for just the second time in 14 years last season and had a string of three straight Northeast Ohio Conference championships snapped. Time to make

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Region 1 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

St. Ignatius

Mentor

St. Edward

Canton McKinley

Solon

Hudson

Shaker Heights

Whitmer

Warren Harding

Westerville C.

Elyria

Aust.-Fitch

GlenOak

Wadsworth

Liberty

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amends. Offensively, Solon is strong up front. The Comets return four of five OL starters in seniors Ben Emery (6-1, 267), Desmond Holmes (62, 265) and Matt Meyer (6-0, 240) and junior Gage Golic (6-2, 225). Senior Nick Spitaleri (6-0, 250), who started at C as a sophomore, also returns after missing last year with injury. Junior TE Tyree Seals (6-0, 205) is back too. The quarterback position will feature juniors Ryan Gallagher (6-0, 177) and Matt Laubscher (5-11, 180). Gallagher started five games last year (601 and eight TDs), while Laubscher started one (84 yards and a TD). Developing WRs is an immediate concern. On defense Solon returns six starters, including junior LB John Sensibaugh (5-11, 185) who had 129 tackles and 17 TFL last year. Also returning are sophomore defensive tackle Ben Peterson (6-0, 260/23 tackles), senior DE Brandon Reynolds (6-4, 215/35 tackles, 18 TFL) and three of four defensive backs in seniors Brandon Boyd (510, 178/39 tackles), Kollyn Crenshaw (5-8, 150/32 tackles) and Antwain Hamilton (5-9, 165/435 tackles). Head coach Jim McQuaide is 89-27 in 10 years at Solon and 165-89 overall. The schedule starts off with tests against Kenston and Glenville. *Toledo Whitmer (14-1, Division I State Runner-Up): The Panthers are 39-4 the last three seasons, each of which has produced a regional title. There are numerous holes to fill, but talent remains. Senior DB Marcus Elliott (6-1, 183) holds offers from Bowling Green, Akron, Kent State and Ball State, while senior WR Chris Boykin (6-4, 190) has offers from Kent State and Bufalo. Senior K Michael Baldwin (5-10, 160) is one of Ohio’s best.

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*Regional Semifinalists: St. Edward, Mentor, St. Ignatius & Canton McKinley *Regional Champ: St. Edward

Dark Horses

These six teams could make a push.

Hayes

Lorain

Hoover

Cle. Heights

Euclid

Brunswick

Games of the Year

Glenville @ St. Edward, Aug. 31 (Week 1) Aust.-Fitch @ Warren Harding, Aug. 30 (Week 1) St. Ignatius @ Mentor, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Glenville @ Solon, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Massillon @ Warren Harding, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Whitmer @ Toledo CC, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Shaker Heights @ Mentor, Oct. 4 (Week 6) Westerville Cent. @ Westerville S., Oct. 17 (Week 8) Moeller @ St. Edward, Oct. 26 (Week 9) St. Ignatius @ St. Edward, Nov. 2 (Week 10) Massillon @ Canton McKinley, Nov 2 (Week 10)

Region 1 24 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Kyle Berger, LB, sr., St. Ignatius

Ohio State commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

2. Conner Krizancic, QB, sr., Mentor

As WR has accounted for 32 TDs in two years

3. Eric Glover-Williams, QB, jr., McKinley

Ran for 1,547 yards & thre for 1,114 as so.; 34 total TDs

4. Shaun Crawford, DB, jr., St. Edward

Holds 12 offers inc. Florida State, Michigan & Iowa

5. Joe Henderson, DE, sr., Shaker Hts. Tennessee commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

6. John Sensibaugh, LB, jr., Solon Had 129 tackles, including 17 TFL, last year

7. Marcus Elliott, DB, sr., Whitmer

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; Multiple MAC offers

8. Nick Richardson, OL, sr., Westerville Cent. JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; Over 15 offers

9. Jimmy Byrne, OL, sr., St. Ignatius

Notre Dame commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

10. Jante Wright, WR/DB, sr., Hayes

50 receptions, nine TDs & five INTs last season

11. Mitchell Guadagni, QB, jr., Hudson

Threw for 2,060 yards & 26 TDs as so.; Three rush TDs

12. Lamar Carmichael, QB, sr., Harding Picked UC over Tennessee, Ole Miss and WVU

13. Conner Kamczyc, LB, sr., Elyria

126 tackles, 10 sacks, two FF, FR, INT & safety as jr.

14. Darrin Hall Jr., RB, jr., Aust.-Fitch

950 rushing yards & 14 TDs as so; Over 10 offers

15. Brandon Fritts, WR, sr., Mentor

North Carolina commit; 67 rec., 1,188 yards & 16 TDs

16. Jason Simon, RB, jr., GlenOak One of Ohio’s top junior prospects

17. Grant Russell, QB, sr., Newark

Four-year starter; 4,354 career yards & 28 TDs

18. Luke Grandjean, DB/WR, sr., Hoover 34 rec., 623 yards & six TDs; 85 tackles & six INTs

19. John Zuccaro, DB, sr., Hudson

Had 95 tackles and eight INTs last season

20. Daryian Davies, RB, sr., Ol. Liberty

Ran for 925 yards & 14 TDs as jr.

21. Jared Drake, QB, sr., Westerville Cent.

Accounted for over 2,500 yards and 28 TDs as jr.

22. Clay Caruso, LB, sr., Strongsville

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; MAC offers; 96 tackles

23. Dorian Baker, WR, sr., Cleveland Hts.

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; 10 offers (inc. Pitt & Vandy)

24. Austin Smith, RB, sr., N. Royalton

Ran for 534 yards & 14 TDs as jr.; ; Two TDs receiving

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division I

*Warren Harding (9-2, region 1 quarterfinalist): The Raiders have a special talent in senior QB/DB Lamar Carmichael (5-10, 170/986 yards passing & eight TDs). Senior DE Ty Howard (6-2, 205/Eastern Michigan offer) and senior DB Deonte Morgan (6-2, 173) lead the defense. The Raiders have an extremely talented junior class that includes OL James Daniels (6-4, 278/ offers from Bowling Green, Michigan State, Iowa, Akron, Penn State) and OL JaVon Provitt (6-4, 285/offer from Toledo). *Westerville Central (7-3): After making the program’s first postseason appearance in 2011, the Warhawks narrowly missed out on a return trip – finishing ninth in Region 3. A 7-3 record, however, did net the program’s first back-to-back winning seasons in its 10-year history. WC should stretch that to three. Led by longtime head coach John Magistro, who won his 200th career game last year, the Warhawks have several reasons for optimism. “We feel we have our program heading in the right direction and our kids have bought into the work ethic that we demand,” Magistro said. “We are approaching this season with the idea that we can win every game with the right approach.” Headlining the roster is senior OL/DL Nick Richardson, a JJHuddle 2014 Top 100 prospect. Richardson (6-5, 291) holds offers from over 15 schools, including Michigan State, Maryland, Mississippi, Minnesota, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Senior Jared Drake (6-1, 205) returns at QB where he accounted for 28 TDs and over 2,500 yards last year. Senior TE Jeremiah Shaw (6-3, 195) is a three-year starter and senior RB Alex Fisher (5-9, 212) is back after gaining 734 yards. On defense, senior LB Adam Lowe (5-8, 195) led the team in tackles (84) and sacks (10) last year. The wildcard? Senior FB/LB Jordan Bratton (6-2, 245), a three-year starter who was injured most of last year. The schedule includes three newcomers in DeSales, Independence and Canal Winchester. Said Magistro: “Our division in the OCC is as good as it gets.”

Keep An Eye On

*Austintown-Fitch (9-2, Region 1 quarterfinalist): The Falcons feature one of the state’s top junior prospects in RB Darrin Hall Jr. (6-0, 205) who holds offers from Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Toledo, Cincinnati, Purdue, Michigan State, Florida Atlantic, Louisville and Arkansas. Hall ran for 950 yards and 14 TDs last season. *Berea-Midpark (n/a): What can the Titans (created by the joining of Berea and Midpark highs) do in their first year of existence? *Brunswick (7-3): The Blue Devils are trying to snap a three-year playoff drought. During that span, Brunswick has gone 5-5, 6-4 and 7-3, respectively. *Canton GlenOak (8-3, Region 2, quarterfinalist): The Eagles, who have been to the playoffs five times in six years, feature one of the state’s top junior prospects in RB Jason Simon (6-1, 205). *Cleveland Heights (8-2): The Tigers big hitter is senior LB Dorian Baker (6-3, 200), a JJHuddle Top Prospect with offers from Pittsburgh, Akron, Minnesota, Ohio, Buffalo, Indiana, Vanderbilt, Marshall, Toledo and Illinois. Other key senior contributors are ATH Marcus Bagley (511, 178), DB Kory Pearson (6-3, 195/Akron offer) and Ol DeAngelo Ware (6-5, 310). *Delaware Hayes (3-7): The Pacers are poised to take the next step. Head coach Zebb Schroeder (6-14 in two years) returns 10 starters on defense and nine on offense. That group includes seven players that have started since they were sophomores. “If we are going to break through to the upper part of our division, we have to defend the run better, run the football better and protect the ball,” Schroeder said. “We believe we have the pieces in place to do just that and our kids have the mindset that they want to be great. ”One of those players is senior WR/DB Jante Wright (6-1, 165). A two-year starter,

Wright caught 50 passes (nine TDs) and had five INTs last year. He was All-OCC. Also back at WR/DB is senior Caleb Howell (5-11, 160) who caught 42 passes and two TDs last season. On the OL, Hayes returns seniors Collin Wittig (6-4, 280), Andrew Sieawski (6-0, 210), Shawn Johnson (5-11, 205) and Gaige Linville (6-2, 225). Underclassmen who figure to loom large are junior DE Lamar Ryhmes (6-3, 245/started 10 games as a soph.), junior TB/LB Cody Wooten and sophomore LB/FB Ethan Tucky (6-2, 215/started five games as a freshman, 64 tackles). Hayes’ schedule shifts a little with the addition of Worthington Kilbourne to the OCC Capital slate (gone is Watkins Memorial). The non-league slate includes Buckeye Valley, Canal Winchester and Dublin Jerome. “We will look the part, but we talk about it all the time that it is up to the players and coaches now to play the part,” Schroeder said. “We are looking forward to the challenge of putting our plan into action this fall.” *Elyria (7-3): The Pioneers return two good ones in senior LB Conner Kamczyc (6-1, 215/126 tackles, 10 sacks) and senior RB Jordan Connell (5-9, 185/904 yards rushing, 19 total TDs). *Findlay (8-2): The Trojans must replace 13 AllTRAC performers, including the school’s career rushing and tackling leaders. Sophomore K Grant McKinnis (6-0, 170) returns after kicking 46 PATs and hitting 3-of-4 FGs, including a 49yarder. Junior OL Sam Lliff (6-3, 257) is one to watch. *Lorain (2-8): The Titans have a new interim head coach in Tony Shoulders who takes over for former mentor Mark Solis (now at

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Olentangy). Lorain features a very talented junior class that includes Qb Eddie Williamson (5-8, 165), RB Sherman Saunders (5-10, 205), WR/DE Rashod Berry (6-4, 215/offers from Toledo, Bowling Green, Akron and Kent State/27 rec., 452 yards, five TDs) and DB Aaron Neal (6-0, 210/135 tackles, 8.5 TFL). *Marysville (3-7): Senior DL Darius Walker (6-3, 270) returns after making 59 tackles last season en route to All-OCC Central honors. Also back is senior LB/RB Austin Pfarr (6-0, 220) who had 81 tackles and ran for 305 yards and three TDs last season. *Massillon Jackson (5-5): Senior QB Tyler Langenfeld (6-2, 180) returns after throwing for 1,593 yards and nine TDs last season. *Massillon Perry (4-6): Senior OL Stefano Millin (6-6, 240) has committed to Kent State. *Newark (2-8): The Wildcats will lean on senior QB and four-year starter Grant Russell (6-4, 212). Russell has thrown for 4,354 career yards and 28 TDs. He’s also rushed for six scores. *North Canton Hoover (8-3, Region 2 quarterfinalist): The Vikings will lean on senior WR/DB Luke Grandjean (6-3, 170) who caught 34 passes for 623 yards and six TDs last year. He also had 85 tackles and six INTs. *North Royalton (10-2, Region 1 semifinalist): The Bears will lean on senior RB Austin Smith (5-9, 170) who ran for 534 yards and 14 TDs last season. He added 33 receptions for 301 yards and two TDs. NR must replace its QB and top four WRs (23 TDs). *Olentangy Liberty (7-3): Senior RB Daryian Davies (57, 150) returns after rushing for 925 yards and 14 TDs. Also back is senior WR Dan Rhinehart (5-8, 150/34 receptions, 519 yards, three TDs). Junior OL Hunter Littlejohn (6-4, 268) has offers from Indiana, Illinois and Akron. *Wadsworth (6-4): Greg Dennison (130-59 career record) starts his 18th season as the Grizzlies head coach with a team that possess a lot of experience. Last year, Wadsworth returned just three starters. The only concern is replacing four starters on the OL. Key returning seniors are RB Martice Jackson (5-9, 205/1,093 yards

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division I rushing), LB Nick Winkler (5-10, 170/119 tackles, 11 TFL), DB Ryan Looser (6-1, 170/48 tackles, six INTs), DL Jake Lamp (6-0, 198/60 tackles, nine TFL), FB/LB Greg Young (5-8, 167/50 tackles/six rushing TDs), RB Scott Campbell (5-10, 181/543 yards rushing and seven TDs) and OL Chandler Martinex (6-0, 241). Keep an eye on junior DB Austin White (6-3, 190/61 tackles, three INTs). *Strongsville (2-8): The Mustangs have a JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect in senior LB Clay Caruso (6-3, 220/92 tackles, five TFL) who has offers from Buffalo, Bowling Green, Toledo and Kent State. Another key contributor is senior OL Brandon Bailey (6-6, 275/offers from Akron, Kent State and Buffalo).

Also In This Region

Euclid (7-3), Youngstown East (3-7), Stow-Munroe Falls (3-7), Cuyahoga Falls (3-7), Lakewood (4-6), Medina (28), Green (6-4)

Team To Beat

*Lakota West (8-2): The Firebirds won their first eight games last season, but closed with a pair of 12-point losses to Colerain and Lakota East that kept them out of the playoffs. A bad taste lingers, but so does a ton of talent. Senior QB Malik Grove (5-11, 170) and senior RB Mikel Horton (61, 225) were both first team All-Greater Miami Conference last year. Grove threw for 1,163 yards and 11 TDs and ran for 555 yards and 11 TDs last year. Horton, a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect that ran for 1,003 yards and 13 TDs last season, has committed to Kentucky. He also had offers from Florida State, Louisville, Minnesota, Indiana, Purdue and Cincinnati. The senior WR corps of Tyler Jones (6-1, 175/18 receptions, 256 yards, two TDs) and Jarin Higginbotham (6-2, 180/17 receptions, 216 yards, two TDs) is a lethal one. Senior OL Landon Johnson (511, 245) anchors the line. Senior K Justin Martin (6-4, 215) is an All-GWOC performer. He hit nine-of-12 FGs last year. Watch out for junior LB C.J. Stalker (6-2, 210). *Moeller (12-3, Division I State Champions): The Crusaders celebrated “50 Years of Moeller Football” last season by winning the program’s eighth state title and first in 27 years. To repeat they’ll have to replace 13 All-GCL players. Ouch. The good news is Moe has some horses coming back. Senior LB Sam Hubbard (6-6, 215) had 75 tackles, two INTs and two fumble recoveries last season and has committed to Ohio State. Senior DL Chalmer Frueauf (6-4, 240/80 tackles) owns offers from Kent State, Ohio and Bowling Green, while junior DL Elijah Taylor (6-3, 250) has offers from Ohio and West Virginia. Senior OL Stephen Langenkamp (6-3, 265) has an offer from Ohio. Expect senior QB/WR Gus Ragland (6-2, 200) to play a large role in the offense. Last year he caught 38 passes for 414 yards and five TDs and ran for four TDs. The schedule includes four Ohio teams (St. Xavier, Elder, LaSalle and St. Edward), three Kentucky teams (Covington Catholic, Louisville St. Xavier and Louisville Trinity), two Indiana teams (Pike, Indianapolis Cathedral) and a Canadian squad (St. Michael’s College). *St. Xavier (6-5, Region 4 quarterfinalist): The Bombers had to replace nine All-GCL performers last year and entered the season with some unknowns. This year X has to replace seven all-league players, but it brings back more answers than questions. Senior QB Nick Tensing (6-4, 200) was first team All-GCL last year and spearheads on offense that also features all-league performers at RB (CJ Hilliard), WR (Ryan Frey) and OL (Rick Kurz). Tensing threw for 1,908 yards and 17 TDs last year, while Hilliard (5-11, 185),

who has committed to Iowa, ran for 626 yards and nine TDs. Frey (6-1, 185) caught 29 passes for 496 yards and five TDs. Kurz (6-2, 260) anchors the line. On defense, the Bombers return first team All-GCL senior DL Nick Carovillano (6-4, 230) who owns offers from Boston College, Miami (Oh.), Akron and Buffalo. Also back is a pair of standout juniors in LB Justin Hilliard (6-2, 210) and DE Simeon Lane (62, 290). Hilliard owns over 20 offers including Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas A&M. Illinois has offered Lane. Junior LB Cole Jones (6-0, 210) is the team’s top returning tackler (65). The schedule includes five Ohio teams (Colerain, Moeller, Elder, LaSalle and St. Ignatius) and five out-of-state schools.

Teams To Watch

*Beavercreek (7-3): The Beavers are coming off one of the most successful seasons in school history. Creek won a share of its first Greater Western Ohio Conference title and first league title of any kind since 1985. The Beavers also beat Centerville and Wayne in the same season for the first time ever and notched the program’s first back-to-back winning seasons since 1968-69. Now what? How about the playoffs. Creek head coach Scott Coldfelter (39-51 in 10 years) returns one of Ohio’s top players in JJHuddle Top 100 prospect Airius Moore. A senior LB, Moore (6-0, 215) is the reigning GWOC Central Division Defensive Player of the Year and holds offers from Indiana, Illinois, Cincinnati, Marshall and several MAC schools. Moore doubles as a pounding RB. Creek’s defense will be bolstered by the return of senior All-GWOC players in DL RJ Cowans (5-9, 200) and senior LB Taylor Reasoner (6-3, 230). On offense, senior QB Mike Berry (6-3, 219) holds an offer from Toledo. *Centerville (6-4): The Elks have developed more Division I interior lineman than any other programin Ohio over the last three years and the migration won’t slow down this season. Senior DE Tito Idenigbo (6-4, 265) is headed to Illinois, while senior OL Jared Weyler (6-4, 275) and Patrick Osterhage (6-4, 280) each hold offers from over eight schools. At the skill positions, Centerville has two talented seniors in RB Nick Bozzo (6-0, 185/Led GWOC in all-purpose yards) and DB Cameron Langer (6-0, 185/48 tackles, three fumble recoveries). The schedule is brutal and includes non-conference games with Pickerington Central, Springboro and Florida state champion Naples. *Colerain (12-1, Region 4 finalist): The Cardinals had an astonishing 21

Mikel Horton RB, Lakota West

Region 2 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Lakota West

Moeller

St. Xavier

Colerain

Elder

Davidson

Lakota East

Northmont

Pick North

Springboro

Sycamore

Wayne

West. South

Centerville

Pick Central

*Regional Semifinalists: Moeller, St. Xavier, Lakota West & Colerain *Regional Champ: Upper Arlington St. Xavier

Dark Horses

These six teams could make a push.

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players earn All-GMC honors last year. Of those, nine return for head coach Tom Bolden. Expectations are high again and they should be with a defense that should be one of southwest Ohio’s best. The Cardinals return DL Aric Johnson (sr., 5-10, 215), LB Tegray Scales (sr., 6-2, 215/Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Louisville, West Virginia, BC, Mineesota, Indiana and Illinois offers), DB Jalen Christan (sr., 5-10, 175/four INTs) and DB Ryan Williamson (sr., 6-0, 180/Buffalo offer, five INTs). On offense, senior RB DeTuan Smith (5-6, 177) returns after rushing for 808 yards and eight TDs en route to first team All-GMC honors. Colerain’s receiving corps is one of Ohio’s best and includes four returning All-GMC seniors in WR Kelvin Cook (5-11, 165/five total TDs), WR Tre Hudson (6-4, 205), WR TJ Dula (5-8, 165/three total TDs) and TE Josh Boland (6-2, 225/two TDs). Look for Cook to potentially play QB. *Elder (8-4, Region 4 semifinalist): The Panthers snapped a two-year playoff drought by rebounding from a 22 start to win five of six to close the regular season. An OT loss to Colerain ended the run. Elder has high expectations and for good reason. One of which is senior RB Chris Schroer. A first team All-GCL selection, Schroer (6-0, 215) ran for 1,491 yards and 25 TDs last year. Senior TE Devin

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Fairmont

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Games of the Year

Pickerington Cent. @ Centerville, Aug. 30 (Week 1) St. Xavier @ Colerain, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Upper Arlington @ Elder, Sept 6 (Week 2) Westerville South @ Northmont, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Northmont @ Lakota East, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Hilliard Davidson @ Beavercreek, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Lakota West @ Wayne, Sept. 13 (Week 3) St. Xavier @ Moeller, Sept, 27 (Week 5) Sycamore @ Colerain, Oct. 11 (Week 7) St. Xavier @ St. Ignatius, Oct. 26 (Week 9) Moeller @ St. Edward, Oct. 26 (Week 9)

Region 2 24 Players to Watch

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1. Mikel Horton, RB, sr., Lakota West

Kentucky commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; 13 TDs

2. Sam Hubbard, LB, sr., Moeller

Ohio State commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; 75 tackles

3. Nick Tensing, QB, sr., St. Xavier

All-GCL; Threw for 1,908 yards & 17 TDs

4. Patrick Osterhage, OL, sr., Centerville

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; Over 10 offers; All-GWOC

5. Airius Moore, LB, sr., Beavercreek

GWOC POY; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

6. Chris Schroer, RB, sr., Elder

All-GCL; Ran for 1,491 yards & 25 TDs as a junior

7. Alex Backenstoe, DL, sr., Davidson

Had 56 tackles, 14 TFL & eight sacks last season

8. Jarrett LaRubbio, OL, sr., Lakota East

Kentucky commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

9. C.J. Hilliard, RB, sr., St. Xavier

Iowa commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; nine TDs

10. Terry Ramsey, DE, sr., Northmont

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; Final 3 MSU, WVU & L’Ville

11. Jack Schaff, QB, sr., Springboro

Threw for 1,305 yards & ran for 776 as jr.; 32 total TDs

12. Greg Simpson, QB, sr., Sycamore

GMC POY; Threw for 1,914 yards & ran for 1,024; 41 TDs

13. Chris Frey, LB, sr., Upper Arlington

Michigan State commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

14. Tyree Kinnel, DB, jr., Wayne

Holds offers from Kentucky & Arkansas

15. Tim Bates, DB, sr., Westerville South

Logged 45 tackles & eight INTs last season

16. DeTuan Smith, RB,sr., Colerain

All-GMC; Ran for 808 yards & eight TDs last season

17. Danny Burns, OL, sr., Fairfield

Louisville commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

18. Cameron Meese, QB, sr., Grove City

Ran for 1,102 yards & 16 TDs as a junior

19. Luke Duncan, QB, sr., Central Crossing

Threw for 1,783 yards & ran for 407 last year; 18 total TDs

20. Kyle Trout, OL, sr., Lancaster

Ohio State commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

21. Chance Sorrell, TE, sr., Middletown

Vanderbilt commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

22. Demarco Ruffin, RB, sr., Oak Hills

Ran for 1,476 yards & 12TDs last season

23. Thaddeus Snodgrass, WR, sr., Springfield

Kentucky commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

24. Malik Grove, QB, sr., Lakota West

Threw for 1,163 yards & ran for 555 last year; 22 total TDs

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division I Pike (6-6, 225/28 receptions, 310 yards) holds offers from Illinois, Boston College, Lousiville, Virginia, Minnesota and several MAC schools. On defense, Edler features a pair of returning All-GCL senior DBs in Tony Mazza (6-0, 180/55 tackles) and Tom Autenrieb (5-11, 170/29 tackles). First team All-GCL DL Carl Lengerich (5-11, 230, sr./34 tackles, 4.5 sacks) is back too. The schedule includes Middletown, Upper Arlington, St. Edward, St. Xavier, Moeller and Winton Woods. *Hilliard Davidson (10-3): The Wildcats have made the playoffs 11 times in 13 years and own two state titles since 2006. Davidson has also played in five straight regional finals. The Wildcats welcome back several standouts, including senior OL/DL Jared Johns (5-11, 220), senior DE/TE Alex Backenstoe (6-1, 230/56 tackles, 14 TFL, eight sacks), senior RB Dametrius Clark (5-11, 186/seven TDs), senior DB Parker Foard (All-OCC), senior TE/DE Cody Fravel (6-4, 245/injured for part of 2012) and Phillipie Motley (5-11, 175/offers from Pitt and several AMC schools). Junior DB Markus Bailey (6-1, 205) has offers from Toledo, Bowling Green and Akron. Head coach Brian White is 148-46 in 14 seasons. *Lakota East (8-4, Region 4 semifinalist): Despite a twogame slide midseason, the Thunderhawks rebounded to earn the program’s first ever playoff berth and win. Gone from that squad are eight All-GMC players. Senior OL Jarrett LaRubbio (6-5, 280) had over 20 offers before committing to Kentucky. He’ll block for senior QB Eric Eichler (6-2, 200) who ran for 644 yards and 12 TDs and threw for 703 yards and 10 TDs. Also back is senior WR Nate Mays (5-11, 160) who had team highs in receptions (12), yards (185) and receiving TDs (five) last year. Senior RB Bobby Brown (6-0, 196) will assume the bulk of the rushing attempts after running for 435 yards and two TDs last year. He also caught three TD passes and owns an offer from Kent State. *Northmont (7-3): After missing the playoffs three years in a row, T-Bolts Head Coach Lance Schneider set out to change the culture last year. It worked. Northmont missed the playoffs again, but did capture a share of the GWOC Central Division title and made the program “relevant again in the school and community” according to Schneider. Can they keep the momentum going? The roster is loaded. Senior DE Terry Ramsey (6-5, 225) has offers from Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska and West Virginia, while senior DB Josh Blanton (5-11, 170) owns an offer from Miami (Oh.). Additional key defenders are senior DBs Isaiah Williams (6-4, 195/four INTs, three fumble recoveries), D.J. Hickman (5-11, 160/five INTs) and Zach Weatherford (6-0, 175/18 tackles). Senior DE Kenny Coleman Jr. (6-3, 240) is a transfer from Dublin Scioto that’s expected to make an impact. Another transfer of note is senior LB Dante Bland (6-2, 270) who returns after a year at Jefferson Township where he had 108 tackles, 14 TFL, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 11 TDs. On offense, the WR corps includes senior Cameron Taylor (6-1, 153) and Williams (54 repections, 719 yards and three TDs). Senior QB Graham Oberer (6-4, 203) steps in at QB. Junior OL Josh Perry (6-3, 260) holds an offer from Toledo. Keep any eye on junior TE Jonte Brski (6-2, 245) and sophomore OL Nick Moore (6-1, 240). The schedule opens with newcomer Dayton Thurgood Marshall followed by Westerville South and Lakota East (both losses last year). *Pickerington Central (7-3, Region 3 quarterfinalist): The Tigers had a rare down year for a program that is use to playing for regional championships over the past decade, but that down year still resulted in a trip to week 11. PC had to replace a plethora of players on both sides of the ball from their 2011 team, which finished state runner-up in Division I. In 2012, the Tigers found a way to win seven games, which included two improbable victories over Reynoldsburg and Gahanna Lincoln. However, PC did fall victim to city

rival Pickerington North for the first time in school history and what made matters worse, they lost to the Panthers twice by a combine score of 61-0. Though, Central did manage to earn a share of the OCC Ohio championship when Pickerington North lost to Grove City in week 10. The Purple and White return plenty from last year’s playoff team starting with three offensive linemen. Brendan Dudziak (6’6/270/Sr.), Josh Clouse (5’10/190/Sr.), and Tyler Boyd (5’11/270/Sr.) all started up front for the Tigers a season ago. Senior quarterback Colby Simkins (5’10/190) returns for his second season under center, while running back Tawain Gordon (6’0/190/Sr.) should have a breakout season after splitting time as a junior. Central welcomes back two of the better receivers in Central Ohio in junior Eric Marshall (5’10/170) and senior Andrew Meyer (6’1/190). Meyer was hampered by injuries throughout his junior season. Tight end Cris Reyes (5’11/195/Sr.) returns as well. On defense, the Tigers will be stout once again. Linebackers senior Isaiah Richmond (6’0/220), junior linebacker Clay Burk (5’11/195), senior Jae’Sean Tate (6’4/215), and junior Clayton Glasco (6’2/215) should be a force. Tate is an Ohio State verbal for basketball, but owns several D1 football offers as well. Keith Roberts (5’10/200/Sr.) and DaVon Hamilton (6’3/285/So.) will hold down the defensive line, which was very undersized a year ago. Seniors Vinnie Allen (5’9/170), Jordan Piecczynski (5’8/180), and Rudy Stefanitsis (6’1/190) along with Marshall return in the secondary. In addition, keep an eye on sophomore Seth Currens (6’3/185), who dressed varsity as a freshman. Another solid weapon for the Tigers will be sophomore kicker Devon McMillin (6’1/175), who made some key extra points as a freshman. Pickerington Central will replace opening week games with Cincinnati Colerain and Columbus Marion-Franklin with heavyweights Centerville and Middletown. The Tigers will have a bye week (2) between the two Southwest Ohio oppo-

Jarrett LaRubbio OL, Lakota East Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

nents. “Our two non-league games have even a bigger impact on our season with the modification to the Division I regional assignments,” head coach Jay Sharrett believes. “Level two points are more critical due to splitting level two points once a team enters conference play.” Sharrett, who is (101-21) in his 10 years as the Tigers’ boss, believes he has close to 12 potential Division 1 prospects on his team. Meyer owns an offer from Ohio University. *Pickerington North (12-2, Region 3 Champion): The Panthers had a historical run last year. Pick North beat Pick Central for the first time ever (during the regular season_ and then did it again (in the playoffs) en route to the school’s first regional title. Graduation took its toll, but talent lingers. Senior LB Dylan Weigel (6-0, 205) returns after leading the team in tackles last season (74 tackles, 12 TFL). The offense will be led by senior QB Zephaniah Miller (6-0, 180) who accounted for 10 TDs last season. *Springboro (10-1, Region 4 quarterfinalist): The Panthers accomplished a program first last season by earning the school’s first D-I playoff berth. This year the goal is to get the second. Senior QB Jack Schaaf (6-2, 195) is back after throwing for 1,305 yards and 16 TDs and rushing for 776 yards and 16 TDs en route to first team All-GWOC honors. Senior TE Jordan Rigg (6-5, 245) holds offers from Ohio and Ball State. Look for versatile junior DL Knock (5-8, 185) to make an impact in the running (103 yards, three TDs) and passing (28 receptions, 403 yards, seven TDs) game. Senior Billy Palcic anchors the OL. Senior LB Austin Tarantino (5-11, 200) was the team’s second leading tackler last year (81) and forced four fumbles. Watch out for senior TE John Luke Arrington (6-6, 205) a transfer from Fenwick who caught four TDs last year. *Sycamore (9-2, Region 4 quarterfinalist): The Aviators

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division I made a second straight trip to the postseason and should challenge this year to run that to a school-record three straight. Sycamore needs to replace nine All-GMC performers, but last year they had to replace eight. The parts coming back are big. Senior QB Greg Simpson (5-9, 185), the reigning GMC Offensive Player of the Year, returns after running for 1,915 yards and 28 TDs and throwing for 1,024 yards and 13 TDs. Simpson also punts (35.2 yard average). Three AllGMC offensive lineman return in seniors Jake Barnhorst (6-4, 230) and Max Engelhart (6-1, 285) and junior Mat Severence (6-0, 260). On defense, senior LB Tinashe Bere (6-2, 230) is a first team All-GMC player that’s committed to Duke. He headlines a unit that also features DL Cayden Richter (sr., 65, 240), DL Todd Lewis (sr., 6-1, 230/All-GMC) and DB Jamar Hunter (sr., 5-10, 160). *Upper Arlington (6-4): The Golden Bears have long been one of the premier programs in Central Ohio under head coach Mike Golden, who is just two wins shy of 200. “Daily success is our milestone,” Golden said. The Golden Bears return 15 starters from a six-win team led by Michigan State commit LB/RB/KR Chris Frey (6’2/200/Sr.). Frey had 13 D1 offers, which included Syracuse, Boston College, Kentucky, and Purdue. UA, who is looking for its third playoff appearance in the last six years, returns WR/DB Jackson Finfrock (6’2/165/Sr.), WR/DB Nick Blazek (6’2/170/Sr.), QB/DB Kyle Kaparos (6’1/185/Jr.), WR/CB Sam Wheeler (5’11/170/Sr.), WR/LB Graham Devine (6’1/180/Sr.), WR/DB Lewis Hughes (6’0/180/Sr.), RB/LB Chase Greenlee (6’3/222/Sr.), and TE/DE Nathaniel Jones (6’1/184/Sr.) at the skill positions. Greenlee is another Division 1 prospect on UA roster. The line will welcome back OL/DL Blake Reid (6’0/180/Sr.), OL/LB Bo Brunton (6’2/220/Sr.), OL/DL Noah Spielman (6’2/251/Sr.), OL/DL Ben White (6’1/170/Sr.), OL/DL Hakkon Borstad (6’4/240/Sr.), and OL/DL Andrew Reed (6’3/205/Sr.). Spielman, who is drawing D1 interest, is the son of former Ohio State and NFL great Chris Spielman. The schedule’s only change will be the opener, as Columbus Marion-Franklin will replace Columbus Walnut Ridge. The Golden Bears will try to get some revenge on out-of-conference opponents Cincinnati Elder and Gahanna Lincoln after losing 45-7 to each a season ago. “We have a very tough Marion-Franklin, Cincinnati Elder, and Gahanna (Lincoln) teams in our non-league, and (Hilliard) Davidson, (Dublin) Coffman, and (Olentangy) Liberty in our league,” Golden mentioned. *Wayne (7-4, Region 4 quarterfinalist): The Warriors made the playoffs for the 10th time in 14 years and look primed to reach Week 11 again. Head coach Jay Minton (178-70 career record) welcomes back eight starters on defense including Kentucky commit Dorian Hendrix (6-1, 220) at LB. Also back are a pair of standout DBs in senior Jordan Whitfield (6-1, 182) and junior Tyree Kinnel (6-1, 185/Kentucky and Arkansas offers). Junior DL Robert Landers (6-0, 260) is one to watch. On offense, junior D’Metrik Trice (6-0, 165) takes over at QB after throwing for 379 yards and three TDs in a back-up role last season. Senior RB Trey McFadden (5-9, 200) returns after rushing for 617 yards and seven TDs, as does senior WR Tristan Davis (511, 175) who caught 37 passes for 425 yards and three TDs. Junior athlete Devin Reed (6-1, 178) is a threat anywhere on the field (15 receptions, 275 yards, three TDs). The Warriors have their first home opener in 12 years when they host Gahanna Lincoln in Week 1. After that Wayne plays at Trotwood-Madison before hosting Lakota West in Week 3. In GWOC Central Division play, the Warriors host Centerville and Northmont in weeks 8 and 10, respectively. *Westerville South (8-3, Region 3 quarterfinalist): The Wildcats made the program’s 10th postseason appearance last season and would like to add No. 11. South features two JJHuddle 2014 Top 100 prospects in senior WR Torrodd Carter (62, 180/Offers from Ohio, Miami, Akron and Marshall) and senior TE Darryl Long (6-5, 220/Kentucky commit). Also back is DB Tim Bates (6-3, 190) who had 45 tackles and eight INTs last year. Bates also expects to fill in at QB for Nick Renzetti (the Ohio National

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QB: Nick Tensing, 6-4, 200, sr., Cincinnati St. Xavier; Jared Drake, 6-1, 205, sr., Westerville Central; Malik Grove, 5-11, 170, sr., West Chester Lakota West; Eric Eichler, 6-2, 200, sr., Liberty Twp. Lakota East; Conner Krizancic, 6-2, 200, sr., Mentor (Cincinnati); Jack Schaaf, 6-2, 195, sr., Springboro; Lamar Carmichael, 510, 170, sr., Warren Harding; Mitchell Guadagni, 6-2, 172, jr., Hudson RB: Darrin Hall Jr., 6-0, 205, jr., Austintown-Fitch; Chris Schroer, 6-0, 215, sr., Elder; Gregory Claytor Jr., 5-11, 185, sr., Shaker Heights; Demarco Ruffin, 5-8, 175, sr., Oak Hills WR: Thaddeus Snodgrass, 6-1, 170, sr., Springfield (Kentucky); Odell Spencer, 6-0, 175, sr., Shaker Heights (Bowling Green) TE: Devin Pike, 6-6, 225, sr., Elder (Louisville); Connor Brown, 6-6, 220, sr., Miamisburg (Ohio) OL: Rob Dowdy, 6-7, 240, jr., Westerville South; Jared Weyler, 6-4, 275, sr., Centerville (Bowling Green); Patrick Osterhage, 6-4, 280, sr., Centerville; Jake Grant, 6-4, 285, sr., Reynoldsburg; Jamerez Brown, 6-5, 270, sr., Shaker Heights; Jared Johns, 5-11, 220, sr., Hilliard Davidson; Robert Behanan, 6-4, 265, sr., Fairfield; Luke Callahan, 6-4, 277, sr., Olentangy Liberty; Jake Pruehs, 6-3, 280, sr., St. Edward; Stefano Millin, 6-6, 240, sr., Massillon Perry (Kent State); Brandon Bailey, 6-6, 275, Guard Ohio Player of the Year). Junior OL Rob Dowdy (6-7, 240) is among the state’s top 2015 prospects. He has offers from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, West Virginia, Georgia Tech and Arkansas.

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*Central Crossing (2-8): Senior QB Luke Duncan (6-2, 175/1,783 yards passing. 12 TDs, 407 yards rushing, 6 TDs) returns to lead the Comets. Also back are senior OL Dwight Diggs (6-2, 235) and senior DB Gino Siravo (5-10, 150/57 tackles, three INTs). *Dublin Coffman (9-2, Region 3 quarterfinalist): The Rocks feature one of Ohio’s best juniors in DL Sam McCollum. *Fairfield (2-8): The Indians will build around two standout offensive lineman in seniors Danny Burns (6-7, 310) and Robert Behanan (6-4, 265). Burns has

Chris Frey LB, Upper Arlington Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

committed to Lousiville, while Behanan is headed to Middle Tennessee State. Senior DL Tony Stephens (6-4, 24) and junior DL Richard Rhodes (6-4, 322) are ones to watch. Senior Ryan Nuss (5-10, 175) returns at QB after splitting time last year (threw for 459 yards and five TDs). Senior WR Herman Brunis (6-0, 175) led the team in receptions (27), receiving yards (493) and receiving TDs (four) last year. *Fairmont (2-8): The Firebirds return eight threeyear starters and four All-GWOC performers in junior DB Alec Fontaine, senior OL/DL Jean Nsanzimana, senior RB/LB Chris Rhoades (107 tackles) and senior WR Aron Sutton (42 receptions, 665 yards receiving, two TDs). Fairmont’s OL will be a strength. *Gahanna Lincoln (7-3): The Lions return a talented senior

sr., Strongsville K: Mike Muzic, 6-0, 180, sr., Mentor; Pierce Royster, sr., Hudson; Grant McKinnis, 6-0, 170, so., Findlay; Michael Baldwin, 5-10, 160, sr., Toledo Whitmer; Justin Martin, 6-4, 215, sr., Lakota West DL: Jamal Davis II, 6-2, 210, sr., Canton McKinley; Chalmer Frueauf, 6-4, 240, sr., Cincinnati Moeller; Hjalte Froholdt, 6-4, 240, jr. Warren Harding; Terry Ramsey, 65, 223, sr., Northmont; Tito Odenigbo, 6-4, 256, sr., Centerville (Illinois); Alex Backenstoe, sr., Hilliard Davidson LB: Griff Saunders, 6-2, 215, sr., Columbus DeSales (Bowling Green); Tegray Scales, 6-2, 215, sr., Colerain; Dorian Baker, 6-3, 200, sr., Cleveland Heights; Tinashe Bere, 6-1, 225, sr., Sycamore (Duke); Dorian Hendrix, 6-1, 220, sr., Huber Heights Wayne (Kentucky); Davonte James, 6-2, 220, sr., Springfield; Conner Kramczyk, sr., Elyria; John Sensibaugh, 5-11, 185, jr., Solon; Justin McMahon, 6-0, 210, sr., Mentor; Dylan Weigel, 61, 190, sr., Pickerington North; Jamal Davis II, 6-2, 210, sr., Canton McKinley; Clay Caruso, 6-3, 220, sr., Strongsville DB: Ryan Williamson, 6-0, 180, sr., Colerain; Jack Walz III, 6-0, 195., sr., St. Edward (Bowling Green); John Zuccaro, 5-10, 160, sr., Hudson; Aaron Neal, 6-0, 210, jr., Lorain; Tyree Kinnel, 6-0, 190, jr. Wayne; Phillipie Motley, 5-11, 175, sr., Hilliard Davidson (Pitt) trio in WR Valquez “Tank” Davis (5-9, 150/35 rec., 468 yards, six total TDs), WR Kevin Randolph (5-11, 187/38 rec., 374 yards, three TDs) and DB Emile Camm (5-10, 160/37 tackles, seven INTs). *Galloway Westland (1-9): The Cougars are trying to get the ship turned around under third year head coach Steve White. Westland hasn’t enjoyed a winning season since finishing (73) in 2006 when it made the Division 1, Region 3 playoffs. Since 2006, Westland is (4-46) never winning more than a single game in any season. The Cougars were without football in 2009. “The Westland Cougars in 2013 have worked hard in the off-season to get ready for our schedule,” White said. “We need to be more competitive and turn the corner and get some wins. Our team speed will be one of our strengths for this upcoming season.” The Cougars welcome back quarterback Myles Fowler (6’1/185/Sr.). Fowler also doubles at defensive back and special teams return man. Fowler is a potential Division 1 prospect. “Myles Fowler at quarterback gives us a chance to have big plays on offense and special teams,” White believes. Senior RB/LB Nick Green (6’0/205), classmate RB/LB Alex Pridemore (6’0/200), WR/DB Reggie Gilliam (6’0/180/Jr.), and RB/LB Rafael Garcia (6’2/190/So.) return as the skill positions. Junior Tevon Drake (6’2/250) is back on the offensive line. White believes Gilliam and Garcia have a chance to play Division 1. Westland has added Columbus Eastmoor to week one and Columbus East to week 3, which replaces games with the Columbus Crusaders and Hilliard Bradley. Columbus Mifflin remains at week two and the always-difficult Ohio Capital Conference-Central lurks in week’s four through ten. “The OCC-Central division is always a highly competitive conference every Friday night,” White stated. *Grove City (5-5): The Greyhounds last winning season was 2008, and last year they finished .500. The campaign definitely ended on a high note, though. GC’s 13-10 win over state-ranked and eventual state semifinalist Pickerington North could propel the Greyhounds into a successful year. “We are excited about this group of upper classmen,” Grove City’s head coach Matt Jordan explained. “This group finished on a strong note last year winning the last two games. We had a very memorable week ten victory over Pickerington North, which helped catapult us into the off-season. I am very enthused about the amount of experience coming back on

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division I this team.” The Greyhounds have nine starters back on defense and seven returning on offense. Senior Cameron Meece (5’11/195) is back at quarterback after rushing for 1,102 yards and 16 TDs as a junior. Classmate Corey Williams (5’10/205) toted the rock for over 500 infantry stripes and junior Peyton Bowyer (6’1/190) should get plenty of carries as well. Senior Matt Brown (6’4/285) returns to the offensive line along with junior Brandon Skeen (6’5/290) and senior Joe Johnson (5’11/285). Defensively, Grove City welcomes back linebackers Vennie Sapp (5’10/210/Jr.) and Jake Norbut (6’0/210/Sr.). The defensive line has Ryan Serafini (5’11/245/Sr.) and Will Zentz (6’3/230/Sr.) returning and the secondary will be in good hands with seniors Tyler Cowles (6’0/185) and Ben Meyers (5’10/165). “I believe we have learned to ignore the doubters and the negative people around us and focus on the positives and believe in our teammates and coaches,” Jordan believes. “We need to just play with great effort and enthusiasm with a sincere degree of nasty toughness and good things can happen. It’s time to make the people in Grove City proud. No more excuses!” Jordan believes Skeen, Brown, junior line backer/defensive end Ryan Grooms (6’2/230) and sophomore tight end/defensive end Brandon Chapman (6’5/235) all have Division 1 potential. Another added bonus for GC is the fact that this senior class had freshman football. In 2009, the Southwest City Schools didn’t have fall sports. “We have gone through a full cycle since not having football in 2009,” Jordan stressed. The Greyhounds certainly aren’t dodging anyone as far as the schedule goes. GC opens up with state-power Hilliard Davidson before facing recently added Findlay and Westerville South followed by the brutal OCC Ohio action. “We have a very difficult schedule,” Jordan stated. “Opening game versus Hilliard Davidson always gets your attention. We picked up Findlay in week two and still have Westerville South for week three before we get into conference play.” *Hamilton (3-7): Big Blue fans have reason to be optimistic. Hamilton returns its leading passer, top two receivers and second best rusher. Junior QB Zach Keene (6-1, 170) is back after throwing for 698 yards and five TDs. His top two targets – senior WRs Tyler Denton (6-0, 180) and Preston McIntosh (6-3, 180) – return as well. Denton (first team All-GMC) caught 35 passes for 634 yards and four TDs, while McIntosh caught 10 passes for 141 yards and two TDs. Senior RB Quintin Bailey (5-10, 170) led the team in carries (95) last year en route to 497 yards and a TD. *Hilliard Darby (11-1, Region 3 semifinalist): The Panthers return six All-OCC Cardinal Division seniors, including LB Trevor Parker (6-1, 190/76 tackles), OL/DL Josh Humbert (63, 240), OL/DL Tony Hajjar (6-3, 265), OL/DL David Still (5-8, 270), LB/P Nate Green 6-3, 205/49 tackles, 36.7 punt average) and DB Jacob Stacy (5-10, 180/34 tackles).

Thaddeus Snodgrass WR, Springfield

*Lancaster (3-7): The Golden Gales are coming off a rare losing season and looking for their first playoff berth since 2009. Lancaster owns one of the state’s top offensive line prospects in Ohio State commit and JJHuddle 2014 Top 100 player Kyle Trout (6-6, 290). New to the schedule is Canal Winchester in Week 3. *Lebanon (6-4): The Warriors must replace nine All-GWOC players. Senior RB Alex McCarty is the team’s top returning rusher (31 carries, 289 yards, one TD) and receiver (15 receptions, 275 yards, two TDs). Junior LB Ryan Perkins led the team in tackles (with 83) last year. *Mason (6-4): The Comets must replace 13 All-GMC players. The lone returning all-league performer is senior DL Matt Algor (6-2, 221). Senior LB Matt Stewart (6-1, 220) is a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect that’s committed to Navy. Senior OL Andrew Lucke (6-4, 285) anchors the line. Keep an eye on the QB position where senior Jenson Harris (6-4, 235) and junior Rodney Hutchinson (6-4, 225) return. Both started five games last year. Senior TE Joey Thomas (6-1, 190) caught 19 passes for 345 yards and two TDs last year. *Miamisburg (7-3): Under veteran head coach Steve Channell, the Vikings were one of Ohio’s best stories last season. The Burg, which had won just four games from 2011-2008, finished ninth in Region 4 computer points and was 4-1 in the GWOC South. The Vikings last GWOC win prior was in 2007. Entering Year 2 under Channell, the longtime Trenton Edgewood coach, Burg has its sites set on another winning campaign. Senior QB Lance Brockman returns after throwing for 777 yards and four TDs. One of his targets will be senior TE Connor Brown who has committed to Ohio. Also back is junior WR Adam Giles who led the team in receptions (24), receiving yards (286) and receiving TDs (two). Senior RB Chris Yerkins is the top returning rusher (369 yards, TD). On the OL All-GWOC seniors Logan Bliss and Zac Whittamore return. On defense, the Burg returns a pair of standout DBs in senior Robert Young (56 tackles) and Yerkins (41 tackles). *Middletown (4-6): The Middies feature senior TE Chance Sorrell (6-6, 225) who committed to Vanderbilt over offers from Bowling Green, Indiana, West Virginia and Louisville. *Oak Hills (5-5): The Highlanders will rely heavily on senior RB Demarco Ruffin (5-8, 180) who ran for 1,476 yards and 12 TDs last year. *Reynoldsburg (7-3): The Raiders are showing steady improvement in the Buddy White era going (6-4) in 2011 followed by a (7-3) a season ago narrowly missing the playoffs. Reynoldsburg lost to two playoff teams and a team that finished (8-2) and finished 9th in its region. The Raiders have a nice collection of talent returning on offense in OL Jake Grant (6’4/285/Sr.), OL Anthony Hines (6’0/250/Sr.), TE Elijah Camara (6’4/235/Sr.), RB Zack Mehan (5’11/195/Sr.), and FB Tyreke Pugh (5’10/190/Sr.). Grant currently holds an offer

from Akron. On defense, LB Solomon Grace (6’1/240/Sr.) will lead the way. LB Montreal Green (5’11/225/Sr.) and DE Corey Beal (6’1/210/Sr.) along with Hines, Camara, and Pugh will be top support. Grace, Grant, Camara, and Beal are all drawing Division 1 interest. “This could be the deepest team that we have had in the past three years,” White mentioned. “These players saw what held us back last year and are determined not to let things hold them back this season. Last year, we were led by talented athletes. This year, we will be led by talented football players.” The only change to the schedule will have Hilliard Bradley replacing a week 2 contest with Findlay. The Raiders open up with perennial playoff contender, New Albany. *Springfield (1-9): Head coach Eric Gillespie enters Year 2 by welcoming back five All-GWOC players and two JJHuddle Top 100 prospects in seniors Thaddeus Snodgrass (WR) and Davonte James (LB). Snodgrass (6-1, 170) has committed to Kentucky, while James (6-2, 220) has offers from Purdue, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech and Illinois. Senior Dorian Hunter (All-GWOC) and junior Guy Victoria (All-GWOC) give the Wildcats one of the region’s best LB corps. “We feel we have a lot of room and potential for improvement in 2013,” Gillespie said. “All of which will be the bi-product of our belief and consistent execution of the intangibles, details and little things that do not take talent.” *Westerville North (0-10): The Warriors are riding a 45game losing streak. WN’s last win was a 21-17 victory over Westerville Central on Sept. 9, 2008. Second-year head coach Roger Elander believes this season will be different. “After more than four years of consecutive losses, WN is rebuilding with several skilled seniors, a wealth of excellent juniors and many sophomores who have demonstrated a commitment to renewed strength, speed and specialty training,” Elander said. “This year will be newsworthy.” Key contributors will be seniors Andy Struttman (LB/RB, 6'2", 225) and John Taylor (RB/OLB 6'1, 210) and juniors Jake Downs (QB/DB/ATH, 6'2", 195), Jake Hinz (RB/LB, 5'10, 170) and Brandon Fenton (DB/WR, 6'0", 180). Struttmann was the team’s leading scorer last year (five TDs) and ran for 401 yards on 130 carries en route to second-team All-OCC honors. Taylor (445 yards and three TDs on 125 carries) and Hinz were All-OCC as well. WN averaged just 10.5 points last year and didn’t score more than 15 points in a game. The Warriors, however, were only shutout once. The schedule, which included three playoff teams last year (and five with seven wins or more), has new faces in Newark (Week 2) and Canal Winchester (Week 9). The opener is again with Franklin Heights.

Also In This Region

Groveport-Madison (1-9), Milford (1-9) — EF

Darryl Long TE, Westerville South

Airius Moore LB/RB, Beavercreek

Andrew Meyer WR, Pickerington Central

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QB: Cody Callaway, 6-3, 196, sr., Grafton Midview (Bowling Green) RB: Tyree Elliott, 6-1, 165, sr., Mt. Healthy

RB: L.J. Scott, 5-10, 210, Marion Harding (Louisville) WR: J.T. McFarland, 6-0, 180, sr., Zanesville

WR: Marshon Lattimore, 6-0, 175, sr., Glenville TE: Kyle Kuhar, 6-5, 270, sr., Avon Lake (Ohio)

OL: Nathaniel Devers, 6-5, 275, sr., Massillon Washington (Cincinnati)

OL: Alex Dalton, 6-4, 280, sr., Troy (Oklahoma)

OL: Marcelys Jones, 6-5, 325, sr., Glenville (Ohio State) OL: Ryan Stout, 6-6, 250, sr., Sylvania Southview

OL: Ben Oxley, 6-6, 275, sr., Avon Lake (Northwestern) K: Brandon Matchum, 5-10, 160, sr., Grafton Midview ATH: Turel Thompson, 5-9, 150, sr., Boardman

DL: Daniel Cage, 6-3, 245, sr., Winton Woods

DL: Robert Bowers, 6-5, 207, sr., Walnut Ridge

DL: Mickey Crum, 6-4, 220, sr., Hamilton Township (Louisville) LB: Anthony McKee, 6-2, 190, jr. Walnut Ridge

LB: Matt Sommers, 6-2, 225, Kent Roosevelt (Kent State) LB: Jaleel Taylor, 6-0, 205, sr., Mansfield Senior LB: Bryan DiCillo, 6-2, 208, sr., Walsh Jesuit

DB: Nilijah Ballew, 6-1, 180, sr., Walnut Hills (Duke) DB: JJ Pinckney, 6-3, 180, sr., Sylvania Southview

DB: Mike Edwards, 6-0, 184, sr., Winton Woods (Kentucky) DB: Erick Smith, 6-0, 185, sr., Glenville

P: Jake Hartbarger, 6-4, 195, sr., Whitehouse Anthony Wayne Marshon Lattimore, WR/DB, Glenville Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

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By Eric Frantz

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division II

Team To Beat

*Glenville (8-2): The Tarblooders are one of the favorites for the D-II state title and own four JJHuddle Top 100 senior prospects in OL Marcelys Jones (6-5, 325), DB Erik Simpson (6-0, 185), DB Erick Smith (6-0, 178) and WR/DB Marshon Lattimore (6-0, 175). Jones is committed to Ohio State, while Lattimore has offers from Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, Michigan, USC and Tennessee among others. Smith also owns an Ohio State offer (along with Alabama) and Simpson owns several MAC offers. Senior QB Quan Robinson (6-2, 167) holds an offer from Kent State. A wildcard is Mineral Ridge transfer and senior RB Devine Redding (5-10, 190) who ran for over 1,100 yards last year. A couple juniors to watch are LB Matt Draper (6-2, 195) and ATH Trevon Story (5-10, 160).

Teams To Watch

*Bedford (5-5): The Bearcats feature two JJHudle Top 100 Prospects in DL Jonathan Cunningham (6-1, 220/Kent State commit) and LB Antoine Stone (5-10, 185/Western Michigan commit). Junior DE Marquise Copeland (6-2, 220) is one of Ohio’s top 2015 prospects. *Boardman (4-6): The Spartans have an offensive weapon in senior slot Turel Thompson (5-9, 150) who had 1,226 allpurpose yards and scored 25 TDs, including 19 on the ground, last season. He also had 30 tackles and two INTs as a DB en route to earning first team All-Federal League honors. *Kent Roosevelt (10-2, Region 5 semifinalist): The Rough Riders seniors have the chance to be the first class in school history to play in four postseasons. Veteran head coach John Nemec (222-101-3 career record) has things rolling as he enters is 29th season at Roosevelt. The concern on offense is replacing D-I recruits at QB and WR, but this team’s strength will be defense where nine starters, including seven with a 3.5 gpa or higher, return. The leader of the unit is senior LB Matt Sommers (6-2, 225) who has committed to Kent State. Other key returners are seniors Kardell Jackson (DB/WR, 5-10, 175), Stan Zalewski (OL/DL, 6-2, 260), Coery Spicer (DE/TE, 6-1, 220) and Michael Bush (LB, 6-0, 205). All four were All-Portage Trail Conference Metro Division selections. Jackson is just the third fouryear starter Nemec’s had in 32 years. Junior WR/DB Luther Fortson (5-10, 180) will contribute heavily. “Our players work hard and expect to win,” Nemec said. “They are a good group of kids.” Four of the first five games are on the road, including non-league tilts at Akron Hoban and Cuyahoga Falls. Week 2 against Stow-Munroe Falls is home. Conversely, the Rough Riders close with four of five at home. *Lyndhurst Brush (7-3): The Arcs, under second-year head coach Josh Wells, are looking for the program’s first ever run of three straight Northeast Ohio Conference Lake Division titles. There’s reason for optimism. “We have the potential to have one of the best offensive lines that Brush has had in recent history,” Wells said. “Our team speed at the skill positions has increased, which we will look to take advantage of on both sides of the ball. Returning an experienced offensive line, and skilled position is something the football program has not had in a long time.” Key contributors are numerous and include: Stephen Shorts (Sr., QB/FS, 5'9" 185), Davari Gill (Sr., FB, 5'11", 220), Jonah Harper (Sr., OT/DT, 6'3" 265), Alfonso Onunwar (Sr. WR, 6'2", 190, St. Francis), Larry McClough (Sr., OT, 6'3" 315), Devon Hood (Sr. DT, 6'2" 225), Marcus Swede (Sr., DT/G, 5'11", 230), Laquan White (Jr. S/HB, 5'9", 180), Moses Marshall (Jr., TE/DE, 6'4", 215),

Jermaine Drake (Sr., DE/HB, 6'1", 205), Jordan Alford (Sr., G, 6'2", 250), David Dickson (Sr., G, 6'1", 22), Dan Santoiemmo (Sr., C, 6'3", 290) and Greg Alexander (sr., CB/WR, 5'9", 175). In addition to its rivalry game with Mayfield (Week 4), Brush welcomes for new faces to the schedule in 2013: Padua Franciscan (Week 1), Ashtabula Lakeside (Week 2), Mentor (Week 5) and Cuyahoga Falls (Week 9). Brush will debut a new helmet design this year as well.

Region 3 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Glenville

Bedford

Boardman

Roosevelt

Brush

Westlake

Keep An Eye On

*Brecksville-Broadview Heights (5-5): Senior WR Timmy Tupa (6-1, 185) is one of the state’s best and holds offers from Penn, Colgate and Notre Dame of Ohio. Tupa caught 69 passes for 1,071 yards and 11 TDs as a junior. The defense is led by senior LBs Colton Czack (62, 210/119 tackles) and Troy Lang (5-11, 190/96 tackles, eight TFL). *Madison (6-4): Senior DB Bo Ransom (5-9, 175) returns after recording 97 tackles, three INTs and two fumble recoveries. *Maple Heights (4-6): The Mustangs will rely on the senior trio of WR Cliff Garner (6-4, 180), OL Antonio Weatherspoon (6-2, 265) and LB Ronald Smith (6-0, 215). *Mayfield (6-5, Region 1 quarterfinalist): The Wildcats have holes to fill but senior OL David Khanin (6-2, 280) is a good piece to build around. *North Olmsted (7-3): The Eagles return some standout lineman in seniors

Matt Sommers LB, Kent Roosevelt

Jeff Rotheram (6-6, 290/Tiffin and Lake Erie offers), Beau Bilinsky (6-3, 27) and Andrew Bukala (6-3, 270). Senior DB Luke Janik (6-1, 187) returns after leading the team in tackles a year ago (108.5). *Painesville Riverside (7-3): The Beavers will lean on senior QB Maxx Brubaker (6-4, 180) who threw for over 1,500 yards last year. *Westlake (9-2, Region 6 quarterfinalist): The Demons earned the program’s first playoff berth since 1989 last season. Head coach Mark Campo (22-19 in four years) welcomes back seniors QB Kent Axcell (6-2, 190), DE/TE Adam Sandor (6'1, 215), OL/DL Alex Busser (6'0, 240), OL/DL Quinn Bari (6'1, 260), OL/DL James Bailey (6'0, 240) and WR/CB Emmette Rogers (6'0, 175) and junior RB/LB Mason Makulinski Jr. (6'0, 210). Said Campo: “We must play physical. It's a street fight mentality. Win your individual battle each play.” *Willoughby South (10-1, Region 1 quarterfinalist): The Rebels are coming off back-to-back playoff berths but have a ton of holes to fill, including the big one at RB that Kareem Hunt (Toledo) left.

Also In This Region

Shaw (5-5); Cleveland Rhodes (6-4); Cleveland JFK (55); Valley Forge (3-7); Eastlake North (1-9); Olmsted Falls (2-8); Cleveland East Tech (2-8); Cleveland John Adams (4-6); Ashtabula Lakeside (1-9); Parma (3-7); Cleveland Lincoln West (0-9); Cleveland John Marshall (3-7); Normandy (2-8); Garfield Heights (2-8)

Team To Beat

*Massillon Washington (11-2, Region 2 finalist): The Tigers had a remarkable season in 2012. They beat D-IV state champion Akron SVSM, Steubenville and rival Canton McKinley twice, knocking the Bulldogs out of the

N. Olmsted

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Will. South

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Maple Heights

Regional Final Glenville over Bedford

Broad.-Hts.

Madison

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Marshon Lattimore, WR/DB, sr., Glenville

JJHuddle Top 10 prospect; Offers inc. OSU & Alabama

2. Matt Sommers, LB, sr., Roosevelt

Kent State commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

3. Antoine Stone, LB, sr., Bedford

Western Michigan commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

4. Truel Thompson, ATH, sr., Boardman

1,226 all-purpose yards & 25 TDs (19 rush) as a jr.

5. Timmy Tupa, WR, sr., Broadview Hts.

69 rececptions for 1,071 yards & 11 TDs last season

6. Erick Smith, DB, sr., Glenville

JJHuddle Top 10 prospect; Offers inc. OSU & Alabama

7. Devine Reading, RB, sr., Glenville

Transfer from Mineral Ridge; 1,500 yards rush as jr.

8. Bo Ransom, DB, sr., Madison

97 tackles, three INTs & two fumble recoveries as jr.

9. Marcelys Jones, OL, sr., Glenville

Ohio State commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

10. Jon Cunningham, DL, sr., Bedford

Kent State commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

Games of the Year

Roosevelt @ Akron Hoban, Aug. 29 (Week 1) Glenville @ St. Edward, Aug. 31 (Week 1) Mooney @ Boardman, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Broadview Hts @ North Olmsted, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Mentor @ Brush, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Bedford @ Maple Heights, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

Region 4 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Massillon

Midview

Avon

Avon Lake

Highland

Southview

Perrysburg

Walsh Jesuit

Dark Horses

Regional Final Massillon over Midview

These three teams could make a push.

Ellet

Nordonia

A. Wayne

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Nathaniel Devers, OL, sr., Massillon Cincinnati commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

2. Ben Oxley, OL/DE, sr., Avon Lake

JJHuddle Top 100 prospect is committed to Northwestern

3. Cody Callaway, QB, sr. Midview

BGSU commit; 4,215 pass yds & 55 Total TDs last two years

4. Bruce Kinsey, QB, sr., Highland

School-records for season passing yds (1,689) & TDs (17)

5. Nathan Hall, WR/DB, sr., Southview

Northwestern commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

6. Sam Bruno, RB, sr., Anthony Wayne Ran for 1,113 yards & 18 TDs last season

7. Mark Delas, RB/LB, sr., Perrysburg

883 rushing yards & 18 TDs as a jr.; 56 tackles

8. Matt Blasiole, RB, sr., Lake

Ran for 1,656 yards & 17 TDs last season

9. Bryan DiCillo, LB, sr., Walsh Jesuit

126 tackles, seven TFL; Offers from Ohio, Miami & Kent

10. J.J. Pinckney, WR/DB, sr., Southview

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; MSU, Louisville & UK offers

Games of the Year

Avon Lake @ Avon, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Whitmer @ Perrysburg, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Toledo CC @ Southview, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Akron SVSM @ Walsh Jesuit, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Midview @ Avon, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Massillon @ Canton McKinley, Nov. 2 (Week 10)

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playoffs in Week 12. Massillon fell to Whitmer in the regional final. There are holes to fill, but the Tigers have a solid nucleus intact. Expectations are high and they should be. The Tigers possess three JJHuddle 2014 Top 100 prospects in WR/DB Marcus Whitfield (No. 71), OL Nathaniel Devers (No. 85) and TE Beau Huffman (No. 99). Whitfield (6-0, 170) is a dynamic player who caught 32 passes for 642 yards and five TDs and returned 10 punts for 146 yards and a TD last year. Huffman (6-3, 212) caught 11 passes for 170 yards and three TDs last year. Devers (65, 275) committed to Cincinnati over offers from from Toledo, Akron, Bowling Green, Ohio, Buffalo, Indiana, Connecticut and Marshall. Other key returners are: OL/DL Devin Williams (6'2", 255, jr.), DL/TE Leslie Dudley (6', 225, sr.), LB Danny Robinson (5'11", 215, jr.), P/K Andrew David (5'9", 170, jr./Michigan commit), RB/DL JD Crabtree (5'10", 205, jr.), OL Chase Lash (6'5", 298, jr.), RB/DB Mike Smith (5'9", 175, jr.) and LB Devon Ingram (5'10", 205, sr.). Keep an eye on junior DB Reggie Rogers (6-1, 175), a transfer from Akron Firetsone. Head coach Jason Hall is two wins shy of reaching 50 at Massillon. “Our offseason has been one of the best since I have been here,” Hall said. “Our team speed will be an asset to us again this season. We return a veteran offensive line and skill position players.” The schedule includes Akron SVSM, Steubenville, Warren Harding, Mentor Lake Catholic, Fitch and as always – McKinley (in Week 10).

Teams To Watch

*Avon (11-2, Region 6 finalist): The Eagles must replace five all district players on offense. Ouch. The good news? The defense returns two key seniors in DL Domonic Bodnar (5-11, 220) and LB Kevin Maloney (6-2, 185). Junior K Eric Sumislawski (6-2, 165) returns on special teams. *Avon Lake (8-3, Region 2 quarterfinalist): The Shoreman have two JJHuddle Top 10 Prospects in senior DL/TE Kyle Kuhar (6-4, 245/Ohio commit) and senior DE/OL Ben Oxley (6-6, 275/Northwestern commit). Senior LB Collin Lucas (6-1, 225) has a Kent State offer. Senior DB Max Seipel (6-1, 200) is an exceptional athlete. *Grafton Midview (9-2, Region 6 quarterfinalist): The Middies will lean on standout senior QB Cody Calloway (6-3, 196) who has committed to Bowling Green. Calloway owns multiple school records and has thrown for over 2,000 yards in each of the last two seasons (4,215 total). He’s also thrown 41 TDs and rushed for 14 more over that span. Senior K Brandon Matchum (5-10, 170) is a good one. Junior DB Dante Redwood (5-10, 165) leads the defense. *Medina Highland (7-3): The Hornets finished ninth in Region 6 last year and just missed out on the program’s fourth playoff appearance in five years. The dynamic senior pass-catch duo of QB Bruce Kinsey (6-1, 170) and WR Cory Moncol (6-0, 173) return to an offense that set school records for scoring average (36.5 points), yards (390.9 per game) and first downs (21.7 per game). Kinsey set school records for single-season passing yards (1,689) and TDs (17) and single-game passing yards (318), total yards (395) and TDs (five). *Sylvania Southview (6-4): The Cougars have a trio of JJHuddle Top 100 senior prospects in WR/DB Nathan Hall (6-3, 205/Northwestern commit), WR/DB JJ Pinckney (6-4, 182/Michigan State, Kentucky, Louisville, Indiana offers) and OL/DL Ryan Stout (6-6, 255/MAC offers).

Keep An Eye On

*Akron Ellet (8-3, Region 5 quarterfinalist): Senior LBs Matt Geer (5-8, 170) and Dakota King (5-11, 170) lead

the Orangmen defense, while junior RB Jacob Ivery (5-7, 155) returns on O. *Anthony Wayne (5-5): The Generals will lean on senior RB Sam Bruno (6-2, 185) who holds a Toledo offer. Bruno ran for 1,113 yards and 18 TDs last season. Other key returners are senior K Jake Hartbarger and senior LB Blake Alberts. *Nordonia (7-4, Region 2 quarterfinalist): The Knights return a solid nucleus in senior RB Jordan Nobles (5-11, 185), junior WR Alex Alders (6-2, 195), junior OL Cameron Bell (6-7, 330) and senior LB Alex Woicehovich (6-2, 220).

Cody Callaway QB, Grafton Midview Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

*Perrysburg (8-3, Region 6 quarterfinalist): Senior RB/LB Mark Delas (6-2, 212) returns for the Yellow Jackets after rushing for 883 yards and 18 TDs last year. He also had 56 tackles. *Toledo St. John’s (4-6): Senior RB Collin Korte rushed for 576 yards and 11 TDs last year, while junior Craig Mays caught 34 passes for 458 yards and seven TDs. Sophomore OL Sean Rattay (6-2, 280) was All-TRAC as a freshman. Senior DE/TE Trevor Walsh (6-4, 205) adds depth on both lines. Look out for senior DL Genaro DeMarco (6-3, 232/60 tackles). *Toledo Bowsher (6-4): The Rebels return a solid nucleus in senior RB Khane Collins (6-0, 190), junior LB Phoenix Reid (5-8, 150) and senior LB Mark Washington (6-2, 250). *Twinsburg (6-4): Senior DL Cameron Dial (6-3, 230) one of the region’s top defenders. *Uniontown Lake (3-7): The Blue Streaks will lean on senior RB Matt Blasiole (5-10, 184) who ran for 1,656 yards and 17 TDs last season. Blasiole also blocked two FGs and returned one for a TD. *Walsh Jesuit (3-6): The Warriors have two of Ohio’s top OL prospects in seniors Alex Conley (6-4, 290/Buffalo offer) and John Conner (6-5, 300/Lake Erie and Tiffin offers). Senior LB Bryan DiCillo (6-2, 208/126 tackles, seven TFL) holds offers from Ohio, Miami and Kent State. Junior QB Pat Ford (6-5, 205) is a prospect of note.

Also In This Region

Akron Firestone (5-5); Toledo Start (5-5); Oregon Clay (55), North Ridgeville (1-9); Amherst Steele (2-8); Holland Springfield (1-9); Barberton (2-8); Canton Timken (1-9); Toledo St. Francis (3-7); Sylvania Northview (3-7); Fremont Ross (3-7), Copley (6-4)

Team To Beat

*Zanesville (9-2, Region 7 quarterfinalist): The Blue Devils are poised for a big season. The goal? To make the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in program history. No lie. Zanesville owns just five postseason appearances in school history and is 1-5 in the postseason. Time to write some history. Senior QB Thomas Wibbeler (6-0, 179) returns after throwing for a school record 2,954 yards and 36 TDs last year. His favorite target – senior WR JT McFarland (5-11, 181) – is also back. McFarland posted school records in receptions (60) and receiving yards (1,163) last season in addition to catching 18 TDs. On the OL, senior Austin Kimble (6-4, 258) is the anchor. Defensively, the Blue Devils are just as stacked with the senior quartet of LB Tristan Rock (6-0, 210/AllECOL), DL David Johnson (5-9, 175), DB Jamal Gladden 5-10, 182) and DB Dar Stanford (5-11, 174/All-ECOL). The schedule is loaded with Columbus South, Sheridan, Tri-Valley, Dover and New Philly.

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*Columbus St. Charles (5-4): A pair of 21-17 losses to Kings and Watterson in weeks 8 and 9 doomed the Cardinals playoff chances last year. This year Week 11 is within reach again. St. Charles has three legit D-I prospects in the senior trio of OL Nathan Puthoff (6-5, 280/Marshall and Middle Tennessee offers), OL David Heil (6-6, 330) and DB Ben Hale (6-2, 190/Bowling Green and Toledo offers). The schedule opens with Pickerington North and includes Big Walnut, Hartley, DeSales, Ironton and Watterson. *Hamilton Township (7-3): The Rangers opened 4-0 for the first time since 1975 last season but a 3-3 finish over the final six games kept them out of the playoffs. Head coach Nathan Hillerich (20-10 in three years) expects this year’s club to contend for the program’s first postseason berth since 2002. “Expectations will be high,” Hillerich said. “We return seven all-league players and 13 starters from 2012. Filling the quarterback position will be the toughest task.” Junior Dante White looks like the frontrunner to take over QB duties. His learning curve will be cushioned by the return of junior Slot/DB Aaron Hall-Williams (5-8, 168), the reigning Mid-State League Offensive Back of the Year. HallWilliams ran for 659 yards and nine TDs on 59 carries, caught 37 passes for 693 yards and six TDs and returned two of his three INTs for TDs. Another key returnee is senior DE/TE Micky Crum (6-4, 240) who has committed to Louisville. Crum ran for two TDs, caught two TD passes and had 29 tackles last year. Additional players of note are senior Lorenzio Bridges (5-11, 186/529 yards rushing, five TDs, 34 tackles), senior DB Dylan Napier (5-10, 155/62 tackles) and junior DB Dashawn Nelms (5-8, 150/43 tackles). On the OL/DL the Rangers return Kedtrick West, Logan Jones, Michael Wellman, Alonzo Jewell and Ben Swauger. New to the schedule are nonleague opponents Licking Heights (Week2) and Worthington Kilbourne (Week 3). *Mansfield Senior (8-3, Region 6 quarterfinalist): The TYgers are thinking playoffs with a standout cast returning. Defensively, Mansfield returns a strong senior trio in DL Antonio Sanderfer (6-0, 190), LB Jaleel Taylor (6-0, 200/129 tackles, seven sacks, two INTs) and DB Chek Washington (6-0, 190/89 tackles, five INTs, three defensive TDs). On offense, senior QB Jalen Reese (6-3, 180) returns for his third year as a starter. Reese owns school records for passing yards in a game and seaosn. Washington is a standout WR (49 rec., 678 yards and nine TDs). *New Albany (11-3, Region 7 Champion): The Eagles have a new head coach Pat Samanich whose served as the program’s offensive coordinator since 2005. New Albany returns six starters on defense, including senior DB Victor Chamberlin (5-10, 205) who had 64 tackles, four sacks and an INT last season. The offense returns five starters, led by senior RB Leslie Anoyke (5-9, 190) who rushed for 883 yards and nine TDs as a junior. *Walnut Ridge (7-3): The Scots lost two games by one point last year and finished ninth in computer points in Region 7. Ouch. Senior DE Robert Bowers (6-5, 207) is a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect who holds offers from Cincinnati, West Virginia, Louisville, Michigan State and Pittsburgh. Last year he had 49 tackles, 10 TFL and 7.5 sacks. At LB, the Scots feature one of Ohio’s top junior prospects in Anthony McKee (6-2, 190) who has offers from Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Illinois. He made 116 tackles last year.

Keep An Eye On

*Ashland (6-4): Senior DE Heath Reinke (6-3, 220) has committed to Toledo. Senior OL/DL Ty Green (6-4, 295) is

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one to watch. *Ashville Teays Valley (5-5): Head coach Steve Evans is 23-17 in four years at TV where the Vikings are looking for their first playoff berth since 1999. Key returners are seniors Tyler Primmer (WR/P, 6'4, 190), Clayton Seymour (OL/DL, 6'3, 230) and Thad Smith (OL/DL, 6'1, 240), junior Anthony Jones (RB/DB, 5'10, 170) and sophomore Neal Davis (OL/DL, 5'10, 240). Primmer caught 38 passes for 489 yards and seven TDs last year. Seymour made 54 tackles, including 13 TFL. New to the schedule are Logan and Chillicothe. *Canal Winchester (9-3, Region 7 semifinalist): The Indians join the OCC Cardinal Division this year after being a member of the Mid-State League since 1966. Only two teams (Delaware Hayes and Dublin Scioto) remain from last year’s schedule. Senior DB Khari Golden (5-9, 170) returns after making 100 tackles and eight INTs as a junior. Also back is junior WR Skyler Scott (6-2, 215) who caught 25 passes for 545 yards and six TDs. *Columbus Northland (5-5): The Vikings return a potent offensive skill set in juniors Glen Smith (QB), Nateshawn Hargrove (RB) and Abu Turay (RB). Smith threw for 753 yards and six TDs and ran for 363 yards and seven TDs last season. Hargrove ran for 516 yards and six TDs, while Turay ran for 577 yards and four

Region 5 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Walnut Ridge Mansfield Sr.

Zanesville

New Albany

Canal Win. Hamilton Twp.

Northland

Regional Final Zanesville over Walnut Ridge

Dub. Scioto

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

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TDs. Senior LB Jhustus Cornley (61 tackles, six sacks, two INTs) leads the defense. *Columbus West (5-5): Senior WR Charles Holland (6-2, 180/17 rec., 305 yards, TD) returns. *Columbus Whetstone (4-6): The Braves have never been to the playoffs but will try to ride the momentum of a 3-1 finish last year and the arm of senior QB Ramroth Finnegan (6-3, 210) to Week 11. Finnegan, who owns an offer from Buffalo, threw for 2,458 yards and 20 TDs last year. He also ran for two TDs and three 2point conversions. Whetstone returns three of its top five WRs in seniors Trent Harper (6-1, 185/32 receptions, 449 yards, three TDs) and Chris North (5-8, 180/39 receptions, 333 yards, four TDs) and sophomore Aiden Tuttle (6-1, 180/24 receptions, 279 yards, two TDs). *Dublin Jerome (4-6): The Celtics finished 2012 under .500, but there wasn’t a better four-win team in the state, if there was such an honor. The Celtics, however, will need to replace Dononvan Wilson, who left Jerome holding every rushing record in school history. The Georgia Tech frosh ran for 2,068 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior, which helped earn him nearly 5,000 career-rushing yards and 59 TDs. Senior quarterback Jake King (6’0/170) will be welcomed back along with seniors WR Connor Kerns (6’1/175) and RB Mikey Bano (5’9/160). Senior Erik Harlock (5’9/165) also returns as receiver. Up front, senior Nate Fairland (5’9/250) will anchor the offensive line. On defense, linebackers Louis Torchio (6’0/210/Sr.), James Hanson (5’11/203/Sr.), and Steve Kidwell (6’0/175/Sr.) return. Another weapon for Jerome will be senior punter Tommy Keller (6’1/175). The only change to the schedule is the addition of Canal Winchester. The Celtics lost to four playoff teams a year ago, and the other two setbacks came from teams that were a combined 15-5. Jerome dropped its final two decisions of the year by a combined four points playing a total of four overtimes. “We want to compete against the two other Dublin schools, Coffman and Scioto,” Jerome boss Mark Hundley mentioned. *Dublin Scioto (8-3, Region 3 quarterfinalist): The Irish will be dropping to Division II after making week 11 a season ago in D-I. Scioto dropped regular season decisions to playoff participants Dublin Coffman and Hilliard Darby

St. Charles

Hilliard Bradley Whetstone

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Thomas Wibbeler, QB, sr., Zanesville School-record 2,954 yards pass & 36 TDs last year

2. Aaron Hall-Williams, ATH, jr., Ham. Twp.

MSL Off. Back of the Year; 17 total TDs, two on INT returns

3. Leslie Anoyke, RB, sr., New Albany

Will be featured back after running for 883 yds & nine TDs

4. J.T. McFarland, WR., sr., Zanesville School-record 60 rec., 1,163 yards & 18 Tds as a jr.

5. Robert Bowers, DE, sr., Walnut Ridge JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; MSU, Pitt, Louisville offers

6. Micky Crum, DL/TE, sr., Ham. Twp. JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; Louisville commit

7. Jaleel Taylor, LB,sr., Mansfield Senior 129 tackles, seven sacks & two INTs last season

8. Ramroth Finnegan, QB, sr., Whetstone Threw for 2,458 yards & 20 TDs last season

9. L.J. Scott, RB/LB, sr, Marion Harding

Louisville commit; 1,478 rush yards & 18 TDs; 97 tackles

10. Khari Golden, DB, sr., Canal Winch. 100 tackles & eight INTs last season; All-MSL

Games of the Year

New Albany @ Westerville Central, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Licking Heights @ Hamilton Twp., Sept. 6 (Week 2) Walnut Ridge @ Marion-Franklin, Sept. 26 (Week 5) West Holmes @ Mansfield Sr., Oct. 11 (Week 7) Zanesville @ New Philadelphia, Oct. 11 (Week 7) Canal Winchester @ Dub. Scioto, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

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QB: Ramroth Finnegan, 6-3, 210, sr., Columbus Whetstone; Thomas Wibbeler, 5-11, 170, sr., Zanesville; Cory Roberson, 6-3, 195, sr., Cincinnati Northwest; Kimani Murray, 6-0, 185, sr., Western Hills; Bruce Kinsey, 6-1, 170, sr., Medina Highland; Cameron Daugherty, 6-5, 200, jr. Wooster RB: Matt Blasiole, 5-10, 184, sr., Uniontown Lake; Miles Hibbler, 5-11, 185, sr., Troy (Kent State); Mark Delas, 6-2, 212, sr., Perrysburg; Sam Bruno, 6-2, 185, sr., Anthony Wayne; Christian Evans, 5-11, 185, sr., Tecumseh; Jarred Brumfield, 6-2, 215, sr., Stebbins (Ohio); J.D. Orr, 5-9, 180, jr., Mount Vernon WR: Aaron Hall-Williams, 5-8, 168, jr., Hamilton Township; Marcus Whitfield, 6-0, 170, sr., Massillon Washington; Timmy Tupa, Brecksville-Broadview Hts., 6-1, 185, sr.; Andrew Bonfiglio, 6-1, 170, sr., Toledo St. Francis; Alex Alders, 6-2, 195, jr., Nordonia TE: Beau Huffman, 6-3, 212, sr., Massillon Washington OL: Cameron Bell, 6-7, 330, jr., Nordonia; David Khanin, 6-2, 280, sr., Mayfield; Jeff Rotheram, 6-6, 290, sr., North Olmsted K: Tyler Burdick, sr., Glen Este; Eric Sumislawski, 6before losing to Olentangy in the playoffs. “We graduate a talented senior class that took us back to the playoffs and had us in the hunt for a league championship,” stated head coach Karl Johnson. “Our success in 2013 will be dependent upon our ability to fill those positions lost by graduation and our juniors ability to step into leadership roles and to lead by example” Scioto welcome backs a pair of offensive lineman in Jacob Schafer (5’11/240/Sr.) and Brennen Sawicki (6’2/260/Jr.). The latter is drawing Division I interest and earned 1st Team all-league as a sophomore. Versatile senior Darius McDonald, who owns a Kentucky offer, returns after hauling in 45 receptions as a junior. Senior Cody Steffy (5’8/160) snatched 24 balls for 160 yards a year ago. Troy Zimmerman (6’0/250) returns on defense after making 131 stops last year earning him 2nd Team all-league. Jack Flood (5’11/180/Sr.) recorded 101 tackles from his safety spot. Spencer Talentino (5’9/175/Sr.) also returns following a 78-tackle campaign and Division 1 prospect Elijah Berry (6’0/250/Sr.) is welcomed back on the defensive line after making 68 stops as a junior. Junior linebacker (6’3/205) is another name to watch along with Sawicki, who was 2nd Team all-district. A big weapon Scioto will have in its arsenal will be junior kicker Sam Crosa (5’7/130). Crosa was 2nd Team all-league and Special Mention all-district as a sophomore. He converted 46-of-47 PATs and 11-of-13 field goals. Canal Winchester enters Scioto’s division of the OCC and moves from week 1 to 10 and Worthington Kilbourne will be leaving its division and move from week 10 to 1. “We play a very schedule, including what I think is the toughest division of the OCC from top to bottom,” said Johnson. *Franklin Heights (2-8): The Falcons started last year winning their first two games before losing eight-straight. However FH has shown steady improvement since going winless in 2010 despite its last winning season coming in 2002. “We have daily goals of making a commitment, being disciplined, developing work ethic, understanding team unity, developing mental toughness, and striving for perfection,” Owens said. “We expect and demand our players and coaches to give effort and have a great attitude in our program.” Head coach Mike Owens welcomes back RB/S Matt German (5’10/180/Sr.), QB/LB Ray Spangler (6’2/210/Jr.), WR/RB/FS Mitch Kittinger (5’9/165/Jr.), WR/S Day Summerall (6’0/185/Jr.), WR/DB Seth Dawkins (6’2/180/So.), and TE/LB Alonzo Longshore (5’11/200/Jr.). OL/DE Justin Harris (6’2/250/Jr.), OL/DL Baylee Kibbey (6’0/230/Sr.), OL/DL Joe Nunnery (6’2/250/Jr.), and OL/DE

2, 165, jr., Avon DL: Jonathan Cunningham, 6-1, 220, sr., Bedford (Kent State); Gavin Elifritz, 6-1, 220, sr., Worthington Kilbourne; Antonio Sanderfer, 5-11, 185, sr., Mansfield Senior; Dominic Bodnar, 5-11, 220, sr., Avon; Charlie Lawler, jr., Loveland; Cameron Dial, 6-3, 230, sr., Twinsburg; Heath Reinke, 6-3, 220, srt., Ashland (Toledo); Antonio Weatherspoon, 6-2, 265, sr., Maple Heights LB: Antoine Stone, 5-01, 185, sr., Bedford (Western Michigan); Bryan DiCillo, 6-2, 198, sr., Walsh Jesuit; Jacob Lewis, 6-3, 225, sr., Olentangy Orange; Reggie Howard, 6-4, 220, sr., Cincinnati Withrow; Collin Lucas, 6-1, 230, sr., Avon Lake DB: Erik Simpson, 6-0, 185, sr., Glenville; Ronald Carruthers-Kimball, 5-11, 182, sr., Licking Heights; Jamal Gladden, 5-11, 175,sr., Zanesville; Khari Golden, 5-9, 170, sr., Canal Winchester; Bo Ransom, 5-9, 180, sr., Madison; Chek Washington, 6-0, 190, sr., Mansfield Senior P: Taylor Wilson, 6-0, 202, sr., Worthington Kilbourne; Anthony Yates, jr., Sidney; Jeremy Bridges, sr., Fairborn Davon Moore (6’3/215/So.) also return. The Falcons will have a couple changes in the schedule as Columbus Centennial and Columbus West replaced Columbus Briggs and Central Crossing in week’s two and three. Franklin Heights opens up with Westerville North. “We are focusing all of our attention on the first game with Westerville North,” Owens mentioned. “We will not look beyond week one. Overall, we are in a very good league where we must understand how to compete at a very high level week in and week out.” *Hilliard Bradley (4-6): The Jaguars changed divisions within the Ohio Capital Conference from 2011 to 2012, and this year will be relocating once again. However, this time, it will be state divisions. Bradley bumps down to Division II with the new realignments. The Jaguars return starting quarterback Tommy Horn (6’0/180/Sr.) along with WR/FS Ryan Reffitt (6’5/210/Sr.) and WR/LB Zack Popovec (6’3/190/Sr.). Reffitt and Popovec are two kids Bradley boss Mike LoParo believes have Division I potential. The offensive line will be anchored by C/NT Skylar Hartley (6’2/315/Sr.), who has committed to Buffalo. G/DT Ryan Beveridge (6’0/260/Sr.), G/DT Austin Miller (6’2/255/Sr.), G/DT Josias Cruceta (6’2/275/Sr.), and T/DE Zac Davis (6’4/250/Sr.) are also back in the mix up front. Bradley will also welcome back LB/TE Cam Hart (6’0/195/Sr.), RB/DE TJ Martin (6’2/215/Sr.), RB/OLB Walker Hamilton (5’9/180/Sr.), TE/DE Jake Stratton (6’3/195/Sr.), RB/SS Jacob Pugh (5’10/175/Sr.), RB/DB Daniel Tepe (5’11/180/Sr.), TE/DE Tyler Harris (6’3/220/Sr.), and WR/K Andrew Bradley (5’9/170/Sr.). LoParo believe Tyler Harris is another potential DI kid along with Trey Anderson. The schedule will change a little bit with Teays Valley and Westland being replaced by Reynoldsburg and Olentangy Orange in week’s two and three. Another replacement will be Canal Winchesterin week seven for Worthington Kilbourne. “The OCC-Cardinal division is very

challenging,” LoParo said. “Westerville South, Dublin Scioto, and Hilliard Darby are returning playoff experience with Westerville Central just missing the cut. The division adds Canal Winchester, which has had a very strong program. Our non-league schedule of Marysville, Reynoldsburg, and Orange will also prove to be a tough road.” Bradley won its first three games a season ago before dropping six of its next seven games. Two losses came by a combine three points. *Lewis Center Olentangy (10-2, Region 3 semifinalist): The Braves are coming off a playoff appearance where they made the regional semifinals following an opening round win over Dublin Scioto before being knocked out by two-time state champion, Hilliard Davidson. With the new seven-division insertion, Olentangy will be heading to Division II. Not only that, but the Braves will have a new head coach in Mark Solis, the former boss at Twinsburg. The backbone for this season’s team could be the return of four starting offensive linemen. Andy Simms (6’3/265), Case Troyer (6’3/265), Curtis Conrad, and Quinton Gallion make up the quartet. Simms, who anchors the offense at center, has offers from Akron, Buffalo, Toledo, and Yale. Another strong position will be at wide receiver where the Braves return three pass catchers from last year’s team in Anthony Allocco, Victor Elmurr, and JT Grega. Tailbacks Hayden Hunter and Maleke Mitchell should be a nice combination in the backfield. Quarterback Noah Durst sat behind Air Force signee Andrew Horstman a year ago but is primed for a breakout season. On defense, Olentangy doesn’t return as much, but senior linebacker Kevin Sherry is a good place to start. Classmates Tim Feasel (OLB) and Jonah Gutentag along with sophomore Chris Crumb (DL) will join him. Canal Winchester will replace Watkins Memorial on the schedule. Big games include rivalry contests with Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, and Big Walnut along with good Worthington Kilbourne and New Albany teams. *Logan (2-8): The Chieftains have a new head coach in Billy Burke who previously spent four seasons (2008-2011) as the head coach at Medina Buckeye. *Marion Harding (2-7): The Presidents will lean heavily on senior RB L.J. Scott (5-10, 210) who is ranked the No. 2 fullback prospect in the country by 247sports.com. Scott ran for 1,478 yards and 18 TDs last season and also had a school-record 357 yards in one game. As a returner, Scott added 586 yards and a TD. Defensively he made 97 tackles, including 13 FL. Scott committed to Louisville over Michigan State, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana in July. *Mt. Vernon (5-5): The Yellow Jackets return a good one in junior RB J.D. Orr ((5-9, 190) who rushed for 1,244 yards and 12 TDs as a sophomore. Senior LB Matt Lyberger (5-10, 200/95 tackles_ leads the defense. *Olentangy Orange (6-4): The Pioneers have made the playoffs the last two odd numbered seasons (2011 and 2009) under head coach Brian Cross

L.J. Scott RB, Marion Harding Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

so they should make Week 11 this year right? Experience is in short supply. “We will be a very young team that has a chance to be competitive if we learn fast and play physical,” Cross said. “We believe we have had a good off season and that it will pay big dividends.” Key contributors will be senior OL/DE Cole Cunningham (6-0, 220), senior RB,/LB Justin Gels (6-0, 210), OL/DE Lens Kamba (6-1, 210), senior TE/LB Jacob Lewis (6-3, 225/82 tackles as a junior, 109 tackles as a sophomore) and QB/DB C.J. Stablein (5-10, 170). Gels and Lewis were All-OCC Capital Division. Three of the first four games are on the road (at Olentangy Liberty, New Philadelphia and New Albany).

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division II *Pataskala Licking Heights (10-1, region 7 quarterfinalist): The Hornets made the playoffs for the first time in five years last season. LH owns one of Ohio’s most versatile players in senior ATH Ronald Carruthers-Kimball (511, 182). *Thomas Worthington (2-8): The Cardinals will lean on senior RB Tony Harvard (5-10, 180) who returns after rushing for 1,172 yards and 11 TDs. *Watkins Memorial (2-8): The Warriors are coming off a two-win season, but several things will change in 2013. Watkins will join the newly formed Licking County League ending its run in the Ohio Capital Conference- Capital Division. Licking Heights will remain on the schedule, but will move from week 1 to week 9 and Athens and Columbus Mifflin will be out-of-conference foes once again. Columbus Briggs is a new addition to the schedule and will be an out-of-conference contest. The league games will feature Utica, Newark Catholic, Granville, Licking Valley, Heath, Lakewood, and the aforementioned Licking Heights. “Our second game is at Athens who were in the playoffs last year,” sixth year boss Jeff Severino mentioned. “We will rekindle the rivalries between Newark Catholic, Licking Valley, and Granville from the old LCL back in the 1980s. We will play against three Division 1 quarterback prospects (Newark Catholic, Granville, and Athens). Severino knows the size of the schools will be a step down, but the competitive nature may be a step up. “The schedule will be competitive, even though schools are smaller, great football traditions, great head coaches, kids know each other from living in the same county, and our middle schools will now play from the 7th grade up which will develop even rivals within the county.” Watkins Memorial, who last finished with a winning record in 2010 and faced four playoff teams a year ago, returns a nice group of kids from last year’s squad. Kyle Hickin (6’6/290/Sr.), a returning offensive lineman, and senior WR/DB Hunter Holton are Division 1 prospects. “Hunter Holton is looking to add to yardage as top receiver,” Severino stated. “He broke the record last year for receptions and yards for Watkins Memorial High School.” Other top returnees include FB/LB Corbin Evans (5’10/225/Sr.), WR/DL Preston Jenkins (6’4/190/Sr.), OL/DL Josh Lyday (6’2/215/Sr.), FB/LB Isaac O’Brien (6’2/215/Sr.), QB Ben Shroyer (6’0/170/Sr.), OL/DL Clay Sammons (5’11/225/Sr.), RB/DB Mike Ford (5’10/170/Jr.), OL/DL Nathan Miller (6’0/250/Jr.), WR/DB Rex Miles (6’2/170/So.), WR/DL Alex Miles (6’2/170/So.), and LB Corey Hare (5’8/So.). Another added weapon will be senior kicker Jarrod Lyon (6’0/170). Severino says he has a very strong leg. “We have a nice team coming back,” the Watkins coach believes. “Our kids have been working hard in the off-season and are looking forward to the new league. We will field one of the bigger teams we have had in a while, not only size-wise, but also in numbers. We will need to replace are whole backfield from last year except for quarterback, but we have kids that are ready to step up and accept the challenge.” *Wooster (3-7): The Generals will ride top prospect and junior QB Cameron Daugherty (6-5, 200) who threw for 2,241 yards and 23 TDs last year. *Worthington Kilbourne (3-7): The Wolves lost to four playoff teams and lost four games by seven points or less last year. Senior DL Gavin Elifritz (6-1, 220/63 tackles, 7.5 sacks) returns after earning first team All-OCC honors. Also back are senior DB Set Hill (5-9, 170/47 tackles, two

INTs, four TDs), senior DE D.J. Freer (6-3, 210/49 tackles, five TFL) and senior LB/P Taylor Wilson (6-0, 202/87 tackles, 39.2 punting average).

Region 6 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Also In This Region Columbus Briggs (1-9)

Winton Woods

Troy

Northwest

Loveland

LaSalle

Team To Beat

*Winton Woods (8-4, Region 8 semifinalist): The Warriors have been to the playoffs seven of the last eight years and won the D-II state title in 2009. Might be time to add another trophy to the case. The Warriors have a brutal schedule, but they also have one of Ohio’s best defenses on paper. Senior DL Daniel Cage is a JJHuddle Top 100 player who holds offers from Florida, Michigan State, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky and others. Last year Cage (6-3, 245) had 54 tackles. Senior DB Mike Edwards (6-0, 189) is another JJHuddle Top 10 player who has committed to Kentucky. Edwards has 154 career tackles

Derek Kief WR, Cincinnati LaSalle

Regional Final Winton Woods over Troy Walnut Hills

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

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to go with six INTs and three fumble recoveries. Other standouts include seniors DB Jerrell Foster (31 tackles, Kent State offer), DE Adrian Rankin (60 tackles, 7.5 sacks, Western Michigan offer), DB Demetrius Suesberry (offer from Akron), LB Aaron Smith (47 tackles, six sacks) and LB Torrez Curtis and junior LB David Long (81 tackles, offer from Illinois). Keep an eye on Colerain transfer and junior DL George Brown (6-6, 249) who has over over 30 offers, including Florida, Michigan State, UCLA, Clemson and others. The schedule opens against Lakota West and also includes Hamilton, Mason, Watterson, Thurgood Marshall and Elder.

Teams To Watch

*Cincinnati Northwest (8-3, Region 8 quarterfinalist): The Knights started 8-0 last year, before losing their last three. Regardless, Northwest made the playoffs for the first time since 1990 and for just the second time in history. Led by a senior class that could become the winningest in school history, Northwest has high expectations and for good reason. It features one of southwest Ohio’s top quarterbacks in senior Cory Roberson (6-3, 195) who threw for 1,955 yards and 16 TDs and ran for 663 yards and nine TDs last year. A first team All-Southwest Ohio Conference selection, Roberson could end his career as Northwest’s all-time leading passer. Senior WR Darius Johnson (6-0, 180/First team All-SWOC), senior RB/LB Keshun Horton (6-0, 210) and senior OL Sterling Clark (6-5, 315) are also back. *LaSalle (4-6): New head coach Nate Moore moves from one of Ohio’s top small school conferences (Midwest Athletic) to one of its best big ones. He also inherits one of Ohio’s top prospects in senior WR Derek Kief (6-6, 190) who has verballed to Alabama. A JJHuddle Top 100 player, Keif caught 65 passes for 907 yards and nine TDs last year. Also back are All-GCL performers Jeff Larkin (sr., DB) and Jordan Thompson (jr., DL). Look for sophomore Nick Watson (6-2, 180) to take over at QB. Watson threw for 510 yards and three TDs in relief last year. LaSalle also returns its leading rusher in senior RB Morgan Wilcox (5-11, 225) who went for 404 yards and five TDs last year. Senior DB Cam Bouldin (6-3, 175) holds offers from Kent State and Akron. *Loveland (6-4): The Tigers haven’t been to the playoffs since 2002 but by dropping down to D-II and with a talented cast back, that drought might end soon. Loveland returns eight starters from a defense that pitched five shutouts last year. The headliner is junior DL Charlie Lawler who was first team All-ECC last year after recording 60 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Also back is a pair of All-ECC LBs in seniors Brian

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Tecumseh

Mt. Healthy

Withrow

Anderson

Turpin

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Derek Kief, WR, sr., LaSalle

Alabama commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

2. Daniel Cage, DL, sr., Winton Woods

JJHuddle Top 100; Offers inc. Florida, MSU & Nebraska

3. Cory Roberson, QB, sr., Northwest

Threw for 1,955 yards & ran for 663 last year; 25 total TDs

4. Tyree Elliott, RB, sr., Mount Healthy

SWOC POY; 1,145 yards & 17 TDs in eight games

5. Christian Evans, RB, sr., Tecumseh

CBC POY; Ran for 1,352 yards & 21 TDs as a jr.

6. Alex Dalton, OL, sr., Troy

Oklahoma commit; JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

7. Jared Brumfield, RB/LB, sr., Stebbins

Ohio commit; Ran for 689 yards & nine TDs; 89 tackles

8. Mike Edwards, DB, sr., Winton Woods

Kentucky commit; JJHuddle Top 100; 154 career tackles

9. Kevin Blount, QB, jr., Walnut Hills

Threw for 948 yards & ran for 702; 14 total TDs

10. Kevin Rogers, QB, sr., Anderson

All-ECC; Threw for 1,142 yards & ran for 799; 19 total TDs

Games of the Year

Winton Woods vs Lakota West, Aug 30 (Week1) Winton Woods @ T. Marshall, Sept. 28 (Week 5) LaSalle @ St. Xavier, Oct. 11 (Week 7) Troy @ Trotwwod-Madison, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Tippecanoe @ Tecumseh, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Mt. Healthy @ Northwest, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

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Popp (58 tackles) and Michael Weber (72 tackles, seven sacks). Junior DB Max Mather had five INTs. Offensively, seasoned senior OLs Andrew Alten and Camden Bauke will open holes for new QB Giovanni Ricci, a junior who ran for 400 yards and five TDs last year. *Mount Healthy (9-2, Region 8 quarterfinalist): The Owls have been to the playoffs eight times in 11 years and have the talent to make it nine in 12. MH Head Coach Arvie Crouch (33-11 in four years) welcomes back a cast that includes seven All-Southwest Ohio Conference players and the SWOC Player of the Year in senior Tyree Elliott (6-1, 165). Elliott ran for 1,145 yards and 17 TDs last season before an injury sidelined him in Week 8. Junior RB Havier Pitts (three TDs) and sophomore RB David Montgomery (six TDs) add depth. Senior RB Jalen Davis is also in the mix after transferring from Winton Woods (five TDs last year). On defense, the brother tandem of senior DL Justin Lackey (65 tackles) and senior LB Jordan Lackey (125 tackles) leads the way. *New Carlisle Tecumseh (8-3, Region 7 quarterfinalist): The Arrows have made the playoffs five years in a row and six of the last seven. To make it six straight Tecumseh must replace nine All-Central Buckeye Conference players, including six first teamers. Key returners for the Arrows are senior DL/OL Jake Nicewaner and senior RB Christian Evans (6-0, 185) who rushed for 1,352 yards and 21 TDs last year. Junior LB Cameron Moore (6-2, 200) is the team’s top leading returning tackler (60). *Troy (4-6): The Trojans could have a big season. Scott Brewer returns for his second season as head coach and has an offense rich with talent. The Trojans also find themselves competing in D-II now instead of D-I. Senior OL Alex Dalton (6-4, 280) has committed to Oklahoma, while senior RB Miles Hibbler (5-11, 185) has verballed to Kent State. Senior QB Matt Bahr (6-4, 195) continues to impress after throwing for 752 yards and nine TDs as a junior. Junior K Zach Thompson (62 points) returns as well. On defense, senior DE Seth Overal (6-4, 220) and junior DL Marco Anverse (6-0, 215) anchor the unit. Overla had 58 tackles last year, while Anverse had 70, including 8.5 sacks.

Keep An Eye On

*Amelia (4-6): The Barons have two special defenders in junior DB Carter Hounshell (70 tackles, first team All-SWOC) and senior DL Cohen Canter (86 career tackles, first team All-SWOC). *Anderson (3-7): The Redskins suffered through their worst season of the Jeff Giesting-era (52-21 in six years) last year. Expect a rebound. Senior QB Kevin Rogers was first team All-ECC last season after throwing for 1,142 yards and 13 TDs and rushing for 799 yards and six TDs. Rogers has accounted for 29 career TDs. Defensively, the Redskins return senior DB Josh Correll (55 tackles) and senior LB Evan

Lackner. The OL is anchored by senior veterans Alex Pfeiffer and Evan Spangler. Anderson’s schedule features seven teams that had winning records last season. *Fairborn (1-9): Senior DB Lawrence Inman (6-1, 170) was first team All-GWOC South last year after catching 13 passes for 256 yards and two TDs. He also had 36 tackles, three fumble recoveries and an INT. Senior P Jeremy Bridges (38.4 average) was also first team All-GWOC. Senior RB Tomaris Conley ran for 363 yards and two TDs last season. *Glen Este (4-6): The Trojans started 1-4 last year but rallied to go 3-2 in the final five games. Senior LB Tyler Burdick is a two-time first team all-league performer and teams with junior DB Peyton Burdick and senior LB Tyler Flanigan to lead the defense. Senior RB Jordan Harris is back after rushing for 846 yards and four TDs. *Harrison (4-6): The Wildcats return junior QB Jake Weber who threw for 932 yards and ran for 752 last year en route to accounting for 17 TDs. Senior Justin Conners will get plenty of touches after amassing 821 all-purpose yards and six TDs as a junior. *Kings (6-4): The Knights finished ninth in Region 8 computer points and missed the playoffs for the third time in four years. Only three starters return on offense. Senior DB Ray Brewster had four INTs last year. *Lima Senior (0-10): Veteran head coach Mike Fell inherits the program after a highly successful stint at D-VI Ada. *Little Miami (1-9): The Panthers feature two standout athletes in seniors Matt McDonald (1,883 all-purpose yards, 12TDs) and Dustn Vice (1,161 all-purpose yards, nine TDs). *Piqua (5-5): The Indians haven’t been to the playoffs since 2007 and are just 16-14 the last three years. Piqua did however beat archrival Troy in Week 10 last year and hopes to have that momentum carry over. Junior WR Taylor Honeycutt (27 receptions, 502 yards, four TDs) will be featured on offense. Senior All-GWOC selections Devin Magoteaux (DL) and Dom Stone (LB) headline the defense. Head coach Bills Nees is 163-71 in 20 years at the school. *Princeton (1-9): The Vikings will feature senior QB/DB Tyrell Gilbert (6-0, 198) who has committred to Cincinnati. *Sidney (4-6): The Yellow Jackets snapped a 20-game losing streak in Week 1 last year and almost finished .500. Senior OL/DL Noah Straman and junior P Anthony Yates are two-time All-GWOC selections. Seniors Kyle Dembski (RB/LB) and Jordan Fox (QB) and junior Jalen Herd (WR) will contribute heavily. *Stebbins (3-7): The Indians will lean heavily on senior RB/LB Jarred Brumfield (6-2, 215) who holds offers from Ohio, Western Michigan and Youngstown State. Brumfield ran for 689 yards and nine TDs and had 89 tackles last year. *Trenton Edgewood (8-3, Region 8 quarterfinalist): The Cougars made the playoffs in head coach Scott Clemmons’ first season. The task now is replacing 11 All-Southwest

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Ohio Conference selections, including seven first teamers. *Turpin (12-1, Region 8 finalist): The Spartans are looking for an eighth straight playoff berth but it may be tricky. Head coach Rob Stoll (92-33 in 11 years) must replace 16 AllEastern Cincinnati Conference selections, including nine first teamers. Look for senior RB Spencer Singh (896 all-purpose yards) to play a large role. *Vandalia Butler (6-4): The Aviators must replace 11 AllGWOC North selections, including six first teamers. Look for sophomore RB Nic Martin (6-2, 215) to get a load of carries after earning All-GWOC honors and running for 417 yards and three TDs as a freshman. Butler must replace its top six tacklers. Senior LB Layton Flatt (6-0, 190) is the top returning tackler (32). *Walnut Hills (5-5): The Eagles went just 3-47 from 200307, but are 25-26 under head coach George Kontsis the last five years. The ascent should continue as WH competes for the program’s second-ever playoff berth. The offense returns several key standouts at the skill positions, including senior WR Kendal Fitzgerald (33 receptions, 418 yards, four TDs) and senior RB Tierin Williams (548 yards rushing and eight TDs). Junior QB Kevin Blount (948 passing yards, 702 rushing yards, 14 combined TDs) and senior TE Randall Mincy (16 receptions, 175 yards receiving) also return. Senior DB Nilijah Ballew is a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect and has committed to Louisville. *Withrow (7-3): The Tigers feature senior LB Reggie Howard (6-4, 220) who holds an offer from Kent State. Keep an eye on senior QB Malik Bland (6-4, 185). *West Carrollton (3-7): The Pirates return a good one in senior QB Chad Vannest who threw for 1,387 yards and 10 TDs last year. He ran for three TDs. Junior RB Cameron Snow (332 yards rushing, 421 yards receiving, three TDs), senior RB Emil Suriel (201 yards, four TDs) and senior WR Lawrence Yahle (308 yards receiving, three TDs) give WC some solid options. Three of the top five tacklers return in senior DB Anthony Sandhu (61), senior LB Casar Dillard (46 tackles) and senior DL Manuel Ricardo (36 tackles). *Western Hills (5-5): Senior Kimani Murray (6-0, 185) is one of southwest Ohio’s most versatile players. Last year he threw for 169 yards and a TD, rushed for 422 yards and six TDs, returned kicks and punts, snagged four INTs, made 49 tackles and punted 17 times for an average of 32.3 yards. *Xenia (6-4): The Buccs enter Year 5 under head coach Bob DeLong and the veteran mentor likes what he sees. “In year 4 we were able to return to winning,” DeLong said. “We are bigger, faster and stronger than we have been and even though we will be relying on some young players – they are very talented.” Xenia has a pair of standout senior DLs in Tyler Campbell (60 tackles) and Tyler Steward (45 tackles). On offense, Xenia returns a pair of All-GWOC RBs in seniors Dre Jackson and Ty Burden. Keep an eye on sophomore QB Danny Naylor (6-3, 170). — EF

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QB: DeShone Kizer, 6-5, 216, sr., Toledo Central Catholic (Notre Dame) RB: Larry Scott, 6-0, 205, jr., Hubbard

RB: Vayante Copeland, 6-0, 183, sr., Dayton Thurgood Marshall (Michigan State) WR: Dale Irby, 6-2, 180, sr., Sandusky Perkins WR: Darnell Tate, 6-0, 170, sr., Hubbard

TE: Andrew Gray, 6-4, 215, sr., Chardon (Maryland)

OL: Zach Harmon, 6-4, 280, sr., Toledo Central Catholic (Duke) OL: Josh Krok, 6-7, 300, sr., Niles McKinley (West Virginia) OL: Martesse Patterson, 6-5, 290, sr., Marion-Franklin OL: Joe Lowery, 6-6, 280, sr., Tallmadge

OL: Isiah Moore, 6-5, 305, sr., Tiffin Columbian

K: Dillon Young, 6-1, 175, sr., Circleville Logan Elm

ATH: Parris Campbell Jr., 6-0, 182, sr., Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (Ohio State)

DL: Anthony Clark, 6-4, 255, sr., Akron Buchtel

DL: Chance Weitz, 6-3, 250, sr., Elida (Bowling Green)

DL: Verdontae Wilkinson, 6-3, 235, sr., Trotwood-Madison LB: T.K. Fortson, 6-0, 170, sr., Warren Howland

LB: Layne Perone, 6-1, 210, sr., Millersburg W. Holmes LB: Paul Moses, 5-11, 220, sr., Toledo Central Catholic

LB: Dante Booker Jr., 6-3, 215, sr., Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (Ohio State)

DB: Derich Weiland, 6-0, 180, sr., Toledo Central Catholic DB: Sayyid Kanu, 5-10, 180, sr., Columbus DeSales

DB: Devin Cunningham, 6-0, 205, sr., Lodi Cloverleaf DB: Chris Parry, 5-10, 170, sr., Niles McKinley

P: Quincy Colvin, 5-10, 210, jr., Eastmoor Academy Parris Campbell, RB, Akron SVSM Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

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By Eric Frantz

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division III

Team To Beat

*Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (13-2, D-III State Champion): The Irish improved to 5-1 in state finals and won their first title since 1988 last season with a 42-21 win over Bellevue in the D-III championship. Defending that title is a realisitic goal. SVSM owns two Ohio State commits in senior RB Parris Campbell (5-11, 175) and senior LB Dante Booker (6-4, 215). Campbell ran for 1,353 yards and 28 TDs last season and added TDs via reception (one), kickoff return (one) and punt return (two). Booker had 81 tackles, nine sacks and two INTs. As a sophomore he had 157 tackles and 14 sacks. Other key senior returnees for the Irish are LB/RB Newman Williams (6-0, 240/117 tackles, four INTs, two fumble recoveries, Toledo & Florida Atlantic offers), DE/TE Travonte Junius (6-3, 190/67 tackles, 15 TFL, eight forced fumbles and two INTs, Toledo offer), DL/RB Aaron Adkins (5-11, 205), DL Tony Adkins (6-0, 225) and DB/WR Nathan Bischof (6-3, 190/55 tackles, five INTs). Junior RB/LB Vince Lockett (5-11, 195) will make an impact. “Players understand that this is a new year with new challenges,” Head Coach Dan Boarman (170-90 career record, entering eighth season at SVSM) said. “We must work even harder to accomplish our goals, as the bar has been set very high for (this team). We cannot look at the end result, but rather work daily to become the best football players and team that we can be.” The schedule, which also includes Walsh, Mooney and archrival Akron Archbishop Hoban, ends with three of four games on the road. Those trips? Massillon Washington, Youngstown Ursuline and Dayton Thurgood Marshall.

Teams To Watch

*Aurora (12-2, Region 5 Champion): The Greenmen drop back down to D-III where they won a state title in 2008. Aurora’s brief D-II stint (four years) was a successful one that’s resulted in back-to-back regional titles. All told the Greenmen have been in the postseason eight straight times and are 84-18 over that span. Expect the excellence to continue. Head Coach Bob Mihalik won his 100th game last year and is 102-40 in 12 seasons. “We expect to compete for a (Chagrin Valley Conference) title and a playoff berth once again,” Mihalik said. “We lost a talented senior class, but our JV team was undefeated and we return a good nucleus, which should allow us to be competitive in 2013.” Among the key returners is senior QB George Bollas (64, 215) who threw for 1,355 yards and 14 TDs and ran for 1,071 yards and 16 TDs last year. He’s committed to Kent State. Expect the senior trio of OL/DL Justin Wazbinski (6-3.275/91% grade as OL, 46 tackles, eight sacks, 5.5 FL), DB/WR/RB Kirk janoch (6-0, 175) and DL/LB/RB Romell Pollard (6-2, 200). Key juniors are LB/SS Alex Smierciak (5-10, 160) and OL/DL Brandon Zamary (6-2, 245). The schedule includes six home games including the opening back-to-back gauntlet of Twinsburg and Ravenna. Chagrin Falls, *Canton South (7-3): The Wildcats will build around a talented senior backfield that includes QB Josh Lyon (6-3, 195) and RB Deonte Settles (5-9, 175). Lyon threw for 1,913 yards and 20 TDs and ran for two scores last year. Settles returns after rushing for 922 yards and five TDs. He also caught a TD and threw for one. *Chardon (10-3, Region 5 finalist): The Hilltoppers have a solid returning senior cast that includes DB Anthony

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Cantanzariti (5-8, 145), QB Matt Bolden (6-1, 195), TE Andrew Gray (6-4, 215/Maryland), DL Joey Fodor (6-6, 200) and DB Joe Connick (5-7, 160). *Hubbard (8-4, Region 9 semifinalist): The Eagles return one of Ohio’s top junior prospects in RB Larry Scott (6-0, 205) who owns offers from Tennessee, Michigan State, Kentucky, West Virginia and Cincinnati. Last year Scott ran for 1,614 yards and 23 TDs. In two years he’s accounted for 2,790 yards and 39 TDs. Also back is senior WR Darnell Tate (6-0, 170) and junior OL Matt Jones (6-4, 315). Tate, a three-year starter, has combined for 52 receptions, 1,004 yards and 17 TDs the last two years. Jones has offers from West Virginia, Kentucky and Toledo. The wildcard is senior QB transfer Brennan Wassil (6-5, 195) who threw for 1,518 yards and 11 TDs last season at Kennedy Catholic in Hermitage, Pa. Junior LB Isaiah Scott (6-3, 188) is another top prospect. *Kenston (7-5, Region 5 semifinals): Former Mentor assistant coach Jeff Grubich’s first season in charge of the kenston program was a success as the Bombers won their first playoff game in 18 years despite starting 0-2. There are holes to fill, but Grubich is excited by what he sees. “We are young but athletic,” Grubich said. “The young men here have bought in.” Key contributors will be seniors DB Drew Weninger (6-0, 180), DB Pedro Velasco (5-10, 175), OL Nick Lewis (6-0, 225), OL Chris Ross (61, 255), OL James Gruver (6-1, 250) and WR Jake Silberman (5-10) and juniors DE Mike Kruger (63, 220), RB Jeremy Weirs (6-0, 175) and DB Andrew Silberman (5-10, 215). *Marlington (8-3, Region 11 quarterfinalist): The Dukes must replace RB/DB Dymonte Thomas (Michigan), but senior QB/DB Shawn Kirk (5-11, 190) looks to be the next in line. Kirk ran for 751 yards and four TDs and threw for 833 yards and six TDs last year. The past two years he’s combined for 61 tackles and six INTs. *Poland (8-4, Region 11 semifinalist): The Bulldogs, who have made the playoffs six years in a row, have their sights set high. “We return the most skill players since I've been at Poland,” head coach Mark Brun-

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gard (58-38 in eight years) said. “We have to replace holes on the O and D line and replace Conner McFadden, a 3-year starter at kicker who signed with Youngstown State, but the coaching staff is all coming back and it’s a blessing to have a returning quarterback. The kids are hungry for a regional championship.” That returning QB is senior Jacob Wolfe (6-3, 200) who threw for 1,020 yards passing and 10 TDs last year. Also back is the senior trio of RB Ross Gould (5-8, 180/1,100 yards rushing, 12 TDs), ATH Tyler Evan (6-2, 200) and TE John Markota (6-2,225). Key returners on the OL are senior Nick Rizzo (5-10, 280) and Liborio Ricottilli (6-3, 280). The defense will be anchored by senior DL Zach Bader (6-0, 250), junior LB Adam Wollett (6-0, 200) and junior DB Austin Wilson (6-1, 200).

Keep An Eye On

*Akron Buchtel (4-6): The Griffs return one of the state’s best DL prospects in senior Anthony Clark (6-4, 255) who holds offers from Ohio and Toledo. He had 35 tackles and 12 sacks last year. *Akron Garfield (4-6): Junior RB Darrion Powers (5-11, 175) returns after rushing for 875 yards and eight TDs. *Alliance (4-6): The Aviators return a good one in senior

Region 7 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Akron SVSM

Hubbard

Aurora

Canton South

Chardon

Kenston

Louisville

Regional Final SVSM over Hubbard

Poland

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Marlington

Ravenna

McKinley

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Dante Booker, LB, sr., Akron SVSM

Ohio State commit; Has 238 tackles the last two years

2. Parris Campbell, RB, sr., Akron SVSM

Ohio State commit; Ran for 1,353 yards as jr.; 32 TDs

3. George Bollas, QB, sr., Aurora

Kent State commit; Threw for 1,355 yds & ran for 1,071

4. Josh Lyon, QB, sr., Canton South

Threw for 1,913 yards & 20 TDs last season

5. Andrew Gray, TE, sr., Chardon

Maryland commit & JJHUddle Top 100 Prospect

6. Larry Scott, RB, jr., Hubbard

Has rushed for 2,790 yards & 39 TDs in two years

7. T.K. Fortson, LB, sr., Howland

Trumball County DPOY; 122 tackles, 22 TFL, 19 sacks

8. Joey Duckworth, QB, sr., Louisville

Ohio commit; 13 total TDs in five starts last year

9. Josh Krok, OL, sr., Niles McKinley

West Virginia commit & JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

10. Darnel Tate, WR, sr., Hubbard

52 rec., 1,004 yards & 17 TDs the last two years

Games of the Year

Ravenna @ Tallmadge, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Kenston @ Chardon, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Chagrin Falls @ Aurora, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Akron SVSM @ Thur. Marshall, Oct. 12 (Week 7) Poland @ Hubbard, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Akron SVSM @ Massillon, Oct. 25 (Week 9)

Region 8 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2012.

Toledo CC

Columbian

Perkins

Lake Catholic

Napoleon

Elida

Maumee

Regional Final Toledo CC over Columbian

Norwalk

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Cloverleaf

Clyde

Madison

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. DeShone Kizer, QB, sr., Toledo CC

Notre Dame commit & JJHuddle Top100 Prospect

2. Isaiah Moore, OL/DL, sr., Columbian

Holds offers from Bowling Green, Toledo & Kent State

3. Breck Turner, RB, jr., Norwalk

Ran for 977 yards & 14 TDs as a soph.

4. Anthony Christopher, DB, sr., Lake Catholic

Had four INTs & four fumble recoveries last season

5. Devin Cunningham, WR, Sr., Cloverleaf School-record 23 total TDs last year (rec., rush & ret.)

6. Chance Weitz, DL, sr., Elida

Bolwing Green commit & JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

7. Dale Irby, WR/DB, sr., Perkins

Caught 40 passes for 640 yards & 11 TDs; 42 tackles

8. Zach Harmon, OL, sr., Toledo CC Duke commit & JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

9. Derich Weiland, WR/DB, sr., Toledo CC

All-TRAC on offense, defense & special teams as jr.

10. Trey Guilliam, WR/DB, sr., Defiance

Caught 77 passes for 1,106 yards & 10 TDs; Four INTs

Games of the Year

Bellevue @ Perkins, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Delphos SJ @ Elida, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Ursuline @ Lake Catholic, Sept. 7 (Week 2) Lake Catholic @ Massillon, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Columbian @ Norwalk, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Whitmer @ Toledo CC, Sept., 20 (Week 4)

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RB/DB Parrish Martin (5-11, 175) who ran for 796 yards and eight TDs on 124 carries and caught 36 passes for 534 yards and six TDs. He also made 39 tackles. *Canfield (2-8): The Cardinals will lean on senior QB Kimu Kim (ran for 596 yards and threw for 495 yards last year). *Howland (8-3, Region 5 quarterfinalist): The Tigers will build around senior LB T.K. Fortson (6-0, 170) who had 112 tackles, 22 TFL and 19 sacks last year en route to being named the Trumball County Defensive Player of the Year. ON offense, senior WR Tom Bailey returns after catching 10 passes for 195 yards. *Louisville (5-5): Senior QB Joey Duckworth (6-3, 215) returns after missing the final five games last year with injury. The Ohio University recruit threw for 1,161 yards and 11 TDs and ran for 320 yards and two TDs in the five starts he made. *Niles McKinley (8-3, Region 9 quarterfinalist): The Dragons hosted the school’s first playoff game last year and return nine starters from that squad, including six on defense. Senior DB Chris Parry had eight INTs last year, while senior LB Nick Sanchez (105 tackles, 15 TFL) is the team’s top returning tackler. Offensively, Niles lone returning starter on the OL is senior Josh Krok (6-7, 300) who has committed to West Virginia. Senior WR Marcus Hill caught 34 passes for 478 yards and five TDs last year. *Norton (5-5): The Panthers will lean on junior RB/LB Jon Cheatham (6-0, 170) who ran for 881 yards and 10 TDs last season. *Ravenna (7-5, Region 9 semifinalist): Senior OL Brandon Craig (6-3, 275) returns to open holes for senior RB Demetrius Fear (6-0, 210/748 yards, nine TDs) and junior RB Warren Bradley (6-0, 180/634 yards, nine TDs). Ravenna must replace its top five tacklers. *Tallmadge (8-3, Region 5 quarterfinalist): The Blue Devils are looking to match the school’s 2004-07 run and win a fourth straight Suburban League title. The loss of 17 starters hurts those odds, but head coach Joe Vassalotti (89-40 in 11 years) is counting on a strong junior class to mature quickly. Senior OL Joe Lowery (6-6, 290) holds offers from Cincinnati and Toledo and will open holes for senior RB Bobby Clark (5-11, 190/five TDs). Senior WR Jim Aumont (5-7, 155/14 receptions, 302 yards, three TDs) leads the receiving crops. On defense, senior LB Davis Moore (5-11, 190/33 tackles) returns.

Also In This Region

Geneva (3-7), West Geauga (4-6), Richfield Revere (19), Akron Kenmore (5-5), Akron North (1-9), Coventry (46), Akron East (0-10), Akron Springfield (3-7), Archbishop Hoban (2-8)

Team To Beat

*Toledo Central Catholic (14-1, D-II State Champions): The defending D-II state champions have dropped down a division, but they didn’t drop much talent from last year’s team. Senior QB DeShone Kizer (6-5, 216) has committed to Notre Dame and is one of the country’s top prospects. One of his protectors is senior OL Zach Harmon (6-4, 280) has committed to Duke. Senior WR/DB/KR Derich Weiland (5-10,180) is one of the state’s most versatile players and earned All-Three Rivers

Athletic Conference honors last year on offense, defense and special teams. He holds an offer from Kent State. Another key cog is senior LB/RB Paul Moses (5-11, 220) who holds offers from Nebraska and several MAC schools. Junior LB Chris Green (6-1, 235), senior LB Marwan Marsenbeurg (6-0, 250) and senior DB TeJuan James (5-11, 175) add depth on D. Green holds offers from Toledo and Bowling Green. Junior Ramone Miles (6-5, 260) and senior Jonathan Mitchell (5-9, 245) return to the OL.

Teams To Watch

*Elida (8-3, Region 10 quarterfinalist): The Bulldogs fell 19-14 to eventual state runner-up Bellevue in the first round of the playoffs. Elida features one of Ohio’s top DL prospects in senior Chance Weitz (6-3, 250) who has committed to Bowling Green. Weitz had 72 tackles, 20 TFL, seven sacks, two forced fumbles

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and an INT return for a TD last year. *Mentor Lake Catholic (6-4): The Cougars missed the playoffs for just the second time in 14 years last season. Senior QB Dylan Bell (6-1, 180) returns after throwing for 273 yards and two TDs in five appearances under center last year. Bell also ran for a TD and caught a TD pass. Senior Brett Zimmerman (59, 165/580 yards rushing, three TDs) is the team’s leading returning rusher. Lake Catholic does return its top two WRs in seniors Anthony Christopher (5-10, 185/12 receptions, 123 yards) and Pat Fitzgerald (6-3, 160/six receptions, 137 yards, two TDs). On defense, Christopher (four INTs, four fumble recoveries) doubles as an outstanding DB. *Napoleon (11-1-1, Region 10 finalist): The Wildcats will build around a pair of standout senior DLs in Bryant Schlade, Napoleon (6-0, 191) and Sam Walker (5-10, 176). Schlade doubles as a reliable RB. Also back are seniors Zach Fielder (TE) and Anson Lankeneau (LB). *Norwalk (7-3): Securing their first winning season since 1977 in 2011, the Truckers are 14-6 the last two years. Graduation took its toll, but talent remains. Look for senior QB/DB Jordan Johnson to take over under center after catching 20 passes for 607 yards and six TDs last year. Johnson also completed all three of his pass attempts for TDs and ran for two TDs. Junior RB Breck Turner (6-1, 185) is coming off a season in which he ran for 977 yards and 14 TDs. Junior DB Jared Cook (6-1, 185) returns after making 79 tackles (seven TFL) last season. *Tiffin Columbian (11-1, Region 6 semifinalist): The Tornadoes have been to the playoffs 10 of the last 13 years. Expect them to make it 11 in 14. “We return a great nucleus from a 10-0 team,” Head Coach Brian Colatruglio (32-6 in three years at TC/116-34 overall) said. “We are very big and athletic on the offensive and defensive lines and have good depth at running back and defensive back. The concern will be with the passing game (new QB and all new WRs).” Upfront, senior OL Isiah Moore (6-5, 305) owns offers from Toledo, Kent State and Bowling Green. He anchors a unit that will open holes for senior RB Ryan Lynch (5-11, 190). Look for senior WR Donovan Walker (5-9, 147) to contribute heavily. On defense, senior DL Codey Chance (5-10, 270) returns. New games with Maumee and Anthony Wayne loom.

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*Cleveland Collinwod (0-10): Second-year head coach Greg Wheeler Jr. says the Railroaders are in the midst of a “massive rebuilding effort.” Collinwood played several young players last season and will be juniorladen this year. Numbers are up (40 players last year after just 21 in 2011) and so are expectations. “Morale is up. Participation is up,” Wheeler said. “The 2013 season should yield positive results and progress. Our 2012 team was a team that was filled with very young and inexperienced players. Most of our players should have been playing JV due to their age and class, but they got a year of varsity football under their belt and they will be much more improved this upcoming season. Our weakness should become our strength this season.” Keep an eye on seniors QB/DB Jo'Vaughn Scott (60, 170), RB/LB Jeff Flach (6-0, 180) and OL/DL D'Angelo Williams (6-1, 240), junior OL/DL Cameron Jinnings (6-3, 312) and sophomore OL/DL Coreyaun Robinson (6-2, 315). *Clyde (6-4): The Fliers have a new head coach in alumnus Ryan Carter who is also the school’s head varsity basketball coach. *Lodi Cloverleaf (3-7): The Colts return one of the sate’s most versatile players in senior RB/DB/KR/P Devin Cunningham (6-0, 205). Cunningham ran for 1,227 yards and 14 TDs last year. He also caught seven TD passes, had five INTs, averaged 39 yards on 28 punts and returned two kicks for TDs. Cunningham’s 23 total TDs and four receiving TDs in a game were school records. *Mansfield Madison (10-2, Region 6 semifinalist): The Rams lost to eventual state champ Toledo Central Catholic and must replace school singlegame and single-season rushing record-holder Kale Huss. Four additional all-district players graduated. *Maumee (6-4): The Panthers have a new head coach n Marc Gibson who went 70-22 in eight years at Clyde. *Sandusky Perkins (10-2, Region 10 semifinalist): The Pirates and head coach Jason Zeigler have to replace their QB (22 TD passes) and top two rushers (29 TDs), but they do bring back an outstanding senior WR/DB in Dale Irby (6-2, 180) who caught 40 passes for 640 yards and 11 TDs last year. He also had 42 tackles and 17 pass break-ups. Look for the Perkins ground game to feature senior RBs Tony Didion (5-11, 190/306 yards, six TDs) and David Doster (6-2, 190/245 yards, five TDs). On defense, Didion anchors the unit at LB (88 tackles). Senior DL Chase Green (6-5, 210/69 tackles) is a good one.

Also In This Region

Lima Shawnee (2-8), Rocky River (6-4), Brooklyn (0-10), University School (5-5), Parma Padua Franciscan (3-7), Defiance (4-6), Sandusky (3-7), Painesville Harvey (010), Toledo Waite (2-8), Toledo Rogers (6-4), Toledo Woodward (0-10), Medina Buckeye (3-7), Lexington (5-5), Bowling Green (3-7)

Team To Beat

*Athens (11-2, Region 12 finalist): The Bulldogs made history last year by making the program’s first regional final. This season – and next – could see them go farther. Junior QB Joe Burrow (6-4, 190) is back after accounting for 60 TDs and 4,075 total yards last season en route to Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division Offensive Player of the Year honors. Burrows threw for 3,239 yards and 47 TDs (and just eight INTs) and ran for 836 yards and 13 TDs. Two of Burrows’ top targets return in junior

WRs Ryan Luehrman (6-4, 185/726 yards, 11 TDs) and Adam Luehrman (6-4, 185/348 yards, eight TDs). Also back? Junior RB Trae Williams (5-10, 180) who earned All-TVC honors last season after rushing for 1,436 yards and 21 TDs. On defense, the Bulldogs must replace their top seven tacklers. Williams is the top returning tackler (36 stops). Keep an eye on sophomore ATH Heath Wiseman (511, 170) who had five rushing TDs, two 2-point conversions and 35 PATs last year. Head coach Ryan Adams, the reigning TVC Ohio Coach of the Year, is 40-24 in seven seasons. Proctorville Fairland replaces Waverly on the schedule in Week 5. Week 1 at Gallia Academy is a big game.

Region 9 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Athens

M-Franklin

DeSales

Dover

Teams To Watch

*Cambridge (6-4): The Bobcats are poised for a breakout and looking to earn their first playoff berth since 2006. Junior QB Caleb Tingle (5-10, 175) returns after throwing for

Joe Burrow, QB, Athens

West Holmes

Carrollton

Dark Horses

Granville

New Philly Regional Final Athens over M-Franklin

These three teams could make a push.

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1,180 yards and 11 TDs and rushing for 405 yards and seven TDs. Other key senior offensive returners include WR/DB Ivan Gadson (5-7, 145) and K Eric Fox (5-11, 170). Defense – especially the front seven – will be a strength with the return of senior DLs Ayden Howell (61, 210) and Logan Helmick (6-4, 220 and LBs Trevor Hardesty (5-11, 200) and Clifford Clark (6-3, 215). *Chillicothe (4-6): Led by veteran head coach Ron Hinton (multiple state titles at Amanda-Clearcreek), the Cavaliers are looking for a resurgence. This could be the year. Chillicothe returns four first team All-Southeast Ohio Athletic League performers in seniors OL/LB Cayleb Holt (6-0, 168), OL/LB Tyler Kelley (6-0 200), RB/DB Julius Lee (6-0, 186) and QB/DB Ryan Mathis (6-1, 169). Keep an eye on juniors Tyler Howard (6-0, 279) and Ryan Milliken (5-11, 183). *Columbus DeSales (5-5): The Stallions had the state’s then-best state playoff streak snapped at 18 years with a ninth place finish in the Region 10 rankings. Senior LB Griff Saunders (6-2, 215/Bowling Green) and senior DB Sayyid Kanu (5-10, 180/five INTs) lead the defense. *Dover (11-3, Region 11 Champion): The Tornadoes advanced to their fifth straight regional final and finally broke through for their first regional title last year. Dover has been to the playoffs 13 of the last 15 years. Junior WR Cory Contini (6-0, 160) returns after catching 69 passes for 995 yards and eight TDs. *Logan Elm (6-5, Region 12 quarterfinalist): The Braves made the playoffs for the third time in five years and are looking to make it four in six. Key senior returners are QB Casey Tyler (6-1, 150), RB Cory Heeter (6-0, 170) and K Dillon Young (6-1, 175). *Marion-Franklin (11-2, Region 7 finalist): The Red Devils have several holes to fill, but one isn’t at tackle where senior OL Martesse Patterson (6-5, 290) returns. He holds offers from Purdue, Kentucky, Cincinnati and several MAC schools. Senior OL Devante Collins (5-10, 300) is another anchor. LB Alijahwon Tarvin (6-0, 250) is one of Ohio’s top junior prospects. He had 80 tackles and six forced fumbles last year. Senior DB Jhulyis Monroe (6-0, 190/64 tackles) bolsters the secondary. *New Philadelphia (8-3, Region 5 quarterfinalist): The Quakers made the playoffs for the second time in a row and sixth time in school history last year but failed to win the program’s first postseason game. New Philly is 0-6 in

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Logan Elm

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Cambridge

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Joe Burrow, QB, jr., Athens

TVC Off POY; 4,075 total yards & 60 TDs as a soph.

2. Cory Contini, WR, jr., Dover

69 catches for 995 yards & eight TDs last season

3. Jamal Johnson, RB, sr., New Philadelphia Career totals: 4,925 yards rushing & 51 TDs

4. Caleb Tingle, QB, jr., Cambridge

Threw for 1,180 yards & ran for 405 yards; 18 total TDs

5. Adonis Davis, LB, sr., Beechroft

90 tackles, 15 TFL, four sacks, two INTs, two FF as jr.

6. Trae Williams, RB, jr., Athens Ran for 1,436 yards & 21 TDs as a soph.

7. Martesse Patterson, OL, sr., M-Franklin Offers include Purdue, Kentucky & Cincinnati

8. Ajay Alderman, WR, sr., Granville

Caught 43 passes for 846 yards & seven TDs last year

9. Alijahwon Tarvin, LB, jr., M-Franklin had 80 tackles and six forced fumbles as a soph.

10. B.J. Upchurch, RB/DB, sr., Whitehall

16 total TDs (rush, rec, kick ret, INT ret); 73 tackles, six INTs

Games of the Year

Marion-Franklin @ U. Arlington, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Athens @ Gallia Academy, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Marion-Franklin @ Hartley, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Clinton-Massie at Col. DeSales, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Granville @ Cambridge, Sept. 13 (Week 3) New Philadelphia @ Dover, Nov.1 (Week 10)

Region 10 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2012.

Trotwood

Ross

West. Brown

T. Marshall

Franklin

Kenton Ridge Tippecanoe

Wilmington

Dark Horses

Regional Final Trotwood over T. Marshall

These three teams could make a push.

Shawnee

Greenville

Wapak

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Vayante Copeland, RB/DB, sr., T. Marshall Michigan State commit; 17 career INTs; 25 TDs as jr.

2. Ashton Jackson, RB, sr., Trotwood Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons; 37 career TDs

3. Luke Kennard, QB, sr., Franklin

SWBL QB of the Year; Hoop offers from Duke & UK

4. Jacob Hall, RB, sr., Tippecanoe

Career totals: 3,087 rushing yards & 40 TDs; Brown commit

5. Simon Stepaniak, OL, jr., Ross

Top junior prospect; Offers from Indiana & MAC schools

6. Verdontae Wilkinson, DE, sr., Trotwood

Offers include Kentucky & Illinois; JJHudle Top 100

7. Deyvn Wood, QB, sr., Western Brown

SBAAC POY; 2,700 yds pass, 304 yds rush & 30 total TDs

8. Maurice Thomas, RB, jr., Talawanda

Ran for 1.303 yards and 15 TDs as a soph.

9. Zach Day, RB, sr., Wilmington

Ran for 1,222 yards and 19 TDs last season

10. Jared Nelson, RB/LB, sr., Shawnee

All-CBC ran for 483 yards & eight TDs; 84 tackles

Games of the Year

T. Marshall @ Alter, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Ross @ Western Brown, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Miamisburg @ Franklin, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Wayne @ Trotwood-Madison, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Akron SVSM @ T. Marshall, Oct. 12 (Week 7) Tippecanoe @ Kenton Ridge, Oct. 25 (Week 9)

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Week 11. That should change this season. The Quakers return a potent offense that incudes two of the state’s best seniors in RB Jamal Johnson (5-6, 165) and QB Caleb Beans (6-4, 205). Johnson has rushed for 4,925 yards and 51 TDs in three years, while Beans has thrown for 2,569 yards and 22 TDs the last two years. Senior Sam Shook (6-3, 240/All-ECOL) anchors the OL. *West Holmes (11-2, Region 11 finalist): The Knights will ride senior workhorse RB/LB Layne Perone (6-1, 210) whose coming off a record-setting 2012 season. A year ago, Perone set WH records for TDs (35) and rushing yards (2,090) in a season. He also had 71 tackles, four fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles and an INT. Senior DB Brady Arnold (5-10, 160) leads the defense.

Keep An Eye On

*Beechcroft (8-2, Region 7 quarterfinalist): The Cougars have one of central Ohio’s top LBs in senior Adonis Davis (6-3, 240). He had 90 tackles, 15 TFL, four sacks, two INTs and two forced fumbles last year. *Big Walnut (6-4): The Eagles missed the playoffs for just the second time in seven years last season. Senior LB Austin Crow (6-2, 215) returns after making a teamhigh 102 tackles (seven TFL). *Brookhaven (7-3): The Bearcats must replace their leading passer, top rusher and top three WRs. The good news? A pair of talented juniors return in RB/QB David Peoples (5-11, 170/415 yards rushing, two TDs) and OL Steffan Banks (6-2, 280). Brookhaven returns five other players that scored a TD last year. Senior Ne’Tronne Backus (5-8, 190/63 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks) anchors the DL. *Buckeye Valley (7-3): The Barons return senior RB Brad Edmonds (6-1, 190) who ran for 577 yards and six TDs last year. Look for senior RB/LB Cloin Schwartz (510, 170/two TDs) to log touches too. *Carrollton (7-3): The Warriors are an intriguing team. They return a pair of talented juniors in RB/LB Tyler Dodd (6-0, 220) and QB/DB Zade Deitz (6-1, 170). Dodd ran for 942 yards and 12 TDs last year, while Deitz threw for 789 yards and nine TDs and ran for 444 yards and seven TDs.

Ryan Reese OL, Trotwood-Madison Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

*Columbus Independence (6-4): The 76ers return one of Columbus’ best senior OL in Akeem Mitchell (6-0, 255). They also have one of the region’s best senior LBs in Iman Lowery (6-1, 175) who had 68 tackles, 13 TFL, four sacks and three INTs last year. *Dresden Tri-Valley (11-1, Region 7 semifinalist): The Scotties will lean on senior OL/DL Collin Prouty (6-5, 280). *Eastmoor (6-4): The Warriors return senior LB Cameron Jackson (5-11 188/61 tackles, 10 sacks, nine TFL) and junior P Quincy Colvin (5-10, 210/42 yard average on 30 punts). *Granville (9-2, Region 11 quarterfinalist): The Blue Aces made the playoffs for the

fifth time but failed to win the program’s first postseason victory, falling 27-24 in OT to Dover (which made the state semifinals). Replacing QB David Fraley is key, but the next signal caller will have a trio of stellar WRs to throw to in seniors Ajay Alderman (5-11, 165/43 rec., 846 yards, seven TDs), Brock Hill (6-1, 160/27 rec., 534 yards, nine TDs) and Hunter Orth (6-1, 155/47 rec., 521 yards, five TDs). Alderman has led the team in receiving three years in a row. Senior K/P Bradley Burkholder (5-8, 135) returns. *Jackson (5-5): The Ironmen return a solid pair of junior receivers in WR/DB Gabe Griffiths (5-11, 191) and TE/LB Reagan Williams (6-3, 230). Williams holds offers from Ohio and Kent State. *Washington Court House (5-5): The Lions will lean on junior RB Tye Smith (5-10, 165) who was first team AllSCOL last year. *Whitehall-Yearling (3-7): The Rams have one of Ohio’s most versatile players in senior RB/DB B.J. Upchurch (57, 180). Upchurch had 73 tackles, six INTs (returned two for TDs), eight TFL and three sacks as a DB. ON offense he rushed for 556 yards and 10 TDs, had 321 yards and two TDs receiving, and returned two kickoffs for TDs. *Vinton County (1-9): The Vikings return two All-TVC Ohio players in senior OL Dylan Bartoe and sophomore LB Tim Ousley.

Also In This Region

Mifflin (7-3), Centennial (1-9), Hebron Lakewood (1-9), Thornville Sheridan (4-6), Marietta (1-9)

Team To Beat

*Trotwood-Madison (12-3, Division II State RunnerUp): The Rams have played in three straight state finals and have their sights set on four. It’s an attainable goal. Senior RB Ashton Jackson (5-11, 180) assumes the No. 1 role from Isreal Green and is ready to showcase the talents that have earned him offers from Purdue, Illinois and several MAC schools. Jackson is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and has rushed for 37 career TDs. Senior RB Mark Raye-Redmond

Ashton Jackson RB, Trotwood-Madison Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

(5-9, 170/263 yards, four TDs) owns offers from Davidson and Brown and senior WR Kendric Mallory (6-2, 175) holds an offer from Illinois. Sophomore QB Messiah DeWeaver (6-0, 175) is back after throwing for 831 yards and 13 TDs last season in nine starts (including all playoffs). The OL will

Verdontae Wilkinson RB, Trotwood-Madison Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

be solid with seniors Ryan Reese (6-5, 295/Illinois and Kent State offers) and Clem Vinegar (6-0, 290/All-GWOC) and junior Brice Hinton (6-4, 286/AllGWOC). The defense will be formidable again and led by senior DL Verdontae Wilkinson (6-3,

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division III 235/80 tackles, three forced fumbles), a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect that holds offers from Kentucky, Illinois and several MAC schools. Senior DTs John Lewis (6-4, 313) and Reese also return. The secondary (and receiving corps) contains plenty of talent in seniors Demarcus Wilson (5-10, 160/All-GWOC) and Kieran Winn (6-2, 180/43 tackles, three INTs) and juniors Kei Beckham (6-0, 155/Indiana and Illinois offers) and Harrison Johnson (5-9, 170/Illinois offer).

Teams To Watch

*Dayton Thurgood Marshall (12-2, Region 12 champions): The Cougars are 40-6 on the field the last four years and made the deepest run ever in the state playoffs by a Dayton City League team last season. A prolific double wing offense fueled by confusion and talent produced 767 points last year (54.5 per game) as Marshall surpassed 60 points in over half (seven) its games. The catalyst this year is senior RB/DB Vayante Copeland (6-0, 183) who is a JJHuddle 2014 Top 100 player. Copeland, a four-year starter who rushed for 2,028 yards and 25 TDs last year and has 17 career INTs, has committed to Michigan State. Also back is junior QB Jamahl Manley (6-1, 200) who was first team All-City League and senior RB Deangelo Worthy (over 1,000 yards rushing & 16 TDs). Replacing three first team all-league offensive lineman (and four starters) is key. On defense, the Cougars must replace five first team allleague players. Key returners to the unit are senior DL Jeff Manley Jr. (6-1, 245/56 tackles), senior DE Landon Brazile (6-6, 225/Ohio offer), senior DB Dangelo Martin (6-5, 207/92 tackles, two INTs), sophomore DB Daquan Edwards (five INTs) and junior DB Mike Mills (5-10, 162/49 tackles, two INTs). Also keep an eye out for the junior trio of LB Dante Pinson, WR Brian Carter and K Antonio Camberos. The schedule, despite being just nine games right now, includes tests in Northmont, Chaminade Julienne, Alter, Winton Woods and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary. *Franklin (10-2, Region 8 semifinalist): The Wildcats have one of the most talented Athletes sin the state at QB in junior Luke Kennard (6-5, 182). Kennard, the SWBL QB of the Year last season after throwing for 1,744 yards and 23 TDs, is also a star point guard that holds hoops offers from Ohio State, Michigan, Indiana, Dayton, and Notre Dame. Senior OL Chase Henderson (6-3, 265) and senior LB Kyle Creech (6-0, 190) also return. *Hamilton Ross (6-4): The Rams will feature a dynamic running game led by seniors Andrew Dunn (5-9, 172/847 yards, six TDs) and Drew Chase (5-10, 185/315 yards, six TDs) and juniors Dalton Jones (5-9, 180/372 yards, seven TDs) and John Kinkaid (5-10, 200/276 yards, two TDs). Senior QBs Blake Ballard (5-11, 165) and Joe Warman (5-11, 156) return after throwing for 518 yards and three TDs and 235 yards and two TDs, respectively, last year. Junior OL Simon Stepaniak (6-4, 276) is one of Ohio’s top 2015 prospects. He holds offers from Indiana and several MAC schools. *Springfield Kenton Ridge (6-4): The Cougars return a nice pass-catch combo in junior QB Mitchell Schneider (5-7, 156/823 yards passing, seven TDs, 619 yards rushing, six TDs) and junior WR Joey Conley (6-1, 175/229 yards, six TDs). On defense, senior LB Zach Holt (5-8, 182/112 tackles, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, INT) and junior LB Christian Smith (91 tackles, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries) headline the unit. *Tippecanoe (8-3, Region 8 quarterfinalist): The Red Devils own nine playoff berths in program history – including the stretch of eight straight their riding now. Tipp is stacked and has been building to this season. Senior RBs Jacob Hall (6-2, 215) and Cameron Johnson (6-0, 180) form a potent 1-2 punch. In two years as starters, Hall has rushed for 3,087 yards and 40 TDs, while Johnson has gone for 1,716 yards and 18 TDs. At QB, three-year senior starter Ben Hughes (6-0, 160) is also back. In two years he’s thrown for 1,553 yards and 18 TDs. The defense returns seven of its top nine tacklers, including junior LB Austin Clack (5-11, 200/108 tackles), senior DB Sean Ford

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QB: Joe Burrow, 6-4, 190, jr. Athens; Joey Duckworth, 6-3, 215, sr., Louisville (Ohio); George Bollas, 6-4, 215, sr., Aurora (Kent State); Caleb Beans, 6-4, 205, sr., New Philadelphia; Jacob Wolfe, 6-3, 200, sr., Poland; Josh Lyon, 6-3, 195, sr., Canton South; Zade Deitz, 6-1, 170, jr., Carrollton; Caleb Tingle, 5-10, 175, jr. Cambridge; Luke Kennard, 6-5, 182, jr., Franklin; Deyvn Wood, 6-1, 195, sr., Western Brown RB: Jamal Johnson, 5-6, 165, sr., New Philadelphia; Ashton Jackson, 5-11, 180, sr., Trotwood-Madison; Jacob Hall, 6-2, 215, sr., Tippecanoe; Parrish Martin, 5-11, 175, sr., Alliance; Breck Turner, 6-1, 185, jr., Norwalk; Trae Williams, 5-10, 180, jr., Athens; Zach Day, 5-9, 165, sr., Wilmington; Maurice Thomas, 6-1, 160, jr., Oxford Talawanda; Deangelo Worthy, sr., Thurgood Marshall WR: Cory Contini, 6-0, 160, jr., Dover, Ryan Luehrman, 6-4, 185, jr., Athens; Ajay Alderman, 5-11, 165, sr., Granville; Trey Guilliam, 5-9, 170, sr., Defiance; Hunter Orth, 6-1, 155, sr., Granville; Kendric Mallory, 6-2, 175, sr., Trotwood-Madison TE: Reagan Williams, 6-3, 230, jr., Jackson OL: Ryan Reese, 6-5, 295, sr., Trotwood-Madison; Simon Stepaniak, 6-4, 276, sr., Hamilton Ross; David Heil, 6-6, 330, sr., Columbus St. Charles; Collin Prouty, (5-10, 165/four INTs, 91 tackles), senior DB Jarett Wasson (5-10, 155/89 tackles) and junior LB Austin Robbins (5-10, 180/76 tackles). Other key returners are senior DL Alex Demers (6-3, 240/77 tackles), junior DE Logan Dawes (6-0, 165/56 tackles) and DL Christian Carlson (6-0, 250/57 tackles). *Western Brown (8-2): Senior QB Deyvn Wood is the reigning SBAAC Player of the Year after throwing for 2,700 yards, rushing for 304 yards and accounting for over 30 total TDs. The Broncos also return Junior WR Christian Dawson (6-2, 190/769 yards receiving), sophomore RB/LB Vayante Copeland, Eean Hornung (AllRB, Thurgood Marshall SBAAC as frosh), senior LB Derric Photo by ScoutingOhio.com McIntosh and senior DB/WR/KR Justin Longbottom (two-time All-SBAAC, needs three INTs for school record). “Devyn Wood is a special athlete that has made tremendous strides to become an elite QB,” head coach Evan Dreyer said. “Our team will be built on speed this year. We have over 20 lettermen returning. We will be scrimmaging two programs in the city, Turpin and Anderson, that will help us see where we are as a program.”

Keep An Eye On

*Bellbrook (5-5): The Golden Eagles are looking to snap an eight-year playoff drought. Bellbrook returns junior QB/LB Alex Fryman (5-11, 190) who was first team AllSWBL last year. Other key returners are senior DL Nathan Coffey (6-5, 230), junior DB Sam Martin (5-11, 165) and junior DB Michael Orbash (5-9, 160). *Carroll (2-7): The Patriots return two All-GCL players in seniors Chris Adams (OL, 6-4, 280) and Cary Sullivan (RB/LB, 5-10, 205). After that the experience is limited. Carroll opens with three of four on the road, including a trip to Springfield Shawnee in Week 3. That’s after hosting Beavercreek Week 2. *Celina (7-3): The Bulldogs return a trio of key seniors in WR Braelen Bader (5-11, 175), LB Quinn Giesige (6-1, 190) and OL Alex Giesige (6-1, 185). *Greenville (1-9): The Green Wave could surprise some

6-5, 280, sr., Dresden Tri-Valley (Kent State); Johnny Glas, 6-1, 230, sr., Norton; Brandon Craig, 6-3, 275, sr., Ravenna; Ramone Miles, 6-5, 260, jr., Toledo Central Catholic; Steffan Banks, 6-2, 280, sr., Brookhaven K: Eric Fox, 5-11, 170, sr., Cambridge DL: Bryant Schlade, 6-0, 191, sr., Napoleon; Travonte Junius, 6-3, 190, sr., Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary; Aaron Adkins, 6-0, 215, sr., Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary; Ne’Tronne Backus, 5-8, 190, sr., Brookhaven LB: Adonis Davis, 6-3, 240, Columbus Beechcroft; Newman Williams, 6-1, 255, sr., Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary; Trevor Hardesty, 5-11, 200, sr., Cambridge; Nick Sanchez, sr., Niles McKinley; Chris Green, 6-1, 235, jr., Toledo Central Catholic; Alijahwon Tarvin, 6-0, 250, jr., Marion-Franklin; Zach Schmerge, 6-2, 230, sr., Wapakoneta; Ryan Drew, 6-3, 235, sr., Greenville; Bryce Jenkinson, 6-1, 220, jr., Greenville; Jalen Nelson, sr., Springfield Shawnee; Iman Lowery, 6-1, 175, sr., Columbus Independence DB: Shawn Kirk, 5-11, 190, sr., Alliance Marlington; Deangelo Martin, 6-5, 207, sr., Thurgood Marshall; Anthony Christopher, 5-10, 185, sr., Mentor Lake Catholic P: Dylan Bell, 6-1, 180, sr., Mentor Lake Catholic; Grant Massie, 6-0, 190, sr., Wilmington people this season. Senior RB/DB Ryan Eldridge (6-0, 180) returns after rushing for 651 yards and six TDs and registering 56 tackles. The LB corps of senior Ryan Drew (6-3, 235) and junior Bryce Jenkinson (6-1, 220) is a good one. Drew led the team in tackles last year (104) and Jenkinson owns an offer from Toledo. Other key players are senior OL/DL Kyle Bruner (6-2, 255), senior DB Zach Comer (6-0, 165/43 tackles, three INTs) and sophomore QB Clay Guillozet (6-2, 165/775 yards passing, seven TDs). *Oxford Talawanda (1-9): Junior RB Maurice Thomas (61, 160/1,303 yards, 15 TDs) and senior LB Dakota Byrd (60, 200) return after earning All-SWOC honors last year. *Springfield Shawnee (8-4, Region 12 semifinalist): The Braves are coming off a historic run that produced a D-III state finals appearance in 2011 and a win over Alter last season. There are holes to fill. Senior LB/RB Jalen Nelson ran for 483 yards and eight TDs and made 84 tackles last year. Seniors Jeff Van Zant (22 tackles) and Clay Phillips (60 tackles) add depth on D. *Wapakoneta (7-3): The Redskins are coming off the best three-year run (23-7 in regular season) in program history under veteran head coach Doug Frye. “We will be a young team this season with not much depth in our senior class,” Frye said. “Our program has improved and should help us to be successful. Our kids have learned to compete and work hard.” Key returners are senior LB Zach Schmerge (6-2, 230/first team All-WBL), junior OL Blake Pfenning (65, 290) and junior DL Thomas Schoenlien (6-3, 240/HM AllWBL). The Redskins will have a sizeable OL. *Wilmington (5-5): The Hurricane return three key seniors at the skill positions. RB Zach Day (5-9, 165) will again lead the offense after rushing for 1,222 yards and 19 TDs last year. He lost just one fumble. QB Cody McCune (6-4, 204/915 passing yards, three TDs) returns as does leading WR Adrian Young (5-10, 175/332 yards). Senior P Grant Massie (6-0, 190/38.3 average) is a good one. LBs Evan Hickey (sr.) and Garret Scott (jr.) lead the defense.

Also In This Region

St. Marys (0-10), Graham (1-9), Goshen (5-5), New Richmond (5-5), Cincinnati Woodward (1-9), Cincinnati Hughes (4-6), Cincinnati Taft (7-3), Hillsboro (0-10), Bellefontaine (1-8), Belmont (4-6), Ponitz (1-9), Meadowdale (1-9) — EF

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QB: Austin Schimmoeller, 6-2, 185, sr., Bryan RB: Jordan Campbell, 5-10, 200, sr., Ontario

RB: Bayle Wolfe, 6-1, 200, sr., Clinton-Massie WR: Justin Sawmiller, 6-1, 175, sr., Kenton

WR: Matt Iammarino, 5-7, 150, sr., Chagrin Falls

TE: C.J. Conrad, 6-5, 218, jr., La Grange Keystone

OL: Michael Dieter, 6-4, 290, sr., Genoa (Wisconsin) OL: Jared McCray, 6-5, 300, sr., Minford (Louisville)

OL: Bryan Corpuz, 6-4,240, sr, Cincinnati McNicholas OL: Jake Quick, 5-11, 245, sr., Urbana

OL: Matt Fitchet, 6-5, 230, sr., Ashtabula Edgewood K: Ed Shelley, 6-0, 186, sr., Chagrin Falls

ATH: Dareian Watkins, 6-1, 204, sr., Galion (Northwestern)

DL: Chase Hambel, 6-4, 235, sr., Philo

DL: Noah Furbush, 6-4, 235, sr., Kenton (Michigan)

DL: Clayton Bullard, 6-4, 200, sr., Johnstown-Monroe LB: John Manfreda, 6-1, 200, sr., Kettering Alter

LB: Tylor Pritchard, 6-3, 205, sr., Upper Sandusky

LB: Ty Warnimont, 5-9, 170, sr., Gallipolis Gallia Academy LB: Matt Bahr, 6-1, 215, sr., Kenton

DB: Brady Byers, 6-3, 200, sr., Indian Valley

DB: Mark Handel, 6-1, 183, sr., Youngstown Cardinal Mooney DB: Jalen Fox, 5-11, 180, sr., Wyoming (Ohio) DB: Brandon Poncsak, 6-3, 170, sr., Bryan

P: Frank Catrine, 6-0, 180, sr., Middletown Fenwick Jalen Fox, DB, Wyoming Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

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By Eric Frantz

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division IV

Team To Beat

*Chagrin Falls (11-2, Region 9 finalist): The Tigers are 51-6 the last four years and have played in four straight regional finals. Graduation took its toll, but don’t fret Chagrin Falls faithful. The Tigers aren’t going anywhere. CF returns nine starters, including five on defense. Senior WR Matt Iammarino (5-8, 180) is back after setting school single-season records in receptions (58), receiving yards (1,134) and TDs (13). He also ran for three scores. Other key contributors include senior K Ed Shelley (6-0, 185/7of-11 FGs), senior DB Joey Casarona (5-6, 160/75 tackles, three INTs), senior OL Daniel Herbener (6-1, 265/All-CVC), senior OL Alex Goebel (6-1, 235), senior LB Lukas Sontich (6-2, 215/79 tackles, five TFL, two INTs) and junior LB Sean Mackin (6-2, 215/72 tackles, four sacks). Sontich has offers from several Ivy League schools. Expect Shelley to slide in at QB and Casarona to contribute at RB. The wildcard is the return of senior WR/DB Michael Munday who started on the Tigers 2011 state final four team but missed last year with a knee injury. Other seniors to watch are LB Sam Zdolshek, OL Kurt Stueber and DB Blake Eagle. Head coach Mark Iammarino is 143-62 entering his 19th season at CF.

Teams To Watch

*Ashtabula Edgewood (7-4, Region 13 quarterfinalist): The Warriors will lean on a defense led by the senior quartet of DL Matt Fitchet (6-5, 230), LB Anthonie Magda (5-9, 180), DB Riis Smith (6-1, 165) and DB Lou Wisnyai (6-2, 170). *Cleveland John Hay (8-3, Region 9 quarterfinalist): The Hornets are coming off the first playoff appearance in school history. They’ll again ride senior RB Latif Hughes (5-8, 182) and senior WR Deon Colvin (6-4, 190/13 TDs, 500 yards). *Youngstown Mooney (36): The Cardinals couldn’t overcome a treacherous schedule last season and failed to earn a chance to defend their 2011 state title. Mooney lost to four D-I playoff teams (St. Ignatius, Warren Harding, St. Edward and Austintown-Fitch), to Ursuline (D-V state semifinalist) and in double-OT (to Mentor Lake Catholic). The schedule this season isn’t quite as ambitious but does include St. Edward, Fitch, Akron SVSM, Ursuline and three out-of-state opponents. Senior DB/RB Mark Handel (6-1, 185) holds offers from Youngstown State and Holy Cross. His speed is impressive.

Keep An Eye On

*Ashtabula Jefferson (8-2): The Falcons must replace their QB, top rusher and top four receivers. Senior LB Justin Butler (5-11, 185/75 tackles) returns. *Cleveland Benedictine (3-7): The Bengals have one of the state’s top junior prospects in LB Jerome Baker (6-1, 190) who already holds offers from Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Michigan State and Penn State among others. *Cleveland Central Catholic (5-5): The Ironmen made the program’s lone playoff appearance in 1982. This year’s team would like to add a second. Said Head Coach John Lundy (23-17 in four years): “(We don’t have any) household names yet, but there’s a lot of potential on this roster to surprise the competition.” Key players include QB/WR Brandon Brown

(jr.), WR Kie'sean Cooke (sr.), LB Devon Robinson (sr.), LB Curtis Parks (jr.), QB/WR Desmond Lundy (jr.) and OL/DL Jamil Dean (sr.). The schedule is brutal and opens with larger schools Warrensville Heights, Euclid, Shaker Heights, Vermillion and archrival Benedictine. Said Lundy: “That will test us and let us know right away how good we are.” *Fairview Park Fairview (3-7): The Warriors own one playoff berth in program history, but the return of senior QB Jason Kish (6-0, 160) has hopes high. Other key contributors are senior OL Cortez Harris (6-2, 279) and senior LB Richard Davis (5-11, 170). *Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (8-3, Region 9 quarterfinalist): The Lions made the playoffs for the fourth time in school history but were denied the program’s first postseason win by eventual state champion Akron SVSM (4923). Gone from that squad is a talented senior class and 200-win head coach Byron Morgan. Incoming head coach Ben Malbasa (43-17 career coaching record) inherits a program that will lean heavily on its experience in the trenches. Key players are seniors Joe DeMuth (LB/TE, 62, 220/two-way returning starter), Brian Blatnik (DE/TE, 61, 190) and Anthony Leonetti (OL/DL, 5-11, 225/two-way returning starter). Junior LB/OL Nick Wagner (6-1, 210) started both ways as a sophomore. “We play a very challenging non-conference schedule that includes two playoff teams from last year (Willoghby South and Chagrin Falls), and our league includes perennial playoff contenders Walsh Jesuit, Lake Catholic, Benedictine, Hoban and Padua,” Malbasa said. “When replacing a seniorladen team, the challenge is to gain confidence and improve quickly during the scrimmages and preseason.” *Mantua Crestwood (4-6): The Red Devils enter Year 2 of the Pete Thompson era looking for the program’s first winning season since 2006. Expectations are rising. “We are looking to build upon the limited success that we had last season,” Thompson said. “As a new coaching staff, we decided to play a good deal of young players. Several sophomores and freshman gained valuable experience against a competitive schedule that included five playoff teams. We will still be a young team this season, but our

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youth now has experience.” Defense will be Crestwood’s strength. Senior LB Kenny Jackson (6-1, 215) returns after making 148 tackles last season. Also back are junior DE Stephen Cox (6-3, 225/30 tackles), junior DB Gabe Surgeon (5-10, 175/60 tackles, three INTs), junior DB Brendan Harrris (5-10, 185/90 tackles) and senior LB Eric Harris (5-11, 185/75 tackles). Offensively, Jackson (450 yards rushing and nine TD) and Surgeon (three rushing TDs, two passing TDs) will make up the backfield. Senior Grant Bates (5-9, 230) headlines the OL. New additions to the schedule include West Branch and Garrettsville Garfield. Crestwood will scrimmage Chagrin Falls. *Streetsboro (7-4, Region 13 quarterfinalist): The Rockets must replace 2,000-yard RB Dorian Williams. The top leading returning rusher? Sophomore RB Johnathan Williams (5-10, 170). Senior WR/DB Devin Rencher (6-2, 165) ranked second on the team in receptions (15), yards (257) and TDs (two) last year. He also had four INTs. Junior LB

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Region 11 Playoﬀ Teams

Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Chagrin Falls

Edgewood

John Hay

ND-Cath. Latin

Mooney

Streetsboro

Fairview

Benedictine

Dark Horses

Regional Final Chagrin Falls over Mooney

These three teams could make a push.

Crestwood

West Branch Cleveland CC

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Matt Iammarino, WR, sr., Chagrin Falls

School-records in rec. (58), yds (1,134) & TDs (13) as jr.

2. Deon Colvin, WR, sr., John Hay

Had 500 yards receiving and 13 TDs last season

3. Mark Handel, ATH, sr., Mooney

Offers from Holy Cross & Youngstown State

4. Jerome Baker, LB, jr., Benedictine

Has offers from Ohio State, Michigan, Florida & others

5. Kenny Jackson, LB, sr., Crestwood Registered 148 tackles last season

6. Ed Shelley, QB/K, sr., Chagrin Falls

Standout kicker (7-of-11 FGs last yr) moves under center

7. Jason Kish, QB, sr., Fairview

Four-year starter; Was third team AP All-Ohio as jr.

8. Devin Rencher, WR/DB, sr., Streetsboro Four INTs; Two TDs & 257yards receiving last season

9. Braxton Koup, LB, sr., Struthers

All-American Conference pick had over 100 tackles as a jr.

10. Devonte Fellows, ATH, sr., Woodridge

14 total TDs last two years; played just seven games as jr.

Games of the Year

Benedictine @ Steubenville, Sept. 6 (Week 2) ND-Cath. Latin @ Chagrin Falls, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Woodridge @ Akron SVSM, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Mooney @ Akron SVSM, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Ursuline @ Mooney, Oct. 25 (Week 9) Kent Roosevelt @ Crestwood, OCt. 25 (Week 9)

Region 12 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Kenton

Bryan

River Valley

Galion

Genoa

Clearview

Triway

Regional Final Kenton over Bryan

Ontario

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Bellevue

Highland

Indian Lake

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Grant Sherman, QB, sr., Kenton

Threw for 4,076 yards & 49 TDs last year; Five rush TDs

2. Austin Schimmoeller, QB, sr., Bryan

Threw for 2,315 yds & ran for 1,349 last year; 45 total TDs

3. Jordan Campbell, RB, sr., Ontario

Ran for 1,785 yards & 33 TDs last season

4. Dareian Watkins, ATH, sr., Galion

Northwestern commit; Looking to be four-year All-Conf.

5. Justin Sawmiller, WR, sr., Kenton

3-year starter; 128 rec., 1,801 yds & 16 TDs as a jr.

6. L.J. Henderson, LB, sr., Indian Lake

CBC Def. POY; 111 tackles, eight rushing TDs as jr.

7. Jeremy Brisson, RB, sr., Ben Logan

CBC Off. POY; Ran for 1,859 yards and 18 TDs last year

8. Tylor Pritchard, LB, sr., Upper Sandusky

144 tackles, five sacks, four FF, two FR, two INTs as a jr.

9. Jared Rettig, QB, jr., Millbury Lake

Threw for 2,838 yds & ran for 354 in 8 games; 37 total TDs

10. Parker Carmichael, QB, jr., Triway

Threw for 2,745 yds& ran for 220 as jr.: 38 total TDs

Games of the Year

Kenton @ Coldwater, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Triway @ West Holmes, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Norwayne @ Ontario, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Clearview @ Keystone, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Millbury Lake @ Genoa, Oct. 11 (Week 7) Bryan @ Patrick Henry, OCt. 11 (Week 7)

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Josh Reyes (6-1, 195) had 81 tackles as a sophomore. *Woodridge (7-4, Region 9 quarterfinalist): The Bulldogs must replace their QB, leading rusher and top two receivers. The good news? Senior ATH/DB Devonte Fellows (6-3, 180) returns after accounting for six TDs in seven games.

Also In This Region

Ravenna Southeast (7-3); Conneaut (0-10); Beaver (2-8); East Liverpool (4-6); Salem (0-10); Bay Village Bay (3-7); Pepper Pike Orange (4-6); Parma Heights Holy Name (55); Perry (4-6); West Branch (6-4); Struthers (6-4); Field (4-6); Minerva (3-7); Canal Fulton Northwest (2-8); Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (5-5); Cortland Lakeview (6-4)

Team To Beat

*Kenton (6-4): The Wildcats had a string of three straight playoff berths snapped last year when they finished ninth in Region 14. This season Kenton will look to earn the 10th postseason trip in history. Despite only being in the postseason nine times, Kenton has a 22-7 playoff record and is 4-0 in state semifinals (2-2 in state finals). Known for its prolific offense, Kenton has another unit capable of posting incredible numbers. Senior QB Grant Sherman returns after throwing for 4,076 yards and 49 TDs (and just six INTs). He also ran for five TDs. The real bad news for opposing DBs? Kenton returns eight of its Top 10 receivers. The main target is senior WR Justin Sawmiller, a threeyear starter, who caught 128 passes for 1,801 yards and 16 TDs last year. Also back are a pair of studs in junior WRs Colyn Blackford and Kollin Stollar. Blackford caught 54 passes for 684 yards and 10 TDs last year, while Stollar caught 43 passes for 621 yards and nine TDs. What makes this Kenton team special? It’s defense. The Wildcats feature two prominent defenders in seniors Matt Bahr (LB) and Noah Furbush (DE). Bahr was the team’s leading tackler last year (160 tackles), while Furbush (115 tackles, 13 TFL) is one of the state’s top 40 college prospects. He owns offers from Toledo, Bowling Green, Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Purdue, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Kenton’s defense also returns junior DB Trevor Downing (63 tackles, four INTs), senior DB Kuert Lautenschlager (75 tackles, three INTs), junior LB Deric Legge (49 tackles) and junior DL jake Hale (56 tackles, nine TFL).

Teams To Watch

*Bellevue (13-2, Division III State Runner-Up): The Redmen advanced to their first state championship game where they came up short against Akron SVSM. Gone from that team is standout QB Jalen Santoro and a slew of other impact players. Among the key returners are senior OL Kile Fox (6-4, 250), senior OL/K Jake Strayer (6-0, 270) and junior LB Joey Marin (5-7, 175/119 tackles). *Bryan (11-1, Region 10 semifinalist): The Golden

Bears capped one of the most impressive seasons in school history (undefeated regular season, NWOAL title and home playoff win over Watterson) by winning the inaugural Ohio National Guard JJHuddle Ohio Team of the Year award. This season could be just as special. Bryan returns talent galore including the senior trio of QB/DB Austin Schimmoeller (6-2, 185), WR/DB Brandon Poncsak (6-3, 170) and LB Jake Jones (6-1, 210). Schimmoeller is the reigning NWOAL Offensive Player of the Year, after rushing for 1,349 yards and throwing for 2,315 more. He accounted for 45 Tds (24 rushing/21 passing). Poncsak (five INTs) and Jones (133 tackles) were first team All-NWOAL. Also back are All-NWOAL selections Daniel Pendegrast (sr., WR, 5-8, 150), Jordan Bostater (sr., OL, 6-0, 230), Brock Minor (sr., DB, 6-0, 200) and Dakota McNany (sr., DB, 6-0, 180). McNany had four INTs last year. *Caledonia River Valley (8-3, Region 10 quarterfinalist): The Vikings are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances and looking for the first three-year postseason stretch in program history. RV is also looking for the school’s first playoff win. And it’s within grasp. Head coach Doug Green (fourth season at RV/82-68 career record) returns a talented group that should produce plenty of points. Senior QB Matt Green (5-9, 160) returns after throwing for 10 TDs and running for five last season. Also back are senior RBs Gage Stuckman (5-9, 185) and Dylan Kelley (5-10, 165) who each ran for over 550 yards and scored nine TDs. Senior RB De Clarke (5-9, 175) had over 200 yards receiving and rushing and scored three TDs last year. Senior kicker Eric Bell (6-0, 200/45 PATs), senior TE Cy Perry (6-2, 200/103 yards receiving, TD) and senior offensive linemen Jimmy Longo (6-0, 250), Collin Mitchell (5-11, 210) and Austin Guthrie (6-2, 230) also return. Defensively, senior DB Tyler Simmons (5-11, 165/79 tackles), senior DE Jordan Hale (6-1, 210/28 tackles), senior LB Garrett Trafzer (5-9, 195/33 tackles) and Kelley (3 1tackles, two INTs) headline the unit. The schedule got a facelift with new non-league games (Granville, Marion Harding

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and Loudonville) and new MOAC foes (Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks). “We’ve added some bigger schools and some teams that have a playoff history,” Green said. “We're excited about the change. We hope to improve throughout the season and compete for the MOAC championship and qualify for the state playoffs.” *Galion (9-2, Region 14 quarterfinalist): The Tigers are coming off just their second playoff berth since 1989 and are poised for another trip to Week 11. Senior QB/ATH Dareian Watkins (6-1, 204) looks to complete his career as a four-time all-conference performer and has committed to Northwestern. Wisconsin, Penn State, Michigan State, Iowa, Louisville, Georgia Tech and Kentucky were among those that also offered. Senior DB Cario Davison (6-2, 196) should make an impact after transferring from Walnut Ridge. *Genoa (11-1, Region 14 semifinalist): The Comets have made the playoffs five years in a row, but must replace the Northern Buckeye Conference back (Kyle Nutter) and lineman (Nick Keller) of the year if they want to do it again. Senior OL Michael Deiter (6-4, 290) gives them a leg up on the latter. A special player and first team NBC selection at both OL and DL last year, Deiter holds offers from Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and several MAC schools. Also back for the Comets is two-way NBC first teamer Logan Bryer (OL/DE). Offensively, look for

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division IV second team NBC RB and senior David Nutter (5-11, 200) to carry a lot of the load after rushing for 535 yards and eight TDs last year. He also added 60 tackles as an LB. Other key contributors for genoa are senior DL Max Reeder (second team NBC), senior DB Casey Gose (second team NBC), senior WR Quentin Spiess (HM NBC) and junior kicker Cody Pickard (first team NBC). Pickard set the state record with six FGs in a win over Fostoria. *Indian Lake (6-4): The Lakers are on the verge of something big. Indian lake returns its top three rushers from a year ago in the senior trio of L.J. Henderson (5-11, 185/657 yards, eight TDs), Chris Teague (5-10, 145/781 yards, nine TDs) and Montel Morgan (6-0, 175/247 yards, six TDs). Junior RB Hunter Vance (5-11, 170/five TDs) adds depth. Senior QB Christian Grider (6-3, 175) is also back after throwing for 883 yards and five TDs. On defense, the Lakers return their top five tacklers, including Henderson, a LB who had 111 stops last season and is the reigning Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division Defensive Player of the Year. Other key returners are senior LB Ben Wahl (5-10, 160/98 tackles), senior DL Ethan Downing (6-1, 250/77 tackles, 5.5 sacks), Teague (72 tackles) and junior LB Cody Winegardner (5-11, 185/53 tackles, four fumble recoveries). *La Grange Keystone (5-5): The Wildcats have never been to the playoffs, but that could change this year. Junior WR/TE/DB C.J. Conrad (6-5, 218) is becoming one of the state’s top junior prospects. Last year he caught 59 passes for 924 yards and 14 TDs. He also had three INTs and 87 tackles. Key seniors are QB Marcus Gunter (6-0, 170/1,207 yards, 12 TDs), LB Pierce Young (5-10, 165/54 tackles) and LB Kendle Stiner (6-0 190/75 tackles). Junior LB Ryan Tobicash (6-1, 220/68 tackles) is one to watch. *Lorain Clearview (7-4, Region 14 quarterfinalist): After a three-year playoff absence, the Clippers earned the program’s 15th postseason berth last year. A 72-0 first round loss to Ottawa-Glandorf still stings. The good news? Talent returns. Junior quarterback Roger Engle returns after throwing for 1,491 yards and 15 TDs. His top target – senior WR Gerrell Williams (6-4, 180) – is also back. Williams had 26 catches for 699 yards and eight TDs last season. *Millbury Lake (4-6): The Lakers were an up-and-down football team last year. A week after getting shutout by Genoa, Lake scored 54 points in a win over Elmwood. The next week they lost 41-16 to Rossford. The next week they beat Fostoria 66-13. Consistency is something this program needs and something new head coach Mark Emans hopes to provide. Emans, who spent 21 seasons at Wauseon and won a D-III state championship in 1993, replaces former Sherwood Fairview and Versailles HC Bob Olwin who left after one year to go to Ada. The cupboard is far from bare. Junior QB Jared Rettig (6-2, 180) returns after throwing for 2,838 yards and 32 TDs in eight games. He also ran for 354 yards and five TDs. Lake’s top two WRs return in junior Connor Bowen (59 catches, 844 yards, nine TDs) and sophomore Adam Duncan (28 catches, 460 yards, four TDs). Defensively, senior LB Nick Walsh (first team NBC) is back. *Ontario (6-4): The Warriors will again ride the talented senior backfield of RB Jordan Campbell (5-10, 200) and QB Tyler Boatwright (5-11, 200). Campbell ran for 1,785 yards and scored 33 TDs last year, while Boatwright accounted for 1,030 total yards and seven TDs. Defensively, Ontario returns its top four tacklers, including junior LB Bronson Krull (6-2, 230/74 tackles), senior DB Logan Armstrong (5-11, 180/72 tackles), Boatwright (62 tackles) and junior LB Aaron Baker (5-11, 200/59 tackles). *Wooster Triway (7-3): The return of junior QB Parker Carmichael (5-11, 160) gives the Titans a shot in any game. Carmichael threw for 2,745 yards and 30 TDs and ran for 220 yards and eight TDs last year. Junior Jordon Miller (5-8, 155/43 receptions, 445 yards, nine TDs) leads a young receiving corps. Junior LB Troy Haven (5-10, 165/77 tackles, 18 TFL) spearheads the defense.

Keep An Eye On

*Ben Logan (4-6): Senior RB Jeremy Brisson (5-9, 175) returns after sharing Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division Offensive Player of the Year honors last year. He ran for 1,859 yards and 18 TDs. He had a season-high 347 yards against Greenon. *Brookside (0-10): The Cardinals will lean heavily on

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senior QB/P Jake Morgan (5-10, 165). *Firelands (3-7): Senior OL Joe Sosinski (6-3, 315) is a good one. *Lima Bath (5-5): The Wildcats will lean on senior DB Hayden Atkins (6-1, 190) and senior WR Teran Sullivan (6-6, 220). *Marengo Highland (5-5): The Scots will look to ride a seasoned offensive line led by senior Ed Kontul (6-3, 290/three-year starter) and junior Jacob Brown (6-0, 210/two-year starter). Senior DL Dustin Baker (6-1,240) was first team All-MOAC last year. Senior RB Kyle Minyo (5-11, 165/860 yards) will get his share of touches. Expectations are high. *Otsego (6-4): The Knights will lean on senior RB/DB Cody Downs, who was second team All-NBC at both positions last year. Junior OL Damoen Nigh was also All-NBC. *Rossford (6-4): The Bulldogs return a pair of first team All-NBC performers in RB Ian Stolar (sr.) and LB Jacob Cowell (sr.). Second team All-NBC LB Ryan Reed (sr.) is back too. *Upper Sandusky (7-4, Region 14 quarterfinalist): The Rams have a special talent in senior LB Tylor Pritchard (63, 205) who had 144 tackles, five sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two INTs last year. *Wauseon (3-7): The Indians return a good one in first team All-NWOAL DB/QB Ty Suntken (6-0, 175, sr.). Suntken ran for 1,141 yards and 16 TDs and threw for 1,087 yards and eight TDs last season.

Also In This Region

Region 13 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Indian Valley

Philo

Licking Valley

Watterson Johns.-Monroe

Indian Creek

Claymont

Col. South

Regional Final Indian Valley over Watterson

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Oak Harbor (7-3), Marengo Highland (5-5), Fostoria (010), Shelby (2-8), Clearfork (3-7), Port Clinton (1-9), Vermillion (2-8), Toledo Scott (3-7)

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Team To Beat

*Indian Valley (6-5, Region 15 quarterfinalist): The return of senior QB Brady Byers (6-3, 200) and junior RB Jake Davis (5-9, 210) have elevated expectations for the Braves who are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances. The program is still looking for its first postseason win. Byers ran for 847 yards and nine TDs and threw for 975 yards and four TDs. He also caught a TD pass and had seven INTs as a DB. Davis ran for 1,587 yards and 25 TDs. Senior LB/WR Logan Ryan (6-0, 180) leads the defense (73 tackles) and doubles as the team’s leading receiver (28 receptions, 635 yards, three TDs). Keep an eye on junior DL Kyle Contini (5-10, 210/90 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks). Sophomore DB Brady Cotsmire (5-11, 155/50 tackles and three INTs) and junior DL Brock Weber (6-6, 245/50 tackles, nine sacks) will contribute heavily.

Teams To Watch

*Claymont (7-3): Mustangs are looking for big things with the reutrn of six defensive starters, four of five OL starters and their top two RBs. *Columbus Watterson (7-4, region 10 quarterfinalist): The Eagles have missed the playoffs just three times in 21 years. Expect another postseason trip. Head coach Dan Bjelac (80-37 in 10 years) said Watterson is looking forward to continuing its “great tradition” and “excited about the challenges” that provides. The Eagles return a solid trio of senior RBs in Walter Green (5-6, 155/754 yards, eight TDs), DeAndre Golden (5-9, 189/408 yards) and Cody Calhoun (5-11, 195/362 yards). Key receiving threats return in senior WRs Ryan Urquhart (5-10, 175) and Patrick Roark (6-2, 188) and senior TE Alec Greene (6-3, 222). Junior K Michael Harper (5-11, 155) is a nice weapon (29 PATs, hit 5-of-6 FGs). Defensively, senior DE Kyle Fada (6-2, 252/46 tackles), senior DL John Bogue (6-1, 260/59 tackles), Calhoun (51 tackles), Urquhart (43 tackles) and Roark (36 tackles) return. Other key contributors will be senior HB Jacob Graham (5-10, 205), senior OL Nate DiPalma (6-0, 223), senior FB Evan Woosely (59, 178), junior HB Jack haley (5-9, 214) and junior DB Bena Kaminski (5-11, 189). The schedule is tough again with games against Walnut Ridge, Mason, Walsh Jesuit, Winton Woods, LaSalle, Hartley, DeSales, St. Charles

Maysville

Edison

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Walter Green, RB, sr., Watterson Ran for 754 yards & eight TDs last season

2. Cody Farley, RB, jr., Johns.-Monroe

Ran for 1,792 yards & 17 TDs as a junior

3. Brady Byers, QB/DB, sr., Indian Valley

Accounted for 13 total TD; Had seven INTs on def.

4. Clay Lapp, RB, sr., Meadowbrook

Four-year starter missed six games as jr.; 18 career TDs

5. James Curry, QB, sr., Col. East.

Threw for 900 yards & ran for 800 yards as jr.; 21 total TDs

6. Jake Davis, RB, jr., Indian Valley Ran for 1,587 yards & 25 TDs last season

7. Deone Linsley, RB/LB, sr., Col. South Ran for 1,153 yards & 25 TDs as jr.; 83 tackles, three INTs

8. Nolan Marcus, QB, sr., Edison

Threw for 1,345 yards & ran for 633; 23 total TDs last year

9. Grant Garber, QB, sr., Licking Valley Threw for 1,008 yards & nine TDs last season

10. Clayton Bullard, DE, sr., Johns.-Monroe Had 123 tackles, including 20 TFL, last year

Games of the Year

Watterson @ Walnut Ridge, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Licking Valley @ Philo, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Amanda-Clearcreek @ Ironton, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Johns.-Monroe @ Licking Valley, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Watterson @ Col. DeSales, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Indian Valley @ Triway, Oct. 18 (Week 8)

Region 14 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Carlisle

Alter

Clinton-Massie

Wyoming

Gallia Acad.

Fenwick

Urbana

Regional Final Massie over Gallia Acad.

Minford

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Miami Trace

Norwood

Circleville

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Bayle Wolf, RB, sr., Clinton-Massie

Has rushed for 3,449 yards & 72 TDs last two years

2. John Manfreda, LB, sr., Alter

Leads stellar LBing corps; 46 tackles last season

3. Levi Boyer, QB, sr., Carlisle

SWBL QB of the Yr; 1,994 yds pass, 554 yds rush, 22 TDs

4. David Burroughs, QB, sr., Circleville

Two-time All-Mid-State League

5. Ty Warnimont, RB/LB, sr., Gallia Acad.

148 tackles, 10 sacks, five FF; 948 yds rush, 10 TDs

6. Frank Catrine, WR/DB, sr., Fenwick 2,389 all-purpose yards & 22 TDs as a jr.

7. Jared McCray, OL, sr., Minford

Two-time All-SOC II selection; Committed to Louisville

8. Andrew Conover, QB, sr., Norwood

Threw for 2,137 yards & 25 TDs as jr.; Ran for two TDs

9. Nathan Mays, QB, jr., Urbana

Two-time CBC POY; 4,000 pass yds & 58 TDs in two years

10. Will Marty, QB, sr., Wyoming

Threw for 2,413 yards & 24 TDs last season

Games of the Year

Carlisle vs Franklin, Aug. 31 (Week 1) Athens @ Gallia Academy, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Thurgood Marshall @ Alter, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Clinton-Massie @ Col. DeSales, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Wheelersburg @ Minford, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Alter @ Fenwick, Oct. 25 (Week 9)

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division IV and Jonathan Alder. *Johnstown-Monroe (10-3, Region 15 finalist): The Johnnies have played in two straight regional finals. Making three isn’t out of the question. Junior RB Cody Farley (5-11, 180) leads the charge after rushing for 1,792 yards and 17 TDs last season. Senior TE/DE Clayton Bullard (6-4, 200) is one of Ohio’s small school best. He had 123 tackles last year, including 20 TFL. Senior K/P Charles Benton (6-4, 200) has connected on 101 of 115 career PATs. The Johnnies return four starters on offense and six on defense. Several players from an undefeated reserve team are expected to contribute. *Philo (7-3): The Electrics were close last year. Two straight losses to end the season (and two 2-point losses) kept Philo from earning the program’s fifth postseason berth and first since 1995. The Electrics are 0-4 in the playoffs, but that could change this season. Expectations have grown for a program that raised funds and independently paid for new field turf at Sam Hatfield Stadium in the offseason. The excitement is real – and for good reason. Head coach and alumnus Dirk Lincicome (19-11 in three years) returns a solid cast that includes senior QB/DB Zak Sheridan (5-9, 160/12 TDs rushing), senior RB/DB/P Nathan Delozier (5-10, 170/39.3 yards per punt) and senior TE/DE Chase Hambel (6-4, 235/11 sacks). Other key players are seniors Hunter Smith (WR/DB, 5-9, 165), Luke Miller (WR/DB, 5-9, 165), Casey Mayle (OL/DL, 5-11, 220), Connor Church (OL/DL, 6-0, 220) and Andrew Dorman (TE/DL, 6-4, 215). The Electrics will play their first game on their new turf in Week 2 against new non-league opponent Licking Valley. *Steubenville (9-3, Region 11 semifinalist): Big Red will be led by senior DB Robert Harden (6-1, 190). A fouryear starter, Harden had 47 tackles, including 12 TFL last year. He had 52 tackles as a sophomore and 47 as a freshman. *Wintersville Indian Creek (9-2, Region 11 quarterfinalist): The Redskins have been in the playoffs back-toback seasons (and three times overall), but are still looking for their first postseason win. Indian Creek will rally around the senior RBs Blake Roar (5-11, 190/417 yards, eight TDs) and Tran Huynh (5-9, 160/561 yards, seven TDs). Junior LB Zach Connor (6-1, 215) leads the dsefense. *Zanesville Maysville (9-2, Region 11 quarterfinalist): The Panthers are coming off the school’s first playoff berth and return a dynamite 1-2 punch in senior RB Jordan Hayes (5-11, 200) and senior WR C.J. Harris (6-0, 195).

Keep An Eye On

*Amanda-Clearcreek (3-7): The Aces had a string of three straight playoff appearances snapped last year. Can they rebound? *Bexley (2-8): The Lions return a pair of defensive standouts in senior DL Jacob Olds (6-0, 198) and senior LB Jeff Nicosia (5-11, 189). Olds ahd 52 tackles, four TFL and two forced fumbles, while Nicosia had 53 tackles. *Byesville Meadowbrook (3-7): The Colts haven’t had a winning season since 2005 but hopes are high this season. Senior RB Clay Lapp (5-9, 200) returns for his fourth year as a starter with 1,906 career yards and 18 TDs. He only played six games last year. Also back is the standout senior trio of WR Cody Johnston (6-1, 170), OL Justice May (6-0, 250) and LB Caleb Fehrman (5-11, 175). *Carroll Bloom-Carroll (5-6, Region 15 quarterfinalist): The Bulldogs – once 2-5 – won their last three regular season games (over Circleville, Amanda-Clearcreek and Hamilton Township) last year to earn a spot in the postseason. Senior WR Tyler Sorg (6-2, 180) returns after earning first team All-MSL honors last year. Senior K Dominic Garris (5-10, 150/8-of-11 FGs) is a good one. *Columbus East (5-5): Senior QB James Curry (5-10, 180) returns after throwing for 900 yards and 12 TDs and rushing for 800 yards and nine TDs. Also back is senior LB Nate Burkes (6-1, 235) who had 75 tackles last year. *Columbus South (4-6): The Bulldogs have never been to the playoffs. Could they get there this year? Yes. That’s quite a statement for a team that went 0-10 in 2011. The key? Senior RB/LB Deone Linsley (6-0, 200) who rushed for 1,153 yards and 25 TDs last year. He also had 83 tackles, three INTs and three defensive TDs. Also back is senior WR/DB Shaquille Upchurch (5-9, 160) who

had 58 tackles, four INTs, 34 receptions, 452 receiving yards and five TDs. *Heath (4-6): The Bulldogs will lean on senior LB Kameron Herring (5-7, 175/72 tackles, four forced fumbles). *Newark Licking Valley (7-3): The Panthers return the senior pass-catch combo of QB Grant Garber (6-1, 205/1,008 yards passing, nine TDs) and WR Ty Griffith (6-2, 185). *Richmond Edison (2-8): Senior QB Nolan Marcus returns after throwing for 1,345 yards and 13 TDs and running for 633 yards and 10 TDs last season. Also back is senior WR Rich Springer who caught 25 passes for 509 yards and six TDs. *Tuscarawas Valley (3-7): Senior RB Kyle Stewart (6-1, 245) leads the charge (772 yards/eight TDs). The Trojans also return senior QB Derek Horstman (1,275 yards and nine TDs) and junior WR Jordan Felgenhauer (17 receptions, 300 yards, four TDs).

Also In This Region

John Glenn (6-4), New Lexington (7-3), Morgan (2-8), Fairfield Union (2-8), Columbus Linden McKinley (1-9), Utica (1-9), Vincent Warren (4-6), Buckeye Local (4-6), Warsaw River View (5-5)

Team To Beat

*Clinton-Massie (15-0, D-IV state champions): The Falcons had a historic season last year. In addition to winning the program’s first state championship in its first state final, Massie became the first Ohio school in history to score over 800 points. They finished with 822. The Falcons, who lost in the 2011 state semifinals (to Kenton), are looking to earn their 12th straight playoff berth. Senior RB Bayle Wolf (6-1, 200) returns after rushing for 2,059 yards and 41 TDs last season. He ran for 1,390 yards and 31 TDs as a sophomore. In last year’s state final, Wolf tied D-IV finals records for points (30) and TDs (five). He ran for 220 yards. Other key returnees are RB/LB Kelson Gaudon (6-1/200/sr.), TE/DE Austion Flohea (6-1/220/sr.), OL/DL A.J. Avery (6-2/235/sr.), OL/DL Kyle Aubrey (6-o/235/ sr.), Josh Loud (5-8/160/db/se/sr.), RB/LB Chase Wolf (6-2/190/jr.), DB/WR Dylan Rose (63/180/sr.), QB/LB Zack Santoro (5-11/180/jr.), RB/DE Sam Burnham (6-1/200/ jr.), RB/LB Jared Halley (511/190/jr.), OL/DL Dalton Ferguson (6-3/225/sr.), DB/WR Issaih Stiverson (6-1/185/jr.) and K Callum Jones (60/160/jr.). Jones set the state kicking record for PATs in a season (over 100) last year. “The ability to develop at the QB position will be key,” head coach Dan McSurely (16866 in 17 years) said. “Our O-Line is big and athletic. The defense is fast.” The schedule, which McSurely says is the “toughest schedule we’ve had in the history of the program,” includes new non-league games with Columbus DeSales and Chillicothe.

Teams To Watch

*Alter (8-2-1, Region 12 quarterfinalist): The Knights have been to the playoff 12 years in a row, but the last two seasons have suffered disappointing early round exists. This year look for defense to carry the torch. Alter returns nine All-GCL players, six of which are defenders. That group is all seniors and includes WR/DB Jordan George, LB John Manfreda (46 tackles), LB Tim Seifret (67 tackles), DL Lane Breyer, DL Joe Kramer and LB Andrew Seifert. On offense, look for senior RB Tommy Ruff (341 yards, three TDs) to get plenty of touches. Senior K Michael Ruffolo is a serious threat. Junior DL Kraig Howe (6-3, 253) is one to watch. *Carlisle (8-2): The Indians could be dangerous. Carlisle returns a talented backfield in senior QB Levi Boyer (6-1, 195) and junior RB Jason Sandlin (5-7, 150). Boyer was the SWBL Buckeye Division QB of the Year last season after throwing for 1,994 yards and 15 TDs and running for 554 yards and seven TDs. Sandlin, second team AllSWBL, ran for 1,090 yards and eight TDs. Senior Dylan Clay (5-9, 155) is the top returning receiver (32 rec., 480 yards, four TDs). Senior WR Gideon Cunningham (6-2, 160) is a special teams threat (three kick returns for TDs

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QB: Grant Sherman, 6-4, 200, sr., Kenton; Will Marty, 6-4, 190, sr., Wyoming; Parker Carmichael, 5-11, 160, jr., Wooster Triway; Nathan Mays, 6-3, 185, jr., Urbana; Wade Jarrell, 6-0, 160, sr., Gallipolis Gallia Academy; Jason Kish, 5-11, 148, sr., Fairview Park Fairview; Jared Rettig, 6-2, 180, jr., Millbury Lake; Levi Boyer, 6-1, 195, sr., Carlisle; Nolan Marcus, sr., Richmond Edison; David Burroughs, 5-9, 170, sr., Circleville; Andrew Conover, 5-11, 175, sr., Norwood; James Curry, 5-10, 180, sr., Columbus East RB: Deone Linsley, 6-0, 200, sr., Columbus South; Jake Davis, 5-9, 210, sr., Indian Valley; Cody Farley, 5-11, 180, jr., Johnston-Monroe; Jeremy Brisson, 5-9, 175, sr., Ben Logan; Jason Sandlin, 5-7, 150, jr. Carlisle WR: Jared Peters, 6-0, 170, sr., Norwood; Shane Ware, 5-11, 190, sr., Urbana; Deon Colvin, 6-4, 190, sr., Cleveland John Hay; Gerell Williams, 6-4, 170, sr., Lorain Clearview; Ty Griffith, 6-1, 185, sr., Newark Licking Valley; Tyler Sorg, 6-2, 170, sr., Carroll BloomCarroll; Connor Bowen, jr., Millbury Lake; Rich Springer, sr., Richmond Edison; Jordan George, 5-11, made the playoffs for the first time since 2004 last year and beat Fenwick in the first round. Norwood returns standout senior QB Andrew Conover (5-11, 175) who threw for 2,137 yards and 25 TDs last year. He also ran for 336 yards and two TDs. Conover’s favorite target – senior WR Jared Peters (6-0, 170) – is back too. Peters caught 50 passes for 993 yards and 12 TDs as a junior. *Urbana (9-2, Region 10 quarterfinalist): New head coach Nick Marion (a 2007 UHS grad) inherits a team heavy on talent. The Hillclimbers have won 14 straight Central Buckeye Conference mad River Division games and three straight conference titles. Junior QB Nathan Mays (6-3, 185) is a twotime CBC Mad River Player of the Year whose thrown for over 4,000 yards and 58 TDs in two years. Also back are four All-CBC seniors in OL/DL Jake Quick (5-11, 245), RB/DB Shane Ware (5-11, 190), FB/LB Drake Forest (5-11, 165)

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and OL/DL Justin Weller (6-2, 260). Ware had six INTs and caught 35 passes for 591 yards and nine TDs last year, while Frost caught four TD passes and had 82 tackles. * Valley View (4-6): The Spartans own 16 playoff berths in the last 21 years but haven’t been to the postseason since 2009. That could change. VV returns seven All-SWBL players including junior QB Clay Smith, senior DB Mike Valenti and senior LB Shane Hannah. Also back are the senior all-league quartet of RB Isaac Stamper, WR Tyson Skidmore, RB/DB Cole Johnson and OL Logan Shrout.

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180, sr., Alter OL: Logan Bryer, Genoa, sr.; Luke Ream, 6-1, 215, sr., Springfield Northwestern: Joe Sosinski, 6-3, 315, sr., Oberlin Firelands; Kile Fox, 6-4, 250, sr., Bellevue K: Callum Jones, 5-11, 155, jr., Clinton-Massie; Cody Pickard, Genoa, jr.; Dominic Garris, 5-10, 150, sr., Bloom-Carroll DL: Cedric Pettiford, 6-4, 195, jr., Miami Trace; Kraig Howe, 6-3, 253, jr., Alter LB: Jerome Baker, 6-1, 190, jr., Benedictine; LJ Henderson, 5-11, 170, sr., Indian Lake; Anthonie Magda, 5-9, 180, sr., Ashtabula Edgewood; Jake Jones, sr., 61, 210, Bryan; Lukas Sontich, 6-2, 215, sr., Chagrin Falls; Joey Marin, 5-7, 175, jr., Bellevue DB: Tyler Simmons, 5-11, 155, sr., Caledonia River Valley; Ty Suntken, 6-0, 175, Wauseon; Thomas Schrader, 6-2, 195, sr., Greenfield McClain; Devonte Fellows, 6-3, 180, sr., Woodridge; Joey Casarona, 56, 160, sr., Chagrin Falls P: Charles Benton, Johnstown-Monroe, 6-4, 200; Jake Morgan, 5-10, 165, sr., Sheffield Brookside *Wyoming (7-3): The Cowboys have enough talent for an extended run. First team All-Cincinnati Hills League senior QB Will Marty (6-4, 190) returns after throwing for 2,413 yards and 24 TDs. Additional returning senior All-CHL selections include RB Terrell Dailey (5-8, 170), LB Casey Howell, WR Dominic Vamosi and DB Jalen Fox (5-11, 180). Dailey ran for 1,016 yards and scored 20 TDs last year, while Vamosi caught 34 passes for 571 yards and five TDs. Howell led the team in tackles (102) and Fox – Ohio Commit – had 67 tackles and three INTs (one TD). Junior DB Parker Chalmers (5-9, 160) had 91 tackles

Keep An Eye On

*Batavia (11-1, Region 16 semifinalist): The Bulldogs fell to eventual state champion Clinton-Massie in the regional semis last year. *Cincinnati McNicholas (7-4, D-III Region 12 quarterfinalist): The Rockets have been in the playoffs two of the last three years and will try to make back-to-back appearances from the first time since 2000-01. The challenge is steep. McNick loses 10 All-GCL performers, including seven first teamers and POY Austin Ernst. First team GCL OL Bryan Corpuz (sr.) will block for returning second team RB Sean Bryne (jr.). Bryne ran for 390 yards rushing, 413 receiving and eight TDs last season. *Dayton Oakwood (2-8): The Lumberjacks will lean on returning All-SWBL QB Max Banke (sr.) and RB Cory Carter (sr.). Keep an eye on the junior dupe of LB Austin Payne and OL/DL Pat Roberts. *Eaton (6-4): Line play will be strong for the Eagles who return seniors Steven Ritchie and Tyler Bulach and junior Cole Howard on the OL and DL. All three were All-SWBL. *Greenfield McClain (7-3): The Tigers return senior defensive standouts in LB Chris Sellman, Greenfield McClain, 58, 185) and DB Thomas Schrader (6-2, 195). *Jonathan Alder (4-5): The Pioneers had a string of 11 straight playoff appearances snapped last season. This season Alder ends years of independent status when it begins play in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. *Pomeroy Meigs (3-7): The Marauders will lean on senior RB/DB Devon Cundiff and junior TE/LB Ty Phelps. Both were All-TVC Ohio Division last year.

Also In This Region

Indian Hill (2-8); Monroe (2-8); Springfield Northwestern (55); Greenon (1-9); North Bend Taylor (5-5); London (3-7); Dayton Dunbar (5-5); Chillicothe Unioto (5-5) — EF

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QB: Joe Dreher, 6-2, 175, sr., Creston Norwayne RB: Jaylon Brown, 5-7, 165, sr., St. Clairsville

RB: Jacob Basso, 5-11, 180, sr., Baltimore Liberty-Union WR: Chase Cook, 6-0, 160, sr., Findlay Liberty-Benton

WR: Kaleb Harris, 6-4, 205, sr., Creston Norwayne (Cincinnati) TE: Jon Bezney, 6-5, 275, sr., Mariemont

OL: Wesley Martin, 6-3, 295, sr. West Milton Milton-Union (Indiana)

OL: Dakota Tallman, 6-5, 290, sr., Elyria Catholic OL: Nick Demaline, 6-4, 285, sr., Liberty Center

OL: Jake Hanzel, 6-2, 235, sr., Akron Manchester

OL: Josh McDade, 6-3, 250, sr., Columbiana Crestview K: Lincoln Parsley, 5-11, 170, sr., Archbold

ATH: Eddie Miller III, 6-2, 175, sr., Wheelersburg

DL: Michael Bland, 6-2, 200, sr., Mount Gilead DL: Shane Roy, 6-5, 225, sr. Reading (Pitt)

DL: Kalil Morris, 6-3, 230, sr., Columbus Hartley

LB: Tyler Smith, 5-8, 180, sr., West Salem Northwestern

LB: Michael Ferns, 6-3, 232, sr., St. Clairsville (Michigan) LB: Nick Marsh, 6-0, 190, sr., CHCA

LB: Parker Berzin, 6-2, 225, sr., Gates Mills Gilmour Academy

DB: Trevahn Beery, 6-2, 165, sr., Creston Norwayne (Western Michigan)

DB: Brody Hoying, 5-10, 185, jr., Coldwater

DB: Jay Banyasz, 6-2, 195, sr., Columbia Station Columbia

DB: Alonzo Saxton, 5-11, 175, sr., Columbus Hartley (Duke) P: Jared Brandewie, 6-5, 205, sr., Columbus Hartley

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By Eric Frantz

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division V

Team To Beat

*Youngstown Ursuline (8-5, Region 17 finalist): The Irish have played in five of the last six regional finals and have won four. They should contend for that plateau again. Senior QB Chris Durkin (6-4, 230) is a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect and has committed to Michigan State. Defensively senior DL Shahaun Williams (6-3, 24) anchors the front seven. Williams had 14 sacks, five TFL, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts and a defensive TD as a junior. The schedule is again one of Ohio’s hardest (includes Steubenville, Mooney, Akron SVSM, Mentor Lake Catholic, Walsh Jesuit and Massillon Jackson).

Teams To Watch

*Akron Manchester (8-4, Region 13 semifinalist): After an 0-2 start last season, the Panthers rallied to win their 19th PAC title and make the postseason for the fourth year in a row and 20th time overall. Expectations are high again. Head coach Jim France enters his 42nd season at the school with a mark of 349-91-3. His latest squad will be led by senior OL Jake Hanzel (6-2, 265) who was first team All-Pac 7 and is one of Ohio’s best small school lineman. Senior TE Chandler Stahl (6-1, 210) returns (23 catches, 199 yards) too. Defensively, Manchester is led by the senior tandem of LB John Beavers (5-11, 195) and FS Dakota Craig (5-11, 175). Beavers had 99 tackles last year, while Craig had 94. Other key contributers are C David Gresham (sr., 6-5, 315), RB/LB Austin Klein (sr., 6-2,185), LB Logan Harvey (jr., 6-2, 180), ST Bob Bowen (sr., 5-8, 150), DB/WR Anthony Miltner (jr., 5-8, 160) and LB Sterling Jackson (jr., 5-10, 190). *Beachwood (7-3): The Bison return standout junior RB Nate Hamilton (511, 185) who averaged 12.4 yards per carry (1,135 yards on 91 carries) and scored nine TDs last year. Senior OL Josh Goode (6-2, 350) will open holes. Keep an eye on senior ATH Jordan Lane (5-9, 175). *Black River (6-4): The Pirates will lean on senior RB Andrew Vaughn (6-0, 190) who ran for 1,567 yards and scored 122 points last season. *Columbiana Crestview (11-1, Region 17 regional semifinalist): The Rebels scored over 50 points nine times last year and had 628 points on the season. Wow is right. Crestview has made the playoffs eight of the last nine years but is still waiting for its first regional title. This could be the year. The Rebels must replace 2,000-yard rusher Nick Blower, but they do return senior QB Collin Gilbert (5-11, 175) who ran for 1,096 yards and 18 TDs and threw for 1,006 yards and 13 TDs a year ago. Anchoring the line will be senior OL Josh McDade (6-3, 245), a four-year starter and state wrestling qualifier. Senior K Caleb McGath is back after converting 73 Pats and three FGs. Senior DL Robert Logan (60 tackles, four sacks and three forced fumbles) leads the defense. *Gates Mills Gilmour Academy (3-6): The Lancers will lean on senior LB Parker Berzin (6-2, 225) who had 102 tackles, 5.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries and five blocked Pats as a junior. *Gates Mills Hawken (9-2, Region 13 quarterfinalist): The Hawks return several talented seniors in QB/DB Ian

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Bell (6-2, 175), DL Seth King (5-11, 180), RB/LB Khari Anderson (6-2, 185) and LB/FB Josh Walters (6-0, 205). Expectations are high. *Hanoverton United (6-4): The Eagles and 12-year head coach Mike Ward (74-47) have their sights set on the program’s second playoff berth ever. United returns 10 starters on both offense and defense. Said Ward: “We believe we can be a contender for the (ITC) league title and a playoff spot.” The headliner is senior QB Garrett Beech (5-10, 175) who threw for 1,017 yards and ran for 1,427 yards and 22 TDs. He’s joined in the backfield by fellow seniors and first team all-league selections Mike Martin (RB/DB, 5-8, 155) and Zach Maze (FB/LB, 5-9, 210). The OL features three juniors who earned All-ITC honors last year in Lucas Cooper (6-3, 210), Charlie Smith (6-0, 265) and Eric Blosser (6-2, 220). *Youngstown Liberty (9-3, Region 13 semifinalist): The Leopards return senior QB/DB Asim Pleas (6-3, 180) who threw for 901 yards and eight TDs and ran for 204 yards and five TDs last year. New head coach Kevin Cylar was an Ursuline assistant the last six years.

Keep An Eye On

*Campbell Memorial (6-4): The Red Devils finished ninth in Region 17 last year. Expect CM to lean heavily on senior LB Adrien Brown (5-8, 180) who had 50 tackles and 15 sacks last year. *Harrison Central (7-4, Region 15 quarterfinalist): The Huskies will lean on a pair of standout LBs in senior Niko Williams and junior Nate Maykowski. *Independence (5-5): The Blue Devils started 4-0 last season before going 1-5 the rest of the way. Of those losses, four were against playoff teams. Line play will be a plus with the return of seniors Jimmy Wotowiec (6-1, 245), Matt Wilson (6-1, 230) and Jack Konopa (6-2, 255). Senior LB Tyler Skoczen (6-1, 225) also returns. *Middlefield Cardinal (6-4): The Huskies were a young team that played a lot of sophomores last season. Head coach Eric Cardinal (73-58 in 13 years) says this year’s rendition will be a “youngish, veteran team.” Key contributors will be senior QB/DB Justin McClain (6'1", 190), senior RB/DE Pete Ribar (6'0", 196), senior OL/DL Logan

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Cala (5'10", 230), junior RB/LB Clark Thurling (5'11", 170) and sophomore OL/DL Logan Schultz (6-2, 248). *Sandy Valley (4-6): The Cardinals return a talented player in senior DL Logan Trbovich (6-3, 190) who had 74 tackles and 14 TFL last season. *Warren Champion (5-5): The Flashes return senior RB Mike Cyrus who ran for 1,050 yards and 16 TDs last season. *Warrensville Heights (1-9): The Tigers drop all the way down from D-III. Their schedule, however, remains top heavy with seven combined D-I and II schools. *Wickliffe (3-7): The Blue Devils have a good one in senior junior RB Tiontay Phillips (5-9, 190) who ran for 1,158 yards and 13 TDs last year.

Also In This Region

Grand Valley Orwell (7-3); Pymatuning Valley (4-6); East Palestine (2-8); Garrettsville Garfield (4-6); Navarre Fairless (3-7); Canton Central Catholic (4-6); Girard (1-9); LaBare (1-9); Lutheran West (5-5); Massillon Tuslaw (6-4)

Region 15 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Ursuline

Black River

United

Manchester Beachwood

Col. Crestview

Liberty

Dark Horses

Hawken Regional Final Ursuline over Col. Crestview

These three teams could make a push.

Gilmour Acad.

Cardinal

Independence

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Chris Durkin, QB, sr., Ursuline

Michigan State commit & JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

2.Tinotay Phillips, RB, jr., Wickliffe

Ran for 1,158 yards & 13 TDs as a soph.

3. Garrett Beech, QB, sr., United

Threw for 1,017 yards & ran for 1,427; 22 total TDs

4. Asim Pleas, QB, sr., Liberty

Threw for 901 yards & ran for 204; 13 total TDs

5. Andrew Vaughn, RB, sr., Black River Ran for 1,567 yards & scored 122 points last year

6. Mike Cyrus, RB, sr., Champion Ran for 1,050 yards & 16 TDs last season

7. Colin Gilbert, QB, sr. Crestview

Ran for 1,096 yards & threw for 1,006; 31 total TDs

8. Logan Trbovich, DL, sr., Sandy Valley Registered 74 tackles, including 14 TFL, last season

9. Nate Hamilton, RB, sr., Beachwood Ran for 1,135 yards & nine TDs last year

10. Parker Berzin, LB, sr., Gilmour Acad. 102 tackles, 5.5 sacks, five FR & five blocked PATs

Games of the Year

Malvern @ United, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Black River @ Manchester, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Liberty @ Crestview, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Cuyahoga Heights @ Hawken, Oct. 4 (Week 6) Ursuline @ Mooney, Oct. 25 (Week 9) Akron SVSM @ Ursuline, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

Region 16 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

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Norwayne

Loudonville

West. Reserve

Columbia

Coldwater

Elyria Catholic

Regional Final Norwayne over Columbia Liberty Center Liberty-Benton

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Archbold

Pleasant

Northwestern

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Kaleb Harris, WR/DB, sr., Norwayne Cincinnati commit; Missed eight games last year

2. Evan Wyse, QB, sr., Archbold

Threw for 2,446 yards & ran for 917; 36 total TDs

3. Brody Hoying, QB/DB, jr. Coldwater

59 tackles, six INTs, two FR as soph.; Was WR last year

4. Joe Dreher, QB, sr. Norwayne Threw for 3,860 yards & 41 TDs last season

5. Jay Banyasz, QB/DB, sr., Columbia

Threw for 1,549 yards & ran for 1,040; 32 total TDs

6. Dakota Tallman, OL. sr., Elyria Catholic

Coach says the best OL he’s had since Alex Boone

7. Chase Cook, WR, sr., Liberty-Benton 54 rec., 1,020 yards and 14 TDs as a junior

8. Trevhan Beery, WR/DB, sr, Norwayne

Western Michigan commit; 48 tackles, three INTs

9. Cody Thompson, QB, sr, Huron

Toledo commit; Threw for 1,574 yards & ran for 1,001, 29 TDs

10. Tyler Smith, RB/LB, sr., Northwestern

Looking for third straight 1,000-yard season; 25 TDs

Games of the Year

Kenton @ Coldwater, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Huron @ Elyria Catholic, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Northwestern @ Columbia, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Liberty-Benton @ Leipsic, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Norwayne @ Northwestern, Nov. 1 (Week 10) Liberty Center @ Archbold, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

*Norwayne (13-1, Region 13 champions): The Bobcats are on quite a run under head coach Joe Harbour who is 41-10 in four years at the school and 27-2 the last two. Although Norwayne failed to defend its D-IV state title last year, it did reach the state semifinals. Impressive for a program that hadn’t even won a playoff game until 2010. Expect Norwayne to compete for another trip to Stark County. The Bobcats feature a formidable passing attack led by senior QB Joe Dreher (6-2, 175) who completed nearly 70-percent of his passes for 3,860 yards and 41 TDs last year. Dreher is within reach of several league and county career records. Two of his favorite targets return in senior D-I prospects Trevahn Beery (6-2, 180/Western Michigan commit) and Kaleb Harris (6-4, 215/Cincinnati commit). Beery caught 23 passes for 328 yards and four TDs last year and registered 48 tackles and three INTs. Harris, despite missing eight games, still managed 16 catches for 401 yards and five TDs and 26 tackles and two INTs. The OL will be led by senior Zach Weinman (63, 270) and juniors Chris Scruggs (6-0, 230) and Christian Steiner (6-1, 235). Senior RB Brock Maxwell (5-10, 195) slides into the feature back roll vacated by record-setter Jon Zimmerly. Maxwell ran for 458 yards and five TDs last season. Weinman (69 tackles, nine TFL, INT, FF, FR) doubles as a standout DL. The schedule has a new face in Week 3 as Ontario replaces Western Reserve. “We are coming off a two year run of unprecedented success for our school with the first-ever state title in 2011 and first-ever undefeated regular season in 2012,” Harbour said. “We hope to continue to build upon recent success and who knows, maybe even combine the two great accomplishments of 2011’s state title and 2012's undefeated regular season into one season in 2013.”

Teams To Watch

*Archbold (8-3, Region 18 quarterfinalist): The Blue Streaks made the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons last year thanks in part to the play of QB Evan Wyse. The good news? He’s back. A senior, Wyse (6-0, 180) threw for 2,446 yards and 19 TDs last season. He ran for 917 yards and 17 TDs. Senior WR Lincoln Parsley (5-11, 170) also returns after catching 35 passes for 655 yards and five TDs. Parsley doubles as an outstanding kicker. *Coldwater (15-0, D-IV State Champions): The Cavaliers have been in four straight state finals and own the state’s longest current playoff streak (16 seasons). Both runs are in jeopardy. Coldwater graduated a talented senior class that left plenty of holes, but talent does remain. Junior Brody Hoying (5-11, 180) takes over at QB after catching 23 passes for 318 yards and a TD last year. Hoying is a Division I caliber prospect who also had 59 tackles, six INTs and two forced fumbles as a DB. Senior WR/LB Mitch Schoenherr (6-2, 195) returns after catching 25 passes for 428 yards and six TDs and registering 66 tackles, four sacks, three fumble recoveries and two INTs. Senior DE/OL Andrew Schwieterman (6-1, 215) is also back after making 50 tackles and four sacks. “We’re trying to rebuild after losing 23 seniors,” Coldwater head

coach Chip Otten said. “We’ve got a good group of core skill players returning, but the front 7 on both sides is very inexperienced and untested.” The Cavaliers schedule opens with six straight former state champions (Kenton, Hartley, Versailles, Delphos St. John’s, minster and St. Henry). A road game at Marion Local looms in Week 8. Of note, defensive coordinator Tim Hoyng is retiring after 36 years at Coldwater and 39 years overall. Said Otten: “It’s going to be a huge challenge for us to compete for the MAC title and continue our playoff streak.” *Collins Western Reserve (8-3, Region 18 quarterfinalist): The Roughriders have been to the playoffs two of the last three years and are looking to make it back-toback seasons for the first time ever. Odds are good. AllFirelands Conference senior QB Will Pritt returns as does all-league WR/DB Nate Good (sr.). The defense is lead by the senior foursome of LB Mason Robson, DL Tim Hunkley, LB Damian Conglose and Good. *Columbia Station Columbia (10-2, Region 18 semifinalist): The Raiders are riding the momentum of the best season in school history. Last year, Columbia won the Patriot Athletic Conference title outright, hosted its firstever playoff game and won its first-ever playoff game (39-34 over Archbold). A solid core returns from that squad led by the conductor – senior QB/DB Jay Banyasz (6-3, 180). Last year, Banyasz threw for 1,549 yards and

Kaleb Harris, WR/DB, Norwayne Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

Trevhan Beery, WR/DB, Norwayne Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

14 TDs and ran for 1,040 yards and 18 TDs. He also had 54 tackles, four INTs, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a defensive TD. Banyasz holds offers from Ohio Dominican and Lake Erie. Also back are senior DB Justin Reznik (61 tackles, five INTs), senior DL Dan Laub (12 TFL, eight sacks) and senior LB Jacob Kleinhenz (team-high 115 tackles). *Elyria Catholic (6-4): The Panthers had their ups and downs last season and ultimately failed to reach the postseason. The expectations haven’t diminished. This year’s team should contend for the program’s 15th playoff berth and beyond. Senior QB Jeremy Holley (6-5, 210) returns for his third year under center. He played in just three games last year (tossed 10 TDs) after throwing for 21 TDs as a sophomore. Also back is junior RB Justin Rankin (5-10, 190) who ran for 900 yards and had 300 yards receiving last year. Rankin doubles as a standout DB. Leading the way up front is senior OL Dakota Tallman (6-5, 300/170 career knockdowns), whom head coach Mike Polevacik says is the best lineman he’s coached since Alex Boone at St. Edward. Senior DB/WR Conner Riddell (6-0, 190) impacts both sides of the ball. The defense will be led by senior LB Will Washington (5-11, 195), senior LB Luke Michalski (6-1, 185) and senior DB Lucas Ball (6-0, 185). The Panthers ,must overcome a brutal schedule if they want to make the postseason. EC plays four D-I and two D-II schools. “I feel we have enough talent to be a major contender in our region,” Polevacik said. “The brutality of our schedule is something we must over come. We have not been able to get wins against the big boys on our schedule the last two years. There are plenty of playoff points available for us to get. We have the talent and experience to compete with our schedule. We have a wealth of experience on both sides of the ball and some

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division V of the most talented players I have coached (Tallman/Holley/Rankin). If we can make the jump and beat the majority of the teams on our schedule, I can't see how we would miss the playoffs. We could tehn make some serious noise.” *Huron (6-4): The Tigers will be led by senior QB Cody Thompson (6-2, 180) who is coming off a season in which he threw for 1,574 yards and 14 TDs and ran for 1,001 yards and 15 TDs. Thompson has committed to Toledo. Huron will also get a boost from senior DB Gabe Camella (6-3, 185) who had 77 tackles and two INTs in six games last year. *Liberty-Benton (12-2, D-V state semifinalist): The Eagles made a remarkable run to their third state semifinal appearance in school history last season before being derailed by Coldwater. Senior WR Chase Cook (6-0, 170) returns after catching 54 passes for 1,020 yards and 14 TDs (school record) as a junior. He also had a punt return for a TD and a 102-yard INT return for a TD. As a sophomore, Cook caught 24 passes for 425 yards and four TDs. Senior DL Brandon May (62 tackles, eight sacks), senior LB Anthony Webb and junior RB Austin Combs are back too. *Liberty Center (8-3, Region 18 quarterfinalist): The Tigers have one of the state’s best two-way lineman in senior OL/DL Nick Demaline (6-4, 285) who has earned first team All-NWOAL honors the last two seasons on both sides of the ball. He’s accounted for 83 tackles and eight sacks the last two years. Also back is first team AllNWOAL OL Kam Pohlman (sr., 6-0, 170). Those two will open holes for returning standout Anthony Righi (sr., 511, 195) who ran for 822 yards and 11 TDs and earned All-NWOAL honors at three different positions – RB (second), DB (first) and K (second) – last season. *Loudonville (8-3, Region 19 quarterfinalist): The Redbirds snapped a 12-year postseason drought by making the 2012 playoffs. A 24-0 loss to Bucyrus Wynford in the regional quarterfinals should ignite expectations. Senior RB/LB Ryan Weber (6-0, 210) and junior RB Kolton Edmondson are two reasons hopes are high. Last year Edmondson went over 1,000 yards in seven games. Weber was a team captain. Other key contributors will be seniors Ty Young (OL) and Craig Henderson (LB) and juniors Tristan Bender (DB) and Tucker Bender (K). *Marion Pleasant (7-3): The Spartans missed the playoffs for the third time in four years last season, but expectations have not changed for a program that owns 19 postseason berths and three state titles. “We were very young a year ago and will be returning a lot of experience and depth,” Head Coach Aaron Cook (25-7 in three years) said. “Our seniors are great leaders and the underclassman are a great supporting cast. We always have high expectations and goals at Pleasant and this year is no different.”Senior LB Chase Kelly returns after earning first team All-MOAC honors last season. Second team All-MOAC selections return in senior WR/DB Jordan Kelly (6-2, 185/78 tackles, 10 INTs) and senior OL/DL Scott Foster. Other key contributors will be senior OL/DL Jeff Fairchild and juniors Ryan Maniaci (QB/DB), Kyle Galyk (RB/WR/KR/DB) and Bryce McDonald (OL/DL). Galyk (5-8, 175) caught 15 passes for 455 yards (30.3 average) and 11 TDs last year. He also rushed for three TDs and had 1,117 all-purpose yards. The schedule has been overhauled and includes new non-league games with Sycamore Mohawk, Triad and Lima Central Catholic. Jonathan Alder is also a new MOAC foe. “Our schedule is very difficult and is probably one of the most challenging schedules we have ever had at Pleasant,” Cook said. “We look forward to the challenge.” *West Salem Northwestern (8-3, Region 13 quarterfinalist): The Huskies have a good one in senior RB/LB Tyler Smith (5-8, 180). A four-year starter, Smith is looking for his third straight 1,000-yard season rushing. He accounted for 25 TDs last year. Senior DB Malachi Nolletti (6-3, 190) teams with Smith to lead the defense.

Keep An Eye On

*Milan Edison (6-4): The Chargers have a lot of talent returning at the skill positions, but must replace an OL that helped set the school’s single-season rushing record last year. Key returning seniors are LB/RB Austin Utter

(6-2, 225), TE Luke Frankboner (6-8, 230), DB/RB Brandon Cushler, QB/DB Chris Smith (6-1, 190), LB Kyle Robinson (5-9, 170), DL Shane Barnett (5-10, 230/threeyear starter) and DL Dakota Ouelette. *Orrville (1-9): The Red Riders are looking for the program’s 600th win. Orrville is at 597 and counting. *Ottawa-Glandorf (12-1, Region 14 finalist): The Titans have several holes to fill from last year’s epic run, but they do return two All-Western Buckeye League seniors in LB Cody Alt (6-2, 185) and RB Brad Racer (5-9, 215). *Pemberville Eastwood (5-5): The Eagles return a talented cast that includes five first or second team AllNorthern Buckeye Conference selections, including seniors Brent Schlumbohn (RB) and Shane Vance (OL) and juniors Grant Geiser (LB), Devin Snowden (DB) and Brennan Seifert (P). *Swanton (0-10): The Bulldogs have won five games in four years. Senior DB Brady Hartlett (5-10, 170) returns after being named All-NWOAL.

Region 17 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Hartley

Liberty Union

Martins Ferry St. Clairsville Wheelersburg

Also In This Region

Wellington (4-6); Van Wert (1-9); Waynedale (0-10); Doylestown Chippewa (1-9); Paulding (0-10); Castalia Margaetta (3-7); Delta (2-8); Willard (4-6); Marion Elgin (4-6); Bucyrus (4-6)

Ironton

Zane Trace

Fairland

Dark Horses

Regional Final Hartley over Wheelersburg

These three teams could make a push. Team To Beat

*Columbus Hartley (13-1, Region 14 Champions): The Hawks were derailed and shocked in the state semifinals last year by eventual D-IV state champion ClintonMassie. This season Hartley drops to D-V. It’s talent doesn’t drop at all. Head coach Brad Burchfield (51-11 at Hartley/82-36 career) returns seven starters on offense and five on defense. Included in that mix is senior DB/WR Alonzo Saxton (5-11, 175) who verballed to Duke over offers from Illinois, Purdue, Toledo, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Cincinnati, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky. Another key component is senior DL Kalil Morris (6-3, 275) who has an offer from Ohio Dominican and 105 tackles and 14 sacks the last two seasons. Offensively, the Hawks will lean on senior QB Jared Brandewie (6-5, 205) who threw for 1,071 yards and 15 TDs last year. Senior RB/LB Sam Mackowiak will get a good chunk of touches after running for 771 yards and 10 TDs. Upfront seniors Austin Kirkbride (5-11, 190), Max Steele (6-0, 250) and Nick Boeriu (6-3, 230) anchor the line. The schedule is brutal and includes a new Week 2 game with Coldwater. Also on the slate are Marion-Franklin, St. Charles, Watterson, Ironton, Ready and Bishop Luers (Ind.). Hartley is going for a program-record fourth straight CCL title.

Teams To Watch

*Baltimore Liberty-Union (11-3, Region 19 champions): The Lions surprised some people last year with a legit run to the D-V state semifinals. This year the focus will be on returning. And the odds are good. Senior RB Jacob Basso (5-11, 180) spearheads the offense after running for 1,683 yards and 17 TDs last year. He also threw a TD and caught 24 passes (for 310 yards). Also back are senior QB Auston Vannatta, who threw for over 1,000 yards and six TDs last year and junior RB Adam Snyder (who ran for eight TDs last season). Defensively, senior LB Justin Barber (5-10, 170) returns after making 177 tackles (and 12 TFL) as a junior. Other key returners are junior DB Tyler Makuch (5-6, 130/83 tackles, six INTs), senior DB Tyler Magley (5-11, 145/67 tackles, five INTs), senior LB Logan Piccirillo (5-6, 135/67 tackles, three INTs), junior LB Braden Powers (6-1, 180/92 tackles), senior LB Dustin Short (5-11, 220/72 tackles) and Snyder (42 tackles, four INTs). The big change for the Lions is moving to the Mid-State League Buckeye Division (replacing Canal Winchester) where they will be the smallest team. “The 2013 team is in a new league with great coaches and program traditions,” said head coach Dan Johnson (195-168-1 in 28 years). “The focus of Liberty Union Football will continue to be to work to be ‘Good Men’ and improve daily. Winning championships

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Piketon

Portsmouth

Mt. Gilead

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Alonzo Saxton, WR/DB, sr., Hartley Duke commit & JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

2. Jacob Basso, RB, sr., Liberty-Union

Ran for 1,683 yards & 17 TDs; Also caught 24 passes

3. Adam Webb, OL, sr., Ironton

At 6-6, 330 pounds, Webb is an imposing force

4. Robert Vargo, TE/LB, sr., Martins Ferry

Two-way standout; All-OVAC in football & basketball

5. Jaylon Brown, RB, sr., St. Clairsvile Has 38 TDs & seven INTs the last two years

6. Eddie Miller, QB/DB, sr., Wheelersburg

School records in total yards, pass yards & TDs last year

7. Michael Ferns, LB, sr., St. Clairsville Michigan commit is a JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect

8. Michael Bland, WR/DE, sr., Mt. Gilead TDs pass, run & catch last year; 54.5 tackles, 14.5 TFL

9. Jeremy Farmer, RB/LB, sr., Piketon Accounted for 11 TDs & had 118 tackles

10. Tyler Claxon, WR, sr., Wheelersburg Caught school-record 67 passes for 880 yards & 10 TDs

Games of the Year

Wheelersburg @ Ironton, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Marion-Franklin @ Hartley, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Fairland @ Wheelersburg, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Hamilton Twp. @ Liberty-Union, Oct. 4, (Week 6) St. Clairsville @ Bellaire, Oct. 12 (Week 7) Hartley @ Ready, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

Region 18 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

CHCA

Mariemont

Brookville

North Union

West Jeﬀ

Milton

Regional Final CHCA over North Union

Badin

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Greeneview

Madison

Maderia

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Conner Osborne, QB, sr., CHCA Threw for 2,380 yards & 28 TDs last season

2. Shane Roy, DE, sr., Reading Pitt commit; Had 98 tackles last season

3. Nick Marsh, RB/LB, sr., CHCA

Seven rushing TDs; 131 tackles, 11 sacks, 8.5 TFL

4. Jon Bezney, TE/DL, sr., Mariemont JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; Five TDs last year

5. Grant Hopewell, WR, sr., Maderia

Caught 39 passes for 903 yards and nine TDs as jr.

6. Thane Hoffman, RB, sr., North Union Had 23 TDs last year; Ran for 939 yards

7. Jake Hatfield, RB/LB, sr., West Jeff

Ran for 678 yards & 11 TDs last year; Added 60 tackles

8. Brandon Spencer, QB, sr., Northridge

Threw for 1,511 yards & ran for 1,055 last year

9. Chance Frye, QB/DB, jr., Greeneview

Threw for 908 yards & ran for 750; 17 total TDs

10. Wesley Martin, OL/DL, sr., Milton-Union

Indiana commit; First team All-SWBL

Games of the Year

CHCA vs Madison, Aug. 29 (Week 1) West Jeff @ Marion Local, Sept. 6 (Week 2) North Union @ Marion Pleasant, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Summit Country Day @ CHCA, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Milton-Union @ Madison, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Mariemont @ Maderia, Oct. 11 (Week 7)

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and qualifying for the playoffs just became much harder. But anything is possible for ‘Good Men’ who improve daily and play together as a team. Each week will be a challenge.” *Ironton (7-4, Region 15 semifinalist): The Tigers have been to the playoffs 30 times and five years in a row. Second-year head coach Mark Vass must replace 21 seniors. The schedule is again daunting with Columbus Hartley, Amanda-Clearcreek, Wheelersburg and Columbus St. Charles. Standout senior OL Adam Webb (6-6, 330) returns. *Martins Ferry (5-5): The Purple Raiders could be set up for a big run. Martins Ferry returns four of five starters on the OL – led by senior Luke Staub (6-0, 260) – and has a beast at TE in senior Robert Vargo (6-5, 242). Senior WR/DB Brian Styles (5-8, 160) will make plays on both sides of the ball. Large junior and sophomore classes lend depth and talent. *St. Clairsville (141, D-IV state runner-up): The Red Devils made a historic run to the school’s first state final last season and have been in the playoffs six of the last seven years. Excellence is a standard now – and will be maintained. Despite the loss of standouts Matt Kinnick (QB), Jerrid Marhefka (WR) and Dan Monteroso (WR), talent remains. Senior RB Jaylon Brown (57, 165) will be featured on offense, while senior LB Michael Ferns anchors the defense. Brown has accounted for 38 TDs and seven INTs the last two years, while Ferns, a four-year starter with over 350 career tackles, is a Michigan commit. Also back is senior K Zach Musilli (5-8, 135). *Wheelersburg (8-3, Region 19 quarterfinalist): The Pirates made the playoffs for the 24th time last season and this year should make it 25. Impressive indeed. But the Burg hasn’t won a regional title since 1998. This could be the season the drought ends. Last year the Burg set offensive team records for yards per game (378.4), passing yards (2,251), total recpetions (178) and receiving TDs (24). The good news, seven offensive starters return including seniors Eddie Miller (QB), Tyler Claxon (WR) and Dylan Miller (WR). Eddie Miller (6-1, 170) is a special talent. As a sophomore, Miller threw a TD pass, ran for a TD, caught a TD pass, returned a kick for a TD and scored a defensive TD. As a junior he set school singleseason records for total offense (3,109 yards), passing yards (2,208) and TDs (24). He ran for 901 yards and 15 TDs. Claxon returns after catching a school record 67 passes for 880 yards and 10 TDs. Dylan Miller caught 59 passes for 751 yards and nine TDs last year. Other key returners include: Sam Robinson, Christian Ellis, Michael Staggs, Wade Martin, Chase Chambliss, Austin May and Mitchell Warner. The defense – led by senior DE Cam Parsley (6-2, 205) – returns eight starters. Parsley had 73 tackles and 10 sacks a year ago. “For the past few years we have played a lot of underclassmen,” head coach Rod Woodward (43-14 in five years) said. “Those guys are now seniors and we are expecting big things from them in 2013.” The schedule is beyond solid.

Keep An Eye On

*Chillicothe Zane Trace (4-6): Despite a sub-.500 record, the Pioneers were close to the playoffs last year (finished ninth in Region 15). Senior RB Collin Swackhammer (5-11, 195) will log plenty of carries. Keep an eye on sophomore linebacker Truman Love who had 102 tackles as a freshman. *Mount Gilead (2-8): The Indians return senior WR/DL Michael Bland (6-2, 200) who had TDs receiving, rushing and passing last season. He also had 54.5 tackles, 14.5 TFL and four sacks. *Piketon (9-3, Region 15 semifinalist): The Redstreaks

return a good one in senior LB/RB Jeremy Farmer (6-3, 200). Farmer ran for 205 yards and eight TDs and caught 32 passes for 533 yards and three TDs. He also made 118 tackles. *Portsmouth (1-9): The Trojans return three All-SEOAL performers in senior QB/DB Brandon Wedebrook (5-10, 160), senior RB/LB Johnie Charles (5-7, 180) and junior WR/DB

Jaylon Brown, RB, St. Clairsville Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

Alex Dickerson (6-2, 175). *Proctorville Fairland (5-5): The Dragons could push for the program’s third playoff berth ever and first since 2003. Junior QB Chance Short (6-2, 165) returns after throwing for 889 yards and 10 TDs. Senior WR Kyle Sowards (5-10, 160) caught 21 passes for 354 yards and four TDs and also ran for two TDs last season. Junior RB Nick Campbell (5-9, 165) was the team’s second-leading rusher last year (512 yards and eight TDs) and scored 11 TDs. Defensively, Fairland returns eight players who had at least 40 tackles last year, including junior LB Dylan Murphy (6-2, 160/104 tackles), senior DE Darren Bishop (5-10, 165/88 tackles, 13 TFL, nine sacks). *Westfall (9-2, Region 16 quarterfinalist): The Mustangs lost one of the program’s best players ever with the graduation of QB Trent Williamson (accounted for over 100 career TDs). Westfall will also have a new coach this year as Brian Spicer assumes control. Spicer was 12-28 the last four years as the head coach at Hillsboro.

Also In This Region

Albany Alexander (4-6); Belmont Union Local (1-9); Frankfort Adena (3-7); Chillicothe Southeastern (1-9); McDermott Northwest (0-10); Portsmouth West (4-6); Waverly (2-8); Johnstown-Northridge (2-8); West Muskingum (0-10); Coshocton (2-8); Bidwell River Valley (2-8); Wellston (4-6); South Point (1-9); Rock Hill (1-9); Chesapeake (5-5)

Team To Beat

*Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (9-2, Region 16 quarterfinalist): The Eagles have made all eight of the program’s playoff appearances in the last 11 years and have gone to the postseason three years in a row. Expectations are high again. CHCA, which lost just four seniors to graduation, returns 16 starters – eight on each side of the ball. “We are looking forward to a great season,” head coach Eric Taylor (43-14 in five years at CHCA) said. “We lose three receivers and three DBs so we hope that our experience up front will protect the inexperience in some of our skill positions. The QB and running backs are all three-year starters.” Senior QB Conner Osborne (5-11, 175) threw for 2,380 yards and 28 TDs last season, while senior RBs Nick Marsh (6-0, 190) and Tyler Renners (5-10, 170) ran for 540 yards and seven TDs and 574 yards and seven TDs, respectively. The OL returns all five starters and features senior Ryan Prescott (6-3, 230) and junior Jacob Halter (6-5, 240). Taylor calls junior WR/DB Cam Murray (5-11, 165) the team’s “biggest returning playmaker.” On defense, Marsh (LB, 131 tackles, 11 sacks, 8.5 sacks, four forced fumbles), Renners (DB, 55 tackles) and junior LB Jonah James (60, 180/125 tackles) headline the unit. Junior P Josh Eckert (6-2, 215) averaged 35.5 yards per punt last season. This is just the 17th year for the CHCA program, which is looking for its 14th straight winning season.

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division V Teams To Watch

*Dayton Chaminade Julienne (6-4): The Eagles had lofty expectations entering last year, but an injury-plagued season resulted in no playoffs. This year, if CJ is to make the postseason for the third time in five years, sophomore QB Jacob Harrison will play a key role. Harrison, who transferred from Centerville last year, returns after earning second team All-GCL honors (832 yards passing, 409 yards rushing, 10 TDs combined). Senior All-GCL performers Juleon Elmore (37 tackles) and Will Peterson (five INTs) return at LB and DB, respectively. HC Marcus Colvin – a program alum – is 15-8 in two years. Early non-conference games with Thurgood Marshall and Troy are stiff tests. *Mariemont (5-5): The Warriors have some key pieces to replace, but the talent coming back is notable. Senior TE/DE Jon Bezney (6-5, 275) is a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect that owns over 10 offers. Last year five of his eight recptions went for TDs. He also made 76 tackles. Senior David Quiambo (5-10, 220) helps anchor the OL, while senior K Hans Hinebaugh (5-6, 140) adds a dimension. Senior RB Ryden Lewis (5-11, 155) will get a share of the carries after rushing for 363 yards and five TDs last year. Mariemont returns its leading receiver as well in junior David Cowart (6-2, 180) who caught 30 passes for 484 yards and three TDs. On defense, the Warriors will lean on a pair of senior DBs in Sam Long (5-10, 170/83 tackles) and Danny Renner (5-10, 155/70 tackles). *Middletown Madison (4-6): The Mohawks could make some noise with the return of two 1,000-yard rushers in senior Tre Owens (6-0, 180) and junior Caleb Hollen (5-11, 180). Hollan ran for 1,059 yards and 10 TDs a year ago, while Owens ran for 1,009 yards and 15 TDs. Owens (threw for 249 yards and three TDs) and returning junior Randy Davis (6-1, 180) both saw time at QB a year ago. Madison also returns its leading receiver in junior Jesse Jones (6-1, 180). Senior OL Chris Mills (6-1, 200) was second team all-league last year. *Richwood North Union (11-1, Region 14 semifinalist): The Wildcats made the playoffs for the fourth straight season last year and won the program’s first playoff game. Can they extend the streak to five? Yep. Senior DL Nate Curts (6-6, 205/42 tackles, 14 TFL, eight sacks) anchors the defense, while senior RB Thane Hoffman returns after rushing for 939 yards and accounting for 23 TDs. He also had 349 yards receiving. Junior FB Jacob Blevins (6-0, 185) added 782 yards rushing and three TDs. *West Jefferson (7-3): The Roughriders had played in five of six regional finals before missing the playoffs all together last season. They finished ninth in Region 20. West Jeff’s three losses? To D-VI state champion Marion Local, D-V state semifinalist Liberty Union and D-II playoff team Licking Heights. This season the Roughriders face a new challenge with a new league (switching divisions in the Mid-State League). Five of the 10 teams on 2012’s schedule have been replaced. New games loom with Jackson (non-league), Madison Plains, Bexley, Columbus Academy and Whitehall-Yearling. There’s also a trip to Marion Local in Week 2. “We will be a senior laden football team with big game experience,” head coach Shawn Buescher (86-40 in 12 years) said. “We feel that our out of conference schedule will prepare us for the new challenges we will face once we start league play. We are extremely excited about starting in our new conference.” West Jeff should be. It returns a ton of talent. Senior RB/LB Jake Hatfield (5-10, 195) is back after rushing for a team-high 678 yards and 11 TDs last year. He also ranked second on the team in tackles (60). Look for senior Logan Stepp (6-0, 170), the team’s second leading receiver last year (36 catches, 600 yards, five TDs), to step in at QB for the departed Seth Castro. Other key contributors will be senior OL/DL DJ McAninch (6'2", 215/49 tackles/eight sacks), senior WR/LB Nick Mendenhall (6'5", 185/45 tackles, three INTs), Senior OL/DL Brandon Doran (6'3", 300), senioir WR/DB Ross Brennenman (6'0", 160), senior RB/DB Hayden Fulton (5'9", 155) and senior OL/DL Carter Harris (6'0", 215/33 tackles).

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*Brookville (6-4): The Blue Devils own 10 playoff appearances but have only been to the postseason twice in the last 12 years. This year’s unit should challenge for a Week 11 game. Junior OL/DL Jared Daniels (5-11, 200) was first team All-SWBL last year and is one of five returning all-lea-

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QB: Chris Durkin, 6-4, 230, sr., Youngstown Ursuline (Michigan State); Evan Wyse, 6-0, 180, sr., Archbold; Jeremy Holley, 6-5, 205, sr., Elyria Catholic; Cody Thompson, 6-2, 180, sr., Huron (Toledo); Collin Gilbert, 5-11, 175, sr., Columbiana Crestview; Garrett Beech, 5-10, 170, sr., Hanoverton United; Conner Osborne, 5-11, 175, sr., CHCA; Asim Pleas, 6-3, 180, sr., Youngstown Liberty RB: Andrew Vaughn, 6-0, 190, sr., Black River; Justin Rankin, 5-10, 190, jr. Elyria Catholic; Kolton Edmondson, jr., Loudonville; Mike Cyrus, sr., Warren Champion; Nate Hamilton, 5-11, 185, jr., Beachwood; Tiontay Phillips, 5-9, 190, jr., Wickliffe WR: Grant Hopewell, 6-0, 180, sr., Madeira; Kyle Galyk, 5-8, 175, sr., Marion Pleasant; Tyler Claxon, sr., Wheelersburg; Dylan Miller, sr., Wheelersburg TE: Robert Vargo, 6-6, 242, sr., Martins Ferry OL: DJ McAninch, 6-2, 215, sr., West Jefferson; Adam Webb, 6-6, 330, sr., Ironton; Colton McKivitz, 65, 250, jr., Belmont Union Local; Ryan Prescott, 6-3, 230, sr., CHCA; Jared Daniels, 5-11, 200, jr., Brookville; Glenn Zaller, 6-0 200, sr., Orwell Grand Valley; Scott Foster, 6-1, 265, sr., Marion Pleasant; guers. The others are senior TE/DL Carson Alber (6-2, 235), senior QB Lance Stevenson (5-10, 170), senior OL/DL Jacob Heck (6-1, 195) and senior RB/LB Marcus Hummel (5-8, 170). *Cincinnati Purcell Marian (3-7): The Cavaliers snapped a 46-game GCL losing streak last season with a win over Hamilton Badin. Can they take the next step? Six All-GCL performers return, including junior first teamers OL Thomas Darrah and WR Jair Knox (1,040 all-purpose yards; 409 yards receiving; seven TDs). QB McKell Jones, a second team selection, returns after rushing for 608 yards and throwing for 556 more (10 TDs combined, five each). The defense will lean on seniors DL Alex Raines (37 tackles), DL Zach Ward and LB Jaylan Winters. HC Brian Miller enters the season 12-58 in seven years. *Cincinnati Roger Bacon (0-10): The Spartans went from a playoff team in 2010 to winless. Can they continue the trend and return to the playoffs? Many think so. Eight AllGCL Central selections return, including four first team seniors in DL Max Bishop (49 tackles), WR Carlas Jackson (52 rec., 621 yards, six TDs), LB Noah Most (65 tackles) and RB Eli Nixon (527 yards). Senior QB Ruggiero DeLuca returns after throwing for 1,307 yards and nine TDs. Junior LB Andrew Hawkins (63 tackles) is one to watch. *Dayton Northridge (1-9): The Polar Bears will lean heavily on senior QB Brandon Spencer who earned first team All-SWBL Buckeye honors last year after throwing for 1,511 yards and rushing for 1,055 more. He accounted for 14 TDs. WRs Ivan King (5-11, 170, sr.) and Tyler Venters (510, 150, jr.) will be key targets. King had 29 catches for 361 yards and three TDs last season, while Venters caught 12 passes for 104 yards and two TDs. Venters also scored nine 2-point conversions, while King scored TDs three different ways (rushing, receiving and returning). Also back are all-league players DB Christopher Guffie (6-0, 155, sr.) and OL Trent Hatfield (6-0, 230, sr.). *Greeneview (5-5): The Rams continue to climb towards the program’s first winning season since 1999. On offense, Greeneview returns all 11 starters. Expect junior QB/DB Chance Frye (6-1, 190) to contribute heavily. Frye threw for 908 yards and nine TDs and ran for 750 yards and eight TDs last year. Sophomore RB Logan Reed was the second leading rusher as a freshman (330 yards, seven TDs). A pair of talented senior WRs return as well in Dalton Caudill (22 receptions, 318 yards, seven TDs) and Mason Gallagher (22 receptions, 272 yards, two TDs). Junior LBs

Jacob Halter, 6-5, 250, jr., CHCA K: Zach Musilli, 5-8, 135, sr., St. Clairsville; Caleb McGath, 5-9, 170, sr., Columbiana Crestview DL: Zach Weinman, 6-3, 270, sr., Creston Norwayne; Dan Laub, 5-11, 210, sr., Columbia Station Columbia; Cody Tarman, 6-2, 240, jr., Coshocton; Logan Trbovich, 6-3, 190, sr., Sandy Valley LB: Ryan Weber, 6-0, 210, sr., Loudonville; Adrien Brown, 5-8, 180, sr., Campbell Memorial; Justin Barber, 5-10, 170, sr., Baltimore Liberty Union; Chase Kelly, 6-1, 200, sr., Marion Pleasant; Jeremy Farmer, 6-3, 200, sr., Piketon DB: Anthony Righi, 5-11, 190, sr., Liberty Center; Conner Riddell, 6-0, 145, sr., Elyria Catholic; Justin Reznik, 6-3, 190, sr., Columbia Station Columbia; Matt Ballweg, 6-1, 170, sr., Madeira; Kyle Sowards, 510, 160, sr., Proctorville Fairland; Nick Campbell, 5-9, 165, jr., Proctorville Fairland; Jordan Kelly, 6-2, 185, sr., Marion Pleasant P: Brennan Siefert, 5-9, 154, jr., Pemberville Eastwood

Klay Partin (59 tackles, four fumble recoveries) and Klye Gilliam (55 tackles) lead a defensive unit that returns 10 starters. *Hamilton Badin (5-5): The Rams return four All-GCL seniors in LB Luke Marot (6-2, 185), QB/DB Cameron Mohr (510, 185), RB Eric Murrell (6-0, 180) and OL Michael Pate (5-11, 245). Mohr threw for 809 yards and six TDs last year. Marot had 70 tackles. Sophomore RB Cole Heflin (510, 170) ran for 258 yards and a TD in five games. *Maderia (9-2, Region 16 quarterfinalist): The Mustangs must replace seven first team All-Cincinnati Hills League players, but they do return standout senior WR Grant Hopewell (6-0, 180) who caught 39 passes for 903 yards and nine TDs last year. He also made 37 tackles as a DB. Also back is senior DB Matt Ballweg (6-1, 170) who had 36 tackles and six INTs. *Milton-Union (10-3, D-IV Region 16 Finalist): Seniors Wes Martin (6-3, 305) and Jason Siler (6-4, 235) anchor the OL. Martin was the SWBL Buckeye OL of the Year and has committed to Indiana, while Siler was a first team allleague selection too. Junior OL Andrew Lynn (6-3, 220) is also back after being second team All-SWBL. *Preble Shawnee (0-10): The Arrows have suffered six straight losing seasons after going 5-5 in 2006. Junior LB Wyatt Austin returns after earning first team SWBL Buckeye honors. *Reading (4-6): The Blue Devils have a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect in senior DE Shane Roy (6-5, 225) who has committed to Pitt. Roy had 98 tackles, four fumble recoveries and an interception last season. *Waynesville (7-3): Despite putting the hurt on some people last year with a prolific offense led by then-sophomore QB Troy Black, the Spartans had their string of playoff appearances snapped at five. Waynesville, which scored 89 points against Preble Shawnee and 75 against Northridge, will again be led by Black, a second team All-SWBL Buckeye selection who threw for 1,034 yards and 14 TDs and ran for 463 yards and eight TDs. Replacing WR Ty Black – the school’s all-time receiving leader – is key.

Also In This Region

Cincinnati Shroder (8-2); North College Hill (6-4); Springfield Northeastern (4-6); Clermont Northeastern (1-9); Bethel-Tate (2-7); Blanchester (6-4); East Clinton (3-7); Finneytown (1-9); Deer Park (1-9); Clark Montessori (6-4) — EF

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QB: Chase Crouch, sr., Newark Catholic (Illinois) RB: Akili Taylor, 5-9, 170, sr., Columbus Ready

RB: Tobey Hernandez, 5-9, 190, sr., Patrick Henry

WR: Jared Shilot, 6-3, 200, sr., Salineville Southern WR: Nick Patrone, 5-9, 160, sr., Bellaire

TE: Ethan Wolf, 6-6, 232, sr., Minster (Tennessee)

OL: Austen Pleasants, 6-5, 290, jr., Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant OL: Colt Pettit, 6-4, 252, sr., Patrick Henry (Virginia Tech) OL: Wes Hegemann, 6-2, 250, sr., Minster

OL: Carson Williams, 6-2, 290, sr. McDonald

OL: Logan Pinkelman, 6-3, 230, sr., Metamora Evergreen K: Michael Fellers, 6-0, 170, sr. Casstown Miami East

ATH: Antonio Woods, 6-1, 180, sr., Summit Country Day

DL: Brady Taylor, 6-5, 267, sr., Columbus Ready

DL: Ryan Bee, 6-7, 240, sr., Jeromesville Hillsdale (Marshall)

DL: Michael Barwick, 6-2, 286, sr., Summit Country Day (Indiana) LB: Cannon Schroeder, 6-1, 210, sr., Kirtland LB: Justin Dickens, 6-5, 200, sr., Oak Hill

LB: Kalito Lasenby, 6-0, 195, sr., Lima Central Catholic LB: Bryce Huth, 5-11, 180, sr., Mogadore

DB: Chandler Lang, 5-11, 175, sr., Fort Frye

DB: Kelly Culbertson, 5-10, 170, sr., Columbus Ready DB: Colton Rebel, 6-3, 195, sr., East Knox

DB: Darius West, 6-0, 195, sr., Lima Central Catholic (Kentucky) P: Derek Drewes, 6-0, 180, sr., Defiance Tinora

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By Eric Frantz

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VI experience you expect to be a better football team.”

Team To Beat

*Kirtland (14-1, D-V state runner-up): The Hornets made a second straight appearance in the state finals but failed to defend their title – barely – falling 10-9 to Coldwater. With standout RB Damon Washington now at Miami (Ohio), expect defense to be Kirtland’s calling card. Senior DL Cannon Schroeder (6-1, 210) returns after being named the AP D-V Co-Defensive Player of the Year last season thanks in part to 19 sacks. Also back is junior TE/LB Matthew Finkler (6-3, 230) who registered 124 tackles in 2012. Expect four-year starter Ryan Loncar (511, 190) to make a difference at DB. On offense, a new regime will take command in senior RB Sam Kukura (511, 190/950 yards) and junior RB Adam Hess (5-11, 205/950 yards). Expect big contributions from senior OL/DL Mike Cymal (6-2, 230), senior OL/DL Brad Blankenship ( 5-8, 190) and senior LB/RB Eric Guhde (511, 205). New to the schedule? Division I Eastlake North in Week 1. Giddy-up. Head coach Tiger LaVerde is 76-12 in seven years.

Teams To Watch

*Cuyahoga Heights (10-2, Region 17 semifinalist): The Redskins have made the playoffs 15 of the last 16 years and don’t intend to stop now. Senior QB/DB Jordan Martin (6-1, 180) returns after throwing for 22 TDs and running for six more last year. CH also returns a pair of talented senior WR/DBs in Jack Alpert (6-1, 170) and Tyler Gallo (5-8, 160). Alpert, who caught 20 passes for 404 yards and seven TDs, had 28 tackles, three INTs and scored two defensive TDs. Gallo caught 41 passes for 521 yards and eight TDs. He also made 59 tackles. Another weapon is senior DB/WR Trent Gallo (5-8 150) who made 89 tackles and caught 18 passes for 252 yards and three TDs last season. *McDonald (6-4): After making five straight postseasons, the Blue Devils have now missed out two years in a row. That string should end this season. McDonald returns a very talented cast led by junior RB/LB Cameron Ifft (6-2, 190/twotime All-ITC), senior OL/DL Carson Williams (6-2, 290/two-time All-ITC), senior WR Tom Rebraca (6-1, 205/first team All-ITC), junior OL/DL Albert Yates (6-2, 275/All-ITC), junior OL/DL Caleb Dimery (60, 200/All-ITC) and senior WR Matt Morrell (6-0, 170/All-ITC). *Mogadore (13-1, Region 21 Champions): The Wildcats have made the postseason every year since the playoffs expanded to eight teams (1999). Last season Mogadore won its 17th regional title and 39th league title. Senior standout LB Bryce Huth (5-11, 180) returns to lead the defense. *Newcomerstown (4-6): The Trojans are searching for the program’s first winning season since 2002. Head coach Eric Brock (19-31 in five years) welcomes back a cast that includes LB Mitchell Meeks (sr.), RB/SS Cody Hall (5-9, 165, sr./527 yards rushing, six TDs), OL Tristen Durr (sr.), RB/DL Jason Garlando (5-10, 165, sr.), WR/DB Austin King (sr.), OL/DL Darnell Crider-Harris (jr.), RB/LB Brill Dansby (5-10, 188, jr./882 yards rushing, eight TDs) and QB/DB Austin Zufelt (6-2, 165, jr.). “We return a good group of kids,” Brock said. “When you have a lot of starters with game

Region 19 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Keep An Eye On

*Brookfield (12-1, Region 13 finalist): The Warriors must replace a strong senior class that led the program to new heights. Another big difference this year is dropping from D-IV to D-VI. Key contributors this season will be senior WR/RB Joe Clark (5'8", 185/four-year starter, second leading receiver and third leading ball carrier, 12 TDs), senior OL Eric Kusky (6'3, 285/two year starter), senior OL Adam Gann (6'1, 220), senior WR/DB RJ Leon (6', 170/two way starter) and sophomore DB Tyler Hailey (64 tackles). Head coach Randy Clark is three wins from 50 for his career. Said Clark: “We’re going to be young, but big up front.” *Columbiana (6-4): The Clippers failed to reach the playoffs for just the third time in 10 years last season. Head coach Bob Spaite (156-103-4 in 25 years) welcomes back four starters on each side of the ball. Key contributors will be senior OL/DL Mike Buzzard (6-2, 175) and senior OL/LB Steve Kurilla (5-11, 190). Buzzard had 92 tackles, 15 TFL and nine sacks last season. Kurilla made 83 tackles. *Dalton (4-6): The Bulldogs return a pair of standout seniors in QB Jack Burke (5-11, 175) and RB Quentin raines (6-1, 175). Burke threw for 332 yards and three TDs and ran for 417 yards and five TDs last year, while Burke ran for 680 yards and eight TDs. *Jackson-Milton (0-10): The Blue Jays didn’t win a game last year, but that won’t be the case this season. Jackson-Milton returns 15 starters, including several key senior offensive pieces in QB Jeremy Fitzpatrick, WR Thomas Gatewood and RB Tyler Shaffer. Gatewood caught 42 passes for 876 yards and seven TDs last year, while Shaffer ran for 876 yards and six TDs. Fitzpatrick threw for 1,976 yards and 13 TDs. *Jeromesville Hillsdale (7-4, Region 19 quarterfinalist): The Falcons have made the playoffs three of the last four years and went 9-1 the season they didn’t reach Week 11. Hillsdale has one of the state’s top small school lineman in senior DE Ryan Bee (6-7, 240). Bee, who holds an offer from Marshall, had 66 tackles, 11 sacks, 11 TFL and three caused fumbles last year. Offensively, junior RB Corbin Mager (5-10, 185) returns after setting the school record for single-season rushing yards (1,572) last year.

Ryan Bee, Hillsdale, TE/DE

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*Lisbon David Anderson (2-8): Senior RB Brandon Barnes returns after running for 1,192 yards and 15 TDs last season. *Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas (9-2, Region 17 quarterfinalist): After making the playoffs for the first time in 23 years in 2011, the Knights achieved back-toback playoff appearances for the first time since 1983-86. Gone from last year’s team are 15 seniors and 36 rushing TDs. Back, however, is junior QB/DB Anthony Moeglin (6-1, 190) who threw for 1,113 yards and 16 TDs last year. He also made 54 tackles. *Newton Falls (1-9): Senior QB Brandon Fuller returns after running for 795 yards and passing for 548 last year. *Salineville Southern (6-4): The Indians have one of the state’s best small school WRs in senior Jared Shilot (6-3, 200) who had 52 catches for a school record 921 yards and eight TDs last year. He scored 11 TDs total. *South Range (7-3): The Raiders return two of their top three rushers in senior Billy Goodall (5-11, 160/519 yards, five TDs) and junior David McCabe (5-9, 180/408 yards, six TDs). Junior QB Ryan

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Kirtland

Cuy. Heights

Mogadore

Brookfield

Hillsdale

McDonald

Aquinas

Regional Final Kirtland over Cuy. Heights

Garaway

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Dalton

South Range

New’Town

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Cannon Schroeder, DL, sr., Kirtland

Had 19 sacks last year en route to being AP D-V DPOY

2. Jordan Martin, QB, sr., Cuy. Heights

Threw for 22 TDs and ran for six more last year

3. Cameron Ifft, LB/RB, jr., McDonald

Already a two-time All-ITC selection

4. Thomas Gatewood, WR, sr, Jack.-Milton

Caught 42 passes for 876 yards & seven TDs as jr.

5. Ryan Bee, TE/DE, sr., Hillsdale

Marshall offer; 66 tackles, 11 sacks, 11 TFL as jr.

6. Brandon Barnes, RB, sr., Anderson

Ran for 1,192 yards and 15 TDs last season

7. Anthony Moeglin, QB/WR, jr. Aquinas

Threw for 1,113 yards and 15 TDs as a so.; 54 tackles

8. Mike Buzzard, DL, sr, Columbiana

Had 92 tackles, 15 TFL & nine sacks as a jr.

9. Jared Shilot, WR, sr., Southern

52 catches, school-record 921 yards, eight TDs last year

10. Logan Wilson, LB, sr., Garaway

82 tackles, nine TFL as jr.; 95 tackles as so.

Games of the Year

Aquinas @Marlington, Sept. 13 (Week 3) McDonald @ Cuyahoga Heights, Sept. 14 (Week 3) Cuyahoga Heights @ Kirtland, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Garaway @Newcomerstown, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Western Reserve @ McDonald, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Hillsdale @ Norwayne, Oct. 25 (Week 9)

Region 20 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Patrick Henry Wayne Trace

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Miller started the last two games last season and threw for 423 yards and five TDs. *Sugarcreek Garaway (10-1, Region 17 quarterfinalist): Senior LB Logan Wilson (6-2, 195) is one of the state’s best small school defenders. He had 82 tackles, nine TFL and six sacks last season after registering 95 tackles as a sophomore. Wilson also ran for four TDs. Junior WR Jacob Werker (6-1, 165) returns after a stellar sophomore season (18 receptions, 293 yards, five TDs). Junior DB Clay Honigford (6-2, 195) returns after making 62 tackles.

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Wynford

LCC

Col. Crawford

Tinora

Northwood

Regional Final Patrick Henry over W. Trace

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Jeﬀerson

Carey

Bluﬀton

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Colt Pettit, OL/DL, sr. Patrick Henry Virginia Tech commit; Four-year starter

2. Matt Wilcox, WR/DB, sr., Ada

42 rec., 830 yards & seven TDs; 39 tackles, three INTs

3. Nate Klingenberger, QB, sr. Col. Crawford 4-year starter; Threw for 2,210 yards & 25 TDs last year

4. Colby Speice, QB, sr., Wayne Trace

Threw for 3,156 yards & 48 TDs as jr.; six TDs rushing

5. Logan Pinkelman, OL/DL, sr., Evergreen First team All-NWOAL OL & second team DL

6. Darius West, DB, sr., Lima CC

Kentucky commit and JJHuddle Top 100 prospect

7. Dominik Bermejo, RB/DB, sr., Northwood First team All-TAAC on both sides of the ball last year

8. Issac Little, LB, sr., Bluffton Miami (Ohio) commit

9. Derek Drewes, QB/DB/P, sr., Tinora

All-Green Meadows Conference at all three positions

10. Tobey Hernandez, RB, sr., Patrick Henry Ran for 1,285 yards and 21 TDs in regular season

Games of the Year

Wynford @ Liberty-Benton, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Lima Central Cath. @ Delphos SJ, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Col. Crawford @ Galion, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Wayne Trace @ Tinora, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Bryan @ Patrick Henry, Oct. 11 (Week 8) Ada @ Lima Central Cath., Nov. 2 (Week 10)

Smithville (5-5); Oberlin (6-4); New Middletown Springfield (4-6); Burton Berkshire (4-6); Waterloo (3-7); Rootstown (2-8); Rittman (2-7); Cleveland VASJ (1-9); Ashland Crestview (2-8); Greenwich South Central (3-7); New London (6-4)

Team To Beat

*Hamler Patrick Henry (10-3, Region 18 finalist): The Patriots put together another solid run last season, falling 22-21 to Liberty-Benton in Week 13. It was PH's 11th straight playoff berth. OL play will be a strength this season with the return of senior Colt Pettit (6-4, 252) and junior Caleb Carrizles (6-3, 235). Both were first team NWOAL last year and Pettit doubles as one of Ohio’s top small school DL prospects (Virginia Tech commit with offers from Bowling Green, Kent State, Indiana, Akron, Toledo, Miami of Ohio, Purdue, Illinois, Ohio, Western Michigan and Air Force). Also back for PH are seniors and All-NWOAL performers WR Zach Nye (6-1, 170), DL Nathan Andonian (5-9, 175), LB Logan Ziegler (5-11, 185), DB Josh Peterson (5-11, 180) and DB Derek Hoops (5-9, 167). Defense should be a strength for the Pats. The wildcard is senior RB Tobey Hernandez (5-9, 190) who ran for 1,285 yards and 21 TDs before being ruled ineligible prior to the playoffs.

Teams To Watch

Ada (10-2, Region 22 semifinalist): The Bulldogs made the playoffs for the seventh straight season last year before losing to St. Henry (40-35). This fall they’ll be under new leadership as former head coach Micah Fell has relocated to Lima Senior. Welcome Bob Olwin. Olwin – a 30-year coaching veteran with stints at Versailles and Sherwood Fairview – brings with him a pass-happy offensive attack that’s produced 10 Colt Pettit, league titles Patrick Henry, DL and seven playoff Photo by ScoutingOhio.com berths. Ada must replace its leading passer, rusher and top two receivers (all were first team All-Northwest Conference). Cushioning the blow is the return of senior WR Matt Wilcox (6-2, 180) who may see time at QB. Wilcox caught 42 passes for 830 yards and seven TDs last season. Defensively, he had 39 tackles, three INTs and three TFL. Several new faces will have to make immediate impacts. Fort Loramie replaces Upper Scioto Valley in Week 4. *Bucyrus Wynford (9-3, Region 19 semifinalist): The Royals had their 63-game win streak snapped last year

with a 26-7 loss to Ontario in Week 6. One streak they kept intact, though, was their playoff streak, which reached eight years in a row. Wynford welcomes back standout senior RB Cory Brown (6-1, 210). *Colonel Crawford (8-3, Region 23 quarterfinalist): The Eagles are coming off the school’s first playoff berth ever and have plans for a return trip. Senior QB Nate Klingenberger (6-4, 195) returns for his fourth season as a starter after throwing for 2,210 yards and 25 TDs last season. He also ran for six scores. Klingenberger has 45 career TDs and 3,613 passing yards. He missed five games in each his freshman and sophomore seasons. *Haviland Wayne Trace (9-1): Who was the best team not to make the playoffs in 2012? The small school answer could very well be Wayne Trace. The Raiders averaged 50.4 points per game and finished with nine wins but where left out of the playoffs. WT finished 11th in Region 18. Ouch. The good news? Senior QB Colby Speice (6-3, 190) and his rocket arm return. Last year, Speice threw for 3,156 yards and 48 TDs and ran for 364 yards and six TDs en route to earning Green Meadows Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors. Speice earned second team All-GMC honors as a LB. The great news? Four All-GMC offensive linemen return as well in seniors Devin Wenzlick, Brock Worden, Aaron Stoller and T.J. Blackmore. WT also returns an all-conference RB in senior Jared Sherry. Defensively, Wenzlick and Worden double as bookend DEs. Could be a big year for a program that has just one playoff berth in history (2005, went 1-1). *Lima Central Catholic (11-1, Region 18 semifinalist): The Thunderbirds must replace seven first team AllNorthwest Conference performers, but horses remain. Especially on offense. Senior DB/WR Darius West (6-0, 195) is a JJHuddle Top 100 prospect who has committed to Kentucky. Senior QB Colin Stolly and senior RB Mykale Rogers (6-1, 185) also return. Senior LB Kalito Lasenby (6-0, 195/79 tackles, three forced fumbles) leads the front seven on defense. Senior DB Lee Stewart (6-0, 188) will contribute heavily. *Northwood (10-1, Region 18 quarterfinalist): The Rangers are looking to

Darius West, Lima Central Catholic, DB

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make the playoffs for the fifth year in a row. If they do, expect junior RB/DB Dominik Bermejo (5-10, 155) to play a large part. The two-way standout (named first team All-TAAC on both sides of the ball) scored 18 TDs and had eight INTs last season. Also returning is the senior trio of DL Kyle Corbitt (6-1, 210) and OL Travis Whitmore (6-0, 255).

Keep An Eye On

*Ayersville (5-5): The Pilots return senior QB/DB/P D.J. Hagerman (6-2, 185) who rushed for 536 yards and eight TDs and had a 34.7 punting average. *Bluffton (5-5): The Pirates will feature three defensive standouts in senior LB Issac Little (6-3, 195), senior LB Drake Luginbuhl and junior DB Robbie Stratton. Little has committed to Miami (Oh.). * Carey (8-2): The Blue Devils finished just outside the playoffs last year (ninth in Region 18), but making Week 11 this season is a real possibility. Carey returns senior QB Matt Holsinger, who tied a state record last year with a 99-yard TD run against North Baltimore. Also back is

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VI senior OL Jacob Goble, senior OL Anthony Blair, senior DB Brandon Zechman and junior DB Bryan Powers. *Convoy Crestview (5-5): The Knights could make some noise this season. Senior OL/DL Scott Miller and senior RB/DB Malcolm Oliver were AllNorthwest Confernece on both sides of the ball last year. *Defiance Tinora (8-2): After making the playoffs seven of nine years, the Rams missed Week 11 for the second straight season. Eight wins is nothing to cry about, though. Tinora should be right in the thick of things again. Why? The main reason is senior QB/DB/P Derek Drewes (61, 180) who earned All-Green Meadowws Conference honors at quarterback, defensive back and punter in 2012. Also back? All-GMC RB Kurt Kahle (senior). Defensively, look for senior linemen Logan Dickerson and Jacob Zigler to command attention. Senior DB Reid Renollet leads the secondary. *Delphos Jefferson (6-4): The Wildcats started 5-1 but dropped three of their last four – including two games by two points or less – to finish out of the postseason. That bad taste should motivate a talented group. Jefferson returns a solid senior backfield in RB Zavier Buzard and QB Austin Jettinghoff. Also back is senior TE/LB Ross Thompson. Keep an eye on sophomore LB Dalton Hicks. *Elmore Woodmore (4-6): The Wildcats feature one of the state’s toughest small players in senior DB Evan Ulinski (5-5, 141). Ulinkski was a D-III wrestling state runnerup at 106-pounds last year. *Harrod Allen East (2-8): Senior RB Ross Stewart (6-1, 200) returns after earning second team All-Northwest Conference honors. *Metamora Evergreen (5-5): Senior Logan Pinkelman (6-3, 230) was first team All-NWOAL OL and second team DL. * Spencerville (8-2): The Bearcats will lean heavily on senior RB Colton Miller.

Also In This Region

Sherwood Fairview (6-4); Bloomdale (4-6), Van Buren (55), Mt. Blanchard Riverdale (4-6), Kansas Lakota (2-8), Gibsonburg (4-6), Seneca East (7-3), Hopewell-Loudon (4-6), Montpelier (3-7)

Team To Beat

*Newark Catholic (12-3, D-VI state runner-up): The Green Wave own nine state titles and nearly had No. 10 last year (lost 28-21 to Marion Local). Don’t fret Green Wave fans. There’s enough talent returning to produce a return trip to the state final (which would be the school’s 15th). Senior QB Chayce Crouch (6-4, 219) has committed to Illinois. Crouch threw for 2,077 yards and 18 TDs last season and ran for 500 yards and 11 TDs. He also caught seven passes for 126 yards. Protecting Crouch will be a veteran line of seniors Spencer Champman (6-5, 200), Joe Davis (6-1, 210), Evan Hartman (6-4, 26) and Brenden Jurden (6-3, 265). Senior WR Aaron Jurden (60, 170) will be a key target. He caught 17 passes for 387 yards and three TDs last year. On defense, senior LBs Mike Lohr (5-9, 165) and Eric Lensink (6-1, 195/four INTs) return. The schedule gets a facelift with several new foes (Watkins, Johnstown-Monroe, Johnstown Northridge and Utica) and a new league (Licking County League).

Teams To Watch

*Bellaire (8-3, Region 17 quarterfinalist): The Big Reds snapped a five-year absence from the playoffs last year

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and beat rival Martins Ferry for the first time in six years. This season look for them to contend for a Week 11 win and more. Sound familiar? Bellaire will rally around a standout QB-WR duo in seniors Spencer Badia (5-9, 175) and Nick Patrone (5-9, 160). Badia threw for 3,001 yards and 24 TDs last year, while Patrone caught 66 passes for 1,009 yards and seven TDs. Patrone also had 58 tackles, six INTs, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles

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Region 21 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2012.

Bellaire

Fort Frye

Ready

Newark Cath.

Lucasville V.

Centerburg

East Knox

Regional Final Newark Catholic over Ready

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on defense as a DB. Junior WR Hunter Westlake (62, 175) will catch plenty of balls as well. Senior DB Kenny Hess leads the defense. *Beverly Fort Frye (10-1, Region 17 quarterfinalist): The Cadets earned the school’s first playoff berth since 2000 and second ever last season before falling to Kirtland in the regional quarters. Expect another run – and maybe a longer one. In addition to returning four of five OL starters, the Cadets bring back senior QB Chandler Lang (5-11, 175). A two-time All-PVC and AllOVAC selection, Lang threw for 1,304 yards and 16 TDs and ran for 824 yards and 15 TDs last year. He also kicked 30 PATs and had 111 tackles. The defense – led by junior DL Luke Yates (6-1, 180) – will be very experienced too. *Columbus Ready (7-3, Region 14 quarterfinalist): The Silver Knights are poised for a big run. Where to start? Senior OL/DL Brady Taylor (6-5, 267) is one of the state’s top line prospects regardless of class and owns over 20 offers including Kentucky, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indiana, Illinois, South Florida, Boston College, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. The offense is led by senior QB Matt Yoho (6-3, 190), who threw for 1,100 yards and accounted for 21 TDs last season, and senior RB Akili Taylor (5-9,190), who ran for 1,125 yards and 10 TDs. Senior DB Kelly Culbertson leads the defense. Ready opens with Newark Catholic and closes with Columbus Hartley. * Lucasville Valley (12-1, Region 19 finalist): The Indians will lean heavily on senior RB Nate Arnett (6-0, 200) who ran for 1,214 yards and 10 TDs last season. Also back are senior DL Hayden Dunn (6-4, 240) and senior DB Zach Shope (5-10, 170).

Keep An Eye On

*Barnesville (4-6): Senior LB David Brown (5-10, 235,) was first team 3A All-OVAC last year. *Belpre (4-6): The Eagles rebounded from a 1-5 start to win three fo their last four. Can they carry the momentum? Junior RB Manney Tullius (5-9, 140) was All-TVC Hocking Division last season. *Centerburg (5-5): The Trojans will lean heavily on the play of senior QB Tyler Stoyle who threw for 1,889 yards and 18 TDs last season. He threw for 1,597 yards and 13 TDs as a sophomore. Junior RB/DB Jeremy Sesma (510, 170) returns after rushing for 558 yards and five TDs. He also had three TD catches and three INTs. *Chillicothe Huntington (5-5): Former Miami Trace assistant Alan Preston takes over a Hunstsmen’s program that is coming off a dramatic turnaround. Under former head coach Wade Bartholomew (now at Gallia Academy), Huntington snapped a 37-game losing streak last year and finished .500.

Nelson.-York

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Hannibal River

Oak Hill

Buckeye Trail

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Chayce Crouch, QB, sr., Newark Catholic Illinois commit; 2,077 passing yards, 29 total TDs as jr.

2. Spencer Badia, QB, sr., Bellaire Threw for 3,001 yards & 24 TDs as a jr.

3. Chandler Lang, QB/DB, sr., Fort Frye 1,304 pass yds, 824 yds rush & 31 total TDs; 111 tackles

4. Brady Taylor, DL, sr., Ready

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect; Over 20 offers

5. Tyler Stoyle, QB, sr., Centerburg Thrown for 3,486 yards & 31 TDs last two years

6. Nick Patrone, WR, sr., Bellaire

66 rec., 1,009 yards & seven TDs; 58 tackles, six INTs

7. Nate Arnett, RB, sr., Lucasville Valley Ran for 1,214 yards & 10 TDs last season

8. Colton Rebel, DB, sr., East Knox Had 39 tackles & seven INTs as a jr.

9. Austin Hathaway, QB, jr., Fredericktown

1,069 pass yards & seven TDs; 681 yards rush & nine TDs

10. Justin Dickens, DL, sr., Oak HIll Reigning SOC-I Lineman of the Year

Games of the Year

Newark Catholic @ Ready, Aug. 30 (Week 1) St. Clairsville @ Bellaire, Oct. 12 (Week 7) Rosecrans @ Fort Frye, Oct. 25 (Week 9) Centerburg @ East Knox, Oct. 25 (Week 9) Oak Hill @ Ironton, Oct. 25 (Week 9) Hartley @ Ready, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

Region 22 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2012.

Summit CD

Miami East

Minster

Fairbanks

Tri-Count N.

Versailles

Regional Final Summit CD over Versailles West Liberty National Trail

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Anna

St. Henry

Dayton Christ.

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Nick Campbell, QB, sr., Versailles

Accounted for 5,623 total yards and 66 TDs in two years

2. Michael Fellers, DB/WR, sr., Miami East

13 total TDs as jr. (four on ret.); 35 PATs; 37.8 punt avg.

3. Chandler Cotterman, OL/DL, jr., Anna All-MAC selection; Top junior prospect

4. Hunter Burnett, QB, sr., Fairbanks

Threw for 2,082 yards pass & 22 TDs as jr.; Three rush TDs

5. Michael Barwick, DL, sr., Summit CD Indiana commit; 87 tackles, 16 TFL, five fumble rec.

6. Ethan Wolf, TE, sr., Minster

JJHuddle Top 100 Prospect is headed to Tennessee

7. Austin Hutchins, QB, sr., Tri-County N.

Threw for 1,319 yards pass & 18 TDs as jr.; Four TDs rush

8. JR Menifee, ATH, sr., Cincinnati CD

Scored TDs five ways as jr.: rec., rush & returns (Int, P, KO)

9. Antonio Woods, QB, sr, Summit CD

1,276 yards pass & 21 TDs; 876 yards rush & 10 TDs

10. Garett Griffin, QB, jr., National Trail

Set 10 school records last year; 2,112 yds pass, 16 TDs

Games of the Year

Covington @ St. Henry, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Galion @ Fairbanks, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Versailles @ Valley View, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Summit CD @ CHCA, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Versailles @ Minster, Oct. 25 (Week 9) National Trail @ Tri-County North, Nov. 2 (Week 10)

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*Columbus Academy (5-5): The Vikings will lean on senior DE Charlie Waters (6-4, 200). * Dawson-Bryant (6-4, Region 19 quarterfinalist): The Hornets return a trio of standout juniors in OL/DL Austen Pleasants (6-5, 290), LB/FB Tanner Murphy (5-11, 215) and RB/DB Isaiah Gunther (5-8, 165). * Fredericktown (5-5): After a state semifinal appearance in 2010, the Freddies have put together back-toback 5-5 finishes. Junior QB Austin Hathaway returns after throwing for 1,069 yards and seven TDs and rushing for 681 yards and nine TDs. He also had a 35.5 punting average and made 34 tackles on D. *Grandview Heights (5-5): The Bobcats return senior TE/DE/P standout Tim Murphy (6-2, 210). *Hannibal River (7-4, Region 23 quarterfinalist): The Pilots will lean on senior RB/LB Jordan Sapp (5-11, 170) who ran for 814 yards and eight TDs last season. He also had 63 tackles. Defensively, line play will be a strength with the return of seniors DL Brett Rosen (5-9, 215/74 tackles, 12 TFL), DL Brandon Reusser (5-11, 180/45 tackles, 10 TFL) and DB Bryce Cross (6-0, 180/85 tackles). Junior kicker Colton Wright (6-1, 150) who connected on 35 Pats and three FGs last year is back. *Howard East Knox (5-5): The Bulldogs return some nice talent, including senior DB Colton Rebel (6-3, 195) who had seven INTs and 39 tackles as a junior. Also back? Senior RB Dylan Wears (5-10, 200/613 rushing yards, 12 total TDs) and senior DL Hayden Freeze (6-1, 210/60 tackles, seven TFL, three fumble recoveries). *Monroe Central (7-3): Senior LB Mike Jones (5-11, 175) and junior RB/CB Levi Brown were 3A All-OVAC last year. *Nelsonville-York (7-3): The Buckeyes missed the playoffs for just the second time in 10 years last season. *Oak Hill (9-3, Region 19 semifinalist): After going just 2-8 in 2011, the Oaks earned the program’s third playoff berth in four years last season. Back from that team is senior DE/TE Justin Dickens (6-5, 200) who was the SOC-I Lineman of the Year last season. Other key returners are seniors Mason Waugh (LB/G, 5'9, 190), Garrin Stiltner (SS/RB, 5'9, 185), Josh Williams (DT/RB, 5'6, 145) and Brandon Adkins (DT/T, 5'8, 275); juniors Johnathon Harrison (CB/W, 5'8, 145) and Griffen Jenkins (NG/T, 5'9, 285); and sophomores Willy Harris (FS/RB, 5'10, 150) and Matt Gilliland (LB/FB,5'10, 200). The schedule is the same as last year. “After a conference title and a playoff win, we must replace a strong senior class that led us on and off the field,” head coach Nathan Dugan said. “I’m very interested to see how some of the younger players develop. We had freshmen and sophomores who played last season and performed very well, in addition to having a 7-1 junior varsity team. We look to be a more balanced team this season as opposed to the run dominance of last year.” *Old Washington Buckeye Trail (4-6): Junior QB Morgan Dougherty (6-1, 180) returns after being first team 3A All-OVAC last season. Senior OL/DL Cory Cutlip (6-1, 265) anchors the lines. Senior FB/LB Codey Kimble (510, 200) is a good one. *Stewart Federal Hocking (6-4): The Lancers will lean on returning All-TVC Hocking Division selections and seniors Delbert Crum (RB/LB) and Peyton Seel (LB/RB). * West Lafayette Ridgewood (6-4): The Generals re-

turn senior RB/DB Garrett Bethel (5-9, 180) who had 762 yards and 11 TDs last season. He also made 78 tackles.

Also In This Region

Berne Union (1-9), Shenandoah (0-10), Crooksville (4-6), Galion Northmor (2-8), Cardington-Lincoln (3-7)

Team To Beat

*Cincinnati Summit Country Day (11-1, Region 20 semifinalist): The Silver Knights have been one of Ohio’s biggest success stories the last few years. SCD is attempting to make the playoffs for the fourth straight time, but there have been plenty of lumps. In 2010, SCD lost 43-6 to West Jefferson in the regional quarterfinals. In 2011, the Sliver Knights got thumped 79-7 to Marion Pleasant in the regional quarterfinals. Last year, however, after an undefeated regular season, SCD beat Triad 3527 in the regional quarterfinals for the program’s first postseason win. This year could be even bigger. SCD returns arguably the best 1-2 small school punch in Ohio in senior QB Antonio Woods and senior DL Michael Barwick. Both are JJHuddle Top 100 prospects. Woods (6-1, 180) holds offers from Kent State, Bowling Green, Northwestern, Indiana, Miami of Ohio, Toledo, Cincinnati, Illinois and West Virginia. Last year he was second in the Miami Valley Conference in both rushing and passing after throwing for 1,276 yards and 21 TDs and running for 876 yards and 10 TDs. Woods also caught a TD pass. Barwick (6-2, 297), an Indiana commit, had additonal offers from Bowling Green, Kent State, Toledo, Ball State, Akron, Western Michigan, Buffalo and Central Michigan. All he did last year was rack up 87 tackles, 16 TFL, six sacks, five fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Senior WR Daniel Bruns (6-5, 195) also returns after leading the team in receiving yards (287), catches (18) and

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TDs (eight) last year. He only played nine games and has gained 20 pounds since last year. Other key contributors will include senior RB/LB Gage Goodwin (5'11", 180) and senior QB/WR/DB Matt Brinkman (6'2", 175). Watch out for juniors CJ Suggs (5-11, 160, WR/DB) and Brooks Taylor (5-10, 170, RB/LB). “The senior class in 2014 is a special one in that they know what it takes to make the playoffs,” head coach Mike Brown (18-5 in two years) said. “Although we only lost 6 seniors last year, they were high contribution guys. All started at least one way and half of them started both ways. That type of football player and leadership is tough to replace. “Luckily, we have two team captains back from last year's 11-1 history making team in Michael Barwick and Antonio Woods. Weightroom numbers have been the highest they have ever been and the commitment to the program is encouraging.” The schedule will include a pair of new Miami Valley Conference teams in Dayton Christian and St. Bernard-Elmwood Place. The opener with Benjamin Logan is new too. “In the past, Summit Football has had a moving and debatable identity,” Brown said. “In the last couple years the identity of Summit Football has been solidified, which is to play great defense, control the ball by running it, make big plays on special teams and play as one Family.”

Teams To Watch

*Anna (5-5): The Rockets will build around junior RB Christiaan Williams (5-10, 215) and junior DL Chandler Cotterman (6-5, 280). Both were second team All-MAC

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VI last year. Two additional all-conference players return in senior WR/DB Nick Ihle (6-2, 170) and junior TE/LB Wes Showalter 6-4, 210). *Casstown Miami East (7-4, Region 20 quarterfinalist): The Vikings made the playoffs for the third time in six years last season but are still searching for their first postseason win (0-3 all-time). Head coach Max Current (65-78 in 14 years) thinks this year’s team is capable of getting that program “first.” Seven starters return on each side of the ball as do 19 lettermen and 14 seniors. The catalyst is senior RB/K/KR/DB Michael Fellers (6-0, 170) who accounted for 14 TDs last year (eight rushing, four on returns, two receiving). He also connected on 35 PATs, punted 35 times (37.8 avg.), made 38 tackles and had an INT and fumble recovery. Also back are three starters on the offensive line, WR Dalton Allen (sr., 5-9, 160/339 yards receiving, four TDs) and RB Colton McKinney (jr., 5-11, 170/227 yards rushing, two TDs). Two players return with varsity experience in junior Conner Hellyer (6-0, 165) and sophomore Braxton Donaldson (6-2, 230). Hellyer threw for 528 yards and six TDs before being injured in Week 6. Donaldson (338 yards passing, two TDs) finished the season under center. Defensively, senior DL Robbie Adams (6-0, 180) returns after making 91 tackles, 10 TFL and six sacks last year. He also had three TDs as a FB. Other key defensive contributors will be seniors DB Dalton Allen (5-9, 160/56 tackles), LB Franco Villella (5-8, 155/83 tackles) and DE Alex Brewer (5-11, 170/93 tackles, 10 TFL, three sacks). Overall, the Vikings return 10 players who had at least 23 tackles each last year. Miami East opens with Miami County rival Milton-Union, which it hasn’t beaten since 2001. *Milford Center Fairbanks (5-5): The Panthers started 1-5 last year but won their final four games, including key victories over Lehman Catholic and playoff team WaynesfieldGoshen, to capture a share of the Northwest Central Conference title with Fort Loramie. The goal this year is to win a league title in the program’s first year in a new league (the MOAC) and earn the program’s first playoff berth since 2007 and second since 2000. Several key pieces return. Senior QB Hunter Burnett (6-1, 190) is back after throwing for 2,082 yards and 22 TDs last season. He also ran for three TDs. Joining Burnett in the backfield is senior RB Brent Nicol (6-1, 185) who ran for 1,009 yards and 13 TDs last year. On defense, Fairbanks returns its top two tacklers in senior LB Connor Smith (5-11, 195/70 tackles) and junior DL Will Day (6-1, 180/59 tackles). The schedule is totally different. The only remaining opponents from 2012 are non-league foes Mechanicsburg (Week 2) and Triad (week 3). Galion comes aboard in Week 1 and the MOAC, which includes Jonathan Alder, Marion Pleasant and North Union, starts in Week 4. Said head coach Dave Gebhart: “The road to success is always under construction.” *Minster (9-3, Region 24 semifinalist): The Wildcats have made the playoffs three years in a row but must replace several key offensive skill players if they want to make it four. They also have a new head coach. Geron Stokes, who spent he last four years at Urbana, takes over for Nate Moore who landed at Cincinnati LaSalle. Stokes, just 28, inherits a team with some talent. Senior TE Ethan Wolf (6-6, 232) has committed to Tennessee. Wolf, who caught 77 passes for 885 yards and 14 TDs, has over 20 offers including Alabama, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Nebraska and Arkansas. Also back are senior DL/OL Wes Hagerman (6-2, 250) and senior LB/RB Paul Dues (6-3, 185). Hagerman is a four-year starter, while Dues had 67.5 tackles, four forced fumbles and three INTs last year. Due to the MAC’s revolving schedule, the Wildcats don’t face Marion Local (during the regular season). The Week 1 visit from Fort Loramie is a big one. *Tri-County North (7-4, Region 24 quarterfinalist): The Panthers return several solid players on both sides of the ball. Senior QB/DB Austin Hutchins (6-3, 185) returns after throwing for 1,319 yards and 18 TDs and running for 232 yards and four TDs last year. Also back is junior RB/LB Colton Booth (5-11, 190) who ran for 560 yards and seven TDs. Booth had 69 tackles, 8.5 TFL and four caused fumbles on defense. Hutchins chipped in 66 tackles. Those two are just part of a formidable defense. Other key returnees are sophomore LB Garrett Woodyeard (511, 175/82 tackles, three fumble recoveries, two INTs), junior DE Blake Lawson (5-10, 175/57 tackles, 13 TFL), junior DL

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QB: Kolby Speice, 6-3, 190, sr., Haviland Wayne Trace; Spencer Badia, 5-9, 175, sr., Bellaire; Matt Yoho, 6-3, 190, sr., Columbus Ready; Nick Campbell, 6-1, 190, sr., Versailles; Morgan Dougherty, 6-1, 180, jr. Old Washington Buckeye Trail; Austin Hutchins, 63, 185, sr., Tri-County North; Nate Klingenberger, 6-4, 195, sr., Colonel Crawford; Jordan Martin, 6-1, 180, sr., Cuyahoga Heights; Tyler Stoyle, sr., Centerburg; Hunter Burnett, 6-1, 190, sr., Milford Center Fairbanks; Austin Hathaway, jr., Fredericktown RB: Corbin Mager, 5-10, 185, jr., Jeromesville Hillsdale; Nate Arnett, 6-0, 200, sr., Lucasville Valley; Brandon Barnes, sr., Lisbon David Anderson; Christiaan Williams, 5-10, 215, jr. Anna; Brent Nicol, 6-1, 185, sr., Milford Center Fairbanks WR: Thomas Gatewood, sr., Jackson-Milton; Tyler Gallo, 5-8, 160, sr. Cuyahoga Heights; Jack Alpert, 61, 170, sr. Cuyahoga Heights; Joe Clark, 5'8", 185, sr., Brookfield TE: Matt Finkler, 6-3, 230, jr., Kirtland; Ross Thompson, sr., Delphos Jefferson; Tom Rebraca, 6-1, 205, sr., McDonald OL: Brenden Jurden, 6-2, 260, sr., Newark Catholic; Cory Cutlip, 6-1, 265, sr., Old Washington Buckeye Trail K: Colton Wright, 6-1, 150, jr., Hannibal River; Trey Reilly Lipinski (5-10, 210/50 tackles, 21.5 TFL) and senior DL Cole Gunder (6-0, 200/46 tackles, nine TFL). Junior K Trey Summers (5-11, 160) returns as well. *Versailles (5-5): Senior QB Nick Campbell (6-1, 190) is one of the state’s top small school signal callers. In the last two years he’s thrown for 4,307 yards and 55 TDs. He’s also rushed for 1,316 yards and 11 TDs. One of Campbell’s favorite targets returns in All-MAC senior WR Damien Richard (32 receptions, 342 yards, six TDs). * West Liberty-Salem (11-1): The Tigers have been in the playoffs seven of the last nine seasons and have won 26 straight Ohio Heritage Conference games. This season, Dan McGill, an eight-year assistant at WLS, assumes head coaching duties from Toby Smith (who took the Bellefontaine job). Senior RB/DB Taylor Cordell will contribute heavily.

Keep An Eye On

*Arcanum (3-7): The Trojans return a good one in senior LB Mason Garber (6-2, 183) who had 111 tackles, including 90 solo, last year. *Cincinnati Country Day (4-5): The Indians return a dynamic player in senior RB/WR/DB JR Menifee (5-10, 175). Mennifee had 1,004 all-purpose yards last year and scored TDs receiving (three), rushing (two) and on INT, punt and kickoff returns. *Dayton Christian (10-1, Region 20 quarterfinalist): The Warriors must adjust to life after Heath Harding. Now a freshman RB at Miami (Oh.), Harding set multiple program records en route to helping DC earn its first playoff berth ever last year. Where to start? How about with junior QB/RB/DB Brandon Williams (6-0, 165) who threw for seven TDs, ran for five and returned an INT and kickoff for TDs last year. Also back is junior RB/DB Mikel Davis (6-1, 165) who returned two INTs for TDs last year. *National Trail (6-4): Under the direction of head coach Tony Sonsini (7-13 in two years), the Blazers had a memorable season last year. NT, which went just 2-58 from 20072011, posted its first winning record in 16 years. There’s plenty to be excited about moving forward. Junior QB Garrett Griffin (6-4, 175) threw for 2,112 yards and 16 TDs last season en route to setting 10 school records. He’s just nine

Summers, 5-11, 160, jr, Tri-County North DL: Robbie Adams, 6-0, 180, sr., Casstown Miami East; Caleb Carrizles, 6-3, 235, jr., Patrick Henry; Reilly Lipinski, 5-10, 210, jr., Tri-County North; Jordan Wright, 6-1, 210, sr., Williamsburg; Mike Buzzard, 6-2, 175, sr., Columbiana LB: Paul Dues, 6-3, 185, sr., Minster; Logan Wilson, 6-2, 195, sr., Sugarcreek Garaway; Colton Booth, 511, 190, jr., Tri-County North; Mason Garber, 6-2, 183, sr., Arcanum; Cameron Ifft, 6-2, 190, jr., McDonald; Logan Ziegler, 5-11, 185, sr., Patrick Henry DB: Matt Wilcox, 6-2, 180, sr., Ada; Brandon Williams, 6-0, 165, jr., Dayton Christian; JR Menifee, 5-10, 160, sr., Cincinnati Country Day; Dominik Bermejo, 5-10, 155, jr. Northwood; Mike Lohr, 5-8, 165, sr., Newark Catholic; Ryan Locar, 5-11, 190, sr., Kirtland P: D.J. Hagerman, 61-185, sr., Ayersville; Tim Murphy, 6-2, 210, sr., Grandview Heights

TDs and 345 yards shy of being the program’s career leader in both. Senior WR Devin Mize (5-9, 150) returns after catching 37 passes for 875 yards and six TDs. He added two INTs on defense and averaged 32.8 yards as a punter. Along the lines, expect juniors Josh Baker (OL/DL, 6-3, 315) and Cody Hapner (TE/LB, 6-1, 205/55 tackles, five sacks) to contribute heavily. Under coach Mike Griffin, NT’s defense improved 20 points in points allowed last year, going from 50 to 30. “We took a giant step in the right direction last year, but we know that there will be a target on our back this coming season,” Sonsini said. “Our goal is to take it one game at a time, not overlook any team and try to be 1-0 every Saturday morning at film. Teams have been used to pushing us around over the years, and that allowed us to sneak up on some teams. That is not going to happen with as many starters as we have returning this year.” *New Lebanon Dixie (7-4, D-V Region 20 Quarterfinalist): The Greyhounds rode a strong senior class to their first playoff appearance ever last season. Graduation has left large holes. Dixie must replace its leading passer, rusher and receiver. Junior QB Justin Leonard threw just five passes last year in back-up duty and senior RB Trent Cummins (195 yards on 37 carries) is the top returning rusher. * St. Henry (9-4, Region 20 finalist): The Redskins are under new direction with first year head coach Brad Luthman who replaced Jeff Starkey. Starkey (two state titles) left to become principal at LaBrae. Luthman, who won a state title as a player at Versailles and has spent the last two seasons on Marion Local’s staff, inherits a team that returns a pair of second team All-MAC players in senior RB Adam Reichert and senior DB Tyler Schwieterman. *Williamsburg (3-7): The Wildcats return a good one in senior DL Jordan Wright (6-1, 210).

Also In This Region

Madison Plains (4-6), Parkway (0-10), Mechanicsburg (46), Twin Valley South (3-7), Tipp City Bethel (5-5), Cincinnati Oyler (3-5), New Bremen (2-8), Fayetteville-Perry (2-8), New Miami (4-5), Mississinawa Valley (0-10), St. Bernard-Elmwood Place (0-8) — EF

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VII

QB: Adam Bertke, 6-6, 205, sr., Marion Local (Pitt)

RB: Ben Tobin, 5-11, 205, sr., Lancaster Fairfield Christian RB: A.J. Ouellette, 5-10, 190, sr., Covington

RB: Tyler Jettinghoff, 6-2, 210, sr., Delphos St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WR: Hunter Wilker, 6-0, 180, soph., Marion Local

WR: Cade Cummings, 6-2, 185, jr., Tuscarawas Central Catholic OL: Jason Brunswick, 6-1, 240, sr., Marion Local

OL: Dakota Morgan, 6-1, 205, sr., Bainbridge Paint Valley OL: Wyatt Westfall, 6-1, 235, sr. Reedsville Eastern OL: Cory Banco, 6-2, 295, sr., Shadyside

OL: Corey Durbin, 6-1, 255, sr., Fremont St. Joseph K: Eric Bofenkamp, 6-0, 175, sr., Warren JFK

ATH: Delaunte Thornton, 5-8, 193, sr., Fort Loramie DL: Conway Baldridge, 6-3, 190, sr., Danville

DL: Tymere Dubose, 6-6, 250, sr., Youngstown Christian (Kentucky) DL: Marcus Somers, 6-2, 215, sr., Tiffin Calvert

LB: Nate Yoakum, 5-9, 180, sr., Bainbridge Paint Valley LB: Jacob Koons, 6-1, 195, sr., Glouster Trimble

LB: Garrett Eilerman, 5-11, 184, sr., Fort Loramie LB: Cobin Plessinger, 5-11, 185, sr., Malvern

DB: Tmonte Watson, 5-10, 160, sr., Dayton Jefferson Twp. DB: Jacey Goettemoeller, 5-11, 175, jr., Marion Local

DB: Tre McIntyre, 6-1, 195, sr., North Lewisburg Triad DB: Connor Hug, 6-1, 195, sr., Edon

P: Scottie Slauterback, 6-0, 175, sr., Norwalk St. Paul

Adam Bertke, Marion Local, QB Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

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By Eric Frantz

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VII

Team To Beat

*Berlin Center Western Reserve (9-3, Region 21 semifinalist): The Devils are coming off two highly successful seasons (state semis in 2011 and regional semis last year). Can they put together another run in D-VII? Yep. WR returns one of the state’s best small school backfields in QB Nick Allison and RB Dan Zilke. Both seniors were first team All-Inter Tri-County last year. Also back are WR/DB Dan Rosati (sr.), WR/LB Jon Timko (sr.) and OL/DL Matt Mace (jr.). Overall, WR has been to the playoffs five years in a row and six of the last seven.

Teams To Watch

*Danville (11-2, Region 23 finalist): The Blue Devils fell one win shy of the program’s third state semifinal appearance and first since 2004 by dropping a 48-46 shootout to eventual state runner-up Newark Catholic in the regional final. That squad relied on offense (scored 457 points). This year’s rendition will lean on defense. Three-year lettermen and senior DEs Conway Baldridge (6-3, 185/109 tackles, 21 TFL) and Andy Payne (6-4, 260/97 tackles/13 TFL) bookend a unit deep in experience. Danville returns five of its top six tacklers, including senior TE/LB Marshall Magers (6-1, 175/155 tackles, seven TFL), senior LB Thomas Hawk (6-0, 165/139 tackles) and senior LB Austin Gonzales (5-10, 195/91 tackles, six TFL). If the Devils offense can rebuild quickly, watch out. *Garfield Heights Trinity (4-6): The Trojans return three players at the QB position who completed passes in games last year, including seniors Pat Sobolewski (671 yards, five TDs) and Matt Iacobucci (542 yards, three TDs) and sophomore Kyle McSweeney (84 yards). Iacobucci was the team’s leading rusher last year too (374 yards, five TDs). Also back is first team All-North Coast Conference RB/DL Antonio Capasso. Last year Capasso ran for 276 yards and four TDs and made 58 tackles. Other key returnees are senior WR/DB Griffin Filippi (6-2, 185/269 yards receiving, four TDs), senior WR/DL Jacob Walters (6-2, 190/231 yards receiving, TD, 33 tackles), senior WR/DB Cory Haire (5-8, 150) and sophomore Brett Dawson (5-10, 150). *Norwalk St. Paul (7-4, Region 22 quarterfinalist): Veteran head coach John Livengood flirted with the Clyde job but decided to remain with the Flyers where’s he’s accumulated a record of 201-60 in 21 years. St. Paul graduated seven seniors but returns a talented group high on experience. Line play will be a strength thanks to the return of senior All-Firelands Conference players Caleb Meyer (6-1, 195) and Ryan Reikowski (6-2, 235). Senior QB/DB/K/P Scottie Slauterback (6-0, 175) is vital to all facets (all-league). Junior RB Devin Smith (second team), sophomore LB Jaret Nickoli (first team), junior DL Matt VanDootingh (HM) and junior DB Wes Fritz (HM) were All-Firelands as well. *Warren JFK (9-2, Region 21 quarterfinalist): The Eagles made the playoffs for the 19th time last season but must replace nine All-North Coast Conference players. JFK does return one of the state’s top kickers in senior Eric Bofenkamp (60, 175). Bofenkamp hit 40-of-44 PATS (including 31 in a row) last year and was 7-of-9 on FGs (long of 37). Expect senior RB/DB Carl Zallow (5-8, 155) to get plenty of touches. Also back are senior TE/LB Austin Munno and junior WR/DB Chad Zallow.

Keep An Eye On

*Elyria Open Door Christian (6-2): The Patriots have only been playing football for three years and this is the first season they’ll compete against a varsity football schedule. Don’t fret. They’ll be competitive – and young. “This will be a huge jump for our players, moving from a JV schedule to a Varsity schedule,” head coach Ray Lowe said. “All of the games will be big.” A good group of juniors is leading Open Door into its new era. Junior QB Danny Stintsman (6-2, 165) returns after throwing for 745 yards and 12 TDs and rushing for 467 yards and seven TDs. Junior WR Jacob Lowe (5-8, 150) is a threat both rushing (167 yards, four TDs) and receiving (435 yards, nine TDs). Junior RB Troy Atwood (5-8, 148) ran for 493 yards and three TDs last year. Defensively, Lowe (28 tackles, two INTs), Stintsman (19 tackles, seven sacks, three INTs) and Atwood (20 tackles, two INTs) excel too. Look for juniors Zach Davis (5-11) and Dennis Robinson (5-11, 277) and sophomore Cody Edwards (6-2, 225) to make an impact on both lines. Said Lowe: “We are a very young team, but our upper classmen have been in the program for two years know, and they are getting better and better each year. We will rely on them to bring the freshmen and sophomores along. We are not soft by any sense of the word.” *Fairport Harding (7-4, Region 21 quarterfinalist): The Skippers made the playoffs for the first time since 1991 and for just the second time ever last year. Now they must replace nine all-district players. *Leetonia (5-5): The Bears return senior RB Zack Van Giesen who ran for 849 yards and 10 TDs last year. *Lucas (3-7): The Cubs are a wildcard. Head coach Scott Spitler (13-27 in four years) welcomes back nine starters on each side of the ball, but must replace 3,000 yards of offense. Lucas also faces eight new opponents in 2013. “The schedule is all new after week two,” Spitler said. Key contributors will be: senior RB/DB Kolton Bernhardt (5-9, 160) and senior FB/LB Dominick Strassell (5-9, 165). *Monroeville (4-6): The Eagles return five AllFirelands Conference players and could have a huge season. Senior DL Seth Farley was the conference Defensive Lineman of the Year last season. Senior RB Rick Heck was first team all-conference. Other key pieces are senior DB Levi Anderson, senior LB Nick Tommas and senior DL Nate Thomas. *Plymouth (5-5): The Vikings .500 record last year secured the program’s

Tymere Dubose, Youngstown Christian, DL Photo by ScoutingOhio.com

first back-to-back non-losing seasons since 1993-94. Junior QB Hunter Bailey returns after earning second team All-Firelands Conference honors. Also back are junior WR Tyrell Edmiston and junior LB Chance Butcher. *Vienna Mathews (1-9): Senior RB Austin Arnal expects to get plenty of touches again after running for 1,002 yards and eight TDs last season. *Wellsville (4-6): Senior RB Marcus Moxley will again carry the load after running for 923 yards and nine TDs last season. He’s a two-time All-ITC selection. *Windham (3-7): The Bombers move from the Portage Trail Conference to the Northeastern Athletic Conference this season. The change allows Windham to play teams more their size. Expectaitions are heightened with the move of junior WR Parker Rickey to QB. Junior RB Dillon Blewitt, senior WR Joey Miranda and senior OL/DL Jonah Konzen will contribute heavily. *Youngstown Christian (9-3, Region 21 finalist): The Eagles have posted back-to-back playoff appearances. Can they make it three? Senior DL Tymere Dubose (6-6,

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Region 23 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Danville

W-Reserve

Warren JFK

Trinity

St. Paul

Youngs. Chr. Monroeville

Windham

Dark Horses

Regional Final Western Reserve over St. Paul

These three teams could make a push.

Open Door

Plymouth

Wellsville

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Nick Allen, QB, sr., Western Reserve First team All-ITC last year

2. Conway Baldridge, DE, sr., Danville 109 tackles, including 21 TFL last year

3. Tymere Dubose, DL, sr., Youngs. Chr.

Committed to Kentucky over Michigan State & WVU

4. Austin Arnal, sr., RB, Mathews

Rushed for 1,002 yards & eight TDs last year

5. Seth Farley, DE, sr., Monroeville

Firelands Conference DL of the Year

6. Marcus Moxley, RB, sr., Wellsville

Two-time first team All-ITC; 923 yards, 9 TDs

7. Zack Van Giesen, RB, sr., Leetonia

Ran for 849 yards & 10 TDs last year

8. Andy Payne, DE, sr., Danville

97 tackles, inlcuding 13 TFL last year

9. Danny Stintsman, QB, jr., Open Door

745 passing yards, 467 yards rushing, 19 total TDs

10. Conner Black, WR, jr., Mapleton

Caught 79 passes for 1,149 yards & 16 TDs as a soph.

Games of the Year

Cuy. Heights @ Western Reserve, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Western Reserve @ Malvern, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Fairfield Christian @ Open Door, Sept. 27 (Week 5) Plymouth @ St. Paul, Oct. 12 (Week 7) Warren JFK @ Trinity, Sept. 19 (Week 9) Monroeville @ St. Paul, Nov. 2 (Week 10)

Region 24 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

DSJ

McComb

Hicksville

Edon

Leipsic

St. Joe’s

Regional Final Leipsic over DSJ

Col. Grove

Calvert

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Arlington

Mohawk

Ottawa Hills

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Zack Kuhlman, QB, sr., Leipsic

4,719 passing yards & 53 TDs last two years

2. Tyler Jettinghoff, RB, Sr, DSJ

Two-time All-MAC; 1,790 yards & 20 TDs last year

3. Connor Hug, QB/WR/DB, sr., Edon

Scored TDs rushing, passing and receiving last year.

4. Kaleb Johns, RB, sr., Hicksville

First team All-Green Meadows Conference

5. Corey Durbin, OL/DL, sr., St. Joseph

MAL Special Teams POY last season; 17 TFL

6. Tyler Long, QB, jr., Tiffin Calvert

Threw for 1,144 yards & rushed for 1,098 last year

7. Jordan Chamberlin, RB, sr., Leipsic

All-BVC back ran for 991 yards & 10 TDs last season

8. Luke MacLennan, FB, sr., DSJ

Rushed for 603 yards & nine TDs as a junior

9. Marcus Somers, DE, sr., Tiffin Calvert

3-year starter; 91 tackles, eight sacks last year

10. Marcus Kerr, RB, sr., St. Joseph

First team All-Midland Athletic League

Games of the Year

DSJ at Elida, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Norwalk St. Paul @ Calvert, Sept. 7 (Week 2) Edon @ Hicksville, Sept. 13 (Week 3) Marion Local @ DSJ, Oct. 4 (Week 6) Liberty-Benton @ Leipsic, Oct. 18 (Week 8) Calvert @ Fremont St. Joseph, Oct. 19 (Week 8)

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250) has committed to Kentucky.

Also In This Region

Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2-8); Ashland Mapleton (2-8); Newbury (3-7); Thompson Ledgemont (5-5); Lowellville (4-6) ; Sebring McKinley (0-10); East Canton (5-5); Mineral Ridge (6-4); Southington Chalker (4-6); Richmond Heights (2-8); Cleveland Heights Lutheran East (1-9)

Team To Beat

*Leipsic (8-3, Region 22 quarterfinalist): The Vikings are 38-9 the last four years and have been to the playoffs each season. They’ve lost three times to Delphos St. John’s, including last year. Leipsic is loaded again. The Vikings return senior QB Zack Kuhlman (6-3, 190) who is a two-time first team All-Blanchard Valley Conference selection. Kuhlman threw for 2,275 yards and 27 TDs last year. He threw for 2,444 yards and 26 TDs as a sophomore. Junior RB Jordan Chamberlin returns after running for 991 yards and 10 TDs en route to first team All-BVC honors. Opening holes will be seniors Alfie and Adonijah Flores, a pair of second team All-BVC lineman. Replacing four first team all-conference defenders is key.

Teams To Watch

*Delphos St. John’s (8-5, Region 22 finalist): The Blue Jays lost to five playoff teams last year, including four that made regional finals and two that won state titles. This year the schedule doesn’t get any easier with the addition of Elida as a Week 2 non-league game. Lima Central Catholic remains the opener. DSJ will lean heavily on senior workhorse RB Tyler Jettinghoff (6-2, 210), a twotime All-Midwest Athletic Conference selection who ran for 1,790 yards and 20 TDs last year. Also back is senior FB Luke MacLennan (5-10, 205) who had 603 yards and nine TDs last season. Senior OLs Spencer Ginter and Ryan Shumaker also return. Junior DB Evan Hays headlines the defense. Said head coach Todd Schulte (144-41 in 14 years): “Once again this year's schedule will be brutal. The key for our 2013 season will be QB play and health.” *Edon (7-3): The Bombers have one of the best 1-2-3 small school punches in Ohio in senior QB/WR Connor Hug (6-1, 185/746 yards, 14 TDs), senior RB Trevor Green (5-7, 170) and senior WR Brock Thiel (5-10, 195). *Fremont St. Joseph (10-2, Region 22 semifinalist): The Crimson Streaks return nine All-Midland Athletic League selections from a team that earned the program’s third playoff berth in four years (and 12th overall). Included in the mix is a talented senior cast that includes RB Marcus Kerr, OL/DL Corey Durbin (6-1, 255), OL Hunter Harrison (6-3, 240), DL Nick Militello (6-3, 310), DL Ryan Williams, LB Bennett Weickert, LB Matt Fox and OL/DL Mitchell Gonya (6-0, 200). Junior WR Jake Yeckley will contribute heavily. *Hicksville (6-4): The Aces should make the playoffs if history holds. Hicksville made Week 11 in 2009 and 2011 and missed it in 2010 and 2012. The return of First Team All-Green Meadows Conference RB Kaleb Johns (sr.) bodes well. Senior OL Blake Sholl will open holes. *McComb (13-1, Region 22 champions): The Panthers had a historic season last year by advancing to the state semifinals before falling to eventual state champion Marion Local 34-28 in three OTs. McComb now faces the huge task of replacing two-time Blanchard Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year Jerry Brown (RB). Key returners include senior OL Andrew Nauth and senior LB Andrew Gibson. *Tiffin Calvert (7-5, Region 22 semifinalist): The Senecas posses a rich history. Calvert owns 11 playoff berths and is 16-9 with four state semifinal appearances and two state titles (1980-81). The Senecas are on the verge of another run. Entering 2013 with back-to-back postseason appearances, Calvert is looking to extend its streak to three. The Senecas return nine starters on each side of the ball. Junior QB/DB Tyler Long (6-2, 195) threw for 1,144 yards and rushed for 1,098 more last season. He also made 61 tackles. Other key returners include

RB/S Austin Ball (sr., 5'11, 170, 215 yards rushing), OL/DL Marcus Somers, (sr., 6'2, 215, 3 year starter, 91 tackles, 8 sacks), OL/DL Austin Perry (sr., 6'2, 220, 2 year starter, 56 tacklers, 8 sacks), OL Cameron Felter (jr., 6'2, 210,) OL/DL Matt Iannantuono (jr., 5'8" 205), K Mike Smith (40/42 Pats), OL/TE/DL Aaron Englehart (sr., 6'2, 200), OL/DL Marcus King (jr., 6'2, 245), LB Mitch Depinet (sr., 5'11, 190/101 Tackles, 4 sacks) and WR/DB Dan Reineke (sr., 6-0, 175/48 tackles, 4 INTs). The schedule includes non-conference games against McComb and Norwalk St. Paul. Calvert played both teams twice last year (regular season and playoffs).

Keep An Eye On

*Arlington (7-4, Region 22 quarterfinalist): The Red Devils returned to the playoffs after a two-year absence last season. Key contributors will be senior Jordan Freed and juniors Bryce Hartman, Logan Greiser and Hunter Bernhardt (DL). *Buckeye Central (2-8): A year after finishing D-VI state runner-up, the Bucks won just two games. *Ottawa Hills (7-4, Region 22 quarterfinalist): After two straight playoff appearances the Green Bears will be pressed to make it three. *Danbury Lakeside (2-8): The Lakers graduated just four seniors.

Also In This Region

Columbus Grove (5-5); Arcadia (4-6); Cory-Rawson (2-8); Vanlue (1-9); Holgate (2-8); Cardinal Stritch (1-9); Toledo Christian (4-6); Lima Perry (4-6); Morral Ridgedale (0-10); Antwerp (0-10); Pandora-Gilboa (5-5); Edgerton (2-8); West Unity Hilltop (4-6); North Baltimore (2-8); Sycamore Mohawk (3-7); Crestline (0-10)

Team To Beat

*Glouster Trimble (10-2, Region 23 semifinalist): Led by a suffocating defense, the Tomcats had a remarkable run last year losing only to West Virginia state champion Wahama and Ohio D-VI state runner-up Newark Catholic. Trimble allowed 79 points in 12 games and had six straight shutouts in weeks 4-9. Back from that unit is reigning Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division Defensive Player of the Year Jacob Koons (6-1, 195) . The senior LB had 161 tackles last year. Offensively, the Tomcats return the TVC Hocking Offensive Player of the Year as well in senior QB Konner Standley, a 1,000-yard rusher and passer who accounted for 32 TDs. Standley (5-10, 185) was an all-district WR as a sophomore. Senior Jon Stevens (5-11, 240) anchors both lines. Junior WR Austin Downs (6-0, 180) is a good one. Trimble has made the playoffs four of the last five years and three years in a row. Expectations are rightfully high again.

Teams To Watch

* Lancaster Fairfield Christian Academy (8-3, Region 23 quarterfinalist): The Knights are coming off the program’s second playoff appearance ever (and in three years). Expectations are at an all-time high with the return of the team’s leading rusher, passer and receiver. Senior RB Ben Tobin (5-11, 205) is back after putting up staggering numbers (2,942 yards and 31 TDs on 343 carries) as a junior. He had 3,179 all-purpose yards. Senior QB Collin Young (6-2, 230) also returns after throwing for 1,243 yards and 18 TDs. Young also ran for 283 yards and five TDs. On defense, Young had three INTs and a fumble recovery. He also punts and kicks off. Senior WR Jacob Walker (6-2, 190) led the team with 624 yards receiving and nine TDs on 20 catches last year. Sophomore Josh Heeter (5-11, 180) made an impact as a freshman with three INTs and 545 all-purpose yards. Seniors Brian Miller (6-1, 190) and Josh Coleman (5-10, 225) anchor the OL. Senior Austin Mosely (5-10, 240) anchors the DL. The Knights begin play in the MidState League this season. *Malvern (10-2, Region 21 semifinalist): The Hornets return one of the state’s best small school backfields in senior RB Cobin Plessinger (5-11, 185) and senior QB Trey Tucci (6-3, 205). Plessinger ran for 1,734 yards and

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2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VII 15 TDs last year, while Tucci threw for 1,010 yards and 14 TDs. Malvern must replace its top three WRs. Defensively the Hornets return Plessinger (63 tackles and eight TFL), senior LB Anthony Ruegg (5-10, 195/63 tackles), senior DB Mitchell Haasz (6-3, 180/29 tackles/three INTs) and junior DL Eddie Zinn-Turner (6-3, 240/43 tackles, 10 TFL, eight sacks). *Shadyside (Region 21 quarterfinalist): The Tigers will feature a fearsome defense led by senior OL/DL Cory Banco (6-2, 295), junior DL Scot Hammond (6-1, 175), junior DL Eric Howell (6-2, 195) and junior TE/LB Austin Dorris (6-5, 215). Dorris caught 29 passes for 507 yards and seven TDs and also made 60 tackles. *Steubenville Catholic Central (6-5, Region 21 quarterfinalist): The Crusaders snapped a four-year absence from the playoffs last year. Expect them to compete for a return trip. Senior QB Brenton Colabella (6-2, 185) returns for his fourth year as a starter. As a junior he threw for 2,484 yards and 28 TDs. Colabella already owns SCC records for passing yards in a game (369), passing yards in a season (2,484), career passing yards (5,513), touchdown passes in a season (28) and career touchdown passes (53). Defensively, SCC will lean on seniors LB Aleks Porecca (5-10, 190) and DB Ryan Fletcher (6-1, 195). Fletcher made 49 tackles and had three INTs (returned one for a TD). He also caught 24 passes for 370 yards and three TDs. Porreca made 52 tackles (11 TFL).

Keep An Eye On

*Beallsville (5-5): Senior OL/DL Dalton Sechrest (6-1, 265) is a two-way standout. * Bridgeport (2-8): The Bulldogs lost just three seniors from last year’s team. Junior FB/LB Patrick Britton (5-10, 165) is one to watch. *Columbus Africentric (0-10): The Nubians return senior QB Trevonn Potts (5-10, 175) who threw for 1,665 yards and 19 TDs last year. *Corning Miller (1-9): Shoring up a defense that allowed 496 points last year is a must for the Falcons. Senior QB Garrett Smith and senior OL/DL Stephen McGrath return after being named All-TVC Hocking Division last year. *Lancaster Fisher Catholic (3-7): The Irish, former state runners-up (1998), are looking for their first winning season since capping four straight playoff berths in 2006. Head coach Tony Hurps (5-15 in two years) expects improvement. “There’s some excitement that hasn't been here of late with a very strong young group of kids and increased numbers,” Hurps said. “We should be deeper than we have been in past years, but we will still be playing several young players. We have some newcomers who should really shine in our offense.” A couple of those are junior RB Ben Kerns (5-11, 185), sophomore TE Jacob Burley (6-3, 215) and big WR Derrick Stoughton (6-3). Adding experience is senior OL Luke Schmelzer (6-0, 235), junior K Nick Klitzka (5-11, 175) and senior TE Josh Evans (6-2, 210). Defensively, Evans (32 tackles, eight TFL), and Kerns (61.5 tackles) headline the charge. The schedule, which includes Newark Catholic, Symmes Valley, Columbus Ready and Buckeye Valley, is difficult. *Racine Southern (4-6): The Tornadoes are a team to watch with the return of three All-TVC Hocking Division selections in seniors RB/LB Tyler Barton (5-11, 175), DL/OL Casey Pickens and RB/LB Trenton Deem (5-9, 185).

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*Reedsville Eastern (6-4): The Eagles return senior standout OL Wyatt Westfall (6-1, 235). *South Gallia (2-8): The Rebels, a playoff team in 2011, have two of southeast Ohio’s top small school players in senior RB Ethan Spurlock and senior DE Jacob White. *Strasburg-Franklin (2-8): The Tigers have a pair of standout senior DLs in Evan Hensel (5-11, 185) and Tommy Addy (6-1, 215). Hensel had 59 tackles and 10 sacks last year., while Addy had 56 tackles and five sacks. Hensel doubles as a pounding RB (468 yards rushing and two TDs on 68 carries). Senior LB/RB Landry Hostetler (6-1, 195) also returns after making 56 tackles. He ran for three TDs. *Symmes Valley (8-3, Region 23 quarterfinalist): The Vikings return three senior standouts in DL Jacob Easthom (5-11, 250), LB Tyler Rowe (6-3, 215) and DB D.J. Miller (5-11, 185). * Tuscarawas Central Catholic (4-6): The Saints return junior WR Cade Cummings (6-2, 185) who caught 49 passes for 801 yards and 13 TDs last year. TCC also returns junior WR Michael Teater (5-11, 160/22 receptions, 281 yards, three TDs). *Zanesville Rosecrans (8-4, Region 23 semifinalist): The Bishops return two extremely talented juniors in DB Cameron Roberts (6-2, 165) and QB/RB Adrick Cronin (62, 175/1,116 yards, 15 TDs; five INTs).

Also In This Region

Canal Winchester Harvest Prep (6-4); Millersport (0-10); Grove City Christian (5-5); New Matamoras Frontier (4-6); Waterford (2-8); Caldwell (2-8); Bellaire St. John Central (4-6); Conotton Valley (5-5); Toronto (3-7)

Region 25 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Trimble

Shadyside

Fair. Chr. Acd.

Malvern

Steub. CC

Rosecrans

Southern

Regional Final Trimble over Fairfield Chr. Acad.

Symmes Valley

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

S-Franklin

Team To Beat

*Marion Local (13-2, D-VI State Champions): The Flyers have won back-to-back D-VI state titles and now reside in D-VII. ML lost just six players to graduation. “Although we have the bulk of our team back, we do have some big shoes to fill,” head coach Tim Goodwin (154-40 in 14 years) said. “We lost three linebackers to graduation, with two of them being first team All-MAC. We have a handful of guys who have been working their way back from injury and have not been able to participate fully in the offseason program, which is a concern. Like any small school, we will be a little thin in terms of depth at a couple of positions.” The bulk that returns is talented. Senior QB Adam Bertke (6-6, 200) has committed to Pitt and is 264 as a starter. He’s accounted for 57 TDs the last two years and doubles as a standout DB (first team All-MAC last year after making 68 tackles and four INTs). Bertke is joined in the

Jacey Goettemoeller RB/DB, Marion Local Photo by Gary Housteau

backfield (both offensive and defensive) by junior RB/DB Jacey Goettemoeller (5-11, 175). One of the state’s most versatile players and a first team All-MAC selection as a sophomore, Goettemoeller ran for 1,576 yards and had 402 yards receiving last year. He scored 31 TDs.

Tusky CC

Harvest Prep

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Jacob Koons, LB, sr., Trimble

Reigning TVC Hocking Defensive POY; 161 tackles

2. Ben Tobin, RB, sr., Fairfield Chr. Acd.

Ran for 2,942 yards and 31 TDs as a junior

3. Cobin Plessinger, RB, sr., Malvern

Ran for 1,754 yards and 15 TDs; Added 63 tackles

4. Konner Standley, QB, sr., Trimble

Reigning TVC Hocking Offensive POY; 32 TDs

5. Brenton Colabella, QB, sr., Steub. CC

Owns career passing yards (5,513) and TD (58) records

6. Trevonn Potts, QB, sr., Africentric

Threw for 1,665 yards and 19 TDs as a junior

7. Adrick Cronin, QB, jr., Rosecrans

Threw for 1,116 yards & 15 TDs as a sophomore

8. Wyatt Westfall, OL/DL, sr., Eastern

Top two-way lineman had 51 tackles as a junior

9. Ryan Fletcher, DB/WR, sr., Steub. CC

49 tackles, three INTs; 24 rec., 370 yards & three TDs

10. Cade Cummings, WR, sr., Tusky CC

Caught 49 passes for 801 yards and 13 TDs last year

Games of the Year

Steubenville CC @ Bellaire, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Nelsonville-York @ Trimble, Aug. 31 (Week 1) Fairfield Chr. Acd. @ Jefferson, Aug. 30 (Week 1) BC Western Reserve @ Malvern, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Racine Southern @ Trimble, Oct. 25 (Week 9) Rosecrans @ Fort Frye, Nov. 1 (Week 10)

Region 26 Playoﬀ Teams Who we think makes the postseason in 2013.

Marion Local

Triad

Fort Loramie

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VII On defense, Goettemoeller had five INTs and 51 tackles. The OL will be anchored by seniors Jason Brunswick (6-1, 240/3-year starter) and Sam Poeppelman (6-3, 290). Junior DB/P Dustin Rethman (6-0, 180/four INTs, 38.2 yard punting average) and sophomore WR/RB/KR Hunter Wilker (6-0, 180/579 yards receiving, eight TDs) are key pieces. The Flyers have six state titles (all since 2000) and are 48-9 all-time in the playoffs.

Teams To Watch

Waynesfield

Notre Dame

Paint Valley

Covington

Southeastern

Regional Final Marion Local over Loramie

Dark Horses

These three teams could make a push.

Bradford

Spg. Catholic

Jeﬀerson

10 Players to Watch

These guys are good...remember the names

1. Adam Bertke, QB, sr., Marion Local

26-4 as starter, Pitt commit, 57 TDs last two years

2. Nate Yoakum, LB, sr., Paint Valley

Looking to become three-time All-Ohioan

3.Jacey Goettemoeller, RB, jr., Marion Local

Over 2,000 all-purpose yards, 31 TDs, five INTs as so.

4. A.J. Ouellette, RB, sr., Covington

Ran for 2,434 yards and scored 46 TDs last year

5. Delaunte Thornton, RB, sr., Fort Loramie

Ran for 1,314 yards and 21 TDs as a junior

6. Tre McIntyre, WR/DB, sr., Triad

2,200 all-purpose yards, 27 TDs, nine INTs last year

7. Tmonte Watson, ATH, sr., Jefferson

Scored TDs three different ways as jr. (rush, rec., ret.)

8. James South, LB, sr., Southeastern

HAd 98 tackles and 15 sacks last season

9. Dakota Smith, RB, sr., Notre Dame

First team All-Southern Ohio Confernece last year

10. Hunter Wilker, WR, so., Marion Local

Had 579 yards receiving and eight TDs as a freshman

Games of the Year

Fort Loramie @ Minster, Aug. 30 (Week 1) Covington @ St. Henry, Aug. 30 (Week 1) West Jefferson @ Marion Local, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Triad @ Marion Pleasant, Sept. 6 (Week 2) Ada @ Fort Loramie, Sept. 20 (Week 4) Coldwater @ Marion Local, Oct. 18 (Week 8)

*Bainbridge Paint Valley (6-3-1): The Bearcats are set up for success. In addition to dropping from D-V to DVII, PV returns eight starters on each side of the ball and 21 letterwinners from a team that finished 10th in Region 20. “We are very excited for the 2013 season,” head coach Pete Hollon (102-74-1 in 17 years at PV) said. “We have always been one of the smaller D5 schools.” PV returns a ton of talent, including seniors Mark Clifford (FB/DL, 6-1, 215), LB Nate Yoakum (LB, 5'9, 180) and Dakota Morgan (OL/LB, 6'1, 205); juniors Clay Archer (OL, 6'1, 225), Gavin Carter (OL/DL, 6'3, 235) and Mason McCloy (WR/DE, 6'4, 220); and sophomores Teagan McFadden (RB/DB, 5'10, 185), Anthony McFadden (QB, 5'9, 160) and Caleb Johnson (TE/DE, 6'1, 190). Clifford is a two-time Scioto Valley Conference Punter of the Year and Yoakum is vying to become a three-time All-Ohioan. “We return our top three tacklers and over 90-percent of our offensive output,” Hollon said. “We have decent size and better than average speed with the McFadden boys, Clifford and Tony Hatfield (a sophomore RB who qualified for the regional track meet in the 100 meters). Many of our seniors have started for three years and we return a very good sophomore class that had five kids start as freshmen. Hopefully our juniors will step up and fill a few voids left by graduation, but overall, even though we are still fairly young, we are an experienced team.” The schedule is improved. The Bearcats added Lockland and Columbus Africentric to the non-league slate. Paint Valley owns seven playoff berths but is looking for its first trip since 2003. *Covington (12-1, Region 20 finalist): The Buccs had a season to remember in 2012. Covington won its 27th league title and earned its 17th playoff berth. The Buccs only loss was to Coldwater in the regional final. Among the team records set in 2012 were points scored (656), total yards (5,858) and rushing yards (5,560). The great news? Last year’s catalyst is back. Senior RB A.J. Ouellette (5-10, 190) returns after posting school single-season records for points (317), TDs (46) and rushing yards (2,434). In 14 games, Covington’s defense allowed just 122 points. The unit remains strong. Senior NG/RB Bobby Alexander (6-0, 190) is a three-year starter, while classmates DL/OL Dalton Bordelon (6-0, 185) and LB/RB Justin Williams (5-8, 200) are two-year starters. Senior Jordan Wolfe (6-0, 265) and junior Logan Perkins (5-11, 190) bolster the OL. “We lost a very talented group of seniors from the 2012 team, which made it to the regional finals,” Head coach Dave Miller said (61-11 in five years at Covington). “Of that group there were several 3 and 4 year starters. Replacing them will be tough. As always, it will primarily be up to the incoming seniors to fill the void, and most importantly provide the leadership necessary for us to max out on our potential as a team, which is always our number one goal.” Covington bolstered its schedule with the addition of St. Henry in Week 1. The game is on the road and is the first of a four-year contract “Obviously, this will be a major test for our football team based on the traditions at St. Henry and the MAC,” Miller said. “Conferencewise Miami East, Tri County North and Bradford all qualified for the 2012 playoffs and have the potential to be very good again this season.” *Fort Loramie (8-3, Region 24 quarterfinalist): The Redskins have made the playoffs four years in a row. The next step? A regional title. This could be the year. It won’t be easy in a section of the state dominated by the MAC, but Loramie has its own horses. Head coach Matt Burgbacher (36-11 in four years) welcomes back a veteran club that return s eight starters on each side of the ball. “We are cautiously optimistic for the upcoming sea-

son,” Burgbacher said. “One area we need to focus on is continuing to improve and fight complacency. Our program has taken great strides in the last four years, and this year should no different.” Offensively, the Redskins will ride senior RB Delaunte Thornton (5-8, 193) who is attempting to become the program’s first Division I recruit ever. Last year, Thronton ran for 1,314 yards and 21 TDs. Also back is senior WR Craig Fullenkamp (5-10, 140) who caught 25 passes for 516 yards and six TDs last year. Senior Tyler Kazmaier (6-2, 185) steps in at QB. The OL will be anchored by seniors Andy Meyer (511, 190) and Zach Brandewie (6-1, 205) and juniors Luke Gigandet (5-8, 165), David Ahrns (5-11, 275) and Tristan Stripling (5-10, 190). On defense, senior DL Garrett Eilerman (5-11, 184), the reigning Northwest Central Conference Defensive Player of the Year, returns after registering 76 tackles, 11 TFL and 5.5 sacks last season. Other key contributors are senior DE Logan McGee (6-0, 185/49 tackles, 5.5 sacks), Brandewie (100 tackles), Fullenkamp (three INTs), Kazmaier (66 tackles) and Ahrns (50 tackles, five TFL). Other key contributors will be senior RB/LB Troy Benanzer and junior QB/DB Andy Grewe (5-9, 150). Stripling doubles as an effective kicker (48 PATs last year). Loramie’s schedule includes MAC foes Minster and New Bremen in weeks 1 and 2 and then new non-league games against Defiance Tinora and Ada in weeks 3 and 4. “This is the best schedule we have had in our short history of football at Fort Loramie,” Burgbacher said. “After our first 4 games, we will know what kind of football team we have. It's imperative we get off to a great start. We play in one of the toughest regions in the state with the likes of Marion Local, Ada, Minster,and St. Henry. We know what it takes to advance in the playoffs.” *North Lewisburg Triad (8-3, Region 20 quarterfinalist): The Cardinals are thinking mountain top – as in state title. Head coach Payton Printz (13th year) is high on a club that returns 18 of 22 starters on offense and defense. “We graduated seven seniors and four of them started for us in 2012,” Printz said. “We have players waiting in the wings to fill their void. I believe we will be a league contender, playoff contender and Division VII contender.” Triad’s go-to guy is one of Ohio’s most versatile. Senior DB/WR Tre McIntyre (6-1, 195) had 2,200 all-purpose yards and 27 TDs last year. He also had 95 tackles, nine INTs, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and 13 pass breakups. Also back are senior receiver threats Doug Lowe (6-2, 180) and Steven Feasel (6-2). Lowe had 300 yards receiving and five TDs last year, while Feasel had 34 receptions and seven TDs. Full-time QB duties transition to sophomore Trent McIntyre (6-0, 185) who threw for 1,200 yards and 12 TDs in four starts last year. He also ran for four TDs. Junior OL Colton Coil (6-1, 310) anchors both lines. Junior LB/FB Chaz Adams (6-0, 185) leads the defense. He had 87 tackles last year. Triad’s first three games (all nonleague) are on the road at Indian Lake, Marion Pleasant and Fairbanks. The Cards only have four home games. Could be five with Week 11. Joked Printz: “If our players can overcome our coaching...they may just win a State Title.”

Keep An Eye On

*Bradford (8-3, Region 24 quarterfinalist): The Railroaders reached the playoffs for the first time in 30 years (1982) last season. Head coach Curtis Enis has the turned the program around. Now can they maintain momentum? Of note…Bradford has had a 2,000-yard rusher in two of the last three seasons. *Cedarville (1-8-1): The Indians will lean on senior LB Justin Liming (5-11, 190). *Dayton Jefferson Township (5-4): The Broncos have never been to the playoffs, but could make a push this season. Senior ATH/DB Tmonte Watson (5-10, 165) is abig reason why. Watson returns after rushing for three TDs, catching two TDs and returning a kick for another. Other key returners are senior FB/LB Almatino Dargan II (5-7, 185/65 tackles, seven TFL), senior WR/DB Trent Works (6-0, 145/27 tackles) and junior DL Lamont Ragland (6-2, 245). *Waynesfield-Goshen (4-7, Region 24 quarterfinalist): That’s no misprint, the Tigers made the playoffs last

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year with four wins. In 2011 they had seven wins, won the NWCC title and finished ninth in computer points. *Springfield Catholic Central (2-8): Head coach Steve DeWitt enters his 35th season with the Irish (222-147-1). SCC has been in the playoffs eight of the last 10 years. *South Charleston Southeastern (5-5): The Trojans have one of the state’s top small school defenders in senior LB James South (6-2, 175) who had 98 tackles and 15 sacks last season. Other key senior contributors will be LB Bryant Banion (6'0, 185/seven sacks), RB Thorne Stoops (6'0, 175), OL Nick Hess (6'1, 255) and OL Josh Clark (6'0, 250). The wildcard? Junior QB/DB Ben Miller (6'2, 175). Head coach Greg Bonifay is 24-28 in five years. *Portsmouth Notre Dame (7-3): The Titans are ready to challenge for the program’s second playoff berth since 2000. Key contributors will be senior RB Dakota Smith (60, 160), senior DL Daniel Ogg (6-4, 225), senior LB Jack Kayser (6-0, 175) and senior DB Will Haney (6-2, 170). *Dola Hardin Northern (0-10): The Polar Bears, who won the D-VI state title in 2004 and own 12 playoff berths as a program, decided to not play varsity football this season. As of early July only 12 players were committed to the program. The school said it would try to play a junior varsity schedule.

Also In This Region

DeGraff Riverside (0-9), Manchester (1-8), Ansonia (1-9), Lockland (2-8), Cincinnati Gamble Montessori (5-4), Cincinnati College Prep Academy (4-4), Upper Scioto Valley (1-9), Cincinnati Christian (2-8), Fort Recovery (3-7), Franklin Furnace Green (3-7), Ridgeway Ridgemont (5-5), Portsmouth Sciotoville (4-6), Lehman Catholic (4-5) — EF

2013 JJHuddle Ohio HS Football Preview: Division VII QB: Zach Kuhlman, 6-3, 190, sr., Leipsic; Konner Standley, 5-10, 185, sr., Trimble; Brenton Colabella, 6-2, 190, sr., Steubenville Catholic Central; Collin Young, 6-2, 230, sr., Fairfield Christian; Tyler Long, 6-2, 195, jr., Tiffin Calvert RB: Jordan Chamberlin, sr. Leipsic; Kaleb Johns, sr., Hicksville; Marcus Kerr, sr., Fremont St. Joseph; Dakota Smith, 6-0, 160, sr., Portsmouth Notre Dame; Rick Heck, sr., Monroeville; Carl Zallow, 5-8, 155, sr., Warren JFK WR: Connor Black, 5-10, 170, jr., Ashland Mapleton; Jacob Walker, 6-2, 190, sr., Lancaster Fairfield Christian; Craig Fullenkamp, 5-10, 140, sr., Fort Loramie; Austin Downs, 6-0, 180, sr., Glouster Trimble TE: Marshall Magers, 6-1, 175, sr., Danville OL: Dalton Sechrest, 6-1, 265, sr., Beallsville; Sam Poeppelman, 6-3, 290, sr., Marion Local; Hunter Harrison, 6-3, 240, sr., Fremont St. Joseph; Brian Miller, 6-0, 190, sr., Lancaster Fairfield Christian Academy; David Arhns, 5-11, 175, sr., Fort Loramie K: Dario Paolina, 5-9, 160, sr., Bellaire St. John's DL: Andy Payne, 6-4, 260, sr., Danville; Zach Bran-

dewie, 6-1, 205, sr., Fort Loramie; Bobby Alexander, 6-0, 190, sr., Covington; Tom Addy, 6-1, 215, sr., Strasburg-Franklin; Michael Pruni, 6-2, 290, sr., New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central; Evan Hensel, Strasburg-Franklin, 5-11, 185, sr.; Jacob Easthom, 511, 250, sr., Symmes Valley; Ryan Reikowski, 6-2, 235, sr., Norwalk St. Paul; Seth Farley, sr., Monroeville; Antonio Capasso, 5-11, 215, sr., Garfield Heights Trinity; Lamont Ragland, 6-2, 245, Dayton Jefferson Twp. LB: James South, 6-2, 175, sr., South Charleston Southeastern; Aleks Porecca, 5-10, 190, sr., Steubenville Catholic Central; Tyler Rowe, 6-3, 215, sr., Symmes Valley; Jack Kayser, 6-0, 175, sr., Portsmouth Notre Dame DB: Ryan Fletcher, 6-1, 195, sr., Steubenville Catholic Central; Carson Haney, 5-10, 170, sr., New Philadelphia Tuscarawas Central; Aaron Abernathy, 5-8, 160, jr., Cincinnati Gamble Montessori; Gideon Woodson-Levy, 5-9, 175, sr., Harvest Prep P: Dustin Rethman, 6-0, 180, jr., Marion Local; Mark Clifford, 6-1, 215, jr., Bainbridge Paint Valley Tre McIntyre WR/DB, Triad

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his is by no means an end-all list when it comes to Ohio’s top high school football players, but its our top prospect list. And we consider it strong. We also consider it a roll call of names you’ll likely hear this season - and in the future on Saturdays (at whatever level). These kids have special talent, big potential or both. They may already be stars or on the verge of a break-out. One thing is for certain, keep your eyes - and ears - open for them. You’re also bound to see several of them when we release the JJHuddle Top 200 online starting August 1. Enjoy...

Quarterbacks

Top 10 1. DeShone Kizer TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC (Notre Dame) 2. Christopher Durkin URSULINE (Michigan State) 3. Chayce Crouch NEWARK CATHOLIC (Illinois) 4. Adam Bertke MARION LOCAL (Pitt) 5. Cody Callaway MIDVIEW (Bowling Green) 6. Joey Duckworth LOUISVILLE (Ohio) 7. Antonio Woods SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY 8. Ramroth Finnegan WHETSTONE 9. Hunter Wells FAIRLESS 10.Grant Russell NEWARK The Next 10 Will Marty WYOMING Jalen Reese MANSFIELD Nick Tensing ST XAVIER Kevin Rogers ANDERSON Anton Vrebac EASTLAKE Jared Drake WESTERVILLE CENTRAL Quan Robinson GLENVILLE Jensen Harris WILLIAM MASON Eric Eichler LAKOTA EAST Mathew Barr TROY 50

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10 More Tavion Pauldo CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Caleb Beans NEW PHILADELPHIA Alex Ward KINGS Brennan Wassil HUBBARD Jeremy Holley ELYRIA CATHOLIC Isaac Maurer GRANVILLE Matt Thompson INDIAN HILL Jared Brandewie BISHOP HARTLEY Peter Mahoney ST IGNATIUS BOYS Matt Yoho BISHOP READY

Running Backs

Top 10 1. Parris Campbell, Jr ST VINCENT-ST MARY (Ohio State) 2. Vayante Copeland THURGOOD MARSHALL (Michigan State) 3. Mikel Horton LAKOTA WEST (Kentucky) 4. LJ Scott MARION HARDING (Louisville) 5. Ashton Jackson TROTWOOD-MADISON 6. CJ Hilliard ST XAVIER (Iowa) 7. Bobby Brown LAKOTA EAST 8. Miles Hibbler TROY (Kent State) 9. Jarred Brumfield STEBBINS (Ohio) 10. Gregory Claytor Jr. SHAKER HTS The Next 10 Darius McDonald DUBLIN SCIOTO Akili Taylor BISHOP READY Jaylon Brown ST CLAIRSVILLE Darien Miller WESTERVILLE-SOUTH Devine Redding GLENVILLE Jordan Nobles NORDONIA Martice Jackson WADSWORTH Elijah Todd HOLLAND SPRINGFIELD Dametrius Clark HILLIARD DAVIDSON Delaunte Thornton FORT LORAMIE 10 More Greg Simpson SYCAMORE

(Top to Bottom): Bobby Brown, RB, Lakota East; Joey Duckworth, QB, Louisville; CJ Hilliard, RB, St. Xavier; Devin Pike, TE, Elder

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Quinten Bailey HAMILTON Tawain Gordon Jr. PICK. CENTRAL Rameses Owens SHAKER HTS Jacob Hall TIPPECANOE (Brown) Anthony Shumpert SHAW Matt Blasiole UNIONTOWN LAKE Jarrod Smith MCKINLEY Martine Perez EASTMOOR Jamal Johnson NEW PHILADELPHIA

Tight Ends

Top 10 1. Ethan Wolf MINSTER (Tennessee) 2. Darryl Long WESTERVILLE-SOUTH (Kentucky) 3. Devin Pike ELDER (Illinois) 4. Andrew Gray CHARDON (Maryland) 5. Beau Huffman WASHINGTON 6. Chance Sorrell MIDDLETOWN (Vanderbilt) 7. Nate Patterson PERRYSBURG (Miami, Ohio) 8. Connor Brown MIAMISBURG (Ohio) 9. Kyle Kuhar AVON LAKE (Ohio) 10. Jordan Rigg SPRINGBORO

The Next 10 Taylor Lee ELDER Jacob Oblak STRONGSVILLE Deon Colvin JOHN HAY Alec Greene BISHOP WATTERSON Brandon Burkholder MADISON Will Davis HOLY NAME John Luke Arrington SPRINGBORO AJ Wright GILMOUR ACADEMY Ibrahima Camara REYNOLDSBURG Sean Hennessey ST CHARLES

10 More Nick Meola LAKESIDE Paul Yeager AVON Alex Backenstoe HILLIARD DAVIDSON Spencer Chapman NEWARK CATHOLIC TJ Blackmore WAYNE TRACE Andy Rieman MT GILEAD Nicholas Mangiaracina MOELLER Mike Profitt BUTLER Nathan Hawkins ST THOMAS AQUINAS

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Wide Recievers

Top 10 1. Derek Kief LA SALLE (Alabama) 2. Thaddeus Snodgrass SPRINGFIELD (Kentucky) 3. Brandon Fritts MENTOR (North Carolina) 4. Odell Spencer SHAKER HTS (Bowling Green) 5. Conner Krizancic MENTOR (Cincinnati) 6. Marcus Whitfield WASHINGTON 7. Cody Thompson HURON (Toledo) 8. Tre Hudson COLERAIN 9. Kendric Mallory TROTWOOD-MADISON 10. Torrodd Carter WESTERVILLE-SOUTH

The Next 10 Ryan Frey ST XAVIER Luke Grandjean HOOVER Michael Siragusa ST IGNATIUS BOYS Izaiah Fuller LA SALLE Isaiah Gentry MOELLER Derich Weiland TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC Chris Boykin WHITMER Nolan Jackson-Daniel SHAKER HTS Charles Holland WEST Timmy Tupa BRECKSVILLE BROADVIEW HEIGHTS

10 More Eldin Anu WESTERVILLE CENTRAL Andrew Meyer PICK. CENTRAL (Ohio) Cliff Garner MAPLE HEIGHTS Darnell Tate HUBBARD Blake Dennis RITTMAN Allen Jones MARION HARDING Mykale Rogers LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC JT Mcfarland ZANESVILLE Alfonso Onunwor BRUSH Tristan Davis WAYNE

Offensive Line

Top 10 1. Kyle Trout LANCASTER (Ohio State)

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2. Marcelys Jones GLENVILLE (Ohio State) 3. Jimmy Byrne ST IGNATIUS (Notre Dame) 4. Nick Richardson WESTERVILLE CENTRAL 5. Jarrett LaRubbio LAKOTA EAST (Kentucky) 6. Daniel Burns FAIRFIELD (Louisville) 7. Jamerez Bowen SHAKER HTS 8. Jon Bezney MARIEMONT 9. Alex Dalton TROY (Oklahoma) 10. Patrick Osterhage CENTERVILLE

The Next 10 Michael Deiter GENOA AREA (Wisconsin) Nathaniel Devers WASHINGTON (Cincinnati) Luke Callahan OLENTANGY LIBERTY (Cincinnati) Joshua Krok NILES MCKINLEY (West Virginia) Zach Harmon TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC (Duke) Martesse Patterson MARION-FRANKLIN Jared McCray MINFORD (Louisville) Wesley Martin MILTON-UNION (Indiana) Joe Lowery TALLMADGE Jared Weyler CENTERVILLE (Bowling Green)

30 More Kyle Ritz SOUTH (Kent State) Nathan Puthoff ST CHARLES (Kent State) DeAngelo Ware CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Alex Pfeiffer ANDERSON (Toledo) Jake Pruehs ST EDWARD (Ohio) Brandon Bailey STRONGSVILLE chase lash WASHINGTON Ryan Bee HILLSDALE (Marshall) Alex Conley WALSH JESUIT Isiah Moore COLUMBIAN Dakota Tallman ELYRIA CATHOLIC Collin Prouty TRI-VALLEY (Kent State) Walter Rauterkus AVON Robert Behanan FAIRFIELD (Middle Tennesse State) 52

Stephen Langenkamp MOELLER Jake Grant REYNOLDSBURG Andy Simms OLENTANGY Collin Wittig DELAWARE HAYES Brennan Dudziak PICK. CENTRAL Jeff Duncan KETTERING FAIRMONT John Conner WALSH JESUIT Mason Butler MINERVA Jeff Rotheram NORTH OLMSTED Eric Lorenzen OLENTANGY LIBERTY Josh McDade CRESTVIEW Antonio Weatherspoon MAPLE HEIGHTS Gavin Peacock ROSS Ty Green ASHLAND John Lewis TROTWOOD-MADISON Ben Gaal ST EDWARD

Defensive Ends

Top 10 1. Joe Henderson SHAKER HTS (Tennessee) 2. Noah Furbush KENTON (Michigan) 3. Terry Ramsey NORTHMONT 4. Robert Bowers WALNUT RIDGE 5. Brady Taylor BISHOP READY 6. Shane Roy READING (Pitt) 7. Tymere Dubose YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN (Kentucky) 8. Nick Carovillano ST XAVIER (Indiana) 9. Ben Oxley AVON LAKE (Northwestern) 10. Kent Berger MENTOR (Ohio) The Next 10 Heath Reineke ASHLAND (Toledo) Stefano Millin PERRY (Kent State) Curtis Mitchell WESTERVILLE-SOUTH Adrian Rankin WINTON WOODS Josh Humbert HILLIARD DARBY Delvon Maddox MENTOR Ty Howard WARREN G HARDING Brandon Reynolds SOLON Clayton Bullard JOHNSTOWN MONROE Travonte Junius ST VINCENT-ST MARY 26 More Joseph Kraemer ARCHBISHOP ALTER

(Top to Bottom): Kyle Trout, OL, Lancaster; Jimmy Byrne, OL, St. Ignatius; Danny Burns, OL, Fairfield; Nathaniel Devers, OL, Massillon

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Chase Green PERKINS Drew Shreve UNIONTOWN LAKE Shahaun Williams URSULINE Devin Nye SPRINGFIELD Adonis Davis BEECHCROFT Jacob Betschel JACKSON Coleman Murray NEW LEXINGTON Clayton Seymour TEAYS VALLEY Cameron Dial TWINSBURG Micheal Buzzard COLUMBIANA Jeremy Farmer PIKETON Dustin Applegate ELDER Richard Spernoga THOMAS WORTHINGTON Joey Fodor CHARDON Seth Overla TROY Kyle Van Dyne TECUMSEH Derrick Irons Jr LIMA Charlie Watters COLUMBUS ACADEMY Jacob Niggemeyer OLENTANGY LIBERTY Mitchell Farmer TURPIN Andrew Payne DANVILLE Jacob Dempsey ELYRIA CATHOLIC Cameron Oshodi GROVEPORT MADISON DJ Freer WORTHINGTON KILBOURNE Collin Giesey ALEXANDER

Defensive Tackles/Nose

Top 10 1. Daniel Cage WINTON WOODS 2. Tito Odenigbo CENTERVILLE (Illinois) 3. Ryan Stout SYLVANIA SOUTHVIEW 4. Colt Pettit PATRICK HENRY (Virginia Tech) 5. Anthony Clark BUCHTEL 6. Michael Barwick Jr. THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY (Indiana) 7. Chance Weitz ELIDA (Bowling Green) 8. Ryan Reese TROTWOOD-MADISON 9. Chalmer Frueauf MOELLER 10. Jonathan Morgan-Cunningham BEDFORD (Kent State)

The Next 10 Tyler King ST EDWARD (Bowling Green) Kalil Morris BISHOP HARTLEY

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Logan Dziak BUCKEYE VALLEY Skylar Hartley HILLIARD BRADLEY Cayden Richter SYCAMORE Noah Spielman UPPER ARLINGTON Brennan Williams FIRESTONE Geno Rollo PICKERINGTON NORTH Darius Walker MARYSVILLE Justin Wazbinski AURORA

15 More Jean Nsanzimana KETTERING FAIRMONT Tony Stephens FAIRFIELD Zach Temple LEXINGTON Dante Bland NORTHMONT Dale Rodick JOHN HAY John Bogue BISHOP WATTERSON Kenny Coleman NORTHMONT Austin Gutting FINDLAY Tyler Campbell XENIA Marshal Davis OLENTANGY LIBERTY Wesley Hegemann MINSTER Brent Benner NEWARK Nick Demaline LIBERTY CENTER Jailen Jennings CARDINAL MOONEY Taylor Bruner TROY

Linebackers

Top 10 1. Dante Booker Jr. ST VINCENT-ST MARY (Ohio State) 2. Kyle Berger ST IGNATIUS (Ohio State) 3. Michael Ferns ST CLAIRSVILLE (Michigan) 4. Sam Hubbard MOELLER (Ohio State) 5. Chris Frey Jr UPPER ARLINGTON (Michigan State) 6. Tegray Scales COLERAIN 7. Micky Crum HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (Louisville) 8. DORIAN HENDRIX WAYNE (Kentucky) 9. Airius Moore BEAVERCREEK 10. Verondtae Wilkinson TROTWOODMADISON The Next 10 Dorian Baker CLEVELAND HEIGHTS

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(Top to Bottom): Joe Henderson, DE, Shaker Heights; Kent Berger, DL, Mentor; Noah Spielman, DL, Upper Arlington, Micky Crum, DE, Hamilton Twp.

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Davonte James SPRINGFIELD Paul Moses TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC Dameon Willis Jr. ST IGNATIUS BOYS Tinashe Bere SYCAMORE (Duke) Matthew Sommers ROOSEVELT (Kent State) Jamal Davis II MCKINLEY Clay Caruso STRONGSVILLE Isaac Little BLUFFTON (Miami, Ohio) Bryan DiCillo WALSH JESUIT

22 More Griffith Saunders ST FRANCIS DE SALES (Bowling Green) Collin Lucas AVON LAKE Andy Struttmann WESTERVILLE-NORTH Reggie Howard WITHROW (Kent State) Matt Stewart WILLIAM MASON (Navy) Mike Berry BEAVERCREEK George Bollas AURORA (Kent State) Newman Williams ST VINCENT-ST MARY Bayle Wolf CLINTON-MASSIE Mark Delas PERRYSBURG Chris Schroer ELDER Khari Anderson HAWKEN Ryan Drew GREENVILLE Jacob Lewis OLENTANGY ORANGE Dylan Weigel PICKERINGTON NORTH Jeremiah Shaw WESTERVILLE CENTRAL Adam Sandor WESTLAKE Anthony Dermotta CARDINAL MOONEY Ross Thompson DELPHOS JEFFERSON Jalen Nelson SHAWNEE Isaiah Dexter LANCASTER Tyler Reasoner BEAVERCREEK

Cornerbacks

Top 10 1. Marshon Lattimore GLENVILLE 2. Mike Edwards WINTON WOODS (Kentucky) 3. Alonzo Saxton II BISHOP HARTLEY (Duke) 4. Antione Stone BEDFORD (Western Michigan) 54

5. Phillipie Motley DAVIDSON (Pitt) 6. Erik Simpson GLENVILLE 7. Trevahn Beery NORWAYNE (Western Michigan) 8. Chekiah Washington MANSFIELD 9. Josh Blanton NORTHMONT 10. Jordan Whitfield WAYNE

The Next 10 Stephen Mosley BUCHTEL Jalen Fox WYOMING (Ohio) Jerrell Foster WINTON WOODS Lawrence Inman FAIRBORN Marques Moore SPRINGFIELD Aaron Bushner ST VINCENT-ST MARY Tyson Proctor HOLLAND SPRINGFIELD Dale Irby PERKINS Deonte Morgan WARREN G HARDING Antonio Orr AVON

10 More Tejuan James TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC Derrick Thomas ST EDWARD Khari Golden CANAL WINCHESTER Tyrell Howard NEW ALBANY Cameron Gunnels WILLIAM MASON Jamal Gladden ZANESVILLE Willie Whittaker VALLEY FORGE Sayyid Kanu COLUMBUS DE SALES Jamar Hunter SYCAMORE Jalen Wells THOMAS WORTHINGTON

Safety

Top 10 1. Erick Smith GLENVILLE 2. Darius West LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC (Kentucky) 3. JJ ( JERNARD) Pinckney SYLVANIA SOUTHVIEW 4. Nilijah Ballew WALNUT HILLS (Louisville) 5. Kaleb Harris NORWAYNE (Cincinnati) 6. Nathan Hall SYLVANIA SOUTHVIEW (Northwestern) 7. Ben Hale Jr. ST CHARLES PREPARA-

(Top to Bottom): Bryan Dicillo, LB, Walsh Jesuit; Tegray Scales, LB, Colerain; Dante Booker, LB, Akron SVSM; Sam Hubbard, LB, Moeller

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TORY (Bowling Green) 8. Jack Walz III ST EDWARD (Bowling Green) 9. Marcus Elliott WHITMER (Kent State) 10. Demetrius Suesberry WINTON WOODS

The Next 10 Cam Bouldin LA SALLE Mark Handel CARDINAL MOONEY Charles Coleman BUCHTEL Ryan Williamson COLERAIN Marlon Nunn SPRINGFIELD Cody Calhoun BISHOP WATTERSON Kory Pearson CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Isaiah Williams NORTHMONT Frank Catrine BISHOP FENWICK Kieran Winn TROTWOOD-MADISON

Ten More Robert Young MIAMISBURG Ali Grose BUCHTEL Devon Rogers HILLIARD DARBY TK Fortson HOWLAND Robert Hayden STEUBENVILLE Timmy Bates WESTERVILLE-SOUTH Tre McIntyre TRIAD CJ Yonek PADUA FRANCISCAN Nathan Bischof ST VINCENT-ST MARY Lee Stewart LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC

Athletes

Top 10 1. Dareian Watkins GALION (Northwestern) 2. Tyrell Gilbert PRINCETON (Cincinnati) 3. Tyler Jones LAKOTA WEST 4. Nick Johnson TIMKEN 5. Aaron Ivory GLENVILLE 6. Chris Davis BUCHTEL 7. Sam Bruno ANTHONY WAYNE 8. Marcus Bagley CLEVELAND HEIGHTS 9. Matt Merimee BENEDICTINE 10. Devonte Fellows WOODRIDGE The Next 10 Dangelo Martin THURGOOD MARSHALL Darius Sanders BOARDMAN

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JJHuddle 2013 Football Preview: Positional Rankings

Stephen Shorts BRUSH Darien Townsend YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN Tyree Elliott MT HEALTHY Malik Bland WITHROW Bryant Holloway JR. PRINCETON Jordan Aekins REYNOLDSBURG Jhustus Cornley NORTHLAND Malik Duncan CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC

Ten More Austin Osborne HOWLAND Asim Pleas LIBERTY KeShawn Stafford STEBBINS Chris Rhoades KETTERING FAIRMONT Zephaniah Miller PICKERINGTON NORTH Kalvin Gordon Jr MADISON COMPREHENSIVE Tyler Boatwright MANSFIELD Lamar Carmichael WARREN G HARDING Landon Yeartie MARION-FRANKLIN Donteal Stone FIRESTONE

Kickers/Punters

18 To Watch Matt Colella ST IGNATIUS BOYS Jake Hartbarger ANTHONY WAYNE Ryan Gallenstein MADEIRA Keon Hemerlein SOLON Charlie Stack ST FRANCIS DE SALES (COLUMBUS) Logan Allison GALLIA ACADEMY Nate Green HILLIARD DARBY Karch Holland PICKERINGTON NORTH Jake Costin JACKSON Sam Bell NEWARK CATHOLIC Dean Granot BEACHWOOD Eric Bofenkamp WARREN JFK Justin Martin LAKOTA WEST Jordan Watkins REYNOLDSBURG Jacob Roberts CARDINAL STRITCH Caleb McGath CRESTVIEW Austin Harlow LICKING VALLEY Pierce Royster HUDSON

(Top to Bottom): Marshon Lattimore, DB, Glenville; Marcus Elliott, DB, Whitmer; Nathan Hall, DB, Syl. Southview; Antoine Stone, DB, Bedford Photos by ScoutingOhio