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Getting the signal

Running intoor roughing

kicker or holder

Illegal batting/kicking(followed by pointing

toward toe for kicking)

First touching, illegaltouching

Illegal participationIntentional grounding

Sideline interference(face press box)

Roughing passer

Illegal pass/forward handing(face press box)

Holding/obstructing,illegal use of hands/arms

Illegal block inthe back

Ineligible downfieldon pass Personal foul

Chop blockClipping

Forward passinterference,kick catchinginterference

Blocking belowwaist, illegal block

Substitution infraction

Illegal shift - 2 handsIllegal motion - 1 hand Dead ball, foul

touchback (moveto side)

Failure to wearrequired equipment

Unsportsmanlikeconduct, noncontact foulIllegal helmet contact

Encroachment Delay of game

Time-out discretionaryor injury time-out (follow

by tapping hands on chest)Grasping face maskor helmet opening

Start clockFirst down

Ball ready for play*untimed down

Touchdown,field goal, point(s)after touchdown

Here are the most common referee motions for high school football and what each one means.

Incomplete forwardpass, penalty declined,no play, no score, toss

option delayed

Legal touching of forwardpass or scrimmage kick

TrippingSafety

Disregard flag

End of period

Sideline warning

Loss of down

Source: National Federation of State High School Associations


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CAAC BLUE

1. Grand Ledge, 2. East Lansing, 3. Holt,

4. Sexton, 5. Okemos, 6. Everett, 7. Jackson,

8. Eastern

TOPOFFENSIVEPLAYERS IN LEAGUE:

Joe Reverman (Grand Ledge), Lucas Barner(Everett), Ty Glover (Holt), E.J. Jackson

(Eastern)

TOPDEFENSIVEPLAYERS IN LEAGUE:

Avonte Bell (Sexton), Keefer Johnson (GrandLedge), Austin Kent (Holt), John Norton

(Sexton)

CAAC RED

1. DeWitt, 2. St. Johns, 3. Haslett, 4. Ionia,

5. Owosso, 6. Fowlerville


Jake Johnson (DeWitt), T.J. Havens (St. Johns)TOPDEFENSIVEPLAYERS IN LEAGUE:

Chris Ruby (DeWitt), Cody Bosma (Haslett)

CAAC GOLD

1. Jackson Lumen Christi, 2. Charlotte, 3. Ma-son, 4. Eaton Rapids, 5. Waverly, 6. ParmaJackson County Western, 7. Jackson Northwest


Ryan Conklin (Parma Jackson County

Western), Airic Boyce (Waverly)


Devyn Manson (Waverly), Shen Goodrich

(Charlotte)

CAAC WHITE

1. Portland, 2. Lansing Catholic, 3. Williamston,4. Corunna, 5. Lakewood, 6. Stockbridge


Jacob Kimmel (Portland), Auston Brandt

(Portland)


Austin Schertzing (Lansing Catholic), ZachGustafson (Portland), Chaz Moore

(Williamston)

CMAC

1. Pewamo-Westphalia, 2. Fowler, 3.

Laingsburg, 4. Fulton, 5. Dansville, 6. Bath,

7. Saranac, 8. Potterville


Kyle Nurenberg (Pewamo-Westphalia), AustinFeldpausch (Fowler), Jake Litwiler (Fulton),Dylan Moffit (Bath), Tyler Spade (Fulton),Michael Schauer (Laingsburg)


WILLWALKER (DANSVILLE),Lane Simon(Pewamo-Westphalia), Jake Knight (Fulton),

GAC BLUE

1. New Lothrop, 2. Byron, 3. Flint Hamady,

4. Morrice, 5. Burton Bendle, 6. Burton Bent-ley, 7. Genesee, 8. Burton Atherton

GAC RED

1. Montrose Hill-McCloy, 2. Lake Fenton,

3. Mount Morris, 4. Goodrich, 5. Flint Beecher,6. Perry, 7. Durand

TVC CENTRAL

1. Saginaw Swan Valley, 2. Freeland,

3. Hemlock, 4. Midland Bullock Creek, 5. Alma,6. Ovid-Elsie, 7. Chesaning, 8. Shepherd

TVC WEST

1. Ithaca, 2. Carrollton, 3. Saginaw Valley

Lutheran, 4. Saginaw Michigan LutheranSeminary, 5. Merrill, 6. St. Charles, 7. St. Louis,8. Breckenridge

KVA

1. Battle Creek Pennfield, 2. Constantine,

3. Schoolcraft, 4. Olivet, 5. Maple Valley,6. Kalamazoo Christian, 7. Parchment, 8.

Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic,

9. Delton Kellogg, 10. Galesburg-Augusta

MSAC SOUTH

1. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart, 2. Carson

City-Crystal, 3. Vestaburg, 4. Coleman,

5. Blanchard Montabella, 6. Ashley

SOUTHERN MICHIGAN

8-MAN

1. Portland St. Patrick, 2. Waldron, 3. BattleCreek St. Philip, 4. Webberville, 5. St. JoesphMichigan Lutheran, 6. Burr Oak, 7. Litchfield,8. Tekonsha

Coaches league predictions

Perry quarterback Dakota Hart (7) hands off to Kenny Polhemus (24) behind blockers that included Cody Proudfoot (50) and Braden Finch(23). The Ramblers play one more year in the GAC Red befoire moving to the new GLAC in the fall of 2014. COURTESY PHOTO

Chase McGill, tackling Lansing CatholicsAdam Babcock, returns for Olivet. LSJ FILE

C.J. VanAlstine (left) of Charlotte steps in front of a pass meant for Lejchon Marshall ofWaverly. Coaches pick the Orioles to finish second in the CAAC Gold. LSJ FILE


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WEEK1(AUG.29-30)Go here:HASLETT at EAST LANSING

This ones been a staple of opening-weekaction since the two schools began playingregularly in 2002. The Trojans lately have hadthe upper hand, winning three straight in-cluding a 37-18 victory last year. A win here forEast Lansing would match the four straightthe Vikings won from 2004-07.

If you want to see a gamebetween two old

CAC schools: WAVERLY at EVERETT

The Vikings and Warriors have faced oneanother in the non-conference in all but twoseasons since 2002. Waverly is coming offback-to-back winning seasons while Everettwill still be strong, albeit re-tooling a bit, afteran undefeated regular season last year. Everetthas won seven of the past eight in this series.

WEEK2 (SEPT.6-7)Go here:PORTLAND at OWOSSO Owos-so has been a rising program the past twoseasons, making the playoffs last year for thefirst time since 2001. Portland won the Division5 state title last season and will have to focuson this opponent from the CAAC Red before aCAAC White showdown with Lansing Catholicthe following week.

If you want to see a good early CMACtilt:

FOWLER at LAINGSBURG Fowler andnew coach Kris Ernst open the season at statepower Mendon. Then another road trip loomsat Laingsburg in the second week. This is the

start of a huge conference stretch for theWolfpack as they play the Eagles at home,then travel to Pewamo-Westphalia and Fultonthe following two weeks.

WEEK 3 (SEPT.12-14)Go here:PORTLAND at LANSING

CATHOLIC A game that will most likelydecide the CAAC White, as it has the past twoyears. The Cougars won 41-32 last season, butthe Raiders won the state championship. Thewinner of this game has gone on to post anunbeaten record in CAAC White play everyseason since 2007. The offensive schemes are

vastly different, but they both can light up thescoreboard.

If you want to see CAACBlue play get

going instead:GRAND LEDGE at SEXTON

The Big Reds should be one of the moreimproved teams in the area after being soyoung last season. Sexton has scored just eightpoints combined in two games against GrandLedge since coming into the Blue, and lost by27 last season.

WEEK 4 (SEPT.20-21)Gohere: HOLTat EVERETT The CAACBlue race started to become a little clearer

during this game last season, when the Vikingsused a smothering defense to post a 21-3 roadwin. It was the first time Everett had beatenHolt since 2004. The Rams will be looking for alittle road redemption this time.

If youre looking for a nail-biter:OWOSSO

at HASLETT Since both these schools

started play in the Red, theyve split twogames decided by three points each. TheVikings have just missed the playoffs the pastfour seasons and games like these may helpthem get over the hump.

WEEK5 (SEPT.27-28)Gohere: HOLTat EAST LANSING Holtdealt East Lansing its first loss of the seasonlast year and it was the first of three setbacksin four games for the Trojans. Both teams

ended up 4-3 in conference play. Scoring is ata premium when these two hook up. Theyhave combined for more than 40 points justonce since 2006.

If youre looking for a grudge match:

OWOSSO at ST. JOHNS Owossos re-surgent season ended at the hands of theRedwings last year in a Division 3 district final,less than two months after St. Johns won 14-13in a regular-season meeting. These two teamslove to run the football.

WEEK6 (OCT.4-5)Go here:ST.JOHNSat DEWITT This

game is always fun (almost 70 combinedpoints per game the last four meetings) andusually competitive (last four decided by twotouchdowns or less). The Redwings lookedpoised to end DeWitts season in a Division 3regional final last year, but botched a close-range field goal attempt in the final minute

and fell 29-27.

If youre looking to follow the CAAC Blue

for another week:EVERETT at EAST LAN-

SINGThe Trojans got the last laugh againstEverett last season, losing 6-0 in the regularseason and then eliminating Everett in a Divi-sion 2 district opener, after the Vikings wentthrough the regular season undefeated. Forthe fifth year in a row, East Lansing plays Holtand Everett back-to-back weeks.

WEEK7 (OCT.11-12)Go here:FOWLER at PEWAMO-WEST-

PHALIA Both programs have new coachesand will be replacing some key departures, butboth should still be battling for a league titlein this one. The Eagles shut out P-W 14-0 lastfall and these two schools have finished in thetop three of the league the past three years.

If youre looking for something a little

different:PORTLAND ST. PATRICK at

WEBBERVILLE The first 8-player footballgame between two area schools. This is Web-bervilles first season playing the 8-player

format and the Shamrocks, former longtimemembers of the CMAC, went 11-1 last year andreached the semifinals of the 8-player playoffsbefore losing to Deckerville.

WEEK8 (OCT.18-19)Go here:PORTLAND at DEWITT Twoplayoff-proven teams that could have bigger

games ahead when they go their separateways following this underrated CAAC cross-over. The Raiders announced themselves in a37-7 demolition of DeWitt last season, forcingeight Panther turnovers. Theyve split the lastfour matchups, with Portland taking the pasttwo.

If youre looking for a city showdown:

SEXTONat EVERETT This game shouldbe much closer than last year a 32-0 Everett

win which ended a three-game winning streakin the series for the Big Reds. The victorycountered a 32-point Sexton win in 2011.

WEEK9 (OCT.25-26)Go here:ITHACA at SHEPHERD Yes, itsa long drive and the weather in late October istotally unreliable, but the Yellowjackets couldbe on the verge of their fourth consecutiveperfect regular season and 51st win in a row ifthey make it unscathed into this one. Impres-sive stuff.

If youre looking to stay closer to home:

GRAND LEDGE at HOLTHolt was look-

ing for a sixth win in this regular-season finalelast year to clinch a playoff spot, but it woundup being a 27-0 defeat. Grand Ledge has wonfour of the past five in the series, allowing justeight points per game in their past threevictories.

Denny Schwarze

Holt quarterback Eric Potter (left) gets past Grand Ledges Devante Dear, Marquinzus Adams (5) and Jacob Quain (top right) during theComets win last season. The two teams will meet in the regular-season finale again this season. LSJ FILE

Week-by-week games to watch


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East Lansing Trojans

SCHEDULE

LASTYEAR4-3 CAAC Blue (thirdplace), 7-4 overall

COACH

ROSTER

Thu. 8/29 ..................................................... HASLETT

Fri. 9/6 ..............................................at Grand Haven

Fri. 9/13 .....................................................*JACKSO N

Fri. 9/20 ..............................*at East ern (at Sexton)

Fri. 9/27 .............................................................*HOLT

Fri. 10/4 ......................................................* EVERETT

Fri. 10/11 ....................................................*at Sexto n

Fri. 10/18 ........................................*at Grand Ledge

Fri. 10/25 ....................................................*OKEMOS

BILL FERACO

Age: 66

Playingexperience:Greensburg (Pa.) CentralCatholic 1964-65, MichiganState1966-68

Coaching experience:Eaton Rapids 1988-89 and 1995-98, LansingCatholic 1994, East Lansing 2004-present

Career record: 52-43 at E.L., 73-84 overall

Full-timejob:East Lansing High Englishteacher

Assistant coaches: Andy Brent, Nick Eyde,Gianni Feraco, Jason Johnson, Javier Lara,Adam Nolen, Kevin O'Donnell, and JamieYoung

NO. NAME .......................POSITI ON...YEAR

1 Gabe Horton-Pankow ..........................QB/DB P/K so.

2 Devin Paritee ...............................................WR/DB sr.*

3 B.J. Powell .......................................................RB/DB so.

4 Kyshaun Brown .............................................WR/DB sr.

5 Marq Adams .................................................RB/DB sr.+

6 Da'Vontay Haines .......................................WR/DB sr.*

7 Ken Washington ........................................WR/DB sr.*

8 Nathan Hall .....................................................TE/LB sr.*

9 Cepriano Benevides ......................................WR/LB jr.

10 Dan Iancio .......................................................RB/DB jr.

11R eid Burton ....................................................TE/DL so.

12 Reece Piotter .................................................QB/DB jr.

13 Dominic Alvarado .......................................WR/DB jr.

14 Bryan Leek .......................................................TE/LB jr.

15 Brian Edmiston .........................................WR/DB sr.+

18 Rachid Chatti ...............................................WR/DB sr.

19 Meguel Montes ............................................WR/LB jr.

20 Faymous Tyra ..............................................RB/DB sr.*

22 Reuben Montes .............................................RB/LB jr.

23 Tony Knox .......................................................RB/DL jr.

24 Londell Nelson ...........................................WR/LB sr.+

25 Zach Francisco .................................................WR sr.+

30 Ike Nnanabu ..................................................RB/DB jr.

32 Blake Ross ..................................................WR/DB sr.+

33 Sam Morris ...................................................RB/LB sr.*

34 Nick Gopi .........................................................RB/LB sr.

35 Grant Vinson .................................................RB/DB sr.

40 Rayden Gutierrez .......................................RB/LB sr.*

42 Ethan Taylor .................................................WR/DB jr.

45 Vince Cokely .................................................WR/DB jr.

50 Bailey Ueberroth ........................................OL/DL sr.*

52 Vino Rosas ......................................................OL/DL sr.

53 Paul Gagnier ..................................................OL/DL jr.

54 Arman Mughal ...........................................OL/LB sr.*

55 Matt Ethington ..........................................OL/DL sr.*

56 Tanner Boulton ...................................................DL sr.

58 Heath Williams ............................................OL/DL so.

60 Darrin Glasscoe .............................................OL/DL jr.

61 Michael Wineland-Leader ..........................OL/DL sr.

66 John Tedford .................................................OL/DL sr.

72 Syed Haider .................................................OL/DL sr.+

75 Patrik Moriarty ...........................................OL/DL sr.*

80 Nathan Goodman ......................................WR/DB jr.

88 Parker Underwood .......................................TE/DL jr.

95 Isaiah Brown .........................................................DL jr.

*returning starters (6 offense, 7 on defense)

+ other contributors (more at LSJ.com)

FOURCAST

A WIDE NET

The Trojans biggest offensiveweapon last season was widereceiver Javon Haines. His gradua-tion leaves a gaping hole. Ratherthan replace him with just oneplayer, expect several to step up.Ken Washington, Zach Franciscoand Blake Ross should all bereceiving targets. The deep andtalented group should be one ofthis teams strengths.

TAKING A PASS

While the Trojans have a fewreplacements for Haines, findingsomeone to take over for JakePendred at quarterback figures tobe a little bit tougher. East Lan-sing has two quarterbacks on itsrosterGabe Horton-Pankowand Reece Piotter. Whoever getsthe majority of snaps will need toprogress quickly for the team tomirror its playoff run from lastseason.

GETTING DEFENSIVE

With seven returning starters ondefense, this squad will be one ofthe most experienced units in theconference. Most of that return-ing talent is up front and in thesecondary. Leading the way in thetrenches will be senior Matt Eth-ington, who was honorable men-tion all-conference in 2012. Sup-porting him in the secondary isall-conference standout DevinParitee.

NO SURPRISES

Perhaps the biggest shock of the2012 postseason was East Lan-sings 10-6 victory over Everett inthe first round. With the Vikingsout for revenge and the rest ofthe league improving, the Trojanswont be sneaking up on anybodyin 2013. They will need to startstrong, too, as two of their finalthree games are on the roadagainst Grand Ledge and Sexton.

David Cassilo

East LansingsKenWashington(right) wardsoff a tackleattempt byHasletts JoshJackard in

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SCHEDULE

LASTYEAR1-6 in CAAC Blue (seventhplace), 1-8 overall

COACH

ROSTER

Thu. 8/29 ..............................CADILLAC (at Sexton)

Fri. 9/6 .........................................................at Haslett

Fri. 9/13 ..........................................................*at Holt

Fri. 9/20 .....................*EAST LANSING (at Sexton)

Fri. 9/27 .....................................................*at Everett

Fri. 10/4 .....................*GRAND LEDGE (at S exton)

Fri. 10/11...................................................*at Jackson

Fri. 10/18 ..............................*OKEMOS (at Sexton)Fri. 10/25 ...................................................*at Sexton

ROBERT MCBRIDE

Age: 40

Playing experience: De-troit Northern 1987-91, Michi-gan State 1991-96

Coachingexperience:Lansing Eastern 2011-present

Career record: 2-16

Full-time job: Lansing police officer

Assistant coaches:Demetrius Jones, JeffSmith, Darin Dyer, Robert Rios

NO. NAME ........................POS ITI ON...YEAR

2 Trent Johnson ...........................................QB...jr.+

3 Marquan Jones ...................................WR/DB...sr.

4 Ajayi Perkins ........................................WR/DB...sr.

5 Joshua Alston ......................................TE/DE...jr.+

6 Sam Thurman ....................................WR/DB...so.

7 E.J. Jackson ..........................................RB/DB...jr.*

8 Shonquise Trainor ................................ATH...so.*

9 Malik Demyers ....................................WR/DB...jr.

10 Gavin Hoskins ...................................RB/DB...jr.+

11 LaTone Smith ....................................RB/LB...so.+

12 Dalton Bailey ....................................WR/DB...so.

14 Emiliano Gonzales ...........................TE/DE...sr.*

15 Anthony Allen ...................................WR/DB...jr.

20 Chase Davis ...........................................RB/LB...jr.

22 Tyrone Trainor ..................................WR/DB...fr.

25 Tarik Wilson ..........................................RB/LB...jr.

27 Anthony Evans ...................................TE/DE...so.

27 Devonta Burrell ...................................RB/LB...sr.32 Dakota Davis ........................................RB/LB...sr.

34 Aurelius Christian ..............................FB/LB...so.

40 Don Garrett .......................................WR/DB...sr.

42 Luis Carvalho ......................................RB/DB...sr.

52 Ben Mason .........................................OL/LB...sr.*

53 Freddy Petway ..................................OL/LB...sr.*

54 Mito Montemayor .............................OL/DL...jr.

65 Jeffrey Mills .......................................OL/DE...sr.*

66 Jonathan Nyembrue .........................OL/DL...jr.

73 Levi Buck ..............................................OL/DL...sr.

75 Lorenz Stitt ..........................................OL/DL...sr.

76 Joel Hutchings ..................................OL/DL...sr.*77 Joe Gilmore ..........................................OL/DL...jr.

81 Kevontia Miles ...................................WR/DB...jr.

82 Devante Madden .............................WR/DB...jr.

Austin Trevino .........................................................sr.

Trevaughn Crusoe ..................................WR/DB...jr.

* returning starters

(4 on offense, 4 on defense)


FOURCAST

RUSHING AROUND

The return of 5-foot-8, 185-pound junior E.J. Jackson andthe addition of sophomore

running backs ShonquiseTrainor (5-9, 170) and LaToneSmith (5-9,190) should makethe rushing attack one of thestrengths of the Easternfootball team. They haveexperience, and theyve put ina lot of work over the sum-mer, Quakers coach RobertMcBride said.

IMPROVED DEFENSE

The Quakers gave up 33, 38,33, 39, 54, 56, 9, 23 and 26

points, respectively, in theirnine games last fall for anaverage of 34.6 per game.That total should go downsince McBride thinks thedefensive line with Joe Gil-more, Josh Alston and JonNyembrue will be a teamstrength. He expects a smart,aggressive defense.

NEW FOE: HASLETT

The Quakers schedule in-cludes eight of the sameopponents as a year ago. The

one change is state powerLowell was replaced by acloser rival, but one thats stillquite tough year in and yearout, in Haslett.

COACHS GOALS

McBride wants to see Easternplay a complete game andlimit turnovers and penalties.

Dick Hoekstra

Eastern running back E.J. Jackson (7) eludes Okemos defenders for a big gain. Jackson, a junior, is oneof eight returning starters for the Quakers. LSJ FILE

OkemosquarterbackJacob Devine(4) is pursuedby EasternsDylanFilicky-Torres(63) andFreddyPetway. LSJFILE

Eastern Quakers


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SCHEDULELASTYEAR7-0 in CAAC Blue (firstplace), 9-1overall

COACH

ROSTER

Everett VikingsThu. 8/29 ....................................................WAVERLY

Fri. 9/6 .......................................................at Saginaw

Thu. 9/12 ................................................*at Okemos

Fri. 9/20 .............................................................*HOLT

Fri. 9/27 ......................................................*EASTERN

Fri. 10/4 ...........................................*at East Lansing

Fri. 10/11 ........................................*at Grand Ledge

Fri. 10/18 ......................................................*SEXTON

Fri. 10/25 ...................................................*JACKSON

MARCELLE CARRUTHERS

Age: 47

Playing experience:Eastern High 1980-82, CentralMichigan1984-87

Coaching experience:

Everett 2000-present Career record: 56-68

Full-time job: EverettHigh physical education teacher

Assistant coaches: Lloyd Blackman, ChadFoster, Nemus Gonzales, Marvin Wright

NO. NAME ........................POSITION...YEAR

1 Rhett Blackman .................................WR/DB...jr.*

2 Marvin Wright .....................................RB/LB...jr.+

3 Marquan Windham ...........................RB/LB...jr.*

4 Kalynn Williams ................................WR/LB...sr.*

5 Lucas Barner ..............................................QB...sr.*

6 Leondre Terry ....................................WR/DB...jr.*

7 Xavier Couthen ...................................TE/DL...sr.*

8 DAndre Taylor ..................................RB/DB...so.+

9 NiQue Wilson ..................................WR/DB...sr.+

10 MacQuinn Norris .............................WR/LB...so.

11 Kaleb Parker ..........................................RB/LB...jr.

12 Jacob Odom .....................................WR/LB...sr.*

14 Cameron Goedert .............................WR/K...sr.*

15 Bryan Jones ......................................WR/DB...jr.+

20 Brandon Leek ..................................WR/DB...jr.+

21 Dominic Maynard ..............................WR/LB...jr.

22 Isaiah Wasson ....................................RB/LB...jr.+23 Darren Kimbrough ..........................WR/DB...sr.

24 DeVari Niblock ..................................WR/DB...jr.

30 Lhaundale Gardner .........................WR/DB...sr.

31 Anthony Denson .......................................DL...jr.

34 Marvell Williams ..............................WR/DB...sr.

35 Anferny Bradley ..................................TE/LB...sr.

40 Kiel Cummins ....................................WR/DB...sr.

42 RayQuan Williamson .....................WR/DB...sr.

43 Dennis Parker ...........................................DL...so.

44 Michael Morgan .......................................DL...jr.

50 James Fredd ......................................OL/DL...jr.+

51 Julian Mills .........................................OL/DL...jr.*52 Ethan Johnson ..........................................OL...sr.

53 Savion Culpepper .....................................OL...jr.

54 Alfonso Reyna ........................................OL...fr.+

56 Lloyd Harrison-Hines ......................OL/DL...jr.+

61 Kalueb Larkins ...........................................OL...jr.

63 JaLeel Jones ....................................OL/DL...so.*

65 Montel Windham ...................................DL...jr.*

66 Devon Cain ..........................................OL/DL...sr.

67 Devin Sinclair .....................................OL/DL...so.

73 Dewey McPherson ..........................OL/DL...fr.+

77 Rocky Thao ................................................DL...sr.

* returning starters (7 on offense,

3 on defense)


FOURCASTBEST SEASONEVER?

The Vikings are coming off, argu-ably, their most successful seasonever. Everett went 9-0 in theregular season and earned its firstCAAC Blue title before losing itsplayoff opener, 10-6 to East Lan-sing. The only Vikings team to goundefeated was the 1954 teamthat went 8-0. The other teamthat absorbed just one loss wasthe 1955 team that went 7-1.

COACH LOOKS AHEAD

Everett coach Marcelle Carruthers,whose career record improved to56-68 (or 50-47 since a 6-21start),told his team on the first day ofpractice earlier this month thatthe 2012 team set the bar highlast year for these young men,and some of these guys were partof that team. They see that every-thing matters, that every littletask you take on can help youbecome a become a completeplayer.

FOURTH-YEAR QB

The Vikings return seven starterson offense, including fourth-yearstarting quarterback Lucas Barner.

Were fortunate to have ourquarterback back, Carrutherssaid. Hes been an outstandingleader. After an 0-9 freshmanyear, Everett improved to 4-5 hissophomore year and then 9-1 his

junior year. Defense, where Ever-ett returns just one starter, and

the lines on both sides of the ballare concerns for Carruthers.

DARK DAYS ARE BEHIND

Given the success of last season,its sort of hard to believe thatEverett once went 0-9 for fourstraight years from 1995-98. Forthe decade of 1993-2002, theVikings record was just 12-78. Butrecent success under Carruthershas led to greater participation.More than 40 players showed upfor the first day of football prac-tice, plus another 25 each for the

junior varsity and freshmen teamsat Everett.

Dick Hoekstra

Everett widereceiver RhettBlackman ofEveretttightropes thesideline toavoid a DeWitttackler lastseason. LSJ FILE

Everettquarterback

Lucas Barnerlooks

downfield fora receiver

during theVikings

playoff gameagainst East

Lansing,which was

their only lossof the season.

LSJ FILE


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SCHEDULE

LAST YEAR6-1in CAAC Blue (sec-ond place), 7-3 overall

COACH

ROSTERGrand Ledge CometsThu. 8/29 ....................................EAST KENTWOOD

Fri. 9/6 .............................at H olland W est Ottawa

Fri. 9/13 ......................................................*at Sexton

Fri. 9/20 ......................................................*OKEMOSFri. 9/27 .....................................................*JACKSON

Fri. 10/4 ...............................*at Eastern (at Sexton)

Fri. 10/11 .....................................................*EVERETT

Fri. 10/18 ..........................................*EAST LANSING

Fri. 10/25 ........................................................*at Holt

MATT BIRD

Age: 39

Playing experience:Lansing Catholic 1989-91

Coaching experience:Grand Ledge 2006-present

Career record: 47-23

Full-time job: Grand LedgeHigh government teacher

Assistant coaches: Blake Wegenke, MarkDitsworth, Chad Guild, Mike Rademacher,Sean Stevens, Mark Pierce, Billy Albrecht andDustin Ditsworth

NO. NAME ........................POSITION...YEAR2 Bryan Bell .........................................................................WR/DB...sr.

3 Keefer Johnson .............................................................QB/DB...sr.*

4 Jay Jay Brickley .............................................................WR/DB...sr.+

5 Nathan Megge ...............................................................QB/LB...sr.+

6 Dillon Techentin ...........................................................WR/DB...jr.*

7 J.T. Hought on ......................................... ....................... ......WR.. .jr.+

8 Cam Edlin .......................................................................WR/DB...jr.+

9 Tyler Vincent ...................................................................RB/DE...sr.+

10 Brendan Baker ................................................................K/DB...so.

11 Tony Brand ....................... ....................... .....................WR/DB. ..sr.+12 Eric Loftus .......................................................................TE/LB...sr.+

14 Isaia h Robert s .................... ....................... ...................... .....WR... sr.

16 Josh Arbour ...................... ....................... ....................... .......QB... jr.

17 Chris tian Guild .................................... ....................... ..............K.. .jr.

20 Joe Reverman ..............................................................RB/DB...sr.*

22 Spencer Thomas ..................................................................WR...jr.

23 Ryan Rueckert ......................................................................WR...jr.

24 Stefan Jones ................................................................WR/DB...jr.+

26 Jacob Nyquis t .................... ....................... ...................... .....WR... sr.

28 Justin Cutts .....................................................................WR/LB...jr.

30 Brent Rutowski ............................................................RB/DL...sr.*

32 Andrew Castaneda ......................................................WR/DB...jr.

34 Ba Blamo .........................................................................RB/DL...so.

40 Jonathon Dobie ..................................................................LB...jr.*

42 Jake Fielstra ....................................................................RB/DB...sr.

43 Shane Sawyers ......................................................................DE...sr.

44 Robert Willoughby ......................................................OL/LB...so.

45 Myrun Chandl er .................... ....................... ...................... ...LB... jr.

50 Austin Leven ....................................................................OL/LB...jr.

51 Jame Duell ...................... ....................... ...................... ...........DL.. .jr.

52 Aaron Riley ......................................................................OL/DL...sr.

53 Austin Blatt ......................................................................OL/DL...jr.

54 Alex Maurer ..................... ....................... ....................... .......DL... sr.

55 Mason Kreiser ....................................................................OL...sr.+

56 D.J. Perez ..........................................................................OL/DL...jr.

57 Caleb Gentry ............................ ....................... ....................DL ...jr.+

58 Doug Thomas ........................................................................OL...jr.

60 Bryce Mcmann ....................................................................OL...so.

62 Nichol as Leach .................................... ....................... ...........DL.. .sr.

63 Alec Rogowski .......................................................................DL...jr.

64 Matt Lloyd ............................................................................OL...so.65 Andrew Lehman ......................... ...................... ...................DL ...sr.

66 Alex Lehman ..........................................................................DL...jr.

67 Matt Madlow .....................................................................OL...sr.+

68 Austin Shattu ck ...................................... ....................... .......DL... jr.

70 Aaron Muell er ........................................ ....................... .......DL... sr.

71 Greg Trimmer ..................... ....................... ......................O L/DL.. .sr.

72 Nathan Ethridge ...................................................................OL...jr.

74 Mark Chandl er ...................... ...................... ....................... ...DL... jr.

75 Ryan Pelfer y ..................... ....................... ....................... .......OL... sr.

76 Tyler Quick ......................... ...................... ....................... .......OL... jr.

77 Austin Souers ..................................................................OL/DL...jr.

79 Sam Burns ............................ ...................... ......................O L/DL.. .jr.

80 Hunter Locke r ...................... ....................... ....................... ...DE... jr.

82 Jaiden Kurzy ..........................................................................DE...jr.

88 Josh Foye ................................................................................DE...sr.* returning starters (2 on offense, 3 on defense)


FOURCAST

ALMOST A REPEAT

If the Comets could have keptEverett from converting a two-point conversion that gave theVikings a 22-21 win last season,Grand Ledge would have earneda third straight CAAC Blue titleand a fourth in five years. TheComets shared the 2011 leaguetitle with Holt, East Lansing andSexton. And only a 34-27 loss toHolt in 2009 kept Grand Ledgefrom going 6-0 each year from2008-10. So Bird has led GrandLedge to an outstanding 28-4

mark in the CAAC Blue the pastfive years.

PLAYOFF STREAK ONGOING

Since absorbing more than half ofhis career coaching losses with 3-6records in 2006 and 2007, Bird hasguided the Comets into the play-offs each season since with rec-ords of 10-1, 7-3, 9-1, 8-3 and 7-3for a 41-11total. A six th straightplayoff season would be secondonly at Grand Ledge to formercoach Pat OKeefes run of sevenstraight from 1994-2000 (cappedby Grand Ledges state title).

A LOT GOES, A LOT RETURNS

The Comets suffered heavy lossesto graduation, and then had twomultiple-year starters transfer:running back/defensive backMarq Adams to East Lansing andquarterback Jalen Brady to South-field. Yet those who return in-clude all-league linebacker Jona-than Dobie and a pair of three-year starters: all-state runningback (and defensive back) JoeReverman and all-league freesafety (and wide receiver) KeeferJohnson.

FAST TRACK

Grand Ledge adds three track andfield stars to its roster. Sophomorerunning back/defensive lineman BaBlamo was runner-up in the 100dash and wide receiver/defensiveback Stefan Jones was part of thewinning 4x200 relay as well as sev-enth in the 200 dash at the GreaterLansing Honor Roll Meet. Quarter-back/linebacker Nathan Meggeearned all-state in the 800 run at theDivision1 meet. Megge returns tofootball after trying cross countrylast fallwhere he finished runner-up in the CAAC Blue.

Dick Hoekstra

Returning running back Tyler Vincent, now a senior, looks for an opening against CAACBlue rival Holt last year. LSJ FILE

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Holt Rams

SCHEDULE

LASTYEAR4-3 in CAAC Blue (thirdplace), 5-4 overall

COACH

ROSTER

Thu. 8/29 ...........................................HUDSONVILLE

Fri. 9/6 .....................................................at Rockford

Fri. 9/13 ......................................................*EASTER N

Fri. 9/20 .....................................................*at Everett

Fri. 9/27 ...........................................*at East Lansing

Fri. 10/4 ........................................................*SEXTON

Fri. 10/11 ..................................................*at Okemos

Fri. 10/18 ..................................................*at Jackson

Fri. 10/25 .........................................*GRAND LEDGE

AL SLAMER

Age: 57

Playing experience:Wayne Memorial 1971-73,Eastern Michigan1974-77

Coaching experience:Battle Creek Central 1987-2007, Holt 2008-present


Full-time job: Holt High physical educationteacher

Assistant coaches: Don Green, Jack Rar-ick, Ryan Anderson, Ben Holtry, Chad Fulk,Dan Knechtel, Sean Carmody, Grant Melville,Tom MacFarland, Robert Dozier, John Smythe,Mark Zajac, Brett Ramsden, Luke Moreno, BillThurston, Scott Worden, William Young

NO. NAME ........................POSI TIO N...YEAR

1 Donquall Jackson .........................................................WR/DB...sr.+

2 Colin Jones .......................................................................TE/DL...sr.*

3 Austin Kent .................................... ....................... ........WR/D B...s r.*

5 Marco Reyes .......................................................................RB/LB...sr.

6 Nick Bigelow .................................................................WR/DB...sr.*

7 Jackson Smith ...................................................................QB/DB...jr.

8 Martin Jones ....................................................................WR/DB...jr.

9 Eric Potter ................................. ....................... ...............QB/ DB... sr.*

10 Romeell Dozier ...........................................................WR/DB...sr.*

11 Collin Klisc h ...................... ...................... ....................... .........K... sr.+

12 Garrett Dickinson ........................................................QB/DB...jr.+

13 Tyler Todd ....................................... ....................... ........RB/DB ...jr.+

14 Liam Gonzal ez ........................................ ...................... ...........K... jr.

15 Travis Stephenson .........................................................WR/DB...jr.

16 Peter Shutt ........................... ....................... ...................WR/DB.. .jr.

17 Karl Leger ........................... ....................... ......................R B/DB.. .sr.

19 Drayton Hooper ............................................................WR/DB...jr.

20 Ty Glover ................... ...................... ....................... .......RB/DB ...sr.*

21Jourdi n Brewer ...............................................................RB/DB...sr.

22 Trent Stone ..................................................................RB/DB...so.+

23 Donquevis Brown ..........................................................RB/DB...sr.

24 Darius Mason ................................................................WR/DB...sr.

25 Ryan Gray ....................................................................WR/DB...jr.+

27 Amaan Payne ............................................................WR/DB...so.+

28 Tim Cain .........................................................................RB/DB...sr.+

32 Kyle Cannarile ...............................................................WR/DB...jr.

33 Danny Martinez ...........................................................RB/LB...jr.+36 Adam Turner .................................................................RB/LB...sr.*

38 Zac Peterson ..................................................................RB/LB...sr.*

40 Cade Butch ....................................................................TE/DL...sr.+

44 Michael Santos ..............................................................WR/LB...sr.

48 Conner Butch ................................................................TE/LB...sr.+

50 Tim Fischer .....................................................................OL/DL...jr.+

53 Andrew Cole ...................................................................OL/DL...sr.

54 Derek Wright ...............................................................OL/DL...sr.*

55 Hakim Ross ......................................... ....................... ....OL/DL. ..jr.+

56 Bobby Rose ..................................... ....................... ..........OL/D L...j r.

58 Isaiah Robinson ..............................................................OL/DL...sr.

59 Christopher Miranda-Olivia .........................................OL/LB...jr.

60 Josh Marsh ....................................................................OL/DL...sr.*

61Paul Warfield ...................................................................OL/DL...jr.

63 Brandon Brinkman ........................................................OL/DL...jr.

64 Vince Rawlings .............................................................OL/DL...sr.*67 Asean Vue ....................... ....................... ...................... .OL/DL. ..sr.+

68 Nick Forgrave ..................................................................OL/DL...jr.

70 Mike Domzalski ..............................................................OL/DL...jr.

73 Alfred White ................................................................OL/DL...sr.+

75 Charlie Miller ..................................................................OL/DL...jr.

76 Tyler Hampton .............................................................OL/DL...sr.+

77 Victor Hernandez ........................................................OL/DL...sr.+

78 Dakota Lawhon ...........................................................OL/DL...sr.*

79 Andy Adado ..................................................................OL/DL...jr.*

82 Austin Faulds ..............................................................WR/DB...sr.+

84 Justin Williams ..............................................................WR/DB...jr.

85 Jaron Faulds ................................................................TE/DLfr.+

86 Malik Brand ...................................................................WR/DB...sr.

87 Matt Pierce .....................................................................TE/DL...jr.+

90 Jalen Anderson ..............................................................OL/DL...sr.

99 Ronnie Eddington .......................................................TE/DL...sr.+

* returning starters (10 on offense, 6 on defense)


FOURCAST

FEEL THE RUSH

Senior running back Ty Glover returns afterrushing for1,200 yards last year and 1,300 as asophomore and is one of the most experi-enced backs in the area. And just as important-ly, there is good depth behind him. Tim Cain,Tyler Todd and Trent Stone also will get looksin the backfield. Quarterback Eric Potter also isa threat to run.

VALUABLE ASSET

Slamer called Austin Kent the quarterback ofthe defense and the senior will lead thesecondary. Kent is also a standout wide receiv-er and a big target at 6-0, 200 pounds, which isgood size for red-zone passing opportunities.Kent doesnt get any rest on special teamseither, returning kicks and punts for the Rams.For an offense that struggled to score at times

last season (just over14 points per game, shutout twice), Kent should be a big-time weapon.

LINE DEPTH

Slamer feels depth on the offensive and defen-sive lines is one of the Rams biggest strengths.Senior Josh Marsh will anchor the offensiveline as a three-year starter. Andy Adado, VinceRawlings and Derek Wright also are returningoffensive linemen that all weigh more than220 pounds, with Marsh and Adado bothchecking in at 260. Its an experienced bunchthat should help pave the way for another bigseason for Glover. Seniors Colin Jones andDakota Lawhon (6-0, 310 pounds) return onthe defensive line and several other contrib-utors will be able to rotate in to help keep theunit fresh.

TOUGH SLATE

On top of competing in the tough CAAC Blue,Holt will once again play one of the toughestnon-conference schedules in the state. TheRams face Hudsonville and Rockford in theirfirst two games for the third season in a row.Last year, Holt beat Hudsonville 24-21 and lostto Rockford 22-0.

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Okemos Chiefs

SCHEDULE

LAST YEAR2-5 in CAAC Blue (sixthplace), 2-7 overall

COACH

ROSTER

Thu. 8/29 ........................................................MASON

Fri. 9/6 ...................................................at Grandville

Thu. 9/12 ....................................................*EVERETT

Fri. 9/20 .........................................*at Grand Ledge

Fri. 9/27 .....................................................*at Sexton

Fri. 10/4 .....................................................*JACKSON

Fri. 10/11 ............................................................*HOLT

Fri. 10/18 .............................*at Eastern (at Sexton)

Fri. 10/25 .........................................*at East Lansing

JACK WALLACE

Age: 57

Playing experience:Southgate Aquinas1970-74,Olivet College 1974-78

Coaching experience:Fowlerville 1978-2010, Oke-

mos 2012-present Career record: 192-106

Full-time job: Fowlerville physical educa-tion teacher

Assistant coaches: John Jungwirth, EthanFahy, Dick Comar, Mike Krumm, Ken Bradley,Rex Peckens, Luke Dillon, Jackson Miller


1 Christian Moore ........................................RB/LB...jr.*

2 Tyler Schwaner .......................................WR/DB...sr.+

3 Augwell Brown ........................................WR/DB...sr.

4 Malcom Williams ...................................TE/OLB...jr.+

5 Darius Morris ...........................................QB/DB...sr.*

6 Darnel French ..............................................TB/DB...jr.

7 T.J. Stagg .......................................................FB/DL...jr.8 Grant Klaver .............................................QB/DB...jr.+

9 Chad Major .............................................WR/DB...sr.*

10 Davis Lewandowski ...................................WR...jr.+

11Kyle Krumm ...........................................WR/DB...jr.+

12 Troy Briggs ................................... ....................PK...sr.

14 Sumner Toles ...........................................FB/DL...sr.*

16 Oliver Foster ..........................................WR/DB...sr.+

17 Mitch Kaczmarek ..................................QB/DB...jr.+

20 Jeff Hoshal ...............................................FB/DL...sr.+

21 Tristan Bolas ........................................WR/OLB...sr.*

22 John Cameron .........................................WR/LB...sr.

23 Kome Johnson ........................................RB/LB...jr.*

24 Chris Nelson ............................................RB/DB...jr.*30 Johnny Ley .................................................TE/DB...jr.

32 Mark Louma ............................................TE/DB...jr.*

33 Billy Tracy ...............................................TE/OLB...jr.+

40 Cal Brogan ........................................................PK...jr.

44 Brandon Billingslea ...............................WR/DB...jr.

50 Connor Jordan ..........................................OL/DL...jr.

51 William Mireles ........................................OL/DL...sr.

52 Marquis Wilson .........................................OL/LB...jr.

54 Sam Horton .............................................OL/DL...jr.*

55 Cody Caruth ............................................OL/DL...jr.+

56 Zac Wise ...................................................OL/LB...jr.+

59 Brad Bez ...................................................OL/DL...jr.+

60 Parker Williams ........................................OL/DL...jr.

62 Owen Keenoy ........................................OL/DL...sr.*

65 Matt Schraft ...............................................OL/LB...jr.

66 Peter Torres .............................................OL/DL...sr.*

71 Thomas Jones ............................................OL/DL...jr.

74 John Nixon ..............................................OL/DL...jr.+

76 Cameron Stelljes ....................................OL/DL...jr.+

79 Jacob Menefee .......................................OL/DL...jr.+

81 Kyle Long ...............................................WR/DB...jr.+

84 Conlin White ...........................................WR/DB...sr.

*returning starters (7 on offense, 8 on defense)


FOURCAST

RETURN MEN

The Chiefs bring back15 of their 22 startersfrom last season. Although the team won justtwo games in 2012, having that much experi-ence bodes well for a turnaround. The return-

ing group includes the majority of the line-backer core and the defensive backs. Now thatthese players have been in Jack Wallacessystem for multiple seasons, expect an im-provement.

QB BATTLE

The quarterback situation at Okemos is one towatch. Juniors Grant Klaver and Mitch Kacz-marek figure to get the majority of the snaps,but senior Darius Morris could work his wayinto the mix. With receivers Chad Major andChristian Moore back, there are people tothrow to, and its a matter of getting the right

player under center.GROWING PAINS

It wasnt easy for Okemos in the first seasonunder Wallace in 2012. The Chiefs won justtwo games, including several lopsided scores.But Wallace has a history of success at Fow-lerville and compiled a career record of 190-99there. Okemos is seeking its first league titlesince1998, and while the school may not beready to contend this year, its heading in theright direction.

LOADED SCHEDULE

As a member of the CAAC Blue, Okemos playsone of the toughest conference schedules youwill find. The Chiefs have to make trips toGrand Ledge and East Lansing, while homegames against Mason, Everett and Holt figureto be tough. If Okemos can win more than thetwo games it did last season, it will be a solidaccomplishment due to the strength of sched-ule.

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SCHEDULELASTYEAR4-3 in CAAC Blue (thirdplace), 4-5 overall

COACH

ROSTER

Fri. 8/30 ......................................................at Chelsea

Fri. 9/6 ..........................................................MONROE

Fri. 9/13 ...........................................*GRAND LEDGE

Fri. 9/20 ....................................................*at Jackson

Fri. 9/27 ......................................................*OKEMOS

Fri. 10/4 ..........................................................*at Holt

Fri. 10/11 ..........................................*EAST LANSING

Fri. 10/18 ...................................................*at Everet t

Fri. 10/25 ....................................................*EASTERN

DAN BOGGAN

Age: 44

Playing experience:Eastern High 1984-85, IndianaUniversity 1986, WesternMichigan1987-91

Coaching experience:Sexton 2002-present


Full-time job: Sexton High student supportspecialist

Assistant coaches: Johnel Davis, EddieSaade, Eldon Evans, Scott Bell, Pat Duke, TysonMatlock, Kirk Downs, Carlas Quinney Sr., Do-novan Taylor


1 AVonte Bell ..........................................RB/LB...jr.*

2 JaVon Cooney ...................................WR/DB...sr.*

3 Malick Mack ......................................QB/DB...so.*

4 A.J. Hobbs ............................................WR/DB... sr.5 Girard Lewis .........................................RB/LB...jr.*

6 Jalen Marsh ........................................WR/DB...so.

8 John Norton ........................................FB/LB...so.*

11 Antho ny Budd ......................................FB/LB...sr.

12 Jamelle Peebles .................................WR/DB...sr.

14 Dustyn Delong .................................WR/DB...so.

18 DaVonte Chaffee ..............................WR/DB...jr.

21 LaVon Therman ..................................RB/DB...jr.

23 Tyriek Lewis ........................................WR/DB...jr.

24 Ardis Davis ......................................WR/LB...so.+

28 Fred Frost ............................................FB/LB...jr.*

29 Eriq Bennett ........................................RB/DB...sr.

30 Nate Emens ................................................K...sr.+

33 Jay Alvarez ..........................................TE/LB...jr.*

50 Shain Shannon ................................OL/DL...so.*

51 Tim Reyna .............................................OL/DL...jr.

52 Rizgar Mizori .......................................OL/LB...sr.

54 Khari Williams .................................OL/DL...so.+

55 Jalen Knight .......................................OL/DL...so.

56 Marshawn Blake .............................OL/DLfr.*

57 Kishawn Gilliam .................................OL/DL...sr.

62 Bobby Murray .................................OL/DL...so.+

72 Malcolm X Downs .............................OL/DL...sr.

74 Brandon Guzman ...............................OL/DL...jr.

82 Marcus Patton ................................WR/DB. ..jr.+

83 LaDon Nixon ......................................WR/LB...sr.

88 Curt Rohrer ........................................WR/DB.. .jr.

* returning starters (7 offense, 7 on defense)


FOURCAST

PLAYOFF REGULARS

A 42-41loss to Monroe in the second game oflast season wound up costing Sexton a playoffspot for the first time since 2006. It alsomarked just the second time the team missedthe postseason since Big Reds coach Dan Bog-gan took one of his squads to the playoffs forthe first time in 2004. That came after each ofhis first two teams at Sexton finshed with 4-5records.

TEAM STRENGTHS

Boggan thinks the team speed of this yearssquad will be improved because of off-seasonwork. He says his players enjoy playing to-gether, and they spend a lot of time off thefield together. Other than team chemistry,Boggan thinks stronger leadershp will lead toimprovement on the field.

FUTURE 4-YEAR STARTING QB?

Crosstown rival Everett is being led this fall bya fourth-year starting quarerback in LucasBarner. Sexton may be halfway on its way tothe same thing. Malick Mack took over thequarterback duties as a freshman last season,and then he served as point guard on the BigReds boys basketball team that won a Class Bdistrict title and made a regional final. Sextonfans are hoping Mack can lead his team towhere Barner led the Vikings last year aCAAC Blue title. The Big Reds were part of afour-way tie for the league title in 2011, butthey finished in a third-place tie with Holt andEast Lansing behind Everett and Grand Ledgelast fall.

COACHS GOALS

Boggan wants to see his team compete hardand maintain our Sexton tradition of win-ning. He wants to see the Big Reds becomea great running team as we are accustomedto and finish all games at a high level onoffense and defense.

Dick Hoekstra

Sexton quarterback Malick Mack (3) looks to pass against Grand Ledge. The teams againopen CAAC Blue play against one another on Sept. 13 at Sexton. LSJ FILE

SextonquarterbackMalick Mackescapesfrom GrandLedgedefenderNick Verranbehind the

line ofscrimmage.Mack is areturningstarter as asophomore.LSJ FILE

Sexton running back AVonte Bell is tackledby Everetts Anthony White during theirgame last fall. Bell is one of 14 returningstarters for the Big Reds. LSJ FILE

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DeWitt Panthers

SCHEDULE

LASTYEAR5-0 in CAAC Red (firstplace), 10-3 overall

COACH

ROSTER

Thu. 8/29 ..............................at Mount Pleasant

Fri. 9/6 COURTICE (ONTARIO) HOLY TRINITYCATHOLIC

Fri. 9/13 .......................................*FOWLERVILLE

Fri. 9/20 ...................................................*at Ionia

Fri. 9/27 ...............................................*at Haslett

Fri. 10/4 ...............................................*ST. JOHNS

Fri. 10/11 ............................................*at Owoss o

Fri. 10/18 .............................................PORTLAND

Fri. 10/25 ............................................at Fruitport

ROB ZIMMERMAN

Age: 47 Playing experience: Perry1980-83, Northwood 1984,Central Michigan 1985-86

Coaching experience:Cedar Springs 1996-98, DeWitt1999-present

Career record: 143-52 overall, 136-32 at De-Witt

Full-time job: DeWitt High social studies andphysical education teacher

Assistant coaches: Kyle Haskell, Tim Wil-liams, Tyler Thelen, Phil Wilson, Michael Schanski,

Justin Braska, Jimmy Williams


2 Jake Johnson ............................................QB/DB...jr.*

3 Ben Zamiara ............................................WR/DB...jr.*

4 Adam McCarthy .......................................WR/DB sr.+

5 Zach Deak ..................................................RB/LB...sr.*

6 Jack Mahoney .............................................RB/LB...sr.

7 Nate Trevino ...........................................WR/DB...sr.*

8 Jacob Heath ...............................................QB/DB...sr.

9 Brad Grost ...................................................TE/LB...jr.+

10 John-Michael Moody ...............................TE/LB...sr.

11Josh Borta ..............................................WR/DB...sr.+

12 Wesley England .......................................WR/LB...jr.

14 Ray Stein ...................................................TE/LB...sr.+

16 Austin Melton .......................................WR/DB...so.

18 Kyle VanAmburg ....................................WR/DB...jr.

19 Andrew Fore ............................................WR/DB...jr.

22 Benjamin Lippert ...................................WR/DB...jr.

24 Michael Roberson ...............................WR/DB...jr.+

28 Chris Ruby ...............................................RB/DB...sr.*

30 Dominick Cook .......................................WR/DB...jr.

31 John Lippert ............................................RB/DB...sr.*34 Cameron West ................................................K...sr.*

35 Ben Heinritz .............................................RB/LB...jr.+

40 Steven Schott ............................................TE/DL...sr.

50 Joshua Villegas-Murphy ......................OL/DL...jr.*

51 Josh Hanna ................................................OL/DL jr.+

53 Connor Grice ...........................................OL/LB...jr.*

54 Tyler Madar .............................................OL/DL...sr.*

59 Nick Hunnicutt .......................................OL/DL...jr.+

60 Zachary Ozbun .........................................OL/DL...sr.

62 Branden Martinez .................................OL/DL...so.

64 Andrew Braska ......................................OL/DL...sr.*

66 Lear Brougher ........................................OL/DL...jr.*

68 Ethan Simmer ...........................................OL/DL...jr.

71 Oscar Gonzalez .........................................OL/DL...sr.

72 Jacob Wozniewski .................................OL/DL...jr.*

73 Adam Spitzley ...........................................OL/DL...jr.

74 Troy England .............................................OL/DL...sr.

77 Chris Bukoski ..........................................OL/DL...sr.*

81 Justice Shankel .....................................WR/DB...sr.*

82 James Upshaw ........................................WR/DB...sr.

84 Mason Bennett .....................................WR/LB...jr.+

85 JaDante Brown .........................................TE/DL...jr.

99 Cam Cleminson ......................................OL/DL...sr.*

* returning starters (9 on offense, 8 on defense)


FOURCAST

GREAT RETURNS

Nine starters return on offense and eight comeback on defense for DeWitt and there is talenteverywhere. The Panthers started six sophomoresin the Division 3 semifinals and were rotating infreshmen on the defensive line. To make it thatfar with that much inexperience is impressive andDeWitt should be primed for another deep runthis time around.

THE PROSPECT

Jake Johnson is one of the top quarterbacks inthe state, regardless of class, and is attractingattention from Division1 schools at the collegelevel. Johnson, who was hurt early last year anddid not return until late in the season, will haveplenty of weapons to work with in an ever-dangerous DeWitt offense. Despite the loss of LSJDream Team receiver Ryan Anderson, three-year

senior receiver Chris Ruby is back as well as fel-low senior receiver Justice Shankel, who had aproductive junior year. Senior running back JohnLippert is a deceptively strong ball carrier andwill be running in front of a line with four re-turning starters who are all over 230 pounds.Senior Chris Bukoski highlights the group, stand-ing 6-5 and weighing 275 pounds.

WHATS BACK AT LINEBACKER

Gone are LSJ Dream Team linebacker JimmieMelton (172 tackles, Division 3-4 all-state specialmention) and Class A all-area hybrid Noah Evans,but DeWitt will still be strong at the linebackerspot. Junior Connor Grice is the teams strongest

player, squatting 520 pounds. Senior Zack Deak isa team captain and had a tremendous offseasonfor the Panthers.

BIGLEG

Cameron West enters his senior season at place-kicker after making the Dream Team as a junior.He was 5 for 8 last season, with three makescoming from 40 yards or longer and a long of 43.He had three game-winning field goals andboomed 26 kickoffs for touchbacks. West entershis third year as the starter and will be in conten-tion for all-state and LSJ Dream Team honorsonce again.

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DeWitts Justice Shankel (right) toes the sideline as he catches a pass from Jake Johnson(7) during their Division 3 regional contest against St. Johns last season. LSJ FILE

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COACH

ROSTER

Thu. 8/29 ........................................................DEXTER

Fri. 9/6 ................................................at Williamston

Fri. 9/13 .....................................................*at DeWitt

Fri. 9/20 ....................................................*ST. JOHNS

Fri. 9/27 ............................................................*IONIA

Fri. 10/4 ....................................................*at Owosso

Fri. 10/11 .....................................................*HASLETT

Fri. 10/18 ...................................................at CorunnaFri. 10/25 ...................................................at Waverly

BRETSHRADER

Age: 38

Playing experience:Fowlerville 1991-93

Coaching experience:Fowlerville 2011-present

Career record: 3-15

Full-time job: FowlervilleHigh math teacher

Assistant coaches: Jeff Ruttman, ScottHays, Gary Schultheis, Brandon Dunn, JimLard, Cliff Soli, Gary Copeland, Gary Dillard,Mike Hanna, John Donahue, Brad Shrader


2 Tucker Gibbons ...................................WR/D B...jr.

3 Colin Callahan ..................................... WR/DB...jr.

4 Jason Ludwig .................................... WR/DB...sr.*

5 Mitch Limonoff................................... WR/DB...sr.

6 McKinzie Edwards ..............................WR/D B...jr.

7 Jake Kollek .......................................... RB/DB...sr.*8 Austin Harvey....................................... QB/DB...sr.

9 Cameron Broni kowski ................... WR/DB ...jr.+

10 Derrick Duke ......................................... RB/LB...jr.

11Ry an Holcomb .................................... WR/DB...jr.

12 John Cavender .................................. WR/DB...sr.

14 Brody Shrader..................................... QB/DB...jr.

15 Jake Shroyer ....................................WR /DE...sr.+

18 David McDougall ..............................WR/D B...jr.

20 Travis Tolbert.................................... RB/LB ...sr.*

22 Mason Litz ....................................... QB/DB ...jr.*

23 Ben Judd .............................................WR /DE...jr.

24 Zach Wietecha ................................ RB/DB ...sr.+25 Austin Pilachowski.............................. RB/LB...jr.

30 Court Langham................................. WR/DE...sr.

32 Jordan Klebba ............................... WR/DE ...sr.+

35 Ryan Killen ......................................... WR/DB...jr.

44 Nick Gullett ........................................OL /LB...jr.+

50 Garreht Wrenn ...................................OL/ DL...jr.

51 Brandon Hoskins ............................. OL/DL . ..jr.+

52 Matt Inman ....................................... OL/DL...sr.*

54 Servando Garcia ................................. OL/DL...sr.

55 Jeff Mathews ....................................... OL/LB...jr.

56 Seth Sherman ..................................... OL/DL...sr.

57 Logan Peckens.................................... OL/DL...sr.

59 Joe Mayle ......................................................so.

62 Brendan Bowers ................................. OL/DL...jr.

63 Justin Lard............................................ OL/DL...sr.

72 Wyatt Elzerman ............................... OL/DL...sr.*

74 Mike LaGrow ...................................... OL/DL...sr.

75 Ben Kitchen ......................................... OL/DL...jr.

76 Kyle Moulton ...................................... OL/DL...sr.

* returning starters (4 on offense,

3 on defense)


FOURCAST

NOWHERETO GO BUT UP

Its been a rough two seasons forBrett Shrader since he took overat Fowlerville, as his team is just3-15. This is a school that hasshown it can have success,though, as under former coachJack Wallace it made the postsea-son 15 times from 1993-2010.Focus on team unity and funda-

mentals are how Fowlerville plansto get back to where it once was.

FINISHING GAMES

The Gladiators were 1-8 last sea-son but lost five those games byseven points or less. It shows thatwith a few breaks and key playsat the right times, Fowlerville hadthe talent to make a run at thepostseason. Making those breakshappen and coming through atkey moments is a focus for the

2013 squad.

STARTING UP FRONT

While LSJ male athlete of the yearAdam Coon has graduated, theGladiators still boast some size upfront. Senior tackle Wyatt El-zerman checks in at 6-foot-5, 300pounds, while senior center MattInman is 6-foot, 275 pounds. Theyshould make plenty of holes for

junior tailback Mason Litz.

FRESH FACES

After being a senior-heavy teamin 2012, the Gladiators return justseven starters in 2013. With Litz asone of those returnees, expectthis team to pound the ball be-hind its big offensive line. Litz isalso a force on the defensive side,where he and Jake Kollek teamup to make a strong duo in the

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COACH

Thu. 8/29 ......................................... at East Lansing

Fri. 9/6 .........................................................EASTERN

Fri. 9/13 .................................................*at St. Johns

Fri. 9/20 ....................................................*OWOSSO

Fri. 9/27 ....................................................... *DEWITT

Fri. 10/4 ........................................................*at Ionia

Fri. 10/11 ........................................... *at Fowlerville

Fri. 10/18 ........................................... at Williamston

Fri. 10/25 .....................................................CHELS EA

CHARLIE OTLEWSKI

Age: 47

Playing experience: Cheboy-gan 1980-83, Adrian College1984-88

Coaching experience: Cen-tral Michigan U. graduateassistant 1988-1990, St. Ignace1990-93, Haslett 1994-present


Full-time job: Haslett High U.S. history andweight training teacher

Assistant coaches: Jeff Woodworth, NickHamilton, Todd Bartley, Nick Schaibly and

Matt Berning

NO. NAM E ........................POS ITION...YE AR

1 Lee Mott ...................................................... RB/DB...jr.2 Jake Tahaney ......................................... QB/DB...so.+3 Austin Birt ...................................................TE/DL... sr.4 Cody Bosma .............................................. TE/LB...sr.*5 Brandon Allen ....................................... RB/DB...so.+6 Ryan Brown ............................................. TE/DL...so.+9 Trace Woodworth ...................................RB/LB.. .jr.*10 Tyler Mehigh ............................................ RB/DB...sr.

11Alec Dunckel ...........................................TE/ DB...jr.+13 Jacob Taylor ............................................ TE/DB...sr.*15 James Booth ............................................. RB/LB...sr.17 Tyler Winston ...........................................RB/DB...jr.19 Bryce Dickman ...................................... QB/DB...jr.*20 Graham Ril ey ........................................ RB/DB...sr.*22 Tyler Gardner ...........................................RB/DB...jr.23 Hunter Ruhstorfer ............................... QB/DB...so.25 Travis Tahaney ......................................... RB/DB...sr.27 Alex Radecki ............................................. RB/LB...jr.32 Billy Haskins ...........................................RB/DB...j r.+52 Josh Palmer .............................................. OL/DL...sr.53 Zach Gilley ................................................ OL/DL...jr.54 Adam Ball ................................................. OL/LB...sr.

55 Griffin Fox ............................................... OL/LB...sr.*56 Kaelen Hughes ......................................... OL/LB...jr.57 Alec Beatty ................................................ OL/LB...jr.59 Blake Roe .............................................. OL/DL...so.*60 Chris Lenon .............................................. OL/DL...sr.62 Connor Wilson ...................................... OL/DL...sr.*64 Rob Boughton .....................................OL/DL...so.+65 Zach Green ............................................ OL/DL...sr.+72 Darrin Bath ............................................OL/DL...j r.+75 Cal Emmer ............................................. OL/DL...sr.+74 Marcus Wright ......................................... OL/DL...jr.77 Bret Harris ................................................. OL/DL...jr.79 Jeff Pointkowski ...................................OL/ DL...sr.+80 Luke Keener ............................................TE/LB. ..jr.+* returning starters (4 on offense, 5 on defense)+ other contributors (more at LSJ.com)

FOURCAST

RILED UP

After playing in the shadow of ConorBrewer last season, senior Graham Rileywill be the go-to back for the Vikings this

season. An all-league selection last year,Riley figures to be the focal point of theoffense. He wont be the only one to getcarries, though. Seniors Cody Bosma andBilly Haskins, along with junior TraceWoodworth, figure to get their share oftouches.

ON THE LINE

Although the team lost standout linemenSam Rathbun and Derek Smith, there willstill be a formidable crew up front. All-league selections Connor Wilson andGriffin Fox will be leading the way in thetrenches. Theres a reason this team hasbeen so effective at running the ball inrecent years, and it all starts with the bigbodies up front.

RISE TO THE OCCASION

Perhaps the biggest issue for Haslett lastseason was getting defensive stops whenit mattered. The Vikings gave up at least20 points in all but one game. The team isspecifically looking for its defensive backsto step up this year, since senior JacobTaylor is the only returning starter on theunit. Sophomores Brandon Allen and JakeTahaney figure to get a chance to lockdown bigger roles.

SUPPORT SYSTEM

The Vikings are known for their runninggame, but the team could become agreater threat if it can find a quarterbackto keep the defense guessing. Senior BryceDickman will get his shot at leading theteam. Although there are no wide receiv-ers listed on the roster, Dickmans ability torun and find his tight ends and runningbacks out of the backfield will be key forHaslett.

David Cassilo

ROSTER

Haslett's Graham Riley (20) rumbles for a long gain as DeWitt's Anthony Anderson chases.The rivals meet again on Sept. 27 at Haslett. LSJ FILE

Hasletts Trace Woodworth blocks a DeWitt

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ROSTER

Thu. 8/29 ...........................................................ALMA

Fri. 9/6 ...................at Brooklyn Columbia Central

Fri. 9/13 ......................................................*OWOSSO

Fri. 9/20 ........................................................*DEWITT

Fri. 9/27 .............................................*at Fowlerville

Fri. 10/4 .......................................................*HASLETT

Fri. 10/11 .................................................*at St. Johns

Fri. 10/18 .........................................................at Leslie

Fri. 10/25 ......................at Lake Odessa Lakewood

MIKEHOLES

Age: 32

Playing experience: Indi-an River Inland Lakes1995-98,Alma College1999-2003

Coachingexperience:Ionia 2011-present

Career record:5-13

Full-time job: Ionia High physical educa-

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2 Collin Prominski ..................................WR/DB...sr.

5 Bailey Mitchell ....................................WR/DB...sr.

6 Charlie Powell .....................................WR/DB.. .jr.

7 Brendan Bledsoe .................................WR/DB...jr.

8 Tyler Dombrowski ......................................DB...jr.9 Austin Gregory .....................................QB/DB...jr.

10 John McCord ....................................WR/DB...so.

12 J.D. Zammaron ..........................................LB...sr.

14 Joey Rushford ....................................WR/DB...sr.

21 Dustin Lehman ......................................H/LB...sr.

22 Kollin Leonar d ..................................WR/DB... jr.

24 Brian Wiles .........................................WR/DB...jr.

32 Ben Pline ...............................................RB/LB... jr.

34 Christian Duell .............................................K...jr.

43 Isiaah Hodges ......................................LB/HB...jr.

44 Kyle Parks .............................................RB/DL...jr.

52 Deshawn Atkinson ...................................DL...jr.

53 Colto n Barna .......................................OL/DL.. .jr.

55 David Loveless .....................................OL/LB...sr.

56 Jon Klumpp ..........................................OL/DL...jr.

58 Caleb Spohn ........................................OL/DL...jr.

60 Dillon Biella ........................................OL/DL...so.

63 Brenton Montague ............................OL/DL...jr.

64 Eric Spohr .............................................OL/LB...sr.

66 Doug Henry ..........................................OL/LB...jr.

68 Jordan King .........................................OL/DL...jr.

71 Jose Esquivel ...............................................DL...jr.

72 Brock Harris .........................................OL/DL...jr.75 Mason Eldridge ..................................OL/DL...sr.

81 Denny Schmitz ....................................RB/DB...sr.

* returning starters

(8 on offense, 7 on defense)


FOURCAST

VETERAN LINEUP

After a six-year run of losing seasons, the Bulldogs haveexperience on both sides of the ball. The four returningstarters on offense and three on defense took theirlumps last year as sophomores on the varsity, and Ioniahad its best season since 2008. Running back Kyle Parksand quarterback Austin Gregory earned all-leaguefirst-team and honorable mention, respectively, afterstarting all nine games as sophomores.

BULLDOGS IN THE TRENCHES

Both sides of the line should be a strength for Ionia. Lefttackle Jon Klumpp and left guard Eric Spohr are boththree-year starters at their positions, with Klumpp alsostarting for three seasons on the D-line.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Coach Mike Holes hopes that improved technique willlead to more wins this year. Our mistakes last seasonsimply came down to basic fundamentals, he said.

BACK ON TRACK?

After a string of five straight playoff appearances from2002-06, Ionia has not had a winning season since. TheBulldogs should look upon getting back to the postsea-son as an attainable goal.

Scott Yoshonis

Ionias J.D. Zammaron (12) closes in on Owosso running back Brad Rigoulot during their game last season. The Bulldogs have 15returning starters eight on offense and seven on defense. LSJ FILE

Severalmembers ofthe Ioniadefense,including

linebacker EricSpohr, bringdown BradRigoulot ofOwosso duringtheir game lastseason. LSJ FILE

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