Division 3 Ellet Orangemen 2024 Football Preview

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Ellet Orangemen
Akron, OH
Summit County
OHSAA Division III, Region 9

2023 Overall Record: 3-8
2023 Playoff Results: 0-1
Points Scored: 144 (13.1)
Points Allowed: 303 (27.5)
League Affiliation: Akron City Series

Head Coach: John Daraio
Years Head Coach (current school): 2nd
Record (current school): 3-7
Years Head Coach (overall): 2nd
Record (overall): 3-7

Assistant Coaches:
OC - Caleb Wohlwend (QB)
DC - Avery Eursher (OLB)

OL - Mike Winland
WR - Brendan Berkihiser
WR - Marquis Sims
RB - Jordan Williams

DL - Dave Henry
ILB - Ellis Davis
CB - Tim Peake
S - Hunter Sally

GA - Jayden Peace
GA - Keyshawn Thompson

Team's style of offense: Spread Option

Top players returning on offense:
Brayden Lakins - OL (10 Game Starter in 2023)
Brandon Knowles - RB ( 228 Yards 2TDs in 2023)

Top players lost on offense:
Jake Flossie - QB ( 1,333 Yrds, 10 TDs)
Terrence Thomas Jr. - RB ( 513 Yrds, 3 TDs)
Keyshawn Stephens - RB/WR ( 645 Yrds, 6 TDs)
Isaiah Brown - WR ( 551 Yrds, 6 TDs)
Fabian Mathis - OL (10 Game Starter)
Jayden Peace - OL ( 10 Game Starter)

New impact players on offense:
Brandon Knowles | Jr. Will be a 3rd year starter. Getting a lot of college love already. Will be a major part of the offense.

Syncere Hill | RB - Transferring back in from Hoban

Braxton Dente | QB - Transferring in from Barberton

Terrell Karim | TE - Sophomore, 6'3"" 190 - Will be a big target.

Isaac McCoy, Jai Lutz, Tashan Wilson, Le'Khi Martin, Amir Myers, Jaloni Austin and others are all primed to take big steps up as offensive weapons.

Team's style of defense: 3-4 Match

Top players returning on defense:
Brandon Knowles - OLB ( 43 Tackles, 2 Sacks)
Terrell Karim - OLB ( 13 Tackles , 2 Sacks)
Shanvoy Wilson - CB (10 Game Starter, 0 receptions over 20 yards in 2023)
Cordell Downing - DB (Multiple Game Starter in 2023)
Elijah Griffin - DB (Multiple Game Starter in 2023)
Jaloni Austin - DB (Multiple Game Starter in 2023)
James Williams - DL ( 8 Sacks)

Top players lost on defense:
Cameron Hinkle - ILB ( 101 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 11 TFLs)
Keyshawn Stephens - DL ( 68 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 9 TFLs)
Camron Guzman - DL ( 42 Tackles, 7 Sacks)
Terrence Thomas Jr. - LB ( 63 Tackles)
Fabian Mathis - DL (34 Tackles)
Justin Williams - LB (45 Tackles)
Troy Knowles - S ( 48 Tackles)

New impact players on defense:
Sean Thompson (So.) - S
Syncere Hill (Sr.) - LB
Tashan Wilson (So.) - CB
Jason Reece (Sr.) - LB
Teyon Mitchell (Sr.) - DL
Brandon Guest (So.) - LB
Matt Kramer (So.) - LB

Expected starters on special teams:
TBD

Twitter:
@Ellet_Football

Final Comments:
Numbers are way up and support for our program is extremely high in the community. Last year was a chance to set expectations and make the playoffs in year one.

We lost a very talented Senior class from 2023, however, we believe we have dedicated leaders in our seniors this season, with some of the best talent around in our Junior and Sophomore classes. Our Freshman class has some big time players as well, who will push for varsity time. We will be young overall but the talent is there.

We also have made some great additions to our staff. Bringing in high level coaches with previous high level coaching experience including being Head Coaches and Coordinators. Along with added experience working with college coaches to always give our players the best chance to continue beyond the high school level. 13+ Coaches allows us to keep our players engaged and developing at all times.

Overall, with close to 70 players on our roster this season, we will need to take the steps necessary to grow in year 2, despite being a young team. We are excited for the challenge and believe Ellet is a program on the rise.

2023 Schedule/Results:

08/18/23​
LIndian Valley (Gnadenhutten)
14​
33​
08/25/23​
LTallmadge (Tallmadge)
0​
10​
09/01/23​
LBuckeye (Medina)
8​
42​
09/08/23​
LAlliance (Alliance)
14​
48​
09/15/23​
LWarrensville Heights (Warrensville Heights)
16​
46​
09/22/23​
LBuchtel (Akron)
0​
20​
09/29/23​
WNorth (Akron)
20​
14​
10/07/23​
WGarfield (Akron)
27​
12​
10/14/23​
LFirestone (Akron)
24​
26​
OT2
10/20/23​
WEast (Akron)
14​
13​
10/27/23​
LArchbishop Hoban (Akron)
7​
39​
 
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