clarkgriswold
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The games here will be here before we know it. Here are some excerpts from a good article from the Beacon with season previews to start the conversation to get us going-
CVCA Royals
Lost: Honorable mention All-Ohio defensive tackle Dreylin Price (68 tackles, four sacks) and all-state kicker Calvin Warren.
Where CVCA is strong: First-team all-state linebacker and Rutgers commit Joey Kopec (85 tackles, six interceptions) will continue a strong front up the middle with linemen Dirk Geiger, Wesley Keeler and linebacker Tommy Kopec on defense. Charley Levak returns at quarterback and has Keeler and Joey Kopec (1,072 rushing yards, 230 receiving yards, 541 return yards, 17 TDs) in the backfield to run behind third-team all-state star Ben Truax and Josiah Neumeyer on the line.
Highland Hornets
Lost: First-team All-Ohioan Carson Noonan (70 tackles, 20 for loss, 10.5 sacks) and second-team All-Ohioan Ryan Zywiec (76 tackles, 21.5 for loss, 9.5 sacks) are the biggest losses in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Dylan Borla (2,303 yards passing, 27 touchdowns) is the other major piece gone.
Where Highland is strong: Firstteam All-Ohio running back Casey Myser was outstanding last season (2,130 yards rushing, 46 total touchdowns) is the centerpiece for the Hornets. Luke Berkmeyer, Lucas Gerding, Nick Dobkowski and Evan Foust are all back as receivers. Jameson Gordon, Foust and Kallen Whitling are all back as linebackers.
Hoban Knights
Lost: Division III Defensive Player of the Year and Ohio State linebacker Eli Lee is gone, as is All-Ohioan Tanner Mintz and Owen Turner on offense. Defensive tackle Nick Crawford and cornerback Tylan Boykin are also all-state losses.
Where Hoban is strong: The backfield will include all-state star Brayton Feister (2,104 yards, 26 TDs), transfer Jance Henry Jr. (1,011 yards, five TDs), who has 14 Division I offers, and Jonathan McDaniel. Louisville commit Payton Cook, Jackson Calloway and Elbert Hill will be terrors among the receivers. All-Ohio Ohio State commit Sam Greer, Braylin Parker and Rylee Pickering shore up a strong offensive line. The defense is led by USC commit Hill, who also has John Johnson, Lawrence Cherry and Jaiden Daniels in the defensive backfield. Expect Ace Brown to grab headlines on the defensive line with Patrick Kinsell, Brayton Feister and Brydon Feister shoring up the linebacking unit.
Quarterback battle between incumbent Trent Hayden, Major (formerly Izzy) Cribbs and transfer Nick Kinsey (2,268 yards passing, 24 TDs), who is an Eastern Michigan commit.
Nordonia Knights
Lost: third-team All-Ohioan Ben Chesser (1,646 yards passing, 15 TDs, 816 yards rushing, 14 TDs) and running back Rocco DeLorenzo (1,037 yards rushing, 12 TDs) lost to graduation as well as all-state defensive linemen Jordan Jackson, offensive linemen Grant Lefeld and defensive back Blake Allen. Add almost all their skill positions and secondary and there are a lot of moving parts at Nordonia.
Where Nordonia is strong: Luke Williams and Gavin Kanar will help the offensive line. Connor Whapham and Karsen Fisher should help at linebacker and cornerback RJ Jefferson and wide receiver Collin Atha are back as well. Don't discount the kicking game with Riley Edgehouse.
Wadsworth Grizzlies
Lost: All-state offensive linemen Eli Kaufman, defensive linemen Bryce Polczak, Troy Myers and Zach Wise.
Where Wadsworth is strong: In a word, everywhere. Army recruit and All-Ohioan Gavin Madigan (92 tackles, 4.5 for loss, in 10 games) leads a secondary that includes all-state wide receiver Calix Lemp, Tommy Hohn, Jude Haller and Ryan Stoops. All-state linebacker Jacob Earnest (112 tackles, 4.5 for loss) is back as well. Madigan (764 yards rushing, 11 TDs) will be in the backfield with all-state running back Cooper Gray (1,673 yards, 21 TDs). They'll run behind Jordan Jones, Merit Fortner and Gabe Ludtke. Look for Brysen Hall to flourish in his second season at quarterback.
Walsh Jesuit Warriors
Lost: Mr. Football finalist and Division II Co-offensive Player of the Year Keller Moten (1,734 yards, 17 TDs, 1,380 yards rushing, 23 TDs) at quarterback. All-state offensive lineman Kodey Kish, All-Ohio linebacker Declan Norton and all-state safety Aiden Henry are also gone, as is running back Lucas Weaver (857 yards rushing, nine TDs).
Where Walsh is strong: At running back for sure with Marty Tobin (974 yards, nine TDs), Carlos Smith (558 yards, eight TDs) and Cade Romanini, who returns from injury. Iowa State commit and All-Ohioan Milan Parris (597 yards receiving, nine TDs) is back, as are all-state lineman and Ohio University commit Colton Crosley and guard Brayden Piersall. Caden Carter is a star at linebacker as are Grant Blascak, James Brewer, Ben Biel and Tommy Pulletti in the secondary. Add Dario Jeras on the line and the Warriors shouldn't miss a beat.
CVCA Royals
Lost: Honorable mention All-Ohio defensive tackle Dreylin Price (68 tackles, four sacks) and all-state kicker Calvin Warren.
Where CVCA is strong: First-team all-state linebacker and Rutgers commit Joey Kopec (85 tackles, six interceptions) will continue a strong front up the middle with linemen Dirk Geiger, Wesley Keeler and linebacker Tommy Kopec on defense. Charley Levak returns at quarterback and has Keeler and Joey Kopec (1,072 rushing yards, 230 receiving yards, 541 return yards, 17 TDs) in the backfield to run behind third-team all-state star Ben Truax and Josiah Neumeyer on the line.
Highland Hornets
Lost: First-team All-Ohioan Carson Noonan (70 tackles, 20 for loss, 10.5 sacks) and second-team All-Ohioan Ryan Zywiec (76 tackles, 21.5 for loss, 9.5 sacks) are the biggest losses in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Dylan Borla (2,303 yards passing, 27 touchdowns) is the other major piece gone.
Where Highland is strong: Firstteam All-Ohio running back Casey Myser was outstanding last season (2,130 yards rushing, 46 total touchdowns) is the centerpiece for the Hornets. Luke Berkmeyer, Lucas Gerding, Nick Dobkowski and Evan Foust are all back as receivers. Jameson Gordon, Foust and Kallen Whitling are all back as linebackers.
Hoban Knights
Lost: Division III Defensive Player of the Year and Ohio State linebacker Eli Lee is gone, as is All-Ohioan Tanner Mintz and Owen Turner on offense. Defensive tackle Nick Crawford and cornerback Tylan Boykin are also all-state losses.
Where Hoban is strong: The backfield will include all-state star Brayton Feister (2,104 yards, 26 TDs), transfer Jance Henry Jr. (1,011 yards, five TDs), who has 14 Division I offers, and Jonathan McDaniel. Louisville commit Payton Cook, Jackson Calloway and Elbert Hill will be terrors among the receivers. All-Ohio Ohio State commit Sam Greer, Braylin Parker and Rylee Pickering shore up a strong offensive line. The defense is led by USC commit Hill, who also has John Johnson, Lawrence Cherry and Jaiden Daniels in the defensive backfield. Expect Ace Brown to grab headlines on the defensive line with Patrick Kinsell, Brayton Feister and Brydon Feister shoring up the linebacking unit.
Quarterback battle between incumbent Trent Hayden, Major (formerly Izzy) Cribbs and transfer Nick Kinsey (2,268 yards passing, 24 TDs), who is an Eastern Michigan commit.
Nordonia Knights
Lost: third-team All-Ohioan Ben Chesser (1,646 yards passing, 15 TDs, 816 yards rushing, 14 TDs) and running back Rocco DeLorenzo (1,037 yards rushing, 12 TDs) lost to graduation as well as all-state defensive linemen Jordan Jackson, offensive linemen Grant Lefeld and defensive back Blake Allen. Add almost all their skill positions and secondary and there are a lot of moving parts at Nordonia.
Where Nordonia is strong: Luke Williams and Gavin Kanar will help the offensive line. Connor Whapham and Karsen Fisher should help at linebacker and cornerback RJ Jefferson and wide receiver Collin Atha are back as well. Don't discount the kicking game with Riley Edgehouse.
Wadsworth Grizzlies
Lost: All-state offensive linemen Eli Kaufman, defensive linemen Bryce Polczak, Troy Myers and Zach Wise.
Where Wadsworth is strong: In a word, everywhere. Army recruit and All-Ohioan Gavin Madigan (92 tackles, 4.5 for loss, in 10 games) leads a secondary that includes all-state wide receiver Calix Lemp, Tommy Hohn, Jude Haller and Ryan Stoops. All-state linebacker Jacob Earnest (112 tackles, 4.5 for loss) is back as well. Madigan (764 yards rushing, 11 TDs) will be in the backfield with all-state running back Cooper Gray (1,673 yards, 21 TDs). They'll run behind Jordan Jones, Merit Fortner and Gabe Ludtke. Look for Brysen Hall to flourish in his second season at quarterback.
Walsh Jesuit Warriors
Lost: Mr. Football finalist and Division II Co-offensive Player of the Year Keller Moten (1,734 yards, 17 TDs, 1,380 yards rushing, 23 TDs) at quarterback. All-state offensive lineman Kodey Kish, All-Ohio linebacker Declan Norton and all-state safety Aiden Henry are also gone, as is running back Lucas Weaver (857 yards rushing, nine TDs).
Where Walsh is strong: At running back for sure with Marty Tobin (974 yards, nine TDs), Carlos Smith (558 yards, eight TDs) and Cade Romanini, who returns from injury. Iowa State commit and All-Ohioan Milan Parris (597 yards receiving, nine TDs) is back, as are all-state lineman and Ohio University commit Colton Crosley and guard Brayden Piersall. Caden Carter is a star at linebacker as are Grant Blascak, James Brewer, Ben Biel and Tommy Pulletti in the secondary. Add Dario Jeras on the line and the Warriors shouldn't miss a beat.
