I went to Media Day and enjoyed myself. Anyway here are the football previews for the upcoming football season.
Dragons Den Top 10:
1. Clarkston Wolves
2. Oak Park
Knights
3. Farmington Hills
Harrison Hawks
4. Rochester Adams
Highlanders
5. Lake Orion
6. Oxford
Wildcats
7. West Bloomfield
Lakers
8. Avondale Yellow Jackets
9. Southfield
Blue Jays
10. Stoney Creek Cougars
Rest of the teams:
11. Seaholm Maples
12. Southfield Lathrup Chargers
13. Farmington Falcons
14. Hazel Park Vikings
15. Royal Oak Ravens
16. Troy Athens Red Hawks
17. Bloomfield Hills Blackhawks
18. Groves Falcons
19. Berkley Bears
20. Ferndale Eagles
21. Troy Colts
22. Rochester Falcons
23. North Farmington Raiders
24. Pontiac Phoenix
Blue Preview:
Avondale
When looking at the Blue, you see that three new teams are
in this division. Pontiac drops
down from the Red to the Blue after a disastrous last season. Southfield Lathrup
moves down to the White but made progress for second year coach Keith Stephens.
Farmington out of the whole thing
moved down admit controversy despite the fact in 2012 they made the playoffs.
The Blue will be an interesting one to watch this season.
Avondale Yellow Jackets:
Last season 5-4, 3-4 Blue (Did not make postseason)
Game of Year: September 12th at Farmington
The Yellow Jackets was a hit or miss team
despite winning three in a row last season but it wasn’t enough to make the playoffs
at 5-4. Avondale under coach Steve Deutch has done well in past seasons and
look poise to make the playoffs this season. “We just have all our skill kids
are back and hopefully we can get our line in play and we’ll see where we are
at” said Deutch. The Yellow Jackets will rely on running back and Cincinnati
recruit Joshua Holloman whom ran a 4.2 at Alabama ’s
team camp in the summer. “Looking forward to having a successful senior season
with my football team” said Holloman. The Yellow Jackets will also have two
year starter Travis Janes returning at quarterback as well as he looks to
improve on a team that scored 297 points (33 ppg.) Avondale was not very good
on defense last season, especially in losses to Berkley ,
Groves , and North
Farmington . They allowed 223 points (24.7 ppg) last season but returns
defensive end and offensive lineman Tricola Battle, lineman Chase Lalla, and
safety James Prince. “Travis and Chase will carry the load” Deutch also added.
If there was one game on the schedule that will motivate Avondale it was the
loss in Beverly Hills to Groves
49-22 a season ago. “The Groves game will motivate us this year” said Janes. If
the Yellow Jackets can lower the points allowed then they could return to the
playoffs.
Last Season: 1-8, 0-7 White (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: September 5th at Farmington
The Chargers last season was tough for first year coach
Keith Stephens but Southfield Lathrup will return quarterback Reggie Harris on
a team that scored 88 points (9.7 ppg) but they did almost beat Farmington
(6-25) and Bloomfield Hills (14-21) and beat Pontiac
(25-23.) Lathrup must improve on it’s defense and what will help will be the
competition, gone will be the likes of Oak Park ,
Adams , Harrison , and Southfield .
The Chargers allowed 281 points (31.2 ppg) last season. This is a number that
Lathrup must bring down if they have a chance to do well this season. The schedule is interesting with the Chargers kicking off the season against Detroit Southeastern and closing out the season with a tough match up against Westland John Glenn.
Last season 2-7, 1-6 White (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: August 29th Harrison
The Falcons return seven starters on defense and nine on
offense on a team that had chemistry issues and could very well have them
again. Farmington wasn’t good last
season, they were 2-7, 1-6 in the White. The Falcons scored 192 points (21.3
ppg) but does return quarterback Kyle Collins and wide receiver Desmond
Kirkpatrick but will have questions at whom will run the ball this season. Farmington
will also have a star studded defense led by lineman Justin Banks, linebacker
David Reese, and cornerback Kyle Brunson whom will lead an experienced defense
that allowed a shocking 284 points (31.5 ppg.) Farmington
is in a lower division and if they can’t make the playoffs with this group then
it could be a long winter yet again. “Our coaches worked hard, looking forward
to the challenge, the future is bright” said coach John Bechtel.
Last Season 0-9, 0-7 Blue (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: September 5th at Avondale
The Vikings were a disaster last season and in came a
coaching change, out was Scott Gutherie and in is Kyle Rowley. Rowley was an
assistant coach at Oxford and is
ready to take the reigns at Hazel Park .
Rowley will likely implement the same offense and theme that his dad currently
runs at Oxford which is pound the
rock. He takes over an offense that scored 134 points (14.9 ppg) but will have
some talent and experience on the offensive side of the ball in Jalen Adams and
Tyrone Ball, whom is expected to carry the load a lot and also have quarterback/safety
Jared Schultz. Michael Booker and Marquise Hill return at wide receiver. Schultz
besides quarterback will lead a defense that was not good last season allowing
410 points (45.5 ppg), which was the most in the Blue. Antonio Russi will
anchor the defense as well for Hazel Park .
If Rowley wants to take this team to the playoffs he must make sure to keep his
defense off the field. “Goal is to rebuild” Rowley said of his Vikings this
season.
Last Season: 7-3, 6-1 Blue (lost to Birmingham Brother
Rice 42-0, First Round)
Game of the Year: October 3rd Avondale
The Falcons will miss Ross Williams and 26 other seniors a
lot from a 7-3 team last season. Groves will have to rely a lot on quarterback Zach Van Fassen to carry the
load for a team that scored
364 points (36.4 ppg) last season but all hope is not lost for the Falcons. “We
have balance, we have good seniors, and young guys will step up for us” said
coach Brandon Flaherty. Groves returns cornerback Devin Curry on a team that
allowed 189 points (19 ppg,) which was the best defense in the Blue
last season counting this season’s teams. The Falcons might not be in trouble
yet but a playoff berth could be difficult to come by this season.
Last Season: 3-6, 3-4 Blue (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: September 26th at Avondale
The Bears in Chris Sikoria’s second season in Berkley
and questions do remain. The Bears missed the playoffs last season and lost a
lot of seniors. “We underperformed last year, depth was a problem” said Sikoria.
The cupboard is not bare though for Berkley ,
a team that finished 3-6 last season and shocked Avondale 34-31 on their
homecoming last season. Depth will still be a problem this season, Berkley
returns eight defensive starters that struggled but was oddly second in the
Blue last season (allowed 196 points (21.3 ppg.) The Bears will be led by Dakota
Drabek who plays on both lines this season along with Jake Bills, Mike Budurowich who was a linebacker and fullback, and defensive end Austen Wood. “This is the strongest we have been as a program
said Sikoria, referring to the commitment of the program. The Bears must
replace some key players on offense who scored 191 points (21.2 ppg) last
season. If Berkley can score enough
points then this team could be a playoff team. The Bears however will have some
inexperience to deal with especially with replacing a quarterback and running
game as well.
Last Season: 0-9, 0-7 Red (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: August 29th North
Farmington
The Phoenix had a
tough season in the Red and hope it could reclaim it’s glory from 2009 when
they made the playoffs in the first season at Pontiac .
With the financial issues surrounding the school and things out of their
control, Pontiac could be in line
for another tough season yet again. The Phoenix
moved down from the Red to the Blue and it could be a good thing for them. Pontiac
will have a new coach in first year coach John Lloyd who takes over for Damien
Redmond. “We worked really hard in the off season” Lloyd said. Lloyd’s Phoenix
will return four offensive linemen, which will be their strength. Pontiac
must improve on it’s defense, they allowed 308 points last season (38.6 ppg)
last season and only scored 108 points (12 ppg) and will relay heavily on wide
receiver and cornerback Henry Rowe to carry them this
season.
Last Season: 2-7, 1-6 Blue (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: August 28th Livonia
The Eagles had a tough season last season and have changed
coaches and mentality at Ferndale ,
out is Ryan Dunlap and in is Eric Royal. Royal brings some much needed optimism
to Ferndale after a tough start a
season go. “We have tons of optimism returning, and the kids are buying into
the system to earn a victory” said Royal. Ferndale
has a tough week one match up with Livonia Clarenceville and knows what it will
take for his Eagles to win not only that game but also the rest of the season
“It’s about executing. If we can improve on our execution then we will go
places” he added. Royal must address a defense that was terrible a season ago
allowing 267 points (30 ppg) last season but will return quarterback/playmaker
Darius Sinclair on a offense that scored 134 points (14.9 ppg) last season. Ferndale
also returns lineman Javon Weiz and running back Ronald Goehagen for Royal’s
new pro style offense. “I’m looking forward to competing for a league title.”
White Preview:
Seaholm
The White will once again be tough to see, and fun to watch. It looks like it will be a four team race between Harrison, Adams , and Oak
Park, and Southfield. Seaholm is the dark horse. Rochester ,
Royal Oak , and North
Farmington could have tough season’s ahead.
Last Season 6-5, 4-3 White (lost to U-D Jesuit 14-8
District Finals)
Game of the Year: September 12th at Harrison
The Knights made the playoffs on a brutal schedule last
season (5-4) and could very well return back to the playoffs for the third time
in four seasons. Oak Park will
return a very talented team for coach and athletic director Greg Carter. “Every
game is a barn burner. You can’t be declining during the season. Playing in the
OAA has prepared us” said Carter. Oak Park
returns it’s star running back John Kelly, quarterback Chauncey Lowman, and
wide receiver Juan Hernandez on a team that scored 304 points (27.6 ppg) last
season. “I think our team is going to be amp up for the season” said Kelly. The
Knights will have a tough week one match up with Detroit Cass Tech at Wayne
State but is ready for the challenge “It’s just another game to us. We’ll go in
as any team against them” said Hernandez. Oak Park
has always enjoyed playing the role of the underdog as of late, especially in
the last two week one games they were underdogs and won both those games. “We
have something to prove, especially the first game” said wide receiver and
defensive back Marvin White. “It’s going to be a great match up” said lineman
Shahid Bellamy. Oak Park will have better home schedule despite having three
home games last season. The Knights defense led by defensive end Richardo Smith
and Bellamy on a team that only allowed 236 points (21.5 ppg.) “We talk with
our pads” Bellamy added. Oak Park
could have a special season yet again this season, “always attempt to win every
game, we are not going to do anything special” said Carter on the game with
Detroit Cass Tech and the rest of the season.
Last Season: 8-4, 4-3 White (lost to Clarkston 56-28 in
Regional Final)
Game of the Year: September 5th Southfield
The Highlanders will be talented again especially in running
the veer option this season for coach Tony Patrino. Patrino has been in a lot
of big games and is looking forward to the season “It comes down to how we
execute the veer” he said. Adams offense scored 308
points (25.6 ppg) last season and is led by quarterback Kyle Wood who comes
back for his sophomore season. “We hope he throws the ball well and we are
excited for him” said Patrino. Wood will have some targets this season in
Clarence Broadnax and Jacob McOarski. Adams also has a good sophomore class
that went undefeated last season and will also have lineman Paul Morceli
returning to fill the roll as top lineman this season and really didn’t notice
a difference from former quarterback Matt Sokol, now at Michigan State and Wood
“They were both good quarterbacks. They were both well rounded quarterbacks”
Morceli said. The Highlanders defense wasn’t bad either in returning to the
playoffs last season. The Highlanders allowed 255 points (21.5 ppg.) That was a
huge reason why Adams did not make the playoffs in 2012,
“Two years ago we were really bad” Patrino added. Adams plays
a really good Stoney Creek team week one and isn’t
taking the Cougars nor anyone in the league lightly “Biggest thing is we always
work hard. The way you approach the game, it depends. Against Stoney
Creek they will think they will think they will be the underdog
and we can’t take them lightly” said McOarski. The Highlanders will be
dangerous again this season, “We love the challenge, you can beat any team.
Division One Scholarships don’t win you football games” Patrino concluded.
Harrison Hawks:
Last Season: 10-2,
6-1 White (lost to Portage
Game of the Year: September 12th Oak
Park
The Hawks return 10 starters from a team that lost to
Portage Central in the Regional Finals last season will return a strong defense
and also a star quarterback in Javon Shaw, who will lead a John Herrington
offense that scored 439 points (36.5 ppg) last season and returns a defense
that was just nasty in allowing 213 points (18 ppg.) Harrison
will return cornerback Devon Cook, lineman Mike Ojemuda, linebacker Iwani
Smith, and added West Bloomfield transfer Khalid Kareem
to the fold. This Hawks team could have a strong say in the White this season and opens up with Farmington.
“We have a lot of talent and a fast defense. Our weakness is running back but
we have candidates who can fill that role” said Herrington.
Last Season 7-3, 7-0 White (lost to Seaholm 17-16 First
Round)
Game of the Year: Setember 5th at Adams
Coach Gary Teasley will have his hands full this season with
the Blue Jays after a disapointing 7-3 last season and a 17-16
playoff loss to Seaholm should motivate them to well this season. Southfield
will be talented again and its theme is “Unfinished Business.” The Blue Jays
will have some offense this season with their traditional pistol offense that
scored 218 points (22 ppg) a season ago and will be led by quarterback Kayne
Harris and have running backs Matt Falcon and Adrian Carter. The Blue Jays will have a deep and talented secondary to rely on this season. Southfield will have three cornerbacks who will be going to Division One Schools and will be likely tough to throw on for a 3-3-5 defense. The top guy back is three year starter cornerback Ray Buford (going to Minnesota next season), along with Davonte Ginright, who will be going to Western Michigan next season, incoming Pontiac transfer and Central Michigan recruit Jamal Antione and upcoming cornerback Dior Johnson to go with linebacker Keith Dubur on a defense that allowed 106 points (10.6
ppg) last season. The Blue Jays will be very good as well and could get back to
the playoffs yet again this season. The schedule is tricky with Orchard Lake St
Mary’s at Wayne State Harrison (Home), Oak
Park (Home), Adams (Home.)
Seaholm Maples:
Last Season: 8-1, 7-0 Blue (lost to Birmingham Brother
Rice 34-7 in District Finals)
Game of the Year: September 12th at Adams
The Maples make the move up from the Blue to the White will
feel right at home though. Seaholm returns quarterback Tommy Sheppard to a team
that scored 342 points (31 ppg) last season but the Maples and it's beloved Maples Forest were mostly known for their
defense. Seaholm did lose a lot of talent last season on defense but will have cornerback Austin Paritee and lineman Jack Payne back on a defense that allowed 170
points (15.5 ppg.) The Maples are a quiet giant nobody is talking about this
season. Depth will be a big problem for coach Jim DeWald this season after
losing nine starters on both sides of the football.
Last Season: 4-5, 3-4 Red (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: August 28th at Lapeer
The Falcons lost a lot of talent from a season ago and could
struggle this season moving down from the Red to the White. Rochester
must replace quite a bit of starters and will be led by running back Chris Ross
and wide receiver DeAnthony Skiola. The Falcons have three starters coming back
and their strength will be up front and have depth and corners. Mentality is a
huge concern this season. Rochester allowed 220 points (24.4 ppg) and scored
210 points (23.3 ppg.) Schedule is not friendly as well for Rochester as they travel to Lapeer to kick off the season and conclude with a game against Stoney Creek. The Falcons still have to play Oak Park, Harrison, Southfield, Seaholm, and a team that they have not beaten since 1996 in arch rival Adams. It could be a long season for coach Eric Vernon and Rochester.
Last Season: 4-5, 4-3 Blue (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: September 5th at Oak
Park
The Ravens finished 4-5 last season and changed coaches. Out
is Ryan Irish and in is Tim Chapman who takes over the reigns in Royal
Oak . “We want to rebuild the tradition and passion of Royal
Oak football. You have to have confidence especially
in life” said Chapman. The Ravens do return some talent especially on offense
in which Royal Oak scored 193 points (21.4 ppg) in quarterback Brendan Beerer
along with running back/cornerback Noah Kochanski. The Ravens defense was an
issue that Chapman must address though this season, they allowed 252 points (28
ppg) last season and will relay on lineman Cullen Conway to anchor the Royal
Oak defense. “We want to move forward, respect
victory, it’s a mindset” Chapman concluded.
Last Season: 5-4, 4-3 Blue (lost to Harrison
49-7 in First Round)
Game of the Year: September 5th at Seaholm
The Raiders come back up to the White after a successful
season last year in the Blue but lost Chauncey Bridges to graduation and that
will hurt. North Farmington will return a good defense
allowing 233 points (23.3 ppg) last season and have lineman Matt Blair,
defensive end Marvin Yaldo, and cornerback John Smith to rely on this season.
The Raiders must replace Bridges from an offense that scored 247 points (24.8
ppg) last season and must do so fast.
Red preview:
Clarkston
Orion
Troy Athens
Bloomfield Hills
The Red is deep this season, Orion and Clarkston look to be
in the race all season long and also include Oxford ,
West Bloomfield , and Stoney Creek .
Troy Athens could surprise people along with Bloomfield Hills and Troy
could have some trouble this season.
Clarkston Wolves:
Last Season 13-1, 7-0 Red (Division
One State
Game of the Year: August 28th Macomb
The Wolves won the Division One State Championship last
season and is one of the favorites to repeat this season. Clarkston returns
about 60 percent of it’s offense from last season that scored 548 points (39.1
ppg) and will be led by quarterback DJ Zezula and have running backs Nolan
Ericksen and Centris Williams. The Wolves return tight end Cole Chewins and
also have receivers Joe Popp and Austin Egler for Kurt Richardson’s offense.
Clarkston will have some issues on defense this season but does return some
talent on a team that allowed 207 points (14.8 ppg) and will be led by lineman
Adam Matich, linebacker Christopher Millsop, and cornerback Merrick
Canada . The
Wolves will be very good again but the question will be is this team ready to
be the hunted and not the hunters, we’ll find out.
Orion Dragons:
Last Season: 7-3, 5-2 Red (lost to Romeo 24-21 First
Round)
Game of the Year: September 19th at Oxford
The Dragons enter this season on a transition after a
disappointing 7-3 year last season. The line will be bigger this season for coach
Chris Bell for the first time in years. “We will be transitioning to a
throwback Orion team” said Bell . There
is a question, who will be quarterbacking the green and white? The Chris Bell
led offense scored 354 points (35.4 ppg) and will be led by running
backs Matt Krause and Keith Fields along with receiver Zach Serzo. “I’m looking
forward to the year, having fun, and enjoying it with my team” said Krause. “We
will watch film and work hard in the weight room” said Serzo. The problem was
the defense, this team allowed 222 points (22.2 ppg) which was unusual for a Orion
defense last season. The defense will be anchored by lineman Justin Cathers, defensive end
Jack Luby, linebacker Logan Shadia, and have cornerback’s Jaylen Wiggins and
Drew Casey to rely on this season. “Glad to work with a core group of guys”
said Shadia. The schedule is brutal with only three home games this season (Troy, West Bloomfield, and Clarkston) and
a week one trip to Clinton Township
Chippewa Valley Orion . “I’m excited to play
somewhere we have never been before” said Luby. The Dragons will be transiting
this season and is looking forward to the season. “I love my team, they get
better every single week” Bell concluded.
Last Season 5-5, 4-3 White (lost to Clarkston 30-27 First
Round)
Game of the Year: September 19th Lake
Orion
The Wildcats will rely a lot on quarterback Glacier
Wallington for a team that scored 307 points (30.7 ppg) with its pound the rock
scheme for coach Bud Rowley however the problem for Oxford
will be is that Ben Line is gone and they rely on running the football. It
wouldn’t surprise anyone if the Wildcats do go to the air a bit more because
they do have a wide receiver threat in Dallas Truitt whom was a long jumper in
Track and also will have Will Horne as well. Oxford
has been able to rely on time possession football a lot, one reason why was
because the Wildcats have had defensive issues, last season Oxford
allowed 227 points (22.7 ppg.) It could be an interesting season, especially if
Wallington gets hurt also he does play safety as well on defense. We’ll see what
happens but expect Oxford to be a
playoff team yet again this season.
Last Season: 5-4, 4-3 Red (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: September 12th at Clarkston
This could be the Lakers best team under coach Ronald Belmany.
West Bloomfield won two huge games over Troy
and Stoney Creek but lost to Oxford to finish 5-4 last season The Lakers will be motivated on improving a team
that scored 254 points (28.2 ppg) last season and making the playoffs for the
first time since 2008. “We were fortunate to have a dynamic offense” said West
Bloomfield assistant and current Girls Basketball coach Matt Hilbers. The Lakers returns wide receiver/quarterback Tristian Jackson and
quarterback Michael King. “Tristian is a good athlete, still a receiver, he has
taken snaps at quarterback, he is a game changer” Hilbers added. Jackson
did not play the Lake Orion Oxford , and Stoney Creek and they will
open up at Wayne State Dearborn . “No matter how you
shake it up, you’re playing great football teams, no matter what” Hilbers
concluded. This season will be interesting for West Bloomfield
hoping to end a six year playoff drought.
Last Season 6-4, 5-2 Red (lost 17-6 to Adams
First Round)
Game of the Year: September 5th at Oxford
Last season may have been the best season for coach Brad
Zube and his Cougars, you beat Lake Orion 36-7, make the playoffs for the first
time since 2007 but now the tough part. Stoney Creek
lost a lot from that team (15 starters) that may have been the best ever at Stoney
Creek and could be rebuilding a little bit but don’t say that to
Zube “I like them a lot, a lot of unanswered questions, still working on depth
and we are looking forward to compete” Zune said. The Cougars recently changed
coordinators on an offense that scored 301 points (30.1 ppg) off their triple
option offense a season ago. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Zube added. Stoney
Creek will have some players returning in linebackers Joe Platz, and Jack Price
on a defense where they allowed 185 points (19 ppg), which was the least amount
of points in the Red last season. “Senior year, just excited to play with
brothers” said Price. The Cougars will move cornerback Jack Allen to
quarterback and he is looking forward to the challenge of being the signal
caller in Rochester “I played
quarterback freshman and sophomore years. Jack Allor (last season’s
quarterback) kind of taught me some things as well” Allen said. Running back
Scott Reader also returns for the Cougars, both Allen and Reader are basketball
players as well for coach Steve Norgrove “A lot more game planning for
football. Making changes on the fly though in basketball” Reader said. Coach, Brad Zube has this program going up but it could be an interesting season in Rochester
especially having to play Rochester Adams week one and Rochester
week nine, “I thought all three Rochester
schools would be in the same league. We got Adams week
one and now we got Rochester week
nine.” The Adams game has Platz motivated for that one
since it was the Highlanders that eliminated the Cougars from the playoffs last
year “Adams since the day we lost to them” said Platz.
The schedule is interesting besides Adams and their recent rivalry with West
Bloomfield is not what people think it is, considering that both teams got into a brawl in 2012. "Coach Bellamy and I are very good
friends and the media took it another direction. I don’t predict any nastiness
on the roster this year” Zube concluded. Stoney Creek
plays Lake Orion Oxford
this season. Things will be interesting in Rochester .
Troy Athens
Last Season: 2-7, 2-5 Red (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: September 5th Lake
Orion
Three seasons ago the Red Hawks made the playoffs however
things have changed since then. They are 4-14 since the Romeo playoff game in 2011. “We
want to get back to the 7-3 season of 2011, we have size up front, speed, and a
relentless defense” said coach Josh Heppner. One thing that has made Heppner
lose sleep at night is his defense. The defense was a complete disaster in
allowing 301 points (33.4 ppg) but Troy Athens will have an offense to rely
upon and a good Junior Varsity team from last season as well. The Red Hawks
offense scored 148 points (16.4 ppg) returns quarterback Alex Muscat ,
running back Devin Terry and wide receiver Brennan McHugh. It could be
different in Troy this season but
we will see what happens. “Win everything, everything matters” Heppner
concluded.
Bloomfield Hills Blackhawks:
Last Season: 3-6, 2-5 White (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: September 12th Stoney Creek
In its first season as a combined school the Blackhawks were
a disaster going 3-6 last season and now with 12 starters gone, they find out
moving up from the White to the Red. One big reason why it was bad for coach
Jeff Loria was the defense, they allowed 308 points (34.2 ppg) and it looks not
to get any better in year two but they have linebackers John Mitchem and Andrew
Rabich and free safety Nate Emery returning as well. Emery transferred back to Bloomfield Hills after spending one season at Utica Eisenhower, he played two seasons at Bloomfield Hills Lahser before going to Utica Eisenhower. Loria has said that Emery will be his starting quarterback week one but he can also play running back as well despite the fact they have Cameron Dalton at quarterback on a offense that
scored 170 points (18.8 ppg) last season. Bloomfield Hills returns four
offensive lineman led by Jeff Ross, and Bryan Gutowski. “The leadership my
seniors bring, it starts with them” said Loria.
Troy Colts:
Last Season: 3-6, 2-5 Red (Did not make postseason)
Game of the Year: August 28th at Sterling
Heights
The Colts are 1-4 since the fourth quarter of the Lake
Orion Troy will be young and
inexperienced this season for coach Gary Griffith for a team that finished 3-6
last season. The Colts will rely on lineman Chris Koumousopolus to carry both
lines and running back Eric Papanderea to carry the spread offense the Colts
will bring this season. Troy ’s 52 defense was a
disaster on defense allowing 251 points (27.8 ppg) and offensively the Colts
struggled as well scoring 134 points (16.8 ppg.) “We won’t have a lot of size
this season and we have a young skill set” said Griffith In terms of Troy Boys
Basketball Coach Gary Fralick, this could be a long season in Troy .
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