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FORT PIERCE CENTRAL COBRAS

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

1970

MAKING HISTORY

What happened: Central dominated Tallahassee-Leon 26-7 in a Class 2A state semifinal at Lawnwood Stadium to become the first Treasure Coast team to reach a state championship game. Why it mattered: A year earlier, Dan McCarty finished 7-3 and Lincoln Park Academy closed its all-black era with a 3-6 finish. Central, which replaced both schools, had opened 3½ months earlier. Leon, the defending Class 2A state champion, was ranked No. 1 and had a 25-game winning streak.

Key players: Halfback Randy Walker scored three first-half touchdowns and a 2-point conversion. The 190-pound halfback scored on a 47-yard option pass from Wonder Monds, a 1-yard run and a backbreaking 80-yard punt return. The defense twice stopped Leon’s potent Wishbone T offense inside the 10-yard line. Chappel Branch’s 1-yard TD run in the fourth quarter capped a 93-yard drive.

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

DEPTH CHART

WEAKNESSES

Central boasts some of the best skill players on the Treasure Coast. Quarterback Marcus Sigmon is smart and an accurate passer, running back Marcus Levy is an emerging talent and the cornerbacks have good speed and athleticism. Fort Pierce Central also has a pair of solid linebackers in Stacey Noble and Freedom Whitfield.

September 2 at Fort Pierce Westwood 7 9 Palm Bay 7 16 at Sebastian River 7 30 at Vero Beach 7:30 October 7 Viera 7 21 at Martin County 7 28 Centennial 7 November 4 at Port St. Lucie 7 11 Hardee 7

Both lines will be under scrutiny early as the Cobras must replace Giorgio Newberry and Mikingson Marsaille. The special teams were barely used in the spring (they didn’t punt or punt return) and could show holes early on. It will be interesting to see how Central responds if it faces adversity early in the season against that tough early stretch of games.

OFFENSE Pos Name QB Marcus Sigmon RB Marcus Levy OL Garrett Smith OL Nic Padrick OL Bryce Hall OL Ron Clark OL Zerrie Patterson WR Josh Knight WR Alquan Vickers WR James Blackshell WR Jameel Jackson

No 15 14 50 53 54 68 72 4 7 16 18

Yr Ht Wt Sr. 6-0 175 Jr. 5-11 185 Jr. 6-4 243 Jr. 6-0 242 Sr. 6-4 267 Sr. 6-3 260 Sr. 6-3 340 Jr. 6-1 163 So. 5-9 160 Jr. 5-8 173 Jr. 6-0 170

DEFENSE Pos Name No Yr Ht Wt DE Rashawn Shaw 42 So. 6-2 211 DT Roger Clark 52 Jr. 6-1 220 DT Jerandious Works 32 Jr. 5-10 252 DE Elliott Jacobs 6 Jr. 5-10 180 LB William Daceaus 30 So. 5-9 180 LB Stacey Noble 44 Jr. 5-11 225 LB Freedom Whitfield 40 Sr. 6-3 191 CB Deeion Robinson 9 Jr. 5-10 155 CB Roody Cleriser 3 Jr. 5-10 141 S Joseph Figeroa 31 Jr. 5-10 175 S Carl Bess 35 Sr. 5-8 160

SPECIAL TEAMS Pos Name P/K Miguel Morales

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Fort Pierce Central High School quarterback Marcus Sigmon warms up during a practice scrimmage at the school.

No Yr Ht Wt 80 Sr. 5-11 150

RESERVES Sam Vaughn (2, So., QB), Derrick Williams (5,Sr., RB), Tyler Gaskin (8, Jr., CB), J.J. Stevens (10, Jr., WR), Anthony Gamble (11, So., CB), Demarcus Semer (12, Jr., QB), Michael Gladstein (13, Jr., LB), Quincy Price (19, Sr., RB), Mike Perceval (20, So., CB), Joe Crutchfield (21, Sr., CB), Luttere Eglaus (22, Sr., LB), Anthony Scott (24, Jr., RB/ LB), Brian Burritt (34, So., LB), Hunter Sciescente (41, So., DE), Jimmy Smiley (51, 6-2, 255), Alonzo Hippolyte (55, Jr., OL), Mardochee Thelusma (60, Sr., OL), Louis Saez (61, So., DL), Cameron King (62, Jr., DL), Jacky Eglous (63, Sr., OL), Brejnev Jean Charles (64, Jr., OL), Charles Ballard (65, Jr., DL), Donte Francis (74, Jr., DL), Robby Rudoff (77, So., OL), Tyler Shockley (78, Jr., DL), Alex Carrera (82, Jr., K), D’Vante Byrd (83, Jr., OL), Karus Hunter (84, Jr., WR), Brian Jenkins (87, Sr., DL), Robert Guignard (88, Jr., OL), Nate Robinson (90, Sr., DL), Donavan Robinson (95, Jr., DL), Maurice Campbell (90, Jr., DL)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Josh Shaffer (first year) Record: 0-0 2010: 8-2 (3-0 District 14-4A) Assistants: Dale Jacobs (offensive line), Keith Powell (wide receivers), Stacey Noble (running backs), Michael Digman (tight ends), Charley Matthews (defensive coordinator), Henry Scurry (defensive backs), Will Padrick (defensive line), Kimberry Lubin (linebackers)

STADIUM LAWNWOOD STADIUM (5,000)

Playing Surface: Grass Address: 1500 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce Directions: From Interstate 95: Take Exit 129, then Okeechobee Road east. Stay right at the fork when Okeechobee becomes Virginia Avenue. Take Virginia for 2 miles. The stadium is on the left. Main Office: 772-468-5888 On the web: www.stlucie.k.12. fl.us/fpc

RIVALS

■■ Fort Pierce Westwood ■■ Treasure Coast ■■ Martin County

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

We have four defensive linemen playing together with the linebackers. The offensive line comes down to chemistry and communication.” Josh Shaffer, head coach

High expectations Fort Pierce Central returns talented backfield, strong linebackers By Jon Santucci Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

FORT PIERCE — Expectations usually are pretty low for a first-year coach. Josh Shaffer has no such luxury at Fort Pierce Central, nor do his players. “At Central, we expect our kids to be great no matter what,” said Shaffer. “And we’re expecting them to be great off the field, expect them to be great in the classroom and we expect them to be great on the field. The expectations never change based on who left or who went on to college or who we’re left with.” Central started last season 8-0 under coach Chris Hutchings but lost the final two games — including a regional quarterfinal vs. New Smyrna Beach. Hutchings would later resign. “Chris (Hutchings) did a great job building the program to the point where it could compete week in and week out and year in

MARCUS SIGMON

and year out,” said Shaffer, an assistant in 2010. “It was disappointing last year for us. ... (the final game) you had the seniors who played their last game and then you had the younger guys who were more hungry than ever to get back to work. “They saw success and they saw it all taken away from them in a matter of two weeks.” There are plenty of Cobras returning, especially on offense. The key players back for Central include 2010 Scripps All-Area quarterback Marcus Sigmon and running back Marcus Levy. Sigmon threw for 1,318 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2010, while Levy averaged 6.5 yards per carry. While the skill position players are experienced, the biggest question for Shaffer is who will fill his trenches, where Central must replace linemen Giorgio Newberry (now at Florida State) and Mikingson Marsaille (Florida Atlantic). Newberry was considered by ESPN to be one of the top

Senior quarterback 2010 Stats: 1,318 passing yards, 12 touchdowns Coach Josh Shaffer: “Marcus is a competitor and he’s tough. Those are two qualities right off the bat that you want at the quarterback position. He shows those and the rest of the team follows suit.”

30 players in the nation last year. “You can’t replace a player like that,” Shaffer said. “But the key to make sure your play doesn’t drop is to make sure the team play is good at those positions. We have four defensive linemen playing together with the linebackers. The offensive line comes down to chemistry and communication.” Fort Pierce Central’s defense is coming off a season in which it made key plays when it needed to. Central surrendered a respectable 16 points per game, and allowed just two touchdown passes all season. The strength of this Cobra defense will be its linebacker corps, headlined by Stacey Noble and Freedom Whitfield. “Those are two guys that D-1 schools are looking at,” Shaffer said. “Both of them are very good kids to be around, but they’re tough kids who love to hit. “And at linebacker, that’s the best part.”

FREEDOM WHITFIELD

Senior Linebacker 2010 Stats: 65 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks Coach Josh Shaffer: “He’s a very versatile kid and a very smart kid and when he gets to the football, he can hit, too. He’s developed into a very good pass defender. He gets into good position, he reads the quarterback’s eyes.”

No game looms larger than its District 12-7A matchup with Martin County. Both teams reached the playoffs last year, and the Cobras won 21-16. Marcus Sigmon threw a touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter and Central held on. The winner of this game should have the inside track to the district crown.

PREDICTION 7-2, 2-1, DISTRICT 12-7A

It will be very difficult for the Cobras to repeat last year’s 8-0 start. Central starts with city rival Fort Pierce Westwood — always an emotional game — then gets perennial playoff teams Palm Bay and Vero Beach, all in the first month. Fort Pierce Central certainly has the talent to be a playoff team, but the Martin County game will be a tough test on the road.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 1975 (10-1)

Why it was special: Fort Pierce Central became the first Treasure Coast team with two 10-0 regular seasons in a five-year span. The Cobras won their fourth district title in just the sixth season for the program. By the numbers: The Cobras won four games by six points or less and wrapped up their fifth Suncoast East championship. Playmakers: Tight end Eddie Poole, tackle Carl Prince, fullback Roosevelt Duncan, defensive end Ralph Morrison, defensive tackle Dock Luckie, linebacker David Spaulding and defensive back Vinson McCarty were named to the all-Suncoast East team.

JOE FIGAROA

Junior defensive back 2010 Stats: 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss Coach Josh Shaffer: “He didn’t miss a day in the summer. He would be one of our better ball carriers, but we have so many running backs. He’s something special with the ball in his hands. He loves to come down from the safety position and hit you.”

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FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD PANTHERS

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

1979

SHOWDOWN BREAKTHROUGH

What happened: Fort Pierce Westwood stunned Fort Pierce Central 26-14 in the second edition of what is now known as Showdown. Why it mattered: Counting two forfeit losses because of an ineligible player, Westwood was just 2-16 in its two-year history heading into the game and had lost to Fort Pierce Central 42-0 in Year 1.

The defense produced four takeaways, including a 45-yard interception return by Craig Swoope that capped the scoring. David Pressley and Bobby Swoope had interceptions and Roger Darville recovered a fumble.

Key players: Quarterback Terence McGriff completed 10 of 17 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns — 30 and 16 yards to Clarence Weathers and 79 yards to Kenneth Byrd.

SCHEDULE

September 2 FP Central 9 at Treasure Coast 16 at Vero Beach 23 Jensen Beach October 7 at Boynton Beach 14 Martin County 21 Glades Central 28 at Suncoast November 4 at Bayside

STRENGTHS

7 7 7 7

Despite losing four key players to transfers, Westwood does have some talent. Quarterback Karnal Davidson has returned after playing for the Panthers two years ago as a sophomore. Lineman Innuka Rhaheed is dominating on the line of scrimmage. Linebacker/tight end James Robinson should be a playmaker. “We’ve got good hustle. Our guys are multiple, go both ways, and we have a lot of flexibility. Our kids are smart kids and footballsavvy,” Caoch Gene Clemons said.

7 7 7 7 7

DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos Name WR Artavious Pickle WR Marcarius Smith WR Tyon Davis TE James Robinson OL Chris Byrd OL Artevin McNair OL Na’im Walker OL Inuka Rhaheed OL Nalice Hart QB Karnel Davidson RB Malcolm Wilson K Makendy Medor

No 5 3 9 43 58 52 68 60 70 2 8 88

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 5-11 185 Sr. 6-1 185 Sr. 5-7 140 Sr. 6-2 225 Sr. 6-2 284 Sr. 5-10 225 Jr. 5-8 256 Sr. 6-3 285 Sr. 6-4 415 Sr. 5-10 158 Jr. 5-8 184 So. 5-7 152

WEAKNESSES

DEFENSE Pos Name DL Chris Byrd DL Inuka Rhaheed DL Sharieff Rhaheed LB Ralph Jhon LB Artevin McNair LB James Robinson DB Dwayne Watts DB Rashad Pierce DB Jinsly Jhon DB Dominick Walker S Artavious Pickle P Malcolm Wilson

No 58 60 15 23 52 43 4 10 24 13 5 8

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 6-2 284 Sr. 6-3 285 So. 6-4 225 Sr. 5-8 180 Sr. 5-10 225 Sr. 6-2 225 Sr. 5-7 160 So. 5-10 181 Jr. 5-9 175 Jr. 5-8 170 Sr. 5-11 185 Jr. 5-8 184

RESERVES Avery Young (17, Jr., WR/DB), Charles Barnes (22, Jr., WR/DB), Chris Major (25, Jr., WR/DB), Ericc Smith (28, So., WR/DB), Justin Tory (30, Sr., WR/DB), Victor Pegues (31, So., RB/LB), Rashaun Nedd (32, Fr., QB/DL), Jean St. Fluer (33, Sr., TE/LB), Kyle Crouch (34, Jr., TE/LB), Kendariud Sullivan (40, Fr., OL/LB), Calvin Miller (41, Sr., RB/LB), James Hurley (42, Fr., TE/LB), Frederick Johnson (45, So., RB/LB), Brett Crossman (50, Fr., OL/DL), Quamayne Jones (51, So., OL/DL), Jarvis Gamble (56, So., RB/LB), Travaris Phillips (57, Jr., RB/LB), Craig J. Stella (61, Jr., OL/DL), Jordan Thomas (65, So., OL/DL), Doriaus Hedgepeth (71, Fr., OL/DL), Milton Johnson (72, So., OL/DL), Keith Shepard (77, So., OL/DL), Clayton Long (80, So., WR/DB).

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Gene Clemons (first year) Record: 0-0 2010: 9-1, 4-0 District 13-3A Assistant coaches: Rick McGuire (defensive coordinator), James Gardner (linebackers), Freddie Gary (wide receivers), Michael Torres (defensive line), Tony Beckham (defensive backs), Anthony Calzadilla (running backs), Mike Harrelson (offensive line)

STADIUM LAWNWOOD STADIUM (5,000)

Playing surface: Grass Address: 1500 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce Directions: From I-95, take Exit 129 (Okeechobee Road). Stay right at the fork and continue east on Virginia Avenue. Take Virginia for 2 miles. The stadium is on the left. Main office: 772-468-5400 On the web: www.stlucie.k12. fl.us/fpw

RIVALS

■■ Fort Pierce Central ■■ Treasure Coast ■■ Martin County

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

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Fort Pierce Westwood’s offensive/defensive tackle Inuka Rhaheed (center) works out with the team during practice.

Firm foundation

KEY GAME SEPT. 2: FORT PIERCE CENTRAL

Clemons is focusing on discipline, character with new Westwood program By Bill Whitehead Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

FORT PIERCE — New Westwood head football coach Gene Clemons has a long-term plan for the Panthers football program, not a short-term quick fix. After losing a host of seniors and transfers, Westwood starts fresh for the second consecutive season with the 31-year-old Clemons, who joins the team after serving as head coach at The Vanguard School in Lake Wales the past two years. And Westwood fans may need to show some patience. “We’re trying to build a program, we’re not trying to build a team,” Clemons said. “We don’t want to have a two-year run. We want to have sustained excellence over a long period of time.” Fans donning the maroon have had it good on the gridiron in recent years despite turnover and turmoil on the coaching staff. Clemons will be the fourth head coach in five years, with Waides Ashmon II and Rodrick Lawson coaching two years and one, respectively, over the past three seasons. A standout receiver at Tampa Gaither High School, Clemons played in college at Fitchburg State and Arkansas Tech. He also

INNUKA RHAHEED

coached two seasons at Urbana University and was head coach at Randolph-Macon Academy. Clemons, an English instructor at Westwood, said teaching doesn’t end when school is dismissed for the day. “We’re really trying to instill discipline, and discipline doesn’t happen overnight. It’s something you have to build. But our staff understands that when you approach coaching, you have to approach it using the same philosophy you would in your classroom,” Clemons said. “You have to nip things in the bud and stay strict on that behavior until that behavior changes. I think what our kids now have started to understand, going through spring and summer, is that we have an expectation of discipline, and it’s coming along and we’re getting better at it. I really think that’s what we’re going to hang our hats on this year.” On the field, the Panthers lost 17 seniors and return just one starter — Innuka Rhaheed. Four prominent players — quarterback Travares Copeland, running back Wolf Shaw, lineman Zerie Patterson and defensive back Carl Chisolm — all transferred out of Westwood. Last year, with Lawson at the helm, the Panthers went 9-0 dur-

Senior offensive/ defensive lineman 2010 stats: 27 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries in 9 games Coach Gene Clemons: “He’s the anchor of both of our lines. He’s going to be a bear at nose guard.”

ing the regular season, ending it with a 22-21 Showdown 31 victory over Fort Pierce Central in a game that lived up to the hype in front of more than 10,000 fans at Lawnwood Stadium. But back at Lawnwood one week later, the Panthers fell 19-8 to Archbishop McCarthy in the playoffs. Despite the undefeated season, Lawson’s 10-game tenure was tarnished by moments of dissension and accusations of player favoritism. Somehow the team found a way to win every week and topped the Cobras by playing a backup quarterback. Lawson was fired last December. Clemons said the situation he inherits is much different than last year’s. “A lot of (last year’s problems) came because it was a difficult situation for a coach — to come in last minute, off a coach who had lots of success and off a team that was expected to have a really good year. (As coaches), we come in a better situation losing 17 seniors, starting fresh and having a couple of guys who were around good football but don’t have a lot of playing experience,” Clemons said. “This is a fresh take, a fresh start.” One based on character and discipline.

JAMES ROBINSON

Senior tight end/linebacker 2010 stats: Caught 4 passes for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns Coach Gene Clemons: “He’s going to be a playmaker for us at tight end and a ballplayer at linebacker.”

For starters, there aren’t many: Westwood returns just one and has just six lettermen back. The schedule is rough, particularly in September. The team plays Central right away, faces tough teams on the road in Weeks 2 and 3, then gets Jensen Beach at home. However, only one of those opponents — Jensen Beach — is a district foe. “We’re working on improving our technique. We’ve got a lot of new football kids. Not necessarily young, just inexperienced,” Clemons added.

St. Lucie County football fans were lining up early at the ticket window last Nov. 12 when these rivals met at Lawnwood Stadium. The Panthers won in thrilling fashion, and it will take a much better effort this year as Showdown 32 moves to Week 1 rather than the final Friday of the regular season. Much is expected of Central, so Westwood will have to step it up to keep the city championship trophy on Fort Pierce’s north side.

PREDICTION 3-6, 2-2 DISTRICT 14-5A

New head Clemons is starting with a clean slate, a thin roster, limited experience and a tough schedule. Getting out of September at 1-3 would be an achievement, but having that month, plus Glades Central in the district, will make for a trying “new beginning” at Westwood. All of that doesn’t bode well for a successful year in terms of wins, but the feeling here is that Clemons is aiming for a bigger payoff that may yield dividends down the road.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 1989 (10-1)

Why it was special: Three years after finishing 0-10, the Panthers completed their first undefeated regular season and won the District 13-4A championship. By the numbers: The Panthers allowed single-digit scoring in seven games and outscored opponents 237-66 in the regular season.

KARNAL DAVIDSON

Senior quarterback/ defensive back 2009 stats (as sophomore): Completed 19-of-38 passes for 346 yards and 2 TDs Coach Gene Clemons: “He’s back with us and has had a really good spring and summer.”

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JENSEN BEACH FALCONS

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

2008

BEATING A RIVAL

What happened: Jensen Beach rallied to defeat Martin County 23-20. Why it mattered: The Falcons earned their first win against another team from Martin County. Jensen Beach had been 0-7 against its county rivals.

Key players: Senior William Meyer kicked a 41-yard field goal with 1:28 to play for the winning score after Martin County had wiped out a 20-0 deficit in a sixminute span. Tevin Wilson ran for 145 yards and Gerald Footman added two TD runs.

He said it: “It is a big win. It’s our first win over any Martin County team,” Jensen Beach coach Floyd Graham said. “There were so many things involved. District game. Our kids know their kids. We have relatives on the teams. It’s big.”

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

September 2 Jupiter Christian 9 at Eau Gallie 16 Port St. Lucie 23 at FP Westwood 30 South Fork October 7 Bye 14 at Astronaut 20 at Boynton Beach 28 Glades Central November 4 Suncoast 11 at Martin County

Coach John Fey is confident his all-new corps of skill players will make plays, but he thinks the interior line play will be key for the young Falcons. Only two starters are back on offense and both are linemen, seniors Curtis Csonka and Will McVeigh. This will be their third year playing alongside each other up front. Both will start on defense as well. Senior Mike Bird hasn’t started, but does bring plenty of experience to the field. He will also play both ways. Jake Long and Nick Castoro stepped up in spring ball and have both earned starting spots on the offensive line.

7 7:30 7 7 7 7:30 7 7 7 7

DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos TE LT LG C RG RT SE Or FL FB TB QB P

Name Xavier Preston Curtis Csonka Will McVeigh Chris. Skiperdene Mike Bird Jake Long Sean Ritz Corey Preston Jordan Robinson Tanner Stone Jordan Wilson Casey Glenn Shane Laychur

Pos DT DE DE DE ILB OLB OLB OR CB CB S Or K

Name Mike Bird Matt Curivan Mikel Carter Undecided Larry Jones Sam Lenz Cody Merrill Tony Romano Tyler Pellett Tyai Jackson Jordan Wilson Kristgen Stapp Kevin Barry

No 2 72 53 52 79 55 88 24 21 34 5 6 4

Cl So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. jr. jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Ht 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-9

Wt 195 260 250 230 240 220 180 185 165 190 175 160 160

No 79 51 25

Cl Sr. Jr. Jr.

Ht 6-1 6-1 6-2

Wt 240 215 180

15 47 54 9 36 8 5 44 7

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

5-10 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-10

215 185 210 195 175 170 175 185 170

WEAKNESSES

The Falcons are young. Just two starters return on offense and four on defense. Further, Jensen Beach has one of the smallest senior classes in the area with just 13 on the roster — all of them will start, either on offense or defense or both, which leaves the bench short-handed, young and very inexperienced. Still, just four sophomores are listed on the preseason roster as Fey has opted to leave the younger players on junior varsity to gain playing time.

DEFENSE

KEY GAME

RESERVES Al Robinson (3, Jr., LB); Daniel Lucas (10, Jr., RB/DB); Trent Slattery (11, Jr., 6-1, 160); Max Hellkamp (12, Jr. DB); Chris Marolf (14, Jr., TE); Ulises Hernandez (17, Jr., OL/DL); Alex Ogle (18, So., QB); Frank Kelly (22, Jr., DB); Michael McBride (22, So., WR); James Keyes (63, Jr., OL/DL); Nick Castoro (70, Jr., OL); Austin Notenboom (73, Jr., OL/DL); Jarrad Buncy (77, So., 6-2, 230); Joseph Brush (81, Jr., WR); Keegan Crawford (87, Jr., WR); Jonathan Hayes (90, Jr., OL/DL)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: John Fey (second year) Record: 6-4 with Jensen Beach; 6-4 (overall) 2010: 6-4, 2-2 District 13-3A Assistant coaches: Chris Dorminey (assistant head coach, offensive coordinator); Chuck Eckhardt (offensive/ defensive line); Justin Van Tassell (quarterbacks); Roy Stevens (receivers); Aaron Gluff (linebackers/special teams coordinator); Aaron Gilbert (head JV coach); Mike Geraghty (JV offensive/defensive line); Jared Woodruff (JV running backs/ defensive backs); Kurt Ladwig (JV defensive coordinator/ linebackers).

STADIUM

FALCON STADIUM (4,500)

Playing surface: Grass Address: 2875 NW Goldenrod Road, Jensen Beach Directions: Take U.S. to Jensen Beach Blvd. and go east. Turn right onto Goldenrod at first light. Stadium is on the left. Main office: 772-232-3500 On the web: www.jbhs.sbmc.org

RIVALS

■■ South Fork ■■ Martin County ■■ Port St. Lucie

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

ERIC HASERT/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS

Jensen Beach High running back Jordan Wilson, a three-year starter, completes a reception during practice at the school.

Stay consistent A small but dedicated team, Jensen Beach is learning how to finish games strong By Aimee Ford Foster Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

JENSEN BEACH — No matter what task Jensen Beach is doing this year, the main goal for every player is to finish. Drives, quarters, games, the season — if they’re doing it, the Falcons want to be able to get it done. That has remained one of the biggest challenges for the young program, and one that second-year coach John Fey wants to solve. “Every game last year, we had a chance to win,” he said. “We’ve got to finish those games and learn how to do that the proper way when it comes to crunch time. We do not want to put that in the hands of other people.” Jensen Beach has a small but dedicated group of seniors who can teach that lesson firsthand. Just 13 seniors are on the team, whittled down from a group that began with 30 freshmen four years ago. The survivors are all about getting the job done. Jensen Beach is coming off its first winning season ever, finish-

ing 6-4. Those four losses were by a total of 16 points. “We were always prepared; we just didn’t finish in the fourth quarters,” said senior linebacker Larry Jones. “If we had played then like how we did in the whole game, we would have done better. That’s the goal this year.” Jensen Beach maintains its proset offense, but it likely will look different given that leading rusher Tevin Wilson has graduated and there is a new offensive coordinator in Chris Dorminey. Wilson rushed for 1,951 yards, by far the most in the area. The Falcons ran 477 plays on offense last year — and 383 were rushes. “Balance is great,” Fey said. “We’ll have great backs again, but we can catch the ball, too. We have to figure out who we are. ... We’re a small unit and we have to find out where we stand as a team and how we’ll come together as a team. “We have a lot to prove including to ourselves.” Jordan Wilson steps in at tailback. Quarterback Casey Glenn and receivers Jordan Robinson, Corey Preston and Sean Ritz also

JORDAN WILSON

Senior tailback 2010 stats: 3 carries for 10 yards in four games; 2 catches for 31. Coach John Fey: “He’s grown up a lot and matured, which says a million things about him and will translate onto the field. He’s not a vocal leader, but leads with his actions. It’s great to see him come so far.”

will be counted on to make an impact. “I’m ready and I’m excited,” Wilson said. “I’ve been waiting for this chance.” Two mainstays will be linemen Curtis Csonka and Will McVeigh. Both are three-year starters and both will start on offense and defense. Their play will be crucial in the trenches. “Everyone is working hard because people are doubting us,” Csonka said. The defense, with its familiar three-man front, is stocked with a little more experience than the offense. Jones led the team with 48 tackles last year. Kristgen Stapp (43 tackles) and Mikel Carter (41) also return. “The biggest thing is we’ve got to stay consistent,” Fey said. “There are teams we match up well against and we need to make sure we play well. There will always be times when we are not favored and we need to see how we react to that. “That’s where finishing comes in, and learning how to do that.”

CURTIS CSONKA

Senior offensive and defensive tackle 2010 stats: Led the way for an offense that gained 3,041 yards last year with Tevin Wilson, who rushed for 1,951 of those. Coach John Fey: “He’s someone we can depend on. He’s been a good leader. He loves the game and is passionate about it and about our team. I’m excited to see what he can do and how he’ll improve to get to the level he wants to get it.

SEPT. 23: AT WESTWOOD

The Falcons will find out in their first District 14-5A game of the year if they can compete for a playoff spot. Westwood is coming off a great season, but must reload with new faces in the lineup and a new coach. Jensen Beach tested Westwood last year, before ultimately falling 12-7. Jensen Beach has never beaten Westwood, losing all five times the teams have met. The game takes on even greater importance this season considering that district newcomer Glades Central, a state runner-up last year and still one of Florida’s best teams, awaits Jensen Beach later in the year.

PREDICTION 4-6, 2-2 DISTRICT 14-5A

The offense has just two starters back and very little experience otherwise. The skill players are all new. Fey is excited about Jordan Wilson’s potential, but the senior back only played four games last year and touched the ball just five times in that span. Three of the top four tacklers from last year return in Larry Jones, Kristgen Stapp and Mikel Carter. The defense will have to be very good while the offense finds it way.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 2010 (6-4)

Why it was special: The Falcons started 6-1 under firstyear coach John Fey to clinch the first winning season in the program’s seven-year history.

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Senior linebacker 2010 stats: Led team with 48 tackles, 6 for loss, 4 sacks, 2 recovered fumbles, 1 interception. Coach John Fey: “I need him there and he has to be a mainstay defensively. He’s a senior and he’s worked his tail off and he’s become a new leader for us.”

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JOHN CARROLL RAMS NO PERFECTION ALLOWED

What happened: Fourth-ranked Class 2B John Carroll defeated fourth-ranked Class 4A St. Lucie West Centennial, 13-10, denying the Eagles a 10-0 regular season. Why it mattered: The win capped a 9-1 regular season for John Carroll, which clinched the District 5-2B championship. The Rams went on to win two playoff games for the first time before losing 26-7 to Pahokee in the Class 2B semifinals.

Key players: Kevin O’Brien passed for 167 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Wilson with 10:29 left that capped the Golden Rams’ rally from a 10-0 halftime deficit.

SCHEDULE

September 3 Berean Christian 9 The First Academy 16 St. Andrew’s 23 Orangewood Christian 30 at Lakeland Christian Sch. October 7 at Holy Trinity 21 at Melbourne Cent. Cath. 28 Port St. Lucie November 4 Trinity Prep 10 St. Edward’s

STRENGTHS

John Carroll returns five starters on defense and five on offense — not the best case scenario, but not the worst, either. Better still, the team features athleticism in wide receiver Keenan Dixon and transfer Aukeemian Mills. The Golden Rams will try to get those two isolated in mismatches in their new spread offense, get them the ball from one of the young quarterbacks and try to make things happen from there. John Carroll’s schedule also features seven home games.

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ROSTER OFFENSE Pos Name WR Aukeemian Mills WR Keenan Dixon WR Daniel Culumber WR Pierce Halleran OL Trent Cox OL Nicholas Woodward OL A. Gambardella OL Thomas Plummer OL Anthony Jennings QB Matt Celidonio RB Conor Flaherty K Evan Percoco

No 1 2 3 22 62 75 53 72 64 10 9 28

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 6-1 182 Sr. 5-7 150 So. 5-9 155 So. 5-11 160 Jr. 6-2 290 So. 6-0 240 Sr. 6-3 220 Sr. 6-2 280 Jr 6-0 200 So. 6-0 190 So. 5-8 155 So. 5-5 135

WEAKNESSES

While athletic, John Carroll is also very young; sophomores make up nine of the 22 starting positions. Coach Kevin Wald has ditched the option for the spread, and a bigger premium than ever will be placed on consistent quarterback play. One of the three quarterbacks — two sophomores and a junior — will have to step up and distribute the ball to the receivers. The kicking game also must improve to win the tight games.

DEFENSE Pos Name DT Michael Clark DT James Maynard NT Josh Ayala LB Jeremy Miret LB Pierce Halleran LB Chris Vallee LB A. Gambardella LB Ryan Caddell CB Keenan Dixon CB Conor Flaherty S Aukeemian Mills P Evan Percoco

No 31 88 74 7 22 52 53 4 2 9 1 28

Cl Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. So.

Ht 5-8 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-3 5-8 5-7 5-8 6-1 5-5

Wt 200 205 260 160 160 205 220 150 150 155 182 135

KEY GAME SEPT. 9: THE FIRST ACADEMY

RESERVES Emmanuel Ribeiraud (5, Sr., WR/DB), Lavonta Spivey (13, Jr., RB/DB), James Longerbeam (15, Jr., QB/LB), Craig Ronaldson (17, Sr., WR/DB), Chris Buderus (23, Sr., WR/LB), Austin Laszewecki (25, So., WR/DB), Cameron Roberts (54, Jr., OL/LB), Hans Kraaz (56, Fr., FB/LB), Matt Carr (58, So., 5-8, 180), Alec Rothman (70, So., OL/DL), Marshall Lacombe (75, Sr., 6-2, 285).

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Kevin Wald (third year) Record: 8-12 with John Carroll, 8-12 overall 2010: 3-7, 1-4 District 4-1A Assistant coaches: Derek Gibson (offensive coordinator/ running backs), Tony Barnes (wide receivers), Kevin O’Brien (quarterbacks), Andrew Bracken (offensive line), Jeff Lee (defensive coordinator/ linebackers), Danny Thomas (defensive backs), Dave Perry (defensive line), James Cannata (defensive assistant)

STADIUM MCGUIRE STADIUM (1,500) Playing surface: Grass Address: 3402 Delaware Ave., Fort Pierce Directions: From I-95, take the Okeechobee Road (SR 70) exit. Go east and veer left to stay on Okeechobee. Take a left on Hartman Road. Turn right onto Delaware Avenue and stadium is on left. Main office: 772-464-5200 On the web: www. johncarrollhigh.com

RIVALS

■■ The First Academy ■■ St. Edward’s ■■ Melbourne Central

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

Mackey Davis turned a short pass into a 34-yard TD play for Carroll’s other TD. Nose tackle Gary Anthony recovered a fumbled snap at the Rams’ 29 with 22 seconds left to end a late Centennial drive.

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Quick moves Athleticism, speed will get John Carroll’s offense and defense to make plays By Bill Whitehead Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

FORT PIERCE — Head coach Kevin Wald has changed his plan of attack at John Carroll. The third-year coach implemented an option-oriented offense in his first two seasons at the helm, but the Golden Rams will turn to a more wide-open, quick-strike attack this year. “Our goal is to get the ball in the receivers’ hands quickly and let them get the yards,” Wald said. The Rams will have some new help, too. The team welcomed in a home-run threat in wide receiver Aukeemian Mills, who transferred from Okeechobee for his senior season. In the Brahmans’ 30-12 win over Moore Haven in the spring game, Mills hauled in a pair of touchdowns in the first half. He scored on a 30-yard pass and then on the next possession streaked 70 yards after catching a quick slant, showing the kind of big-play capabilities Wald needs from his offense. “He has fit right in with the kids. He came right in, introduced

himself and they were all shaking hands and joking with each other during the first practice,” Wald said of Mills, who also will play safety. Senior Keenan Dixon returns at another receiver position. He caught five passes for 66 yards in six games last year, but should add more quickness to John Carroll’s new offensive scheme, which will look much different from the ones Wald ran in his first two seasons. “We’re planning on not huddling, and we’re getting away from the option. We’ll go to a little more of a spread look. We’ll run shotgun, four- and five-wide, empty sets, trips. You name it, we’re going to do it,” he said. “We have a lot of smaller, athletic kids, and we feel that fits us a little more. I don’t know that we have a true I (formation) tailback or fullback. “In high school football, you’ve got to adjust a little bit more to your talent and not force an offense on your team,” Wald said. Two sophomores and one junior are in the mix for the starting quarterback position, but after

ANTHONY GAMBARDELLA Senior offensive lineman/ middle linebacker 2010 stats: 17 tackles (11 solo), 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery in 8 games. Coach Kevin Wald: “He’s a guy who’s worked hard in the weight room. He’s improved his speed and strength, and he’s a very competitive young man.”

PREDICTION 4-6, 2-3 DISTRICT 4-3A

a good week of practice before the kickoff classic, sophomore Matt Celidonio emerged as the leader to start. “Matt has a great arm. He’s got the height and weight (6-foot, 190), but he was always stuck on the offensive line when he was younger. This summer, he heaved a ball about 40 or 50 yards after practice and didn’t really float it, and we’ve been working with him since,” Wald said. Wald added that having Celidonio at quarterback would benefit the offense, especially considering the value sophomore Pierce Halleran brings at other positions, including quarterback. The Rams will employ a 3-5 defensive scheme, which should allow the squad’s linebackers, led by senior Anthony Gambardella, to make plays. “It caters to our talent here. We have some good linemen, we don’t have a whole lot of them as far as depth and numbers. We have a lot of athletic type bodies, so that fits us more as far as the system goes,” Wald said.

AUKEEMIAN MILLS

Senior wide receiver/ free safety 2010 stats: 27 receptions for 291 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 interceptions Coach Kevin Wald: “He’s a very smooth wide receiver who has great hands and runs smooth, crisp routes.”

While the game against arch-rival Melbourne Central Catholic always is circled on the calendar by the folks in blue and gold, the first district game of the season may be the most important. If John Carroll could come out of that game against The First Academy with a win, it would be 1-0 in district play and possibly off to a 2-0 start. A loss and 0-1 in the district and it’s all uphill from there in regards to postseason aspirations.

John Carroll is helped by a favorable schedule with seven home games, but will have the burden of adjusting to Wald’s new system quickly — and beating Berea Christian in the first game would help. The team lost a couple of playmakers, but brought in one, so whoever the full-time quarterback is — and he will be a first-time starter — must get the ball to the four or five wide receivers in the formation. The young squad must also play better defense and kick well, too, if it wants to beat the likes of MCC.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 1967 (9-0-1)

Why it was special: The Golden Rams produced their first unbeaten regular season and earned a share of their third consecutive Caloosa Conference champion. By the numbers: John Carroll outscored opponents 375-32, had a school-record seven shutouts and scored at least 50 points four times.

PIERCE HALLERAN

Sophomore receiver/ defensive back 2010 stats: 26 tackles (15 solo) in eight games Coach Kevin Wald: “He’s another good athlete who can play multiple positions. He can play quarterback, receiver, safety, spur, corner or outside linebacker.”

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2002

FIRST VICTORY

What happened: First-year Jupiter Christian posted a 22-6 win over first-year Fort Lauderdale Christian after six losses. Why it mattered: The Eagles had been pushed around in the first six games. They also won the next week, finishing their inaugural season at 2-6.

Key Players: After falling behind 6-0, running back Daniel Borland scored on a 1-yard run and quarterback Zach Transue threw a two-point conversion pass to Caleb Ruh. Ryan Richardson later rushed for two more touchdowns on runs of 20 and 5 yards.

He said it: “This is really a boost to our confidence,” coach Jason Bond said. “It reassures us that the offense and defense we’re running both work. This is just good for the program.”

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

Jupiter Christian is counting on a strong passing game led by senior quarterback Kedric Bostic and a solid crew of receivers. Last season, Bostic (who has already verbally committed to Central Florida) threw for 1,354 yards and 18 touchdowns against just two interceptions. Graduated seniors Josh Talbott and Trey Pendergrass caught a combined 13 TD passes, but Austin Talbot, who had 486 yards and six TDs last year, returns for his senior year. Other receivers include seniors Nate Cannon, Isaiah Nelson and sophomore Ben Yetman. Powers also counts the Eagles’ kicking game as a big strength with senior Jonathan Dinzik returning.

September 2 at Jensen Beach 7 9 at Lib. Christ. Acad. 7:30 16 at Inlet Grove 7 22 Glades Day-x 7:30 30 at Summit Christian 7 October 7 at Zion Lutheran 7 14 Highlands Christian 7 21 at Treasure Coast High 7 28 at Village Academy 7 November 3 Coral Springs Christian 7 x-At Dwyer High’s Blum Stadium

ROSTER Pos QB SL K/P G T C T SL G RB WR WR Pos DL DL OLB ILB OLB DL DL DB ILB DB DB

OFFENSE Name Kedric Bostic Nate Cannon Jonathan Dinzik Jesse Gassner Taylor Heinz Kyle Knopp Ryan Marsh Isaiah Nelson Josh Newell Jesse Stephanos Austin Talbot Ben Yetman

No Cl Ht Wt 15 Sr. 6-3 185 5 So. 5-9 170 19 Sr. 6-3 160 77 So. 6-1 220 57 Sr. 6-7 230 74 Sr. 6-2 250 50 Sr. 6-2 225 4 Sr. 5-11 175 52 Sr. 6-0 175 40 Jr. 6-0 185 3 Sr. 5-10 160 2 Jr. 6-2 175

DEFENSE Name James Berger Taylor Cannon Brandon Collins Brandon Cormier Taylor Heinz Kyle Knopp Ryan Marsh Isaiah Nelson Jesse Stephanos Austin Talbot Ben Yetman

No Cl Ht Wt 55 SR. 5-8 175 58 Sr. 6-0 190 22 Sr. 6-0 190 33 Sr. 6-0 190 57 Sr. 6-7 230 74 Sr. 6-2 250 50 Sr. 6-2 225 4 Sr. 5-11 175 40 Jr. 6-0 185 3 Sr. 5-10 160 2 Jr. 6-2 175

RESERVES Bryan McGlynn (6,Fr.,QB), Jordan Foster (7, Jr., DB), Stephen Sherrard (10, Jr., DB), Jordan Player (12, So., OLB), Clayton Kidwell (14, Fr., QB), Joey Bashwiner (16, Fr., RB), Dillon Wilson (20, So., WR), Riley Otowchitz (23, So., WR), David Narr (28, Sr., RB), Kyle Tuttle (33, So., WR), Kyle Konopasek (34, Fr., WR), Lewis Simpson (51, Fr., OL), George Brisseau (59, Jr., OL), John Scarola (60, Fr., OL), Josh Briggs (61, Fr., OL), Chris Garcia (62, Fr., OL), Garrett Shook (67, So., OL), Austin Bowen (68, So., OL), Jason Dinzik (69, So., OL), Hale Webster (72, Jr., OL), Brandon Knopp (73, So., OL), Rion Hamlin (75, So., OL), Leo Schneid (76, Fr., OL), Josh Van Vels (80, Fr., WR), Cameron Mahan (82, So., WR), Robert Savoie (84, Fr., WR), Travor Jacobsen (88, Jr., WR), Nick Kelly (99, Fr. OL)

COACHING STAFF Coach: Bill Powers (seventh season) Record: 66-10 at Jupiter Christian. 2010: 10-2, 4-0 in District 7-1B, regional finalist Assistant coaches: Jim Davis (offensive coordinator), Tom Morton (line), Tim Derrico, Bob Bashwiner, Brent Hamlin and Larry Barbaree

STADIUM LANCERS STADIUM AT JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH (5,500)

Playing surface: Grass Address: 4071 10th Ave. North, Greenacres. Directions from Jupiter: Go south on I-95 to 10th Ave. North (exit 64). Go west (left) on 10th Ave. North. John I. Leonard High is 3.1 miles on the right. Main office: 561-746-7800 On the Web: jupiterchristian.org

RIVALS

■■ Glades Day ■■ Jensen Beach ■■ Village Academy

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

WEAKNESSES MIKE ENGLISH/JUPITER COURIER

Jupiter Christian School line coach Tom Morton (right) gets in the action during a blocking drill at a recent practice.

We’ve been pretty darn good, and I think we’ll be good again this year.” Bill Powers, head coach

Quick responses Jupiter Christian counting on quarterback, receivers this year By Mike English mike.english@scripps.com 561-745-3315

JUPITER — Jupiter Christian put up some impressive offensive numbers last year, going 10-2 and advancing to the state semifinals. The Eagles averaged 110 rushing yards and 237 more through the air, while averaging 44.8 points a game. That production was no surprise to coach Bill Powers. “Offensively, we’ve been in the top three in Palm Beach County the last five years. We’ve been pretty darn good and I think we’ll be good again this year,” Powers said. Powers’ team will have to do it without two key players from a year ago, running back Trey Pendergrass, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards, and fullback Ryan Powers (274 yards and seven touchdowns). What the Eagles will count on this year is senior quarterback Kedric Bostic and a stable of surehanded, quick receivers. Friday Night Football Florida rates the 6-foot-3, 185-pound Bostic as the No. 10 quarterback in the state and he’s already verbally committed to Central Florida. “(Committing to Central Florida) really takes the pressure off him,” Powers said. Without scores of colleges try-

KEDRIC BOSTIC

ing to attract Bostic, he’s been able to concentrate on improving his game this summer. Not that there were any problems with it — 1,354 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and just two interceptions. A spread offense allowed Bostic to rush for 333 yards and three scores. There are seven returning starters on the offense and four on defense. The team has 15 seniors, the most Powers has had in his seven seasons. “We’ll have seven or eight players going both ways,” Powers said. “Actually, all of them will go both ways at some point but some will be full-time going both ways.” Defensive backs/receivers Austin Talbott, Isaiah Nelson, senior tackle/linebacker Taylor Heinz, senior lineman/linebacker Ryan Marsh and senior guard/defensive end Kyle Knopp will never come off the field. The defense also lost out on the graduation of Pendergrass (36 tackles), and Powers had a teamleading 122 takedowns. “I think we’re going to be better on defense this year than last year,” he said. “It’s just going to be a matter of our linebacker play. We’re going to switch to a 4-2-5 defense and get more aggressive.” A better defense will be a tall order since Jupiter Christian has graduated four solid linebackers

Senior quarterback 2010 stats: 80 of 124, 1,354 yards, 18 touchdowns and two interceptions. 333 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Coach Bill Powers: “He’s been great on his runs and he’s been working on his drop-back passing. He’s throwing better and he’s making better decisions.”

over the last two seasons. “We’ve got young kids, like Jessie Stephanos and Ryan Marsh, who need to step up on defense,” Powers said. Back on defense are senior linemen James Berger. Kyle Knopp and Taylor Cannon, senior linebackers Brandon Cormier and Heinz. Nelson, Talbott and junior Ben Yetman all return to the secondary. Jupiter Christian’s success in recent years has teams taking a more cautious approach. “(Other) teams have you on their radar,” Powers said. “It’s not like a couple of years ago when teams were looking forward to playing us because they thought they were going to beat us. “It’s not like that anymore.” The state reshuffled its classifications, moving the Eagles from Class 1B to 2A, and re-drafted the District 7 lineup, adding Highlands Christian and Coral Springs Christian to an already potent mix that includes Class 1B state champion Glades Day. “Highlands is a playoff team from last year,” Powers said. The rest of the district lineup includes Summit Christian, Village Academy and Zion Lutheran. Berean Christian dropped out of the district and is independent this fall. “I think by far it’s the best district in Class 2A,” Powers said.

ISAIAH NELSON

Senior wide receiver/ defensive back 2010 stats: Two catches, 41 yards. 20 carries, 293 yards and four touchdowns. Coach Bill Powers: “He’ll be our go-to guy this season. He really didn’t have great stats last year, but he had a great spring game. ... He ran for a touchdown (against Benjamin) and he had five catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns.”

A strength in 2010 — led by Trey Pendergrass’ 2,018 yards and 28 touchdowns — the running game is an unknown starting off. Senior Isaiah Nelson — a capable receiver — is the top back. He ran for 292 yards and four touchdowns backing up Pendergrass. Bostic added 333 yards and three touchdowns. “I don’t think (the running game) is necessarily a weakness, but it is an unknown,” coach Bill Powers said. “It’s a question mark what (junior) Jesse Stephanos and (senior) Brandon Cromier can do. .. We are not going to have the speed that we’ve had at running back and we’re going to have more of a power running game.”

KEY GAME SEPT. 24: GLADES DAY (AT JOHN I. LEONARD)

For the past four years, the road to the Class 1B state championship has started out with this game. For the past two seasons, the Eagles won the regular season matchup against the Gators, only to lose to Glades Day in the region finals.

PREDICTION 12-1, 6-0 DISTRICT 7-2A

Denied a trip to state the past two years by Glades Day, the players and coaches have been using it as motivation all spring and summer. JCS has stumbled in the last two regional finals — by a point in overtime in 2009 and a late interception last year. The two teams would appear to be the best in Class 2A. As in past years, the Eagles have scheduled bigger schools — Class 5A Jensen Beach and Class 8A Treasure Coast, which both will be tough tests.

AUSTIN TALBOTT

Senior wide receiver/ defensive back 2010 state: Six catches, 143 yards, one touchdown. Coach Bill Powers: “Austin also had a great spring game. He had six catches for 181 yards and a touchdown and returned an interception 98 yards for another touchdown. He’s going to be an elite receiver this year.”

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What happened: Jupiter erased a 17-0, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Martin County 27-17. Why it mattered: The District 12-4A win helped the Warriors, 5-0 at the time, advance to the state playoffs for the third consecutive year.

Key players: Quarterback John Lynch’s 7-yard touchdown run with 47 seconds left highlighted a 27-point fourth quarter. Defensive end Kevin Medford recovered a fumble at the Jupiter 47 to set up the go-ahead score. Cornerback Ricky Wilson returned an intercepted pass 38 yards for the clinching score.

He said it: “This is the greatest thing I’ve seen in a key game,” Jupiter coach Charles Persson said of the rally. “When you talk about what’s on the line and the importance of the game, there are no words for it.”

SCHEDULE

September 2 John I. Leonard 9 at Dwyer 16 at Boca Raton 23 Palm Beach Gardens 30 Park Vista October 14 at Palm Beach Central 21 at Wellington 28 Santaluces November 4 Seminole Ridge 11 at Atlantic

STRENGTHS

Having a four-year starter at quarterback in Tyler Cameron is the starting point for any success. Jupiter was 4-3 and on a three-game win streak last year when Cameron was sidelined with a shoulder injury — Jupiter would lose three straight to finish 3-7. Jupiter’s receiving corps is “five or six” deep, Coach Charlie Persson said. “In the past, we’ve had some good quarterbacks, but we didn’t have a lot of receivers or we had some good receivers, but didn’t have a quarterback. This is the best situation we’ve ever had.” Having Eric Kresser — a former Florida and Marshall quarterback, who played in the NFL with the Bengals — as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach is a big plus for Jupiter.

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DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos Name QB Tyler Cameron TB Markeith Dokes SE Glen Collier SE James Davis SB Brent Boyd FB Zach Osen T Frank Debrowski C Brandon Scheele G Leeroy Johnson G Mason Smith T Chris Lofquist TE Collier Logan K Ryan Pino

No 1 22 7 8 24 27 60 69 72 73 78 40 19

Cl Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Ht 6-4 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-8 6-6 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-5 6-3 6-2

Wt 215 165 165 180 170 185 255 255 275 275 235 220 175

WEAKNESSES

DEFENSE Pos Name FS Scott Jones DB James Davis DB Charlie Giles LB Brent Boyd LB Brent Crouse LB Zach Pregeorelis DE Boomer Dickinson L Matt Arrazola LB Joey Waters L Paul Brown DE Kyle Brochert

No 3 8 9 24 25 29 38 53 54 75 81

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 6-0 170 Sr. 6-0 180 Sr. 6-0 175 Sr. 5-10 170 Sr. 6-2 180 Jr. 6-1 180 Jr. 5-9 225 Sr. 6-3 255 Sr. 6-1 200 Sr. 6-4 265 Sr. 6-4 210

MIKE ENGLISH/JUPITER COURIER

Jupiter High School quarterback Tyler Cameron (right) calls out a play to his running backs during a drill at a recent practice session.

RESERVES

They are going to be sitting a lot longer this year because we will be passing a lot more.”

Mike Veach (4, Sr., SE), Will Clark (5, Sr., QB), Angelo Goss (6, Jr., SE), Aaron Montgomery (10, Jr., SE), Ray Tutella (11, Sr. TE), Jon Sefchick (12, So., TE), Greg Gorney (16, Jr., SE), Spencer Ackerman (17, Jr., DB), Josh Brooks (20, Jr., SE), A.J. Delgado (23, Sr., LB), Jason Cejka (26, Se. LB), Oberti Delgado (28, Sr. LB), Eddie Cota (31, Sr., SE), Andrew Morrison (34, Sr., TE), Michael Taggart (37, Jr., FB), Matt Silverstein (41, Sr. LB), Hunter McClain (45, Sr., LB), Alex Schmidd (46, Jr. LB), William Looney (51, Sr. NG), Zach Pavlik (55, Sr. LB), Joey Dias (61, Jr. T), Rommy Garcia (65, Jr. T), Miles Hallas (66, Jr., G), Philip Walton (70, Jr. T), Conner McClintock (71, So., C), Fernando Malagon (74, Sr., NG), Brian Baker (76, Jr. G), Dustin McDonald (80, Sr., SE), Tim Pereria (82, Sr., SE), Brooks Wolfer (84, Jr., TE)

Charlie Persson, head coach, talking about fans of the Jupiter High Warriors

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COACHING STAFF

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Playing surface: Grass Address: 500 Military Trail, Jupiter Directions: Stadium is adjacent to the school. The entrance is on the west side of Military Trail, a quarter-mile south of Indiantown Road. From I-95, take Indiantown Road east to Military Trail and take a right. From U.S. 1, take Indiantown Road west to Military Trail and take a left. Main office: 561-744-7900 On the Web: www.edline.net/ pages/jupiter_high_school

RIVALS

■■ Seminole Ridge ■■ Palm Beach Gardens ■■ Dwyer

KEY GAME SEPT. 2: JOHN I. LEONARD

Quarterback Tyler Cameron to head strong passing game for Jupiter By Mike English mike.english@scripps.com 561-745-3315

JUPITER — Charlie Persson is advising Jupiter Warriors fans to bring a comfortable seat cushion to football games this fall. “They are going to be sitting a lot longer this year, because we will be passing a lot more,” the Jupiter coach said. In the past, Jupiter has been a grind-it-out running team, but that’s history, Persson said. For the past two seasons, the Warriors have been developing a precision passing game headed up by senior quarterback Tyler Cameron. In what will be Cameron’s senior season, the passing attack should be in full bloom. The 6-foot-4, 215-pounder is ranked Florida’s 58th-best senior by Larry Blustein’s Power 4,487, is the third-team quarterback for Reebok’s Team Florida and is ranked the third best quarterback in the state by Friday Night Football Florida — which ranks the top 10 in the state at every position. “I think he’s the best quarterback in Florida,” Persson said. Cameron, who came up through

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the JTAA Mustangs ranks, sifted through a lot of college scholarship offers and verbally committed to the University of South Florida. And Cameron will have a lot of targets to throw to. Receivers returning include seniors Glen Collier, James Davis, Charlie Giles and Brent Boyd. “Those guys all do great things,” Persson said. “Unfortunately, they will have to play both sides of the ball.” Also running routes will be seniors Will Clark, Dustin McDonald and junior Angelo Goss. “We’re definitely going to be doing things offensively that we’ve never done before,” Persson said. It’s going to be a pro-style offense, and so far, it looks like the Warriors have it figured out. “I think that’s really why Tyler got so many offers from so many big schools,” Persson said. “He’s been working with (offensive coordinator Eric) Kresser and he really is college-ready. “Eric (Kresser) not only knows the game of football, he’s a good teacher.” Backing up Cameron will be Will Clark, who returns to Jupiter

TYLER CAMERON

Senior quarterback 2010 stats (7 games): Completed 52 of 99 passes for 821 yards and seven touchdowns. Ran for 478 yards and six touchdowns. Coach Charlie Persson: “Dwight Thomas’s LRS recruiting service has Tyler ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the state and I think he might be the No. 1 quarterback in the country.”

for his senior year after two years at Cardinal Newman, and junior Griffin Garland, who stepped in after Cameron was injured for the last three games of the 2010 season. Who puts the football in Cameron’s hands is a battle in itself, as sophomore center Conner McClintock had a couple of starts last year as a freshman and senior Brandon Scheele has returned after a year’s hiatus to play lacrosse. Jupiter has six returning players on defense, including the entire secondary. That includes senior safety Scott Jones, Davis and Giles (all three-year starters) and Boyd, who will play some at linebacker. Returning up front are senior nose guard Paul Brown and defensive end Kyle Brockert. Persson has to replace four graduated linebackers. “That’s the hole on defense,” Persson said. “We’re looking for (senior) Joey Waters and (senior) Brent Crouse — who is back out from basketball — to play there.” Persson also is counting on senior lineman Matt Arrazola, junior linebacker Zach Pregeorelis and junior defensive end Boomer Dickinson to work into starting roles.

J.D. DAVIS

Senior receiver 2010 stats: 22 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns and 18 yards rushing for one touchdown. Coach Charlie Persson: “J.D. was probably one of the Palm Beach County’s leading receivers last season, before Tyler (Cameron) got hurt.”

Although Jupiter started preseason drills with more than 100 players, its weakness is lack of depth on the offensive and defensive lines. Although they have eight returning starters on offense, only three are linemen — senior tackle Chad Lofquist, junior guard Leeroy Johnson and junior guard Mason Smith. Persson is looking for junior Frank Debrowski to step up. “Both tackles are 6-foot-5 and have really become better pass blockers,” Persson said. Unfortunately, the linemen will probably be playing both ways.

It’s not a district game, but a season-opening win would go a long way, Persson said. After working all summer and sweating through twoa-day practices, going up against John I. Leonard will tell Persson if his offensive and defensive changes will work. John I. Leonard was 6-4 last year and has its entire secondary back — a good test to see if Cameron can find his receivers. “We need to get a win there and get rolling,” Persson said.

PREDICTION 7-3, 2-1 DISTRICT 9-8A

The FHSAA redrafted its classifications this fall, going from 1A to 8A, but it really only renamed the same eight divisions it had last year. But the state also shuffled its district lineups and that could give an improved Warriors team a chance to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2004. The new district lineup includes Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Seminole Ridge. “We want to come into that game against Seminole Ridge undefeated,” Persson said.

GLEN COLLIER

Senior split end/defensive back 2010 stats: Four catches, 73 yards. Coach Charlie Persson: “I think Glen is sitting on a break-out year. He’s always had tremendous potential and he’s worked very hard ... He has tremendous speed.”

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MARTIN COUNTY TIGERS PLAYOFF BREAKTHROUGH What happened: Martin County defeated Winter Park 13-9 for the program’s first playoff win. Why it mattered: Martin County had been embarrassed 42-0 by Melbourne in its only previous playoff appearance in 1985.

Key players: Tailback Terrell Jackson scored on a 7-yard counter in the fourth quarter to erase a 9-7 deficit. Martin County’s other touchdown came on quarterback David Giunta’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Davis 38 seconds before halftime.

He said it: “All guts and effort and determination,” Martin County coach Bill Cubit said. “Everything we’ve preached for two years here. We come here and we have no right to win that game when you match up. But then you see how hard our kids fight.”

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

Martin County is loaded at the skill positions, just like last year. And, for the most part, it’s the same set of players — just a little older, a little more experienced and a little more accomplished after a summer of camps and 7-on-7 competitions. That group of Justin Simmons, Treyvon Johnson, Kyle Baker and Reshawd Fyne will be bolstered by newcomers Nolan Mullen, Hershel Hester, Fito Andre and Mitchell Patterson. The offensive line has some experience and will be anchored by big tackles JaQuan Davis and Brandon Simpson. The front five averages 257 pounds. Defensively, the Tigers return experience at linebacker and defensive back. They also have one of the best placekickers in the area in Eduardo Sandoval. Coach Chuck Kenyon also likes the overall size of the team.

September 2 at South Fork 7 9 at Vero Beach 7 16 Eau Gallie 7 23 at American Heritage 7:30 30 Okeechobee 7 October 6 PSL 7 14 at Fort Pierce Westwood-x 7 21 Fort Pierce Central 7 29 Bye November 4 at Viera 7 11 Jensen Beach 7 x-Played at Lawnwood Stadium

DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos. Name TE Kyle Baker T JaQuan Davis G Scott Husnander C Anthony Fortier G Stephen Paladino T Brandon Simpson WR Fito Andre WB Justin Simmons FB Herschel Hester WB Reshawd Fyne QB Nolan Mullen P Eduardo Sandoval

No. 12 75 52 63 64 73 17 8 4 5 6 18

Cl. Ht. Wt. Sr. 6-2 215 Jr. 6-4 305 So. 5-10 245 Sr. 6-0 251 Sr. 5-10 220 Jr. 6-3 266 Jr. 6-3 185 Sr. 6-3 185 Jr. 5-8 170 Sr. 5-10 165 Jr. 6-1 165 Sr. 6-1 175

DEFENSE Pos. Name No. NT Jamie Paulding 10 DE Blake Swaney 85 Or Clifton Holden 54 DE D. Beathia-Edwards 60 OLB Paul Jones 55 LB Andrew Bartuska 44 LB Austin Mobley 51 OLB Joe Pessolano 11 FS Justin Simmons 8 CB Vio Pierre 3 CB Nate Simmons 14 SS Treyvon Johnson 2 K Eduardo Sandoval 18

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Cl. Ht. Wt. Sr. 6-1 225 Sr. 6-3 185 Jr. 6-3 230 Jr. 6-4 194 So. 6-0 190 Jr. 5-11 177 Sr. 5-10 220 Sr. 5-8 157 Sr 6-3 185 Sr. 6-0 145 So. 5-9 155 Sr. 6-0 197 Sr. 6-1 175

RESERVES Darryl Miller (7, So., RB/DB); Mitchell Patterson (9, Jr., WR/DB); Nick Borowick (13, So., QB); Easton Haslam (16, Jr., RB); Oshane Bromfield (21, Jr. RB); Jeremey Patterson (22, Sr., WR); Javon Graves (24, Sr., RB/DB); John Stull (25, Jr., RB/DL); Richard Bush (30, Jr., TE/LB); Jacob Gray (33, Jr., RB/LB); Brandon Battle (40, Sr., DL); Nate White (46, Jr., TE/LB); Dario Arana (53, Sr., LB); Chris Taylor (57, So., DL); Daniel Cox (58, Jr., OL/DL); Luke Karner-Brown (62, Sr. DL); Brian Spute (66, Jr., DL); Jamie Kennedy (71, Sr., OL); Nick Gordon (76, Jr., DL); Chukie Ekufu (81, Sr., WR); Trevor Dick (84, Sr., WR/DB); Blake Swaney (85, Sr. OL/TE); Jay Hoover (88, Jr., WR); Ryan McLean (90, So., DL).

COACHING STAFF Coach: Chuck Kenyon (6th year) Record: 26-26 with Martin County; 26-26 (overall) 2009: 8-3, 2-1 District 14-4A Assistant coaches: Doug Kerr (offensive coordinator), Jerome Stone (offense), Tom Overton (offense), Gary Blackney (defense), Antwan Blatch (defense).

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RIVALS

■■ South Fork ■■ Jensen Beach ■■ Fort Pierce Central

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Expect big things Experience, skill and size will be keys to Martin County’s success By Aimee Ford Foster Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

STUART — The anticipation for this football season at Martin County High School has been building not just for a few weeks or months, but for years. The current crop of seniors has had a strong varsity presence for three seasons, but even before that there were expectations for this fall. “Our freshman year, when we were on JV, I knew we’d be good in 2011,” said senior safety Treyvon Johnson. “This is our year.” With experience at the skill positions, size up front on offense and a variety of veterans stocking much of the defense, the Tigers appear ready to go. “I can’t wait to put the product on the field,” coach Chuck Kenyon said. “I can’t wait to get into the middle of the season and get the ball rolling.” The biggest change on offense is the emergence of junior Nolan Mullen at quarterback. Mullen spent last season with the junior varsity, but got the nod

this year when Dan Hudzina left the team to focus on baseball. Mullen can run and throw, and according to Kenyon, has shown an ability to make the kind of quick decisions needed to execute the offense — one that makes heavy use of players in motion and misdirection. Keeping the offense rolling, no matter what, is important for Martin County. “We lost our grip (in 2010) against Merritt Island,” Kenyon said. “They shut down a few things we were doing and South Fork did a great job last year against us. “In the offseason, we tweaked a few things we do to counteract that.” Leading rusher Dan Hubbard graduated, but Treyvon Johnson (92 carries, 420 yards) and Reshawd Fyne (78, 491) both return. Johnson will play defense first and sub on offense. Newcomer Herschel Walker steps in at tailback while sophomore Darryl Miller, who played in the Port Salerno youth football league last fall instead of for Martin County, could factor in. Fito Andre, a basketball

EDUARDO SANDOVAL

Senior placekicker 2010 stats: 59 points on 29 of 29 PATs and 10 of 17 field goals; longest 43 yards. Coach Chuck Kenyon: “Any time we go past the 50, we’re in his range. That’s no lie. I’ll put him out there and he’ll kick it in the end zone off the tee.”

player, is out for football for the first time and has shown promise at receiver, as has junior Mitchell Patterson. Another key player will be double-barreled threat Justin Simmons, who will start at receiver and safety. The 6-foot-3 target, who has committed to Boston College, led the Tigers with 390 yards receiving and six touchdowns last year and led the area with seven interceptions. Last season was his first full year at receiver. “Playing both ways just makes me want to push myself and the rest of the team,” Simmons said. Senior linebacker Joe Pessolano will be another defensive leader. “He’s been making plays since he was a freshman,” Kenyon said. “Joey puts us in the right position and he recognizes the offense.” Martin County will employ a more traditional 3-4 defense, with four defensive backs, after using eight men up front last year. Expect some f lexibility from the players on the edge, however, as Martin County tries to get pressure in the offensive backfield.

JUSTIN SIMMONS

Senior safety, slot 2010 stats: 42 tackles, seven interceptions; 15 catches for 390 yards and six TDs, plus 19 carries for 140 yards. Coach Chuck Kenyon: “I’ve seen the kid make plays that I haven’t seen anyone else make.”

The defensive front will be all new this year. Nose tackle Jamie Paulding has experience and played some offense two years ago as a sophomore, but sat out last year to focus on baseball. Baker, the tight end who has bulked up since last year, will likely spend some time on the defensive front. The Tigers do return a number of top defensive players, but replacing their top tacklers — defensive end Matt Diekman and linebacker Ryan Gilbert — is a formidable task. Both had over 100 tackles last year. Diekman had 17 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.

KEY GAME

OCT. 21: FORT PIERCE CENTRAL

This game should decide the district champ in the revamped District 12-7A, considering the other teams in the district combined for five total wins last season. Central handed the Tigers their only district loss last year, a 21-17 setback in which the Cobras limited Martin County to six, second-half points. The teams play at Martin County this year.

PREDICTION 8-2, 2-1 DISTRICT 12-7A

Martin County was good last year and could be even better this year as a promising senior class comes of age. Look for an epic showdown on Oct. 21 against Fort Pierce Central for the District 12-7A title. It’s possible the Tigers could arrive at that game unbeaten, or perhaps with one loss.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 1959 (9-2)

Why it was special: The Tigers won the Suncoast Conference North Division title and produced the program’s first nine-win season since 1937.

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THE SHOOTOUT

What happened: Okeechobee traded one big play after another with Martin County before prevailing 43-40 in overtime. Why it mattered: The win kept the Brahmans on track toward a school-record second consecutive playoff berth and reaffirmed running back Lonnie Pryor’s status as one of the best in Treasure Coast history.

Key players: Pryor rushed 25 times for a school-record 365 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown run on the first play. Kareem Jones returned an intercepted pass 43 yards for a score and quarterback Garrett Madrigal completed nine of 11 passes for 102 yards and two scores — including a 17-yarder to Jones in overtime to win it. The teams combined for 894 total yards.

SCHEDULE

September 2 Gulliver Prep 9 DeSoto County 16 at SLW Centennial 23 Sebastian River 30 at Martin County October 7 Forest Hill 21 South Fork 28 at Palm Beach Lakes November 4 at Olympic Heights 11 Clewiston

STRENGTHS

Okeechobee wants to run the ball and has athletes who can do just that, but they lack experience. Having D.J. Washington at quarterback allows him to be a threat to run on every play, which should keep defenses honest. Junior receivers Al Morris and Zach Wingfield were impressive throughout the fall and should be able to get deep. Offensive lineman Thor Harden is experienced and will be counted on to open holes.

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DEPTH CHART

WEAKNESSES

OFFENSE Pos Name QB D.J. Washington RB Jose Santibanez RB Ty’Ronte Files OL Jonathan Kemp OL Raul Piedra OL Robert Garza OL Seth Hendrick OL Thor Harden TE Will Jackson WR Al Morris WR Zachary Wingfield

No 10 3 4 55 70 75 66 72 81 5 7

Cl Ht Wt Jr. 5-10 192 Jr. 5-9 165 Jr. 5-7 185 Sr. 5-8 200 6-1 193 So. 6-2 267 Sr. 6-1 307 Sr. 6-1 267 Sr. 5-10 175 Jr. 5-9 157 Jr. 5-11 165

DEFENSE Pos Name DL Robert Garza DL Cody Walker DL Seth Hendrick LB Jose Garcia LB Jonathan Kemp LB Elijawon Williams LB Cade Stokes LB Will Jackson CB Brent Baughman CB Al Morris S Jose Santibanez

No 75 66 66 34 55 30 14 81 8 5 3

Cl Ht Wt So. 6-2 267 So. 6-0 257 Sr. 6-1 307 Jr. 5-10 222 Sr. 5-8 200 Jr, 5-9 172 Jr. 6-2 183 Sr. 5-10 175 So. 5-7 145 Jr. 5-9 157 Jr. 5-9 165

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Okeechobee High’s D.J. Washington runs the ball at a recent practice at the school.

Pos Name P/K Raul Piedra

No Cl 70

KEY GAME SEPT. 16: SEBASTIAN RIVER

I’m not one of those guys who talks about last year. We need to focus on one game at a time ... When we try to look past a team or anything, our focus slips and we don’t perform very well.”

SPECIAL TEAMS Ht Wt 6-1 193

RESERVES Adrian Minondo (44, So., RB/LB), Alex Guido (51, Jr., OL/DL), Cody Dunn (64, So., OL/DL), Cory Vickers (50, So., OL/DL), Danniel Beyel (2, Sr., QB/LB), Danniel Nunez (21, Fr., RB), Eddie Neal (6, So., QB), Ethan Parriott (77, So., OL/DL), G.W. Jarriel (80, Fr., WR/DB), Jack Radebaugh (14, Jr., QB/DB), Jefferson Davis (88, So., TE/DL), Jose Laredo (13, Jr., WR), Khalil Smith (24, So., RB/ LB), Luis Fonseca (22, So., WR/DB), Nick Flood (99, Jr., OL/DL), Peyton Stokes (20, Jr., TE/LB), Ricardo Garza (23, Fr., WR/DB), Ty’Keshe Files (45, Sr., TE/DL)

Myron Jackson, head coach

One game at a time

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Myron Jackson (third year) Record: 3-18 2010: 3-8 (1-1 District 15-4A) Assistants: Jon Enrico (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Rex Erwin (defensive coordinator/ lineman), Melissa Tomlinson (wide receivers/special teams), Chris Hall (linebackers), Daryl Allen (running backs/defensive backs)

Keeping focus, staying healthy are top priorities for Okeechobee By Jon Santucci Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

OKEECHOBEE — A trip to the playoffs last year for Okeechobee didn’t do much to satisfy coach Myron Jackson. And Jackson isn’t using that playoff run as motivation this year, either. “I’m not one of those guys who talks about last year,” Jackson said. “We need to focus on one game at a time. We’re not a team that can look past a team or a game or look down the road. We need to take it one practice at a time, one play at a time. When we try to look past a team or anything, our focus slips and we don’t perform very well. “Every year, you have different expectations. We won games to get to the postseason last year, but in the postseason we weren’t ready for the season to end. We want to make sure we go deeper into the postseason this year. I would love to get to the second round.” The road to the playoffs now is tougher for Okeechobee. Last year, the Brahmans had to win just

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■■ Clewiston ■■ South Fork ■■ Martin County

one game in a three-team district to reach the postseason. With the new districts, Okeechobee now is one of six teams in a district that stretches from Sebastian to Boca Raton. “We’re familiar with three of the teams — Sebastian River, South Fork and Palm Beach Lakes,” Jackson said. “But I really don’t know the other teams very well. I haven’t seen any film. It will be different this year, but I feel we’ll match up well if we can keep our key players healthy and we play with great effort. “If we can do that, we’ll always stand a chance.” Okeechobee did suffer an injury in fall camp as junior quarterback Jack Radebaugh (hand) will miss the first few weeks of the season. Radebaugh, who threw for 996 yards and nine touchdowns last year, will be replaced by D.J. Washington. Washington, who missed almost all of last season with an ankle injury, is an elusive runner and gives Okeechobee the opportunity to run the option. “He is an athletic quarterback and he adds another dimension to

D.J. WASHINGTON

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Junior quarterback 2010 stats: 12 carries, 94 yards. Coach Myron Jackson: “He missed last year with an injury and now he’s hungry to play. He had no football for one year and he came back with a vengeance.”

AL MORRIS

Okeechobee needs to improve on the ground — both offensively and defensively. Okeechobee wants to make running the ball a priority in 2011, but averaged just 2.9 yards per carry a year ago. On the defensive side of the ball, opponents averaged 6.6 yards per carry. The secondary is talented, but lost top tackler Erick McQueen to graduation and Aukeemian Mills (tied for the team lead in interceptions), who transferred to John Carroll.

PREDICTION

our offense,” Jackson said. “Every defensive coordinator will have to stay up a little longer trying to come up with ways to stop him. “Everything with him is the option. He has the ability to change plays at the line. We don’t want to get ourselves into a bad play, so he can change it based on what he sees.” Juniors Ty’Ronte Files and Jose Santibanez join Washington in the backfield and have the speed to make sure defenses can’t key on just Washington. Defensively, the Brahmans will run a 3-5-3. The scheme dictates that the defensive linemen occupy blockers so the linebackers can get to the ball. Junior linebacker Cade Stokes had a strong fall and is consistently around the ball, Jackson said. The Brahmans also will rely on Jonathan Kemp and Will Jackson at the position. “We want to put them in position where they can make plays,” the coach said, “We want them worried about one gap and playing fast to that one gap. That’s the one thing we try to emphasize — don’t vacate that one gap.”

Junior receiver/defensive back 2010 stats: 7 receptions, 74 yards, 1 touchdowns, 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss. Coach Myron Jackson: “He has shown big-time improvement. He’s really been working hard in the summer. He was thrown to the wolves as a sophomore, so he has plenty of playing time and experience.”

Okeechobee opens District 14-6A play against Sebastian River in the fourth week of the season at home. With Okeechobee coming off a playoff appearance last season, winning the first district game would be a big step toward another playoff run. Sebastian River won last year’s game, 52-14. Okeechobee committed four turnovers in that 2010 game — including three fumbles — and Sebastian ran out to a 49-7 halftime lead and never looked back.

4-6, 2-3 DISTRICT 14-6A Okeechobee has a very manageable schedule and should be competitive in 2011. One of the keys for the Brahmans will be keeping players healthy and doing what they can to keep kids fresh, since the roster is small. While this is important for every football team, Jackson prefers to play his best players both ways and one or two injuries could put the Brahmans in a tough spot.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 2007 (7-4)

Why it was special: The Brahmans ended a string of six consecutive losing seasons — the longest since a nine-year slide from 1964 to 1972 — and clinched their first seven-win season since 1990 and just their third playoff berth since 1975. By the numbers: The Brahmans broke the 300-point plateau for the first time since the program began in 1924, finishing with 365. Okeechobee scored at least 40 points in six games.

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Senior center/ defensive tackle 2010 stats: 12 tackles, 1 sack. Coach Myron Jackson: “He is our best offensive lineman. Everything starts and ends with our center. With the way we run, he will be a key part of what we do. He has a lot of experience.”

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PORT ST. LUCIE JAGUARS

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

2005

FLOWERS IN BLOOM

What happened: Raythez Flowers returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and intercepted a school-record four passes as Port St. Lucie defeated Fort Pierce Westwood 27-14. Why it mattered: The Jaguars got their first win against Westwood since 1998 and their first winning record after three games since 1992.

Key players: Flowers, a senior who was on the field for the first time since his youth football days, returned the opening kickoff 79 yards, then intercepted Westwood’s first pass. His fourth interception with 9:30 to play cut short a Westwood threat.

Anthony Gardenhigh added a 39-yard TD pass to Joanesson Martin and Ivey McIntyre blocked a punt. He said it: “Something kept telling me to hustle hard,” Flowers said. “You have to work every second to read the quarterback.”

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

Port St. Lucie wants to establish the run early in each game and has the beef up front to make it happen. Guard Josh Murriel (who, at 6-foot-6, 295 pounds, projects as a tackle in college) and center Macander Dieudonne will be the main guys to run behind. Quarterback D.J. Juste is a threat running the option and is the key to a Jaguar offense that returns its top three rushers from 2010.

September 2 at Vero Beach 7:30 9 South Fork 7 16 at Jensen Beach 7 23 at Heritage 7:30 October 6 at Martin County 7 21 Viera 7 28 at John Carroll 7 November 4 Fort Pierce Central 7 10 St. Lucie West Centennial 7

DEPTH CHART

WEAKNESSES

OFFENSE Pos Name No QB D.J. Juste 5 RB Lyle Messam 20. OT Bobby Way 66 OG Mike Mariotti 77 C Macander Dieudonne 79 OL Joshua Murriel 77 OT Chris Everington 75 WR Matt Romasco 2 WR Frank Martin 7 WR Jalen Adams 9 WR Dakota Meizinger 12

Cl Ht Wt Jr. 6-0 185 Jr. 5-9 180 Jr. 5-11 240 Sr. 5-11 285 Sr. 6-2 270 Sr. 6-6 295 Sr. 5-11 240 Jr. 5-8 165 Sr. 5-9 165 Sr. 5-6 160 Sr. 6-3 185

DEFENSE Pos Name DL Joshua Bailey DL Deon Andrews DL Cleveland Williams DL Mike Mariotti LB Nick Vinson LB Jonathan Williams LB Dodge Karpinkski CB Vinson Polk CB Isaiah McFadden S Tayvon Lindsey S Matt Romasco

No 3 50 55 77 56 52 54 11 22 8 2

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 5-8 185 So. 6-0 265 Fr. 6-2 225 Sr. 5-11 285 Sr. 6-1 215 Sr. 6-4 235 Jr. 5-7 200 Sr. 5-9 155 Jr. 5-7 140 So. 5-11 170 Jr. 5-8 165

SPECIAL TEAMS Pos Name P D.J. Juste K Dylan Blosser

No Cl 5 Jr. 38 So.

Ht Wt 6-0 185 5-8 145

RESERVES Billy Tenny (4, Jr., QB.), Shiquan Nesbitt (14, Sr., DB), Deven Servance (17, Sr., WR), Jorge Gomez (23, Sr., WR), Joshua Morazan (26, Sr., DB), Tyrell Moring (28, So., RB), Jaylen Carter-Brooks (32, So., DB), Steven Smith (36, Sr., DB), Anfernee Hicks (39, Fr., DB), Montel Jones (42, Fr., LB), Enzo Everette (44, Fr., LB), Johnley Cadet (45, Fr., LB), Dyvon Neff-Guerrero (46, Fr., DL), Nicolas Ramirez (48, Fr., LB), Ernest Pierre (57, Jr., DL), Brandon Letcher (58, Fr., LB), Steven Moses (62, Fr., DL), John Beare (71, Jr., OL), Jimmy Walsh (72, So., OL), Sam Blume (82, Fr., WR), Jason Degaglia (83, Fr., WR), Arcee Nazaire (84,Fr., WR)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Hilary Poole (third year) Record: 3-15 2010: 2-7, 0-2 District 11-5A Assistants: Adam Chavez (offensive coordinator/running backs), Chris Dent (quarterback/ wide receivers), Demetrius Lane (defensive line), Demery Brown (linebackers), Eric Gill (offensive line), Bill Davoutabich (wide receivers)

STADIUM JAGUAR FIELD (2,200)

Playing Surface: Grass Address: 1201 S.E. Jaguar Lane, Port St. Lucie Directions: From U.S. 1, go east on Walton Road, then turn left at Lennard Road and take a right onto Jaguar Lane. The stadium is behind the school. Main Office: 772-337-6770 On the web: www.stlucie.k.12. fl.us/PHS

RIVALS

■■ St. Lucie West Centennial ■■ Jensen Beach ■■ Martin County

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

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Port St. Lucie High quarterback D.J. Juste gets ready to hand off to one of his teammates at practice.

KEY GAME

OCT. 6: AT MARTIN COUNTY

I’m looking forward to seeing what the guys can do after a good summer of conditioning. It’s a fresh start. Everyone gets one at the start of the season and hopefully we make the most of ours.”

In order for Port St. Lucie to get into the playoffs, it will need to win at least two district games. The District 12-7A opener against rival Martin County will set the tone for the final month and half of the season for the Jaguars. Port St. Lucie has won just one district game since 2005 and lost last year’s district games by an average of 38 points.

Hilary Poole, head coach

A fresh start

PREDICTION 3-6, 1-2 DISTRICT 12-7A

Confidence is up at Port St. Lucie after good summer of conditioning By Jon Santucci Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

PORT ST. LUCIE — For the first time in a long while there’s something within Port St. Lucie’s football team. Hope. “I’m looking forward to (the season),” said Jaguars coach Hilary Poole. “I’m looking forward to seeing what the guys can do after a good summer of conditioning. It’s a fresh start. Everyone gets one at the start of the season and hopefully we make the most of ours.” Port St. Lucie went 2-7 last season and hasn’t reached the playoffs since 1990. But with Poole headed into his third season with one of the top returning quarterbacks on the Treasure Coast, things appear to be looking up. The spring also helped build confidence as the Jaguars beat perennial state power Pahokee. “I hate to talk about a spring game, but you try to take positives and negatives from every situation,” Poole said. “We took a

heck of a lot of positives from that situation. “Hopefully we get some carryover into the season that’s coming up.” Junior quarterback D.J. Juste threw for 11 touchdowns in 2010 and received honorable mention on the all-area team. A dualthreat, Juste rushed for a teamhigh 479 yards and three touchdowns a year ago. Port St. Lucie also returns its running backs — Matt Romasco and Lyle Messam — which means the Jaguars have their top three rushers from a year ago. Romasco led all running backs with 289 yards. The offensive line is led by guard Josh Murriel and center Macander Dieudonne. The two provide leadership and Murriel has already received offers from Division I schools. “We just need to play sound football, not make big mistakes,” Poole said. “That’s just it. Play sound football. I like to run the ball, but when I see that we can do

D.J. JUSTE

Junior quarterback 2010 Stats: 1,076 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 497 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns Coach Hilary Poole: “He became a student of the game this summer. We tried to tweak some things for him so he can have success. He’s going to be good. He can throw the ball and, for our purposes, he does a pretty good job.”

something in the air, we’ll try to.” Port St. Lucie’s biggest struggles last season came on defense. The Jaguars allowed 34 points or more in six of their seven losses. Teams were able to wear down Port St. Lucie, running for more than 2,000 yards and 5.9 yards per carry average against the Jaugar defense. Poole said forcing teams to throw the ball will be a major goal. “Stop the run,” Poole said. “We have got to stop the run. Only one good thing can happen when you pass the ball and that’s a completion. Everything else is not very good. If you can stop the run, we should have some success. The offense is proven. “We’re going to keep the defense off the field for long periods of time. We stop the run, we’re going to be in great shape.” Port St. Lucie will run multiple fronts to take advantage of matchups and Poole said the front seven, led by linebacker Nick Vinson and defensive lineman Jonathan Williams, is the best he’s had.

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Why it was special: In one of the area’s greatest worst-to-first turnarounds, Port St. Lucie rebounded from a winless 1989 debut by winning the District 13-4A championship in Year 2 in 1990. By the numbers: After being shut out 30-0 by New Smyrna Beach in the season opener, the Jaguars averaged 21 points a game for the rest of the regular season.

Senior center/linebacker 2010 Stats: N/A Coach Hilary Poole: “He brings great leadership, great knowledge of the game. He’s a competitor. He comes to the sideline and he’s very good at letting us know what’s happening to him and around him and what the other team is trying to do.”

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Port St. Lucie is definitely getting better under Poole, but faces too many teams loaded with talent and experience in the season ahead. Road games against Vero Beach and Martin County would be tough matchups for any team, but Port St. Lucie does play three of its final four games at home — including one against rival Centennial in the season finale.

MACANDER DIEUDONNE

Senior Linebacker 2010 Stats: N/A Coach Hilary Poole: “His greatest strength is his ability to understand what’s going on, on the field. If something’s lined up wrong, he puts them in the right spot. He’s a very good communicator. The team listens to him. It’s just good to have a kid like that.”

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Port St. Lucie’s front seven must consistently prove that they can stop the run. They do have talent, but teams will test the Jaguars on the ground after gaining big chunks of yardage in 2010. The wide receiving corps has speed, but is inexperienced and needs to be on the same page as Juste. One of the glaring weaknesses for Port St. Lucie is its past. Most of these players only know losing and have to learn how to close games out.

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SEBASTIAN RIVER SHARKS

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

2006

SHOWDOWN OF UNBEATENS

What happened: In the first meeting of two area 6-0 teams, Sebastian River dominated South Fork in a 19-7 win.

Why it mattered: Neither team had started 7-0 in a combined 38 seasons. Key players: Quarterback Sean Heath completed all nine passes for 131 yards and directed three scoring drives. The defense limited South Fork to 193 total yards, 70 under its season average.

He said it: “We wanted to show we could play with the best teams,” Heath said afterward. “We played 48 minutes of sharp football on both sides of the ball.”

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

September 2 at Evans 9 Centennial 16 FP Central 23 at Okeechobee October 7 at Olympic Heights 14 Vero Beach 21 Palm Beach Lakes 28 Forest Hill November 4 at South Fork 10 at Space Coast

The 2011 Sharks are an experienced group. The roster is void of freshmen and features 26 sophomores, but is loaded with 39 upperclassmen. Many of these players logged game time because of the number of injuries the team suffered in 2010. At quarterback, Norris Rogers has considerable experience — the senior threw for 564 yards in 2010 in backing up Wesley Wilson. Nikko Finnegan returns as the best backfield threat and scored seven touchdowns last season. Coach Randy Bethel has made sure his team is well prepared for a long season ahead, with summer workouts attracting virtually every team member in hopes of cutting down on injuries.

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ROSTER OFFENSE Pos Name QB Norris Rogers RB Tay Brown RB Nikko Finnegan RB Octavia Jefferson WR Deion Roundtree RT Jerome Lester RG Jeremy Quinn C Vaughn Wooldridge LG Marc Kagan LT Raul Martinez TE Jack Flanary K William Hoelke

No 7 1 41 28 9 73 52 54 60 70 80 11

Cl Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr.

Ht 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-0 6-3 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-8

Wt 180 175 178 181 188 228 252 221 223 206 198 145

Cl Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

Ht Wt 6-2 198 5-11 199 5-9 303 5-11 238 6-0 185 5-11 191 5-10 178 5-8 175 5-11 178 5-5 130 5-8 139 6-2 198

WEAKNESSES

DEFENSE Pos Name DE Jack Flanary DE Curtis Crenshaw DT Alexander Stewart DT Zachary Finnegan LB Joe Rey LB Kendall Gibson LB Nikko Finnegan DB Tay Brown DB Javonte King DB Tyler King DB Jeafous Taylor P Jack Flanary

No 80 90 96 53 34 45 41 1 22 25 20 80

RESERVES Cody Herl (4, So., RB), Justin Nathaniel (5, Sr., WR), Anthony Smith (6, Sr., RB), Aaron Robertson (8, Jr., K), Deion Jones (10, Jr., QB), Mathew Vespi (12, Sr., WR), Hakeem Rainey (15, Jr., QB), Chris Supplee (17, Jr., CB), Alex Gore (23, So., LB), Vincent Harris (24, Jr., WR), Jose Vallejo (26, So., DB), Scott Smith (29, So., DL), Louis Agudelo (30, So. DE), Devonzia Paschal (31, Jr., RB), Nick Cooper (32, So., RB), Baltazar Camerena (33, So., DE/RB), Manuel Juarez (40, So., DE), James Clark (42, Jr., DE/OLB), Spencer Thompson (43, So,, OLB), Alex Arteaga (44, So., LB), Jordan Taylor (50, Jr., OL), John Stumpp (53, Sr., LB), Mason Wilborn (61, So., LB), Zachary Perkins (62, Jr., OL), Guillermo Cortez (63, So., DL), Chris Curran (64, So., OL), Chris Rua (72, So., OL), Josh Stillman (74, Jr., DL), Bradly DiMarco (75, Jr., OL), Guillerody Garcia (76, Sr., DL), Daniel Perez (77, Jr., OL), Matthew Lightle (78, So., OL), Brad Newman (79, Jr., OL), Justin Peabody (81, So., DL/TE), Chris Putnam (82, So., DL), Cristian Severino (83, So., WR), Gage Moak (92, Jr., DL), Nick DiMarco (93, So., TE/DE), Kris Mauser (94, Jr., DL), Ryan Colvin (95, Jr., OL), John Stumpp (97, Sr., DE), Phillip Norman (99, Jr., TE), Charles Kost (So., DL)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Randy Bethel (15th year) Record: 71-69 with Sebastian River; 71-69 overall 2010: 4-6, 1-2 District 14-4A Assistant coaches: Tony Perry (defensive coordinator, secondary), Bill Wilson Jr. (running backs), Tony Brown (defensive line), Chris Jefferson (defensive line), Joe Nathaniel (offensive line), Kendrick Willis (offensive line), Charles Washington (wide receivers), Billy Miller (linebackers), George Zulueke (quarterbacks), Zach Sanford (linebackers), Tommy Harrington (running backs), Keith Matthews (receivers/defensive backs). Tony Flemming (defensive line), Hector Hertado (kicking coach)

STADIUM SHARKS STADIUM (3,200) Playing surface: Grass Address: 9001 Shark Blvd., Sebastian Directions: Take U.S. 1 north to County Road 510. Turn left and follow as the road curves past Treasure Coast Elementary. Sebastian River High School will be on the left. Main office: 772-564-4170 On the Web: www. indianriverschools.org/SRHS

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

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Senior quarterbck Norris Rogerswill bring speed and arm strength to the Sharks’ multiple set Wing-T offense in 2011.

Keeping healthy Bethel is confident that, with conditioning, Sebastian River will be competitive By Alex Butler Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

SEBASTIAN — In the summer, if football players aren’t working, they aren’t getting better. That is what Sebastian River coach Randy Bethel preached to his team this offseason. The 2011 Sharks are in great shape — with almost everyone reporting to Bethel’s workouts — and out to improve on a 4-6 season and make the playoffs for the first time in five years. “We haven’t played a game yet, so we won’t know until we get on the field and turn on the lights, but they work just as hard as last year,” Bethel said. “I think they have a very good understanding of what we are going to do offensively and defensively.” Offensively, Sebastian River will need to fill the void left by losing two of its top rushers, top receiving threat and quarterback Wesley Wilson. In 2010, Wilson split time with senior returnee Norris Rogers. Rogers will bring speed and arm strength to the multiple set WingT offense in 2011. Although the Sharks lose Lamarcus Johnson and Javonte Pierce from the backfield, they

return Nikko Finnegan — who led the team with 668 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in 2010 — along with Octavia Jefferson. Bethel will implement a running back by committee system if everyone can stay healthy and replace the magnificent hands of Stephan Clark with several good receiving threats. Last year’s squad started 13 seniors, and this year’s group features 16. Still, Bethel said those seniors must prove themselves on the field. “We feel like we will be OK, but we have to get those kids in game-type situations to see how they will do,” Bethel said. “We have some coming back with experience, but they still have to lace it up and play on Friday night.” The biggest shoes to fill will be those of linebacker Daniel Lee. In 2010, Lee led the team with 141 total tackles and 19 tackles for a loss en route to being named Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers AllArea Defensive Player of the Year. Kendall Gibson is the top tackler back from the linebacking corps. In order to free up running room for the unit, Bethel has built the defensive tackles into a team strength. Defensive end Jack Flanary

NORRIS ROGERS

Senior quarterback 2010 stats: Threw for 564 yards and four touchdowns. Completed 52 percent of his passes. Coach Randy Bethel: “He has a very good understanding of our offense. Norris excels at putting people in the right positions. He has a strong arm.”

will be assigned to bring the heat on opposing quarterbacks as he heads up a slim pool of edge rushers. In 2010, Flanary led the team with 10 sacks. “We don’t have as much size as we have had in the past, but it’s a pretty good group of kids,” Bethel said. Bethel hopes his Wing-T offense will play into the team’s talent “We are not the most talented or most athletic group in the world,” he said. “(The Wing-T) gives us the best chance to get decent angles on blocks and get our backs decent creases.” Overall, Bethel said, a strict conditioning regimen should help this year’s team stay healthy. “No one has that much depth in high school. Other than my defensive tackles, the positions are by committee once you get past that first guy,” he said. “The biggest thing for us is, we entered the last two seasons with guys that were hurt at the beginning of the season. A team that’s not very deep, someone else is going to have to play two positions. If we can avoid that, which, thank God, thus far we have, we will be competitive and have a good enough shot in games.”

JACK FLANARY

Senior defensive end/ tight end 2010 stats: 5.5 tackles per game, 10 sacks Coach Randy Bethel: “Jack is a two-way player and a twoway starter. We are looking for big things for him.”

The offensive receivers feature three seniors in Justin Nathaniel, Deion Roundtree and Mathew Vespi, who will need to gel quickly to be a threat with Rogers under center. Sebastian River also will try to replace the production of Daniel Lee at linebacker and defensive signal caller. The team also will need to help Jack Flanary when pressuring the quarterback. Curtis Crenshaw finished second in sacks last season with four, while Kendal Gibson recorded two sacks for third best for a returning player.

KEY GAME SEPT. 16: FP CENTRAL

Sebastian River enters District 14-4A play with a home match-up against Fort Pierce Central. In 2010, Sebastian River lost a tight game at Lawnood Stadium, 14-9, a good showing considering Central started the season 8-0. The loss put Sebastian River below .500 at 2-3, as Central went on to win the district. Sebastian River starts off the season with a road game at OrlandoEvans, before warming up Sharks Stadium in its first home game against St. Lucie West Centennial. Then comes Central — the district favorite — but this time Sebastian River will have home-field advantage.

PREDICTION 5-5, 1-1 DISTRICT 14-6A

Sebastian River enters with a healthy team. With depth at defensive line, a talented group of linebackers will have time to make the correct calls when reading offensive sets and should be able to gel when making adjustments against traditional offenses. The Week 3 match-up against Fort Pierce Central will tell a lot about this Sebastian River team, if the Sharks are going to have their first winning season since 2008’s 6-4 campaign. Bethel’s team will benefit from a better schedule in 2011 that features five home games compared to the three games at Sharks Stadium last year.

TAY BROWN

Senior running back/ defensive back 2010 stats: 2 rushing attempts for 84 yards and one touchdown, 11 tackles and one interception. Coach Randy Bethel: “Tay is athletic and does some good things when he gets the ball in his hands. He is very elusive.”

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ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL EAGLES

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

1998

FIRST PLAY’S A DOOZY

What happened: Chris Thomas scored on a 98-yard touchdown run on Centennial’s first-ever play from scrimmage, and the Eagles started Year 1 with a 35-14 win over King’s Academy at Sportsman’s Park in Port St. Lucie.

Why it mattered: Besides the novelty of the first-play, firstgame score, the win got the program off to a good start and was the springboard to a 10-0 regular season just two years later.

Key players: Thomas finished with 151 yards and two touchdowns, Ken Webb returned an intercepted pass 94 yards for another score and Antwan Lewis sprinted 69 yards with a fumble return for a touchdown.

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

September 2 Merritt Island 9 at Sebastian River 16 Okeechobee 30 Melbourne October 7 Treasure Coast 14 South Fork 21 at Vero Beach 28 at Fort Pierce Central November 10 at Port St. Lucie

The defensive line and secondary will be in the spotlight. Both units have talent and experience and should be very stout, if not dominant. Safeties Ty Jackson and Dustin Saxon and defensive lineman Jaynard Bostwick are all three-year starters. The Eagles have at least three running backs who bring different skill sets and should be able to keep defenses off balance.

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DEPTH CHART

WEAKNESSES

OFFENSE Pos Name QB Tim Caffey RB Michael Nesmith FB Jon Poma OT Justin Martinez OT Gabe Tongue OG Anthony Herring OG Drew Intyre C Brandon Capps TE Cody Trahan WR Ty Jackson WR Edwin Thomas

No 11 3 44 62 68 52 55 56 88 4 8

Cl Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So.

Ht 6-3 5-11 5-9 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-9

Wt 212 185 235 277 285 231 220 217 183 177 161

Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Ht 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-4 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-9 5-8 5-11 6-2

Wt 208 235 220 270 185 231 202 161 155 177 181

The offensive line has experience with guard Anthony Herring and center Brandon Capps, but must stay healthy. Parker said the line has struggled with injuries and continuity the past few years. The team has a handful of solid linebackers, but they are inexperienced. Centennial quarterback Tim Caffey performed well at camps over the summer, but must protect the ball better (three touchdowns, six interceptions in 2010).

DEFENSE Pos Name DE Darian Coffee DT Joseph Noel DT Drew Itnyre DE Jaynard Bostwick LB Michael Nesmith LB Anthony Herring LB Ariel Villareal CB Edwin Thomas CB Danny Boyd S Ty Jackson S Dustin Saxon

No 90 53 55 99 3 52 34 8 2 4 20

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OCT. 7: TREASURE COAST

SPECIAL TEAMS Pos Name P/K Devin Clements

No Cl 19 Jr.

Ht Wt 6-2 177

RESERVES Greg Green (6, So., DB/RB), Ricky Rodriguez (10, Jr., DB/WR), Kevin Lowe (15, Jr., QB/DB), Tyler Leo (18, So., QB/DB), Josh Pantaleon (22, So., LB/WR), George Peak (25, Sr., LB), Andrew Pfeifer (32, Sr., LB/TE), Ryan Dorantes (35, Sr., DB), Juan Larralde (42, So., DB/RB), Korbin Coleman (43, So., LB), Khalil Shaheed (45, So., LB), Justice Johnson (49, So., LB), Trevelle Thompson (58, Jr., DL/OL), Jamaal Burrows (60, So., DL/OL), Anthony Kaleiwahea (61, Sr., OL), James Elisson (66, Sr., DL/OL), Darvis Hardy (69, So., DL/OL), Jevan Pendergrast (70, Sr., DL), Jared Kazee (71, Sr., OL), Zak Meyerin-Ripp (72, So., DL/OL), Tyler Wilson (75, So., OL)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Ron Parker (second year) Record: 3-6 2010: 3-6 (1-3 District 6-6A) Assistants: Tim Caffey (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Brandon Berry (offensive line), Al Kelly (defensive line), Troy Surloff (offensive line), Kevin McMahon (linebackers) and Mike Mitchell (running backs)

STADIUM SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL STADIUM (5,000) Playing Surface: Grass Address: Northwest Stadium Drive, Port St. Lucie Directions: From Interstate 95: Take Exit 121 and go east on St. Lucie West Boulevard. Turn left on N.W. Peacock Boulevard and go approximately ¼ of a mile and turn right on N.W. Stadium Drive. Stadium is on the right. Main Office: 772-785-6660 On the web: www.stlucie.k.12. fl.us/slwch

RIVALS

■■ Port St. Lucie ■■ Treasure Coast ■■ Fort Pierce Westwood

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

You’ve got some key returning starters and seniors in leadership positions. It’s definitely a positive, but you’re only as good as your last game. We’re looking forward and trying to make baby steps.” Ron Parker, head coach

Keeping it simple Key starters, senior leaders will help carry Centennial in 2011 By Jon Santucci Special Treasure Coast Newspapers

PORT ST. LUCIE — Ron Parker isn’t the type of coach who will try to be overly fancy. St. Lucie West Centennial’s second-year coach wants the Eagles to do things that are proven to work. “We need to run the football,” Parker said. “We need to have big on big and have some continuity up front. We always want to be physical, no matter what we do. Offense, defense, our teams are known to be physical teams. “We want to move the chains, have no turnovers and play great defense.” The Eagles went 3-6 last season, but they ended on a positive note by winning two of their last three. Parker doesn’t like to look back, but he said the end of 2010 was a good one. “It was very positive,” he said. “You’ve got some key returning starters and seniors in leadership

TIM CAFFEY

positions. It’s definitely a positive, but you’re only good as your last game. We’re just looking forward and trying to make baby steps.” The strengths for Centennial in 2011 will be its defensive line and secondary. The line is led by junior tackle/ end Jaynard Bostwick, who is considered one of the premier underclassmen in the state. Bostwick was fifth on the Treasure Coast last year with 10.6 tackles per game. He also had 11 tackles for loss. With fellow linemen Darian Coffee and Drew Itnyre joining Bostwick up front, opponents will have their hands full. “Jaynard will play inside and outside,” Parker said. “Drew Itnyre is an anchor inside, too. Darian Coffee is a speed end. He’s very athletic and very hard to block. “You put (Bostwick) on one side and good people, if you can’t block him, will go the other way. But he’s not the only one. Overall, I think we have a lot of talent and we’re

Senior quarterback 2010 stats: 799 passing yards, three touchdowns Coach Ron Parker: “The biggest thing with him is decision making, like all quarterbacks. It’s the most important position on the field. From line calls to audibles, he has to see everything. He just can’t force the ball into coverage; just take what the defense gives us.

pretty physical on the defensive line.” The secondary features threeyear starters Ty Jackson and Dustin Saxon at safety. Saxon also will see time at linebacker. Offensively, Centennial will look to pound the ball on the ground. The Eagles will primarily use formations which allow them to get multiple backs on the field at the same time. “We have different types of runners,” Parker said. “Jon Poma is 240; he’s a load. He came over at the end of the spring. He gives us some more threats because he can carry the ball and block. Greg Green is a sophomore who can score from anywhere on the field. Mike Nesmith is a slasher and he’s gotten stronger. “We’ll get all three of them on the field if we can.” The Eagles have a returning starter at quarterback in Tim Caffey. He is a pro-style quarterback who Centennial will count on to keep defenses honest.

TY JACKSON

Senior safety 2010 Stats: 93 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions Coach Ron Parker: “Everybody likes coaches on the field. The expectations are there as far as experience. Every coach wants kids you don’t have to teach certain things to. He can just play and perform.”

KEY GAME

The Eagles will be looking to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2005, and a win in the District 8-8A opener would go a long way toward making that happen. Because Centennial plays in the threeteam district (Vero Beach is the third team), a win is huge and a loss is a big problem. Treasure Coast won last year’s game 21-13. This year’s game could feature two of the area’s top defenses.

PREDICTION 4-5, 1-1 DISTRICT 8-8A

Centennial has a tough first month with a pair of strong Brevard County teams (Merritt Island and Melbourne) and then plays both of its district games in October. The Eagles have a defense capable of keeping them in every game, but they need the offense to be consistent and control the clock. If the Eagles’ offensive line can open holes, this team could surprise.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 2000 (11-1)

Why it was special: After going 9-10 in its first two years, Centennial produced its first undefeated regular season and followed with its first playoff win. By the numbers: The Eagles’ defense allowed just 99 points in 10 regular-season games while the offense produced at least 20 points in a schoolrecord nine consecutive games. Bet you didn’t know: Centennial was the second team in area history to produce a perfect regular season within its first three years. Fort Pierce Central achieved the feat in its second season in 1971 and went on to win the Class 4A state title.

EDWIN THOMAS

Sophomore cornerback/ receiver 2010 Stats: Five tackles Coach Ron Parker: “He’s probably the quickest kid on the team and probably the most athletic kid on the team. We need to get him the ball in space. He’s also someone you can put on somebody and lock down. He has a chance to be very good.”

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1993

SOUTH FORK BULLDOGS NOW IT’S A RIVALRY

What happened: South Fork defeated Martin County 21-14 in Martin Bowl 10. Why it mattered: The Bulldogs got their first win in the series after nine consecutive losses by a combined score of 330-76, including a 50-0 loss in 1992.

Key players: Chris Singletary had two touchdown runs, quarterback Terrance Powell added a 3-yard score and Lucas Worthy ran for a gamehigh 124 yards as the Bulldogs built a 21-0 halftime lead. Freshman Corey McIntyre, now a fullback with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, had 84 yards.

The defense had three takeaways and limited Martin County to 120 total yards, including 79 rushing on 30 attempts. He said it: “This is the greatest feeling,” Worthy said. “None of us will ever forget this.”

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

September 2 Martin County 9 at Port St. Lucie 16 Bye 23 at Forest Hill 30 at Jensen Beach October 6 Palm Beach Lakes 14 at SLW Centennial-x 21 at Okeechobee 28 Olympic Heights November 4 Sebastian River 11 Glades Day

The offensive line is big, young but tempered with some experience and strength. Center Cody McGahee and left tackle Bradey Karrick are returning starters. Guards Davis LaCombe and Jason Stottlemyer and tackle Dillan Jeffries step in as starters to give the Bulldogs a front line that averages 240 pounds. Karrick is a mountain on the left side, going 6-foot-6, 250. Also in the mix is tight end Dillon McGahee. Dillon is one of just four sophomores on the varsity roster. The Bulldogs also have an experienced offensive backfield and return five defensive starters, all of them either linebackers or defensive backs.

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DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos TE RT LG C RG LT WR FB HB HB QB P

Name Dillon McGahee Dillan Jeffries Jason Stottlemyer Cody McGahee Davis LaCombe Bradey Karrick Rami Rouhi Dalton Pollock Ricco Pierre Lorenz Velasco Cody Labanowitz Mike Harris

No 85 74 72 76 77 78 15 22 8 11 5 24

Cl Ht Wt So. 6-1 195 Jr. 6-0 245 Jr. 6-0 235 Jr. 6-2 245 Jr. 6-0 225 Sr. 6-6 250 Sr. 6-1 170 Sr. 5-11 195 Sr. 5-10 175 Jr. 5-9 165 Jr. 6-1 187 Jr. 5-9 170

WEAKNESSES

DEFENSE Pos Name NT Tim Drayton DT CJ Williams DT Juan Hernandez MLB Kody Stripling ILB Carter Tanner ILB Brandon Pajkuric OLB Zach Hinds OLB Wyatt Mills CB Legend Dodd CB Marcus McClain S Mike Messier K Cody Labanowitz

No 66 57 99 44 21 56 32 1 2 3 10 5

Cl Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

Ht Wt 5-11 260 6-2 200 5-11 260 5-9 170 5-9 190 5-11 220 5-9 150 5-10 185 5-10 145 5-7 147 5-11 195 6-1 187

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South Fork High School running back Ricco Pierre runs the ball during practice at the school in Tropical Farms.

RESERVES Bo Bondeson (6, Jr., WR), Colton Haggerty (7, So. QB/WR), Zach Allgood (9, Sr., LB), Barrington Bishop (14, Jr., DB), Natrone Martin (20, Sr., LB), Vinnie Norelli (23, Jr., DB), Kyle Blair (27, Jr., DB), DJ Seymour (29, Jr., DB), Dillon Snyder (30, Jr., DB), Tommy Riggs (34, Sr., DB), Sean Lautenklos (38, So., DL), Josh Zill (40, Jr., DL), Tyler Just (45, Jr., LB), Ty Briggs (50, Jr., DL), Alex Gannon (51, Sr., LB), Josh Howard (55, Sr., LB), Spencer Jones (62, Sr., OL), Paul Harper (65, Jr., DL), Will Tucker (67, Sr., DL), Cooper Evans (68, Jr., OL), Dustin Mailman (79, Jr., OL), Mohammad Halum (80, Jr., DL), Bo Dobler (81, Jr., DL), Marcus Anderson (82, Jr., DL), Zack Nyberg (86, Jr., TE), William Hoysradt (91, Sr., LB)

Good chemistry

Coach: Dennis Lavelle (13th year) Record: 61-63 with South Fork; 156-127 (overall) 2010: 2-8, 0-3 District 14-4A Assistant coaches: Ed Metallo (running backs and quarterbacks), Mike Lavelle (assistant head coach/offensive coordinator), Aaron Kimball (offensive line), Jared Rose (junior varsity offensive line/strength and conditioning), Richard Destefanis (receivers), James Downey (secondary), Octavious Thompson (junior varsity defensive line), Don McKindles (linebackers)

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RIVALS

■■ Martin County ■■ Sebastian River ■■ Jensen Beach

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South Fork is loaded with experience, which should help with winning season

COACHING STAFF

By Aimee Ford Foster Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

TROPICAL FARMS — South Fork coach Dennis Lavelle is as comfortable with numbers and probabilities as he is with offense and defense. The long-time math teacher figures the odds just caught up with the Bulldogs last year when injuries and inexperience added up to a 2-8 season, just the third time the team has had a losing regularseason record in his tenure. South Fork has made some changes in the aftermath, most notably adding the wing-T to give a passing element to the run-first triple option, but Lavelle hasn’t lost any sleep over the way last year turned out and is looking forward to getting this one started. “I don’t know if it was tough on the kids; I don’t care,” he said. “Those kids gave it all to us … Sometimes, the odds just aren’t on your side. “There’s no question we’ll be better than we were last year. If everybody stays healthy, we could be pretty good.” It’s pretty clear that what happened last year is a motivator for

MIKE MESSIER

Senior safety 2010 stats: 3 tackles as a reserve; 508 total offensive yards, with six TDs, as quarterback, receiver, running back. Coach Dennis Lavelle: “He makes us a lot better defensively. Every time he touches the ball he makes a play. Then add in his leadership, maturity, intelligence. He’s a great kid. Kids like that are the reason why you get out of bed in the morning.”

spring game, he excelled in the new offense, completing 11-of17 passes for 129 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in just over a half. When South Fork does run the football, it still has, of course, plenty of options. Five of its top six rushers are back from last year and that doesn’t include half back Ricco Pierre, who was supposed to be the feature back last year but instead suffered a season-ending knee injury in the pre-season. Pierre, whose older brothers also played for the Bulldogs, said he is anxious to get in game action. “It was very hard to be out,” he said. “Now, I’m ready. “We’re going to stay healthy, stay strong. We’ve got a good chemistry with each other.” South Fork returns five starters on defense, all linebackers and defensive backs. That doesn’t include Messier. Although the defensive front in the flexible 3-5 scheme is all new, Lavelle expects the unit to be deep enough to get the job done. He also expects to use several players in the inside linebacker positions. “They’re all pretty good,” Lavelle said.

CODY LABANOWITZ Junior quarterback 2010 stats: 44 of 83 for 435 yards, one TD, one interception; 65 rushes for 287 yards and six touchdowns. Coach Dennis Lavelle: “He’s just an athlete. He can throw, he can run.”

To be sure, everyone has their eyes on the season opener when Martin County travels to South Fork for the 28th annual Martin Bowl. It’s the first time the rivals have played in the season opener, but it’s no longer a district game. The game at Forest Hill is the first District 14-6A game of the year for the Bulldogs. Only one of the six teams in the newly re-aligned district had a winning record last year, and that was Olympic Heights — a late-year matchup for South Fork. A win in the district opener, especially a big one, could send a message across the district.

PREDICTION 6-4, 4-1 DISTRICT 14-6A Only four teams on South Fork’s schedule had winning records last year. By midseason, South Fork should be comfortably above .500 and ready to make a run for the playoffs. The Bulldogs, Olympic Heights and Sebastian River should be the top contenders in the district. South Fork plays Sebastian River in its district finale, and that could determine who reaches the playoffs.

RICCO PIERRE

Senior running back 2010 stats: Missed last year with knee injury Coach Dennis Lavelle: “He’s extremely intelligent. He would have been the only kid in the school to take AP calculus until we dropped it. He’s fast. I’m sure he’s frustrated after missing last year.”

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the players. “This is our season of redemption,” senior Mike Messier said. “I reflect on last season a lot. I watch game film almost every night. I see my mistakes. I want to have a big season. I’m going to try to stay healthy.” Messier, who missed games each of the last two years because of injuries, is the team leader. He joined the varsity near the end of his freshman year as the heir apparent at quarterback and has played a variety of positions. This year, he will steady the defense at safety and return punts, while playing as needed at receiver and running back and remaining the back-up quarterback. “It doesn’t matter where I play,” he said. “I’m just stepping into the leadership role and people are following.” The Bulldogs are loaded with experience, despite being fairly young because so many sophomores played last year. Lavelle doesn’t like having sophomores in the lineup, but it could pay off this year. Quarterback Cody Labanowitz, for example, is a junior who got plenty of time last fall. In the

Lavelle is most concerned about special teams after projected kicker Bradley Farias suffered a broken leg two days before fall practice began. Farias, who also plays soccer, was the junior varsity kicker last year. In his absence, Devin Wilson steps in at placekicker. The defensive front is a question mark with all new starters. Expect Lavelle to rotate fresh legs in the interior. He said there’s a group of at least six kids, all about equal in ability, who will play up front.

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ST. EDWARD’S PIRATES ON TO THE STATE FINALS

What happened: In what remains the biggest win in the program’s history, St. Edward’s defeated Westminster Academy 12-7 to reach the Class 1A state championship game. Why it mattered: Only two other Treasure Coast schools — Fort Pierce Central (1970, 1971) and Vero Beach (1981) — made the state final.

Key players: Tyler Molitor, who finished with 103 yards on 17 carries, capped a 12-play, 94-yard drive — all runs — with a 2-yard touchdown run with 10:36 left. Chris Bedford rushed for 293 yards on 38 carries — he would finish the year with 2,587 yards and 40 TDs.

Westminster drove to the Pirates’ 17 with five minutes left, but DE John Schoppe and LB Jay Teague sacked QB Greg Huffstetler at the 25. Jay Bedford knocked down a fourth-down pass at the goal-line to end the threat.

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

September 2 at Warner Christ. 9 at Trinity Christ. 16 Lighthouse Christ. 23 Upper Room Christ. 30 at Calvary Christ. October 7 Florida Air Acc. 14 Holy Trinity Episc. 21 St. John Lutheran November 4 at Father Lopez 10 at John Carroll

Despite losing Jamari Williams and J.D. McGee from the backfield, this year’s edition of the Pirate backfield remains dangerous. Cortez Brown is a speedy back who has a nose for the hole and proved that by gaining 8.7 yards per carry in 2010. The addition of Darrell Flowers, who also plays basketball for St. Edward’s, helps in the defensive and offensive backfield while Jack Rardin and Daryl Norwood will keep Brown’s legs fresh while remaining a threat to opposing defenses. Balance also should help St. Edward’s this season as coach Motta has made it essential for his players to learn multiple positions to combat injury issues.

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ROSTER Pos QB RB RB WR WR OG OT C OT OG TE K

OFFENSE Name Anderson Proctor Cortez Brown Jack Rardin Sean Barry Devon Kahle Tim Norton Lonnie Scott Aaron McGee Chris Flaig Michael Fuller Cullen Falvey Anderson Proctor

No 10 25 14 16 22 58 72 33 63 56 44 10

Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr.

Ht 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-4 5-10 5-8 6-3 5-11 6-4 6-1 5-11 6-3

Wt 220 175 195 165 160 204 235 184 255 220 148 220

WEAKNESSES

DEFENSE Pos Name DT Michael Fuller DE Lonnie Scott DE Chris Flaig OLB Anderson Proctor MLB Aaron McGee OLB Jacob Campbell SS Cortez Brown SS Jack Rardin CB Devon Kahle CB Darrell Flowers FS Sean Barry P Anderson Proctor

No 56 72 63 10 33 47 25 14 22 8 16 10

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 6-1 220 Sr. 6-3 235 Jr. 6-4 255 Sr. 6-3 220 So. 5-11 184 So. 5-7 180 Sr. 5-11 175 Sr. 6-1 195 Jr. 5-10 160 Jr. 5-9 143 So. 6-4 165 Jr. 6-3 220

RESERVES Sammy Kelly (2, So., DB/RB), Daryl Norwood (5, Fr., DB/RB), Jack Tonner (7, Jr., DB/QB), Brock Miller (9, 8TH, RB/DB), Ian Leveton (21, Fr., DR/ WR), Jack Santini (45, Sr., TE), Colby Lufkin (50, Sr., DL/OL), Jad Shalhoub (51, So., DL/OL), Johnny Schwerer (53, Fr., LB/OL), Joey Beale (55, Fr., LB/OL), Thomas Jones (61, Fr., DL/OL), John O’Brien (62, So., DL/OL), Billy Egnezzo (65, So., DL/OL), Posener Lorius (70, Sr., DL/OL), Shayan Hadjiabadi (80, So., DB/WR), Sam Ederle (82, So., LB/TE),

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Bill Motta (second year) Record: 11-0 with St. Edward’s, 11-0 overall 2010: 11-0, 6-0 Sunshine State Athletic Conference Assistant coaches: Lou Ferrari (associate head coach), Curtis Pehl (assitant coach), Greg Buddle (assistant coach)

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PIRATE STADIUM (800) Playing surface: Grass Address: 1895 St. Edward’s Drive, Vero Beach Directions: From U.S. 1, go east on 17th Street and over the 17th Street Bridge. Turn right (south) on State Road A1A and go about 2 ½ miles. The entrance to St. Edward’s campus is at the traffic signal. Turn right into the school. Main office: 772-231-5357 On the Web: www.steds.org

SEASON OF MEMORIES 1987 (11-1)

Why it was special: St. Edward’s had its first unbeaten regular season, won its first District 5-1A championship, was ranked No. 1 in the state for the first time and reached its first Class 1A semifinal before losing 42-13 to Glades Day. By the numbers: St. Edward’s outscored opponents 309-71 in the regular season, allowing seven or less points seven times, and extended its regular-season winning streak to 18 games. Bet you didn’t know: The Pirates were 29-61 in their first 11 seasons before Tom York became coach in 1984. York went 45-9 in five seasons.

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

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Cortez Brown (right) tries to stay in front of Brock Miller (left) during summer practice at St. Edward’s School.

Stepping up goals

KEY GAME

St. Edward’s looks to senior Cortez Brown to carry team into new year, new district By Alex Butler Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

VERO BEACH — St. Edward’s was part of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference in 2010 and responded with an 11-0 season and conference crown. This season, coach Bill Motta’s Pirates will be part of a tougher Florida High School Athletic Association District 3-2A. When practice started, Motta said he pulled his team aside and told them, “Savor the (2010) season and the guys that were a part of that team.” The second-year Pirates’ coach then said, “Put it behind you because this is a new year.” The “new year” will mean stiffer competition for St. Edward’s and those challenges will start Friday at South Daytona-Warner Christian, the Class 1B state runner-up in 2010. “We felt like we wanted to be back in (FHSAA) district play and the overall perception would be that the level of play would be a little bit harder,” Motta said. “Certainly your Warner Christians are going to give us a tough game. I would anticipate that the level of play and level of competition will be tougher. Playing (at Warner Christian) a few years ago

CORTEZ BROWN

and then in the Sunshine Conference, it was different than the competition we had last year.” District 3-2A includes St. John’s Lutheran — another SSA Conference team that St. Edward’s defeated 47-6 in 2010. With the 11-0 season came a heavy graduation loss for St. Edward’s, which has Motta overseeing a number of starting position practice battles. And there is no more important spot to replace than quarterback, where one Proctor is taking over for another. Anderson Proctor, who attempted just eight passes in 2010, will step in for his graduated brother, Collier, who finished a stellar career with the 2010 unbeaten season. Motta said the younger Proctor is showing daily progress, but lacks playing time. “Experience is huge in football,” Motta said. “He is a guy where you want to replicate game-type situations in practice, but that is difficult for a squad our size to replicate those situations. You would like to have your (quarterback) come in as a three-year starter, but Anderson has really developed in the last three weeks in camp. “We have really seen the change and him stepping up.”

Senior running back/ strong safety 2010 stats: 844 yards, 14 touchdowns, one sack. Coach Bill Motta: “He is a good player and will strike a blow and run the ball hard. He can be a durable and aggressive back that adds a nice dimension to our offensive attack.”

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Proctor’s best weapon early on should be senior running back Cortez Brown. It will be Brown who handles the majority of carries, just as he did in 2010 when he rushed for 844 yards and 14 touchdowns. The offensive backfield is one of the few positions with depth. Other than Brown, Motta said running backs Jack Rardin, Darrell Flowers and freshman Daryl Norwood all have performed well in practice. When St. Edward’s does pass, receivers Devon Kahle and Sean Barry will be likely targets, Motta said. Losing two-year starters Jack Santini and Colby Lufkin to preseason injuries has left St. Edward’s inexperienced at several positions. Motta said that opens the door for sophomores Aaron McGee and Cullen Falvey to fill in at center and tight end, respectively, on a team whose thin depth chart is a major weakness. “If one guy goes down, we will be scrambling,” Motta said. “Now we have some guys in there that are first-year players. Experience and teamwork will be a question mark. “Hopefully, we will run the ball well and play hard-nosed defense.”

ANDERSON PROCTOR

Junior quarterback/ outside linebacker 2010 stats: Two offensive touchdowns, 49 tackles. Coach Bill Motta: “He is a goodsized quarterback and has a good, strong arm and is a very smart guy. He is a leader and has taken that role and we are pleased with that.”

Team depth is once again a factor for St. Edward’s this season. The roster size is small at 29 and more injuries would be devastating to the Pirates. The Pirates’ success in 2011 may come down to the question of if they can shore up the offensive line and give enough time to Anderson Proctor in his first season under center. The loss of several offensive linemen make the Pirates thin on both sides of the ball and conditioning will be of the utmost importance to ensure further health for the lineup and give the Pirates a shot at repeating an undefeated season.

The Eagles went 10-0 in the regular season last year and finished as the state runner-up for the second straight season. They scored 40 points or more nine times last season and 60 points or more four times. In 2009 the Pirates lost a 50-7 home contest at the hands of the Eagles en route to a 5-5 season in District 3-1B. The road matchup will be a good test and a chance to see if the Pirates have put their unblemished season in the rearview mirror in order to succeed in 2011.

PREDICTION 7-3, 3-3 DISTRICT 3-2A

St. Edward’s comes off of an undefeated season and will be thrown into a tough district. The September schedule could be an unkind welcome to the Pirates with Warner Christian and Trinity Christian representing two of the toughest road challenges for the Pirates all season long.

LONNIE SCOTT

Senior offensive tackle/ defensive end 2010 stats: 65 tackles, 2 sacks Coach Bill Motta: ”Lonnie really handled the front of the defense for us last year. He is very smart and quiet and leads by example. He gets the job done day in and day out.”

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TREASURE COAST TITANS THE FIRST WIN

What happened: Treasure Coast rallied from a 14-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat Port St. Lucie 30-22 for the program’s first win. Why it mattered: The Titans had lost their first 11 games. The win jump-started the program’s growth, which led to a first winning season in 2008 and backto-back district titles in 2009 and 2010.

Key players: Travis Jones rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns, the last on a fourth-and-4 run with 43 seconds to go to break a 22-all tie. Julian Valentin added 125 yards and the defense limited Port St. Lucie to 196 total yards.

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

Travares Copeland is considered one of the top athletes in the state (ranked No. 4 by Rivals.com) and gives the Titans an experienced quarterback. The offense does have playmakers in Shadrach Alexander and running back James Milien. The defense has a handful of standouts, including defensive end Calvin Bowens, linebackers Patrick Jean and Atrayo Woodside and defensive back Steve Marriott.

September 2 Village Academy 7 9 Fort Pierce Westwood 7 16 Mainland 7 30 at Camden County (Ga.) 7:30 October 7 at SLW Centennial 7 14 at Monsignor Pace 7:30 21 Jupiter Christian 7 November 4 Vero Beach 7 10 at Palm Bay 7:30

DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos Name No QB Travares Copeland 1 RB Shadrach Alexander 28 OL Dennis Nortelus 60 OL Branford Morris 59 OL John Williams III 50 OL Robin Atsarmanesh 66 OL Michael Argott 75 TE Frank Bragg 80 WR Kyle Morris 10 WR Kevin Orozco 8 WR James Milien 25

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 6-1 180 Sr. 5-10 180 Jr. 6-0 195 Jr. 6-2 265 Jr. 5-10 180 Sr. 6-2 320 Sr. 6-2 250 Sr. 6-4 215 Sr. 5-8 165 Sr. 5-11 190 Sr. 5-8 190

WEAKNESSES

The offensive line was missing starters in the spring game, and struggled against Seminole Ridge. Even with the starters, the Titans’ line is inexperienced and will have teams blitzing early and often until it proves it can handle it. Defensively, the Titans need to replace a pair of backs who now are at Florida State. The secondary is talented, but also had its struggles against Seminole Ridge.

DEFENSE Pos Name DE Calvin Bowens DT Kavis Moxam DE Malik Davis LB Matthew Coore LB Patrick Jean LB Atrayo Woodside LB Anel Casseus CB Wolf Shaw S Andre Stores S Justin Williams CB Steve Marriott

No 32 55 37 33 42 48 22 3 6 21 7

Cl Ht Wt So. 6-2 215 Jr. 6-0 220 So. 6-4 215 Sr. 6-0 230 Sr. 6-3 210 Sr. 6-0 230 Sr. 5-11 215 Sr. 5-11 190 Sr. 6-0 180 Jr. 6-1 185 Sr 5-10 175

KEY GAME

SPECIAL TEAMS Pos Name P/K Justin Walker

No Cl Ht Wt 41 Jr. 5-10 160

RESERVES Willie Micco (4, So., QB), Kurt Kimes (5, Jr., WR), Devin Ferguson (9, Jr., WR), Codi Vick (11, Sr., DB), Ascarra Morris (12, So., DB), Terry Holloway (15, Sr., WR), Bradley Hoffman (17, Jr., WR), Diqwoun Harris (20, So., RB), Walt Kuczynski (29, Sr., LB), Chris Aponte (38, Jr., LB), Juan Penaran (39, Jr., K), Mike Wichem (43, Sr., LB), Eugene Willis (44, Sr., RB), Chad Rebrovich (45, Jr., LB), Mike Brown (46, Sr., LB), Justin Markwood (47, Sr.), Shaddrian Garcia (49, Jr., DL), Deryck NG (53. So., OL), Eddie Russell (54, Sr., DL), Demetrius Buford (56, Jr., OL), Eric Campos (61, Sr., DL), Herbert Dalusma (62, Jr., OL), Bryan Laurent (63, Sr., OL), Emilio Figueroa (64, Sr., OL), Drew Hoppas (70, Jr., LB). Brandon Paino (83, Jr., WR), Zach Caisse (88, Jr., TE), Romelo Alvarado (92, So., DL), Isaac Providence (93, Jr., DL), Torrian Ferguson (95, Sr.) Jonathan Clarke (97, Jr.)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Irvin Jones (second year) Record: 5-5 2010: 5-5 (4-0 District 6-6A) Assistants: Aaron Sheppard (offensive coordinator/offensive line), Anthony Prince (wide receivers), Michael Jackson (running backs), Terrance Davis (tight ends), Marvin Braddy (defensive backs), Levar Sims (defensive line), John Williams (outside linebackers), Adolfo Dian (special teams), Mike Farley (inside linebackers), Bill Kelley (quarterbacks)

RIVALS

■■ Vero Beach ■■ St. Lucie West Centennial ■■ Fort Pierce Westwood

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He said it: “From Day 1, we’ve been preaching two things to these kids — discipline and conditioning,” Treasure Coast coach Bill Kelley said. “And tonight, I thought we were in superior shape in the fourth quarter.”

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Quarterback Travares Copeland is a dynamic playmaker who transferred from Fort Pierce Westwood, allowing the Titans to use more three-wide-receiver sets this season.

I think we’ll put up points on offense. If we can put some points on the board, we’ll be fine.” Irvin Jones, head coach

On the offensive Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

PORT ST. LUCIE – When Irvin Jones took over as Treasure Coast’s coach last year, he was tired of seeing his defense on the field too much. So he installed an offense that would control the clock. But with the combination of struggling to move the ball in 2010 (12.3 points and 171.7 yards per game) and the arrival of allarea quarterback Travares Copeland, things should be different this year. “I think we’ll put points up on offense,” Jones said. “If we can put some points on the board, we’ll be fine. It’s always tough. When it comes down to it, if you can’t put points on the board and the offense stalls out, it’s pretty tough. “I don’t think we’ll have those problems this year.” Copeland threw for 1,045 yards and 13 touchdowns in little more than eight games for Fort Pierce Westwood last season. The senior is being looked at as a defensive

TRAVARES COPELAND

back or receiver by many Division I schools, but he’ll play quarterback for the Titans. His arm and ability to scramble make him arguably the most talented quarterback in the school’s short history. “He has the strongest arm we’ve ever had at Treasure Coast,” Jones said. “I think Copeland’s going to be Copeland and just pick people apart. He can do the little stuff when it comes to making the right reads and things like that.” The Titans primarily will use three-receiver sets and will try to utilize senior Shadrach Alexander primarily as a slot receiver. The coaching staff wants to try to get the shifty Alexander, who played running back last year, in space and allow him to use his natural abilities. Defensively, the Titans have had some of the state’s best players the past few years, and last year was no different. Treasure Coast relied on defensive backs Lamarcus Brutus and Keelin Smith, but both players have moved on to

Senior quarterback 2010 Stats: 1,045 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, 214 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns Coach Irvin Jones: “Copeland’s real good. He’s actually really smart – a student of the game. He’s a great kid, he fits right in. It’s like he’s been here four years now. His arm is so alive. He makes some throws in practice … it’s amazingly strong.”

PATRICK JEAN

5-4, 1-1 DISTRICT 8-8A

Florida State. “Of course, any time you lose guys that big, it’s tough,” Jones said. “It’s their leadership more than anything. But we will just continue to do what we’re doing. “I think, stat-wise, the defense was actually better last year than it was (in 2009). We’ll continue to keep it rolling.” Treasure Coast’s strength is its linebackers, led by seniors Patrick Jean, Atrayo Woodside and Matt Coore. Jean had 73 tackles as an outside linebacker, while Woodside averaged more 9.6 tackles per game in 2010. The defensive line is inexperienced but talented. The coaching staff has raved about sophomore end Calvin Bowens, who had three sacks a year ago. “Bowens put on 15 pounds since the spring,” Jones said. “He’s looked really good. We’re pretty young on the defensive line, but we’re really athletic. They’re athletic enough to make plays. It’s just a question of who gets there first.”

Senior linebacker 2010 Stats: 73 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries Coach Irvin Jones: “He’s looking the most comfortable I’ve seen. He’s a physical presence. He’s very football smart, as well. He’s a kid who goes through a 2½-hour practice and you look and he’s in the sandpit by himself. You have to drag him off field.”

There are bigger games with postseason implications, but this one is special as Treasure Coast travels out of state for a game that will be televised on ESPN. Camden County went 10-2 last season and won state championships in 2008 and 2009. The Wildcats have one of the top underclassmen quarterbacks in the nation in Brice Ramsey, who has already committed to Georgia.

PREDICTION

Coach Irvin Jones is relying on an all-area quarterback to lead Treasure Coast By Jon Santucci

SEPT. 30: AT CAMDEN COUNTY (GA.)

The Titans haven’t made things easy on themselves this season, scheduling Daytona Beach-Mainland, Miami-Monsignor Pace, Palm Bay and Camden County. That doesn’t include a pair of tough District 8-8A games against Vero Beach and St. Lucie West Centennial. Treasure Coast is talented, but this will be a very, very difficult schedule to navigate.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 2009 (8-4)

Why it was special: Three years after an 0-10 debut, Treasure Coast won a schoolrecord eight games, clinched its first district championship and won two playoff games before losing 7-0 to Apopka in the regional final. By the numbers: After a 1-2 start, Treasure Coast won five consecutive games, including a 20-3 win at Vero Beach for the District 7-6A title. The Titans had a pair of second-half comebacks in the playoffs, ousting Seminole Ridge and Boca Raton behind big plays on defense or special teams.

KYLE MORRIS

Senior wide receiver 2010 Stats: 140 rushing yards, 27 receiving yards, 1 touchdown Coach Irvin Jones: “He’s not a real big kid, but he can run routes and can catch a ball. People don’t pay attention to him because he’s so small, but I think he’s going to fly under the radar.”

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VERO BEACH FIGHTING INDIANS

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

2006

THE COMEBACK

What happened: Trailing 28-7 in the third quarter, the Indians rallied for a 45-42, fourovertime win over Palm Beach Lakes to clinch a playoff spot. Why it mattered: The Indians had been 0-93 in games in which they trailed by 20 points or more.

Key player: Patmon Ross was the lead blocker on three rushing touchdowns, blocked a field goal in the third overtime and recovered a fumble in the fourth OT to end the game.

He said it: “I’m just overwhelmed. We defined the name ‘Fighting Indians tonight,’ ” Ross said afterward.

SCHEDULE

SEPTMEBER 2 Port St. Lucie 9 Martin County 16 FP Westwood 23 West Boca Raton 30 FP Central OCTOBER 14 at Sebastian River 21 SLW Centennial 28 Wellington NOVEMBER 4 at Treasure Coast 11 Santaluces

STRENGTHS

Offensive tackles Connor Moore and Lance Roache return to anchor the line and make room for the speedy Dentist Hall and multiple receiving weapons in Jankowski’s offensive sets. Senior center Joe Hawkins will be the heart of the line. On the defensive side, junior Sean Paul returns at the cornerback position where he will work with the newcomer Dravious Wright and seniors Charles Ivory and E.J. Pryor. Transfer Nick Madden may have the early QB edge, but will continue to compete with Pryor — who passed for 256 yards and three touchdowns in the spring game — for snaps at quarterback.

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DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos Name QB Nick Madden RB Dentist Hall RB Nate Pryor WR Charlie Miller WR Rakeem Marcelle WR Jeremy Bell OT Connor Moore OG Jacob Mingear C Joe Hawkins OT Lance Roache OG Martin Quistan K Karson Dietrich

No 15 21 2 1 80 9 51 59 55 82 79 3

Cl Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Ht 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-0

Wt 195 185 170 180 175 170 255 205 275 245 255 155

WEAKNESSES

DEFENSE Pos Name DE Dwayne Hoilett DT Travis Espich DT Manny Guadalupe DE Robert Dixson LB Cole Ripple LB Lemtrius Bennefield LB Josh Gallo DB Sean Paul DB Charles Ivory DB Dravious Wright DB E.J. Pryor P E.J. Pryor

No 8 64 77 45 32 35 38 5 6 4 16 16

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 6-3 215 Sr. 6-0 285 So. 6-1 270 Sr. 6-0 220 Jr. 6-0 205 Sr. 6-1 215 Jr. 5-10 195 Jr. 5-11 175 Sr. 6-1 170 Jr. 5-10 180 Sr. 5-9 175 Sr. 5-9 175

RESERVES K.J. Marshall (10, Sr., WR), Forrest Gains (11, Sr., WR), Zach Morby (12, Jr., WR), Darius Randoplph (13, Sr., WR),), Rashard Oliver (17, Sr., WR), Jayden Richardson (18, Jr., WR), Adam Neira (19, Jr., WR), Jason Pierre (20, So., RB), Jamie Giampietro (25, Jr., DB), Chris Gonzalez (26, Jr., DB), Austin Fecher (27, Jr., DB), Matt Flanagan (28, Jr., WR), James Mason (31, Jr., LB), Jonathan Gallo (34, So., LB), Aramis Casiano (41, Jr., DB), Marcus Moore (42, Jr., DB), Peter Candarini (48, Jr., DB), Corbet Maize (50, Jr., DL), Luke Oliver (52, Jr., OL), Matt Susi (53, Sr., OL), Davis Rivas (54, Sr., LB), Jonathan Nombre (56, Jr., DL), Ivory Kizzy (57, Jr., DL), Josh Fersch (64, Sr., OL), Alex Menendez (65, Jr., OL), Chris Aquino (67, So., OL), John Kent (68, Sr., OL), James Grossman (70, Jr., OL), Darron Fish (72, Jr., DL), Scott Bacon (75, Jr., OL), Zach Hollers (76, Sr., OG), Ricky Taylor (81, Sr., WR), Josh Sanderson (83, Jr., WR), Larry Warren (85, Sr., WR), Derek Lilliquist (89, Sr., DL), Josh Early (90, Jr., TE), Brian Topp (94, Jr., TE), Kahlil Davis (96, Jr., DL), Terron Peterson (99, Sr., RB)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Lenny Jankowski (first year) Record: 0-0 with Vero Beach, 72-45 overall 2010: 6-4, 3-1 District 7 6A Assistant coaches: Mike Watkins (offensive coordinator/ running backs), Joe Marx (quarterbacks), Marc Harris (wide receivers), Lenny Kendall (offensive line), Pete Deluke (offensive line), Robert Leslie (defensive coordinator/safeties), Bryan Rahal (cornerbacks), Bryan Crystoforski (linebackers), Teddy Floyd (defensive tackles), Pete Macdonald (defensive ends).

STADIUM BILLY LIVINGS FIELD AT THE CITRUS BOWL (5,500)

Playing surface: Grass Address: 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach Directions: Take U.S. 1 to 17th Street and head west. Stay on 17th Street, which becomes 16th Street. Cross the railroad tracks. The stadium is on the right. Parking is available on the left and right. Main office: 772-564-5400 On the Web: www. indianriverschools.org/VBHS

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

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Dentist Hall (right) runs the ball during Vero Beach’s scrimmage Aug. 19 as Dwayne Hoilett (left) gives chase.

New style of play Jankowski hopes natural talent, different offensive scheme take Vero Beach to the top By Alex Butler Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers

VERO BEACH — What Vero Beach lacks in experience, it will try to compensate for with natural talent this fall. In February, coach Lenny Jankowski arrived at Vero Beach after five seasons at Defuniak Springs-Walton High School looking to bring a new style of play to the Citrus Bowl. Jankowski, known for his offensive innovations, quickly found talent walking the high school halls. After losing 10 starters on defense and nine on offense, many slots needed to be filled during spring practice and summer conditioning. “You don’t want your best athletes roaming the halls,” Jankowski said. “You want them out there participating and doing things the right way on and off the field. “(The new additions) are high character kids.” The Fighting Indians went 6-4 in 2010 under former coach Gary Coggin. And after seasons of pounding the ball on the ground out of the Wing-T, Vero Beach will open it up with

JEREMY BELL

Senior wide receiver 2010 stats: Point guard for basketball team. Did not play football. Coach Lenny Jankowski: “He’s a guy that can do a lot with the ball in his hands. He is becoming more and more comfortable with our sport. He’s finding out he can be special in this sport too. He’s a joy to coach and a really good player.”

a spread offense Friday. The new offensive scheme will see new faces in the starting lineup, along with quickerpaced play. “The thing that’s been the biggest difference is that a guy that was the No. 3 wide receiver last year, was a third-string receiver,” Jankowski said. “In our base offensive formation, we are going to be four-wide, so your third-best receiver is one of your starters. “That’s been the thing that has really gotten the attention of the players. The skill players — or receiver types — are getting on the field and are a lot more involved in the offensive scheme. Good, bad or indifferent, that’s the way it is.” During the 2010 season, Vero Beach passed for just 666 yards, while rushing the ball for 1,437 yards. Vero Beach quarterbacks completed just 50 passes in 90 attempts. In its spring game alone — under Jankowksi — Vero Beach passed 22 times for 306 yards en route to 45 points. With so many holes to fill, competition beckons at every spot on the depth chart, Jankowski said. One familiar face, however,

will be Dentist Hall in the backfield. The senior rushed for 205 yards and two scores in 2010. John Carroll High School transfer Nick Madden is slated to start at quarterback, but continues to compete with fellow senior E.J. Pryor at the spot. Basketball players Charlie Miller and Jeremy Bell — both seniors — will line up at receiver in their first seasons on the football team. Junior Dravious Wright also is buying into the sport and Jankowski’s movement, and will start in the defensive backfield at cornerback. “These are kids that since they came out, they don’t miss a day or a workout and are the first ones there and the last ones to leave,” Jankowski said of the three newcomers. “Not only are they out there, but they are excited to be out there and I think that makes a big difference. “I approached all three kids and explained to them what we are trying to do. I said we would love to have them. It was perfect timing because nobody is ahead of anybody else because it’s all new to everybody. All three kids took me up on it and I couldn’t be more pleased.”

CHARLIE MILLER

Senior wide receiver 2010 stats: Point guard for basketball team. Did not play football. Coach Lenny Jankowski: ”He is a little bigger and stronger than Jeremy. He is a dynamic athlete and I saw his competitiveness and the way he takes over a game. He is just as likely to dominate at his receiver position as he is at his guard position in basketball.”

Along with a new coach, the team will have to replace 16 starters from last year’s talented squad. Depth is a concern at the linebacker position and the team loses 144 tackles from a year ago with the graduation of Dion Holmes. Cole Ripple and senior Lemetrius Bennefield have the most experience at the linebacker position, while Robert Dixson moves out to the edge to play defensive end. Uncertainty at these positions could lead to early mistakes for Jankowski’s team before a stable lineup materializes. Offensively, replacing Jerome Hunter’s 707 yards and 10 scores should fall in the hands of the featured back, Hall.

KEY GAME OCT. 14: SEBASTIAN RIVER

This season, the Fighting Indians make a rare trip away from the Citrus Bowl to Sebastian to battle the Sharks in a rivalry game one week before they begin District 7-6A play against St. Lucie West Centennial on Oct. 21. The county rivalry matchup — which has drawn huge crowds in recent years — features two teams with new signal callers. The game also comes after a tough matchup with Fort Pierce Central, a district champion team in 2010 that is loaded again this season. Vero Beach defeated Sebastian River 28-10 in the first regularseason meeting between the Indian River County rivals.

PREDICTION 7-3, 1-1 DISTRICT 8-8A

An inexperienced lineup will be just that to begin the season, but should benefit from five home games in September to start the season. With new quarterbacks and rapid play calling, it could take time for the offense to limit mistakes. But look for this Fighting Indians team to finish the year strong and make it out of District 7-6A as either the champion or runner-up.

COLE RIPPLE

Junior linebacker 2010 stats: 34 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss and one sack in 9 games for a defense that allowed 15.2 points per game last season. Coach Lenny Jankowski: “I’ve been impressed with him and his improvements to his game through the summer and camp. I’m expecting big things from him this year.”

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W.T. DWYER PANTHERS FIRST VICTORY

What happened: After 23 consecutive losses since the school opened, Dwyer High finally won a football game, beating Spanish River High 13-12 at home. Why it mattered: The school hadn’t won a varsity football game in its first two seasons. The Panthers finished the ’94 season at 1-9.

Key players: After trailing 12-0 at halftime, fullback Jason Orletski scored on a 2-yard TD run. After linebacker Earl Stephens recovered a Sharks’ fumble, Dwyer quarterback Mike Mondul threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to put Dwyer up to stay 13-12.

He said it: “At halftime, I told them ‘you have to have pride in what you do,’ ” Dwyer coach Ben McCoy said. “You have to suck it up for the next 24 minutes.”

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

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Despite graduating a lot of talent in the last four years, Dwyer will field a solid 11 players on both sides of the line, coach Jack Daniels said. The dropoff in quality after each starting 11 isn’t significant. Speed will be a Dwyer trademark this season. “We’ve has some fast teams before, but this one has to be the fastest,” Daniels said. “Our entire defense, including our D-tackles, is probably right around 5.4 in the 40. We just have a lot of guys that can run.”

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DEPTH CHART OFFENSE Pos WR WR QB RB K/Q TE RB TE OL OL OL OL C

Name Johnnie Dixon Clinton Stephens Faton Bauta Matt McMahon BB Puyol Malik Brown Cortney Lowery Evan Harvey Daikwon Fuse Patrick Miller Hayden Harrow Michael Minns Heath Walker

Pos S LB DE LB S CB LB CB OLB DL DL DL

Name Julian Whigham Gage Batten Malik Brown Clay Meister Robert Moss Jonathan Moxey Jared Brown DeAndre Bozeman Shawn Boone Michael Minns Daikwon Fuse Patrick Miller

No 1 3 5 6 7 9 23 33 50 51 52 54 58

Cl Ht Wt So. 5-11 180 So. 5-11 170 Sr. 6-3 223 Jr. 5-8 175 Sr. 6-0 170 Jr. 5-9 160 Jr. 5-7 175 Jr. 6-0 205 So. 6-3 230 Sr. 6-7 270 Jr. 6-0 200 Sr. 6-0 295 Sr. 6-2 275

WEAKNESSES

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Dwyer High running back Walter Kobersky (left) tries to escape defender Hayden Harrow during a recent practice session at Blum Stadium.

DEFENSE No 2 8 9 10 12 15 22 35 36 54 50 51

Cl Ht Wt Sr. 6-1 175 Sr. 6-1 225 Jr. 5-9 160 Jr. 6-1 185 Jr. 5-9 160 Jr. 5-10 160 Jr. 5-10 190 Jr. 5-9 150 So. 5-10 161 Sr. 6-0 295 So. 6-3 230 Sr. 6-7 270

Winning combination

RESERVES Robert Nittolo (11, So.,QB), Jethro St. Hubert (13, Sr.,WR/LB), Wayne Brown (20, Sr., RB/DB), Stanley Asbury (21, So., RB), Anthony Williams (25, Jr., LB/S), Giovanni LoDuca (30, Sr., FB), Antonio Knowles (31, Jr., DB), Jelani Jean-Louis (32, Sr., FB/OL), Jerrad Ward (44, So., LB), Ashton Peek (40, Jr., TD/LB), Walter Kobersky (34, Sr., RB), Dejon Wimber (45, Sr. LB), David Wilensky (48, Sr. LB), Sterling Stanley (53, Jr., OL/DL), Nick Agnelli (55, JR., OL/DL), Anthony Hulme (62, So., OL/DL), Danson Barr (63, Sr., DE), Mark Kelly (64, So., OL/DL), Said Abukhalil (65, Jr., OL/DL), Stephon Holmes (66, Jr., OL/DL), Jordan Sylvestre (68, So., OL/DL), Jimmie Wingfield (70, So., LB), Josue Tilus (72, Jr., LB), David Weeks (74, Jr., LB), Bryce Winfrey (75, Jr., WR), Bobby O’Leary (77, Fr., TE), Onterio Rouse (78, Jr., OL/DL), Natone Macon (80, Jr., TE/LB), Mario Brown (81, So., WR), Kelsen Brat (82, So., WR), Trace Batten (83, So., DB) Nick Buono (84, Jr. TE/DE), Kevin Higgins (85, Jr., TE/DL), Ezra Safford (86, So., WR/ DB), Chris Hearn (87, Jr., DB), Craig Rutledge (88, So., DE), Jeremy Boykins (89, Jr., DE).

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Jack Daniels (16th year) Record: 138-39, 2-0 in District 15-4A, state semifinalists

Assistant coaches: Kevin Embick (quarterbacks), Reggie Stanley (running backs), Bobby Sifrit (defensive coordinator), Ed Geiger (offensive line), Jim Sifrit (defensive line), Jeff Austin (outside linebackers), Steve Quizzenberry (assistant offensive line), Mark Bohne (receivers), Tom Mounier (defensive backs), Tom West (conditioning) Mike Hensley (JV), Matt Monstrola (JV), Jahmad Botes (JV), Danny Embick (JV) Dan Goode (football operations).

STADIUM RICK HUBBARD FIELD AT BLUM STADIUM (6,500) Playing surface: Grass Address: 13601 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens Directions: Stadium is located southwest of the school. From I-95, exit at Donald Ross Road. Head east to Military Trail. Take a right (south) and go a quarter-mile to the school. Main office: 561-625-7800 On the Web: www.edline.net/ pages/William_T_Dwyer_High_ School

RIVALS

■■ Jupiter ■■ Atlantic ■■ Glades Central

A tough defense, strong receivers highlight 2011 Dwyer squad By Mike English mike.english@scripps.com 772-692-8932

JUPITER — Dwyer High School shipped off another class of highly talented football players to several NCAA Division I schools in May — quarterback Jacoby Brissett (Florida), tight end/punter Nick O’Leary (Florida State) and defensive end Curtis Maggitt (Tennessee) — but that doesn’t mean the Panthers’ hopes of another state championship graduated with them. There only are three defensive players and four offensive players returning from last year’s 12-2 team that shut out six teams and held five others to 7 points or less. “Although we’ve lost a lot, we’ve got a lot coming back,” coach Jack Daniels said. “We’ve got some great young players. It’s just that we have to get those great young players to mesh with the guys that have experience.” Daniels said spring drills, summer conditioning and early practices have gone well. “(The preseason) has had a good carryover from the summer,” Daniels said. “I’m excited. We have some real playmakers on offense. We have some very good receivers. We’ve had guys in the past that have been pretty good, but I think we have a couple of

guys now that have a chance to be great.” Two players Daniels speaks highly of are sophomores — Clint Stevens and Johnnie Dixon — and he feels they can become two of the best receivers in Palm Beach County. “Those two (Stevens, Dixon) have the ability to get the ball downfield,” the coach said. Stevens started several games as a freshman, making 10 catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Senior transfer quarterback Faton Bauta has adapted to the team’s pro-style offense, performing well in the spring and improving during 7-on-7 competitions this summer. Bauta transferred to Dwyer last winter from Brooklyn-Poly Prep, where he was a platoon quarterback for the private school and was a two-time New York Post All-Brooklyn selection. At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, he’s already attracted a lot of college attention. Rivals.com has Bauta ranked as the 10th overall quarterback prospect in the country and third in Florida (behind Jupiter High’s Tyler Cameron at No. 6 overall and Plant City’s Bennie Coney at No. 7). “We’re trying some different things with him. We’re running more spread and quarterback keepers,” Daniels said.

FATON BAUTA

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

Senior quarterback 2010 stats: Rushed for 540 yards and seven touchdowns on 37 carries and had 62 tackles at middle linebacker. Coach Jack Daniels: “After the spring game, we expanded the package (for Bauta) and he’s shown over the course of the summer and in the preseason that he can throw the football the way we want to.”

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There is no drop-off behind Bauta. Senior quarterback/kicker Bobby Puyol returns as the backup. Behind Jacoby Brissett last season, Puyol threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns, playing in situations when the Panthers didn’t need to pass. Dwyer won the state Class 4A title in 2009 but was stopped short in the state semifinals last year, losing to Seffner-Armwood 22-20 on a last-second field goal. The strength of this Panthers team is its defense, Daniels said. “Our defense is really the foundation of this program,” Daniels said. “They’ve been great since day one. I don’t think we’ve had a bad defense since I’ve been here.” The defensive veterans include senior defensive back Julian Whigham, junior linebacker Jared Brown and senior lineman Patrick Miller. At 6-foot-7, 270, Miller already is onboard for Dwyer’s “Next Generation” of NCAA Division I recruits. While Bauta is mulling over offers from Miami, Alabama, Georiga, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Pittsburgh, Boston College and Utah, Miller has his own stack of mail from schools like LSU, Auburn and Miami. Miller will be getting a lot of two-way duty along with senior lineman Heath Walker (6-foot-2, 275).

CLINT STEVENS

Sophomore receiver 2010 stats: Ten catches, 115 yards, three touchdowns. Coach Jack Daniels: “He was a starter as a freshman and did real well. I think he’s going to be great. He’s one of the guys who can get the ball downfield for us.”

Graduation cost the Panthers their top two ball carriers —Shawn McClaine, who carried for 12,468 yards and had 19 touchdowns, and Jacoby Brissett, who ran for 668 yards and seven TDs. Junior Cortney Lowery was No. 3 on the rushing list last year with 285 yards and four touchdowns. In the spring game against Palm Bay, Lowery led Dwyer with 49 yards rushing, including a 21-yard touchdown run.

KEY GAME SEPT. 4: AT GLADES CENTRAL

It’s prime-time TV again for the Dwyer Panthers and Glades Central Raiders. The game will be broadcast nationally by ESPN at 4 p.m. as part of the cable network’s high school season kickoff coverage. Dwyer made its national TV debut last Labor Day as part of ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Classics from Columbus, Ohio. The Panthers lost 22-20 in a controversial finish to Cleveland-Glenville High. It’s been two years since two of Palm Beach County’s top teams have played and the Raiders hold a 2-0 advantage over the Panthers, but a win — especially in the Glades — would be a terrific boost for Dwyer, Daniels said.

PREDICTION 14-1, 2-0 DISTRICT 13-7A

Redistricting and reclassification have boosted the Panthers up to a seventeam District 13-7A from the three-team District 15-5A. The move pits Dwyer against Atlantic, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Santaluces, Spanish River and West Boca Raton. It’s a tough lineup: Atlantic (6A), Lake Worth (5A) and West Boca (5A) were all playoff teams last year, but they probably won’t stand in the way of the Panthers winning a ninth consecutive district title. Class 2A state runner-up Glades Central may prove the biggest challenge for Dwyer in the regular season. Although Daniels won’t look ahead to the playoffs, that’s where the bigger challenge lurks — St. Thomas Aquinas, the Class 5A champion now in the Class 7A ranks. The Raiders and Panthers could meet in the 7A region finals — if all goes well.

GAGE BATTEN

Senior linebacker/fullback 2010 stats: Four carries, 13 yards Coach Jack Daniels: “Gage transferred in from King’s Academy this year and he’ll be playing fullback when we need to pound the ball.”

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