Page 2 August 27, 2015 Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 3 Upgrading Film How 2015 Technology is Changing the Game – Again By Jamie Ward

In the 1960s in Maine, it is told that a high school football coach first filmed a team’s games, then used that footage to teach. Now this is so crucial to the sport that players, even at the pee-wee level, have the experi - ence every week. For high schoolers, it’s the Saturday morning after Friday night when players, buoyed or sullen, gather to be coached. It’s a rite of passage, studying A screenshot from one’s heroic self. Or is some - Chardon assistant coach Don Navatsyk’s iPhone 6 shows how hudl.com allows coaches to film anywhere at any time. times the case, failing to meet a coach’s expectations. websites like hudl.com, and looks good,” Walton said. “Kids “Like Knute Rockne, where game-day preparation, in 2015, don’t go to class anymore with the film is going click-click-click- has never been better. backpacks, books and binders.” click. And they’d back it up like The click-click of reel-to-reel Walton himself does not use a 19 times. It would always click- is now the tap-tap of the tablet. tablet. He admitted his projector click. And it’d go forward and Revolution is still closeted away somewhere backward, forward and back - at Hawken Upper School. He ward,” remembers Cardinal “They always have the device remembers the switch from head coach Eric Cardinal of the in their hand anyway,” says Cliff 16mm film to 8mm. In the 1970s early-used 16-mm projector he Walton, who has spent 40 years in Walton would drive a game tape watched in college. “I mean, you high school football. “Kids are downtown to a developing com - used to dread those things, espe - just now more in tune to do that.” pany. “You’d drop it in a mail cially if you screwed up. And, of This is the first year Hawken chute, and the next day you’d get course, that was the whole point does not have a physical play - a copy. That was about as old of it — that you’d screwed up.” book. The offensive and defen - school as you could get.” It’s still called film. But the sive coordinators are installing Film went from 16 mm to 8 pictures now taken from multiple new packages day by day, mm before VCRs became popu - angles on digital cameras never online, and emailing updates to lar. Soon VHS tapes were being even touch the ground; they’re players. Coaches can even see passed around from coach to downloaded and edited and then who has viewed these updates, coach to scout that week’s emailed out. Most of the work is and for how long they studied. opponent. But there was a prob - now done at home, or in study Walton’s son, Dan, has led lem: each new copy was never hall. Technology has streamlined this conversion. quite as good as the original. what players scrutinize on “It’s clean, beautiful and “By Week 10 you could barely Page 4 August 27, 2015 see what was going on,” said from last year of kids doing it board. Now that coach will swipe Cardinal. right,” said Bombers head coach across a tablet, allowing players Digital video discs, or DVDs, Jeff Grubich, who has seen sub - to watch themselves within sec - still used sparingly, fixed that stantial technology changes in onds of leaving the field. problem. The video was clearer, the past five years. “You use it a “If they’re going to use tech - but now copies were made in real- lot with these young bucks.” nology on the sidelines, we’ll use time. If the game was two hours, The Bombers also shoot digi - it no doubt,” the Bombers coach it’d take two hours to make the tal video from two locations, a said. “We’re not trying to let copy. Then there was time lost to high aerial view from the - someone one-up us and have an “snail mail” or drive time. zone and a wide view from the advantage.” Some schools’ programs, of press box. Chardon, through its Grid- course, have more technology The Bombers plan to use all iron Club, is also full of new than others. Mark Iammarino, the technology available to resources, as Don Navatsyk head coach at Chagrin Falls, them, and to utilize a recently demonstrates on his iPhone 6, started using technology in 1983 changed rule by the Ohio High sitting at a coffee shop during when he started in Texas. He School Athletic Association. lunch. It’s an end-zone view used to make Powerpoint pre - Coaches with the technology from last season’s Week 1 game sentations for players. Now it’s will now be able to film and against West Geauga. The an iPad behind the offensive line. review video from the sidelines Hilltoppers are lined up with a Kenston uses hudl.com to during the actual game. Once to the right, yet the draw its playbook, then uses there was a gesticulating line - Wolverines’ is loaded clips from last season to high - backers coach, grabbing a player toward the left, the wide side of light the play. “Like Scat Switch, by the pads to demonstrate tech - the field. Chardon’s offensive kids get on there and see cut-ups nique, scribbling on a marker play-caller wasn’t sure why. Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 5

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Two sea - 9/12 @Grand Valley W 35-19 optimistic. sons ago it had 23. 9/19 @Hawken W 36-20 This year, who can blame The six seniors are half and 9/26 Beachwood L 21-47 half: three returning to the 10/3 @Fairport W 43-0 him? 10/10 Cuyahoga Hts L 18-35 The head coach has seen Badgers, three coming over. Two 10/17 @Kirtland L 7-48 first-hand how consolidation, of the team’s four captains are 10/24 Newbury W 41-8 somewhat controversial, can also new additions. 10/31 Cardinal L 7-34 help students and parents. The “If you look at both pro - 2015 Schedule addition of students from grams, we’re both used to iron - 8/28 @Harvey 7 p.m. Montville and Thompson, for - man football,” DeWeese said. 9/4 Garfield 7 p.m. merly Ledgemont Redskins, has There is a chance for some guys 9/11 Brookfield 7 p.m. to play one-way, which will help 9/18 @Fairport 7 p.m. helped restore a program. 9/25 Kirtland 7 p.m. The $356 pay-to-play fee has with rest. And there is also two- 10/2 @Hawken 7 p.m. been eliminated. There are deep depth across the board. 10/9 @Richmond Hts 7 p.m. enough players for a junior var - “It’s probably the best thing 10/16 Cuyahoga Hts* 7 p.m. sity and freshman team. And that could have happened for 10/23 Independence 7 p.m. 10/30 @Cardinal 7 p.m. new teammates have nothing us,” said senior QB Gordy but great things to say about Cossick. * Homecoming one another. “We have a good core from A Senior is Built to Lead Ledgemont,” DeWeese said of Cossick has plenty of reason the 12 additions. The roster is at to be excited. As a sophomore Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 9 he completed 48 passes in 120 “[Consolidation] is attempts for 884 yards. He plays probably the best Team Profile both ways, and is a team leader Nickname: Badgers in practice. “I can see that in thing that could have Colors: Purple & Gold everything he does,” DeWeese happened for us.” Home: Dr. William A. Reed Field said of his leadership. “In the Conference: Chagrin Valley offseason program, he’s here for – Gordy Cossick Conference (Valley) everything.” OHSAA: Div. V, Region 15 The offense is going to run an gram’s 20 linemen give the Playoff History: 1975, 1981, 1983 (0-3) I-formation with plenty of team plenty of depth. Tyler HS Boys: 174 options. Hoffacker, Riley Carey and Last CVC Title: Berkshire graduated talented 2005 (tie) James Speelman will also play 2014 season: 4-6 (2-5 CVC) backs, but stepping in, possibly on the offensive line. without skipping a beat, are sen - “Experience is going to be Coaches: Nick Burzanko (off. coordi - iors Jarett Young and Michael big on the line,” said Kumher, a nator), Ron Brown (def. coordinator), Risko, starters at Ledgemont. Tom Hinkle, Rich Klemencic, Jesse senior, who said his football DeWeese, Phil Hauser Young rushed for 896 yards last career at Berkshire had gone season, good for 7th in Geauga by in the blink of an eye. Thus Roster: 43 total County. He scored 10 TDs. “The far, Kumher has started in 6 seniors; 13 juniors transition to Jarett isn’t going to 7 sophomores; 17 freshmen every varsity game since his be a big one,” DeWeese said, freshman year, and there’s little Pay to play fee: None adding both Young and Risko reason to think he won’t start at were tough players who are Follow the Team: @bhsfball15 least all 10 (maybe 11?) this used to playing three ways. Young loves the fact he does - year. Players to Watch: Gordy Cossick, Sr. QB/OLB/P 6-1, 185; Jarett Young, n’t have to do everything in If Cossick must throw the football, there is an exciting Sr. RB 5-5, 160; Michael Risko, Sr. practice. “It’s been more bal - RB/ILB 5-11, 176; Logan Kumher, anced,” he said. group of junior wide receivers Sr. LT/ILB 6-0, 200; AJ Adler, Sr. RT The offensive line features waiting, like Emil Hess, who 6-6, 236 AJ Adler at right tackle, Bubba stands 6-feet-4-inches. Hess is Cheerleaders: Macie Hilliard, Bree also the backup QB. Will Urban at right guard, and Barker, Jenna Landrus, Jill Landrus, Logan Kumher, who converts Blechschmid has put in a lot of Emily Young, Lauren Evans, Bella from center to left tackle. work and will see time at slot. Jones and Hayley Kumher. These three provide a solid And junior David Tucek is a 6-4 Trainer: Mario DeMattia core to build around. The pro - tight end.

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     Page 14 August 27, 2015 CARDINAL HIGH SCHOOL Huskies Realize Every Game Counts New faces on the line. Experience at QB. Expect more rotation at the @leafsports backs. 3 straight winning seasons for freshmen. 3 straight #KinsmanCup. 2014 Results By Jamie Ward football. Beachwood is off the 8/29 @Garfield W 34-14 schedule. 9/5 Py Valley W 48-0 9/12 Waterloo W 34-7 It’s still hard to believe the Coach Cardinal and his 9/19 Beachwood L 14-29 Huskies finished the season 8-2 coaching staff, which includes 9/26 @Richmond Hts W 27-14 a year ago and failed to reach new faces, seems OK with the 10/3 @Kirtland L 13-51 the Division V playoffs. pressure. 10/10 @Newbury W 47-6 “Our goal is to be 10-0,” he 10/17 Fairport W 55-13 Cardinal finished ninth and said. “Why would your goal not 10/24 Hawken W 40-21 missed the playoffs by one be that? Why would you not bet 10/31 @Berkshire W 34-7 computer point after losing on yourself?” to Beachwood in Week 4, 29- 2015 Schedule With a strong nucleus of sen - 14. 8/28 Garfield 7 p.m. iors, 13 total, and a group of jun - 9/4 @Py Valley 7 p.m. But then again, maybe it’s iors and sophomores who want 9/11 @Waterloo 7 p.m. not. The program has been to 9/18 Independence 7 p.m. to be varsity players, it’s hard to 9/25 Cuyahoga Hts.* 7 p.m. the playoffs just once, when it bet against a team that has had 10/2 @Fairport 7 p.m. went 10-0 in 2002. In fact, a winning record since 2012. 10/9 Kirtland 7 p.m. three times an Eric Cardinal- 10/16 @Hawken 7 p.m. coached Huskies football team Run, Huskies, Run 10/23 @Richmond Hts 7 p.m. 10/30 Berkshire 7 p.m. has gone 8-2 in 15 years, and In the Huskies’ misdirection all three failed to reach Week run-first Wing-T offense, no one * Homecoming 11. back ever carries the load for This year’s team expects to long. Defenses cannot key on be good again, which will likely certain rushers, and it keeps require 10 focused weeks of players fresh. Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 15 “They aren’t taking as many “Our goal is to be 10-0. hits,” Cardinal said. Why would your goal not Team Profile Yet Lester Troyer, who led Nickname: Huskies the team with 701 yards on 70 be that? Why would you Colors: Red, White & Black carries last year, does return at not bet on yourself?” Home: Richard A. Moss Field fullback. The senior also scored Conference: Chagrin Valley Conference (Valley) 9 TDs a year ago, and was one – Eric Cardinal of the top 10 statistical backs in OHSAA: Div. V, Region 15 Geauga County. The offensive line returns Playoff History: 2002 (1-1) HS Boys: 146 Nate Peters (185 yards and 5 four letter-winners, led by senior rushing TDs in 2014) has looked guard Noah Farmwald. Last CVC Title: 2003 sharp early in camp. Chris “I’m comfortable with this 2014 season: 8-2 (5-2 CVC) Guinn is in the mix, along with line,” he said. “They listen, and Coaches: Nate Peters (off. coordina - his brother, Jeff, who hit his they’ve shown respect.” tor), Miles Anderson, Ben Clutter, stride in the second half. Senior Bryn Havel will likely start Brian George, Jim Soltis (def. coordina - Craig Shanower has shown as the other guard. Havel tor), Brandon Fuller, Dan Chenoweth, good instincts and quickness, thinks the team “realistically Kevin Baggett, Jim Gonczy Cardinal said. Junior Addison should go to the playoffs.” Roster: 48 total Dorn and sophomore Cam Justin Warren returns after 13 seniors; 11 juniors Klepper will both have a missing 2014 with an injury. 9 sophomores; 15 freshmen chance, as well. And senior Trey Houston and Pay to play fee: $300 Running the machinery that juniors Austin Klatik and Jesse fits all of these interchange - McCormick will also have a Follow the Team: @huskies_fb & able cogs is Kyle Simms, who place. @cardinalhuskies started all 10 games as a soph - Senior Jake Francis has good Players to Watch: Chris Guinn, Sr. omore. Simms’ ability to hide size and athleticism at split end, RB/DB 6-0, 195; Lester Troyer, Sr. the football and follow joined by Kyle Root, Hayden RB/DL 6-0, 240; Bryn Havel, Sr. OL/LB through on fakes helped Cummins and Robbie Mulh at 5-11, 190; Noah Farmwald, Sr. OL/DL Cardinal run for 3,242 yards as tight end. 6-0, 225; Jake Francis, Sr. DB 6-0, a team, using at least 10 differ - 165; Nate Peters, Sr. RB/LB 5-11, 220 Secondary Is a Strength ent runners. Cheerleaders: Megan Tucker, Ciera The junior was asked to The defense will again be Taylor, Olivia Brown, Raven Gannon, throw the football just 42 times based on a 4-man defensive Amy Scott, Sarah Shahan, Hannah last season, but that doesn’t front. Most of the Huskies best Shahan, Alexis Simak Trainer: Lisa Ginsburg mean Simms isn’t capable. athletes play on both sides of Page 16 August 27, 2015 the ball. Quick Hits Coaches think the defensive • Eric Cardinal always adds backfield is a strength, with some color to his team’s prac - Francis and Chris Guinn return - tices, like when he told one ball - ing as corners. Brandon carrier: “Do you see that part - Nevison is a hard-hitting safety. ing? Run through the parting, Dorn, Simms and Klepper will Moses!” Or as he told one also play in the - underclassmen during stretches: field. “If you can’t stand still, go Coach Eric Cardinal ahead and stick your opposite 16th season (87-65): The social stud - Farmwald and Troyer anchor ies teacher has provided stability to a the defensive line, having won finger in your opposite ear. smaller football program in an era all-league selections in 2014. You’ll have great balance.” where other programs struggle Linebackers include Havel • Freshman Tyson Sinclair with roster numbers. The proved to be the fastest of his defensive-minded coach is on the inside and Peters and Jeff teammates during the team’s old school, preferring a Guinn can play inside or out - ground-and-pound third practice, edging out Simms side. Root and Jimmy Wilcox offense to the football in a conditioning drill. fashions of the day. are also in contention. • Pay-to-play went from $400 to $300 after a concerted fundraising effort by the athletic department. • Athletic Director Andy Cardinal will not join his dad on the sidelines for the first Havel Farmwald time in 15 years, stepping down as offensive coordi - nator. • Stepping in as the OC is Nate Peters, no relation to Nate Peters the player. • Eric Cardinal and Jim Soltis call the defensive plays Havel Simms together.

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The previous six straight 10/17 West Geauga W 36-34 more leadership. appearances included two trips 10/24 Orange W 35-20 “I’ve noticed a difference 10/31 @Perry L 35-49 to the state finals. already,” he said at an early two- After the Tigers’ Week 10 2015 Schedule a-day practice in August. “The loss to Perry, 49-35, head coach 8/28 @Kirtland 7 p.m. leadership has been really Mark Iammarino and his staff 9/4 NDCL 7 p.m. good.” 9/11 @Woodridge 7 p.m. decided things needed to 9/18 @Wickliffe 7 p.m. change. So they waited two Offense Has Skills 9/25 Orange 7 p.m. days, the following Monday, to 10/2 Perry 7 p.m. Experience returns to the 10/10 @Beachwood 1 p.m. call the first 2015 meeting. team’s skill positions after what 10/16 Geneva 7 p.m. “We established what we many considered a down offen - 10/23 Harvey* 7 p.m. liked from that season, what we sive season last year. The Tigers 10/30 @West Geauga 7 p.m. didn’t like from that season and will build around that core in * Homecoming we needed to change,” their spread offense, which plays Iammarino said. “A lot of it was at a fast pace. off-season prep.” QB Michael Brigeman The first thing the Tigers did returns as a third-year signal- Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 19 caller in the Tigers’ offense. Brigeman threw for 1,582 yards “We didn’t run it well Team Profile last season, scoring 17 TDs. last year, and that puts Nickname: Tigers Brigeman gave early camp Colors: Orange & Black high marks, saying seniors had us in a bind.” Home: C.S. Harris Stadium shown a better work ethic this – Mark Iammarino Conference: Chagrin Valley year. When he started as a soph - Conference (Chagrin) omore, he was asked to be a OHSAA: Div. III, Region 7 game manager. Now he needs to scheme standpoint.” Playoff History: 1999, 2000, 2001, be a game changer, Iammarino Ten players are being shuf - 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, said. 2012, 2013 (18-11) fled into the offensive line com - HS Boys: 275 “He’s a lot bigger and a lot petition. Guard Gage Szaraz is stronger this year,” Iammarino the only returning starter. Last CVC Title: 2013 (tie) said, calling the senior’s offsea - Iammarino thought the Tigers 2014 season: 5-5 (4-3 CVC) son regiment key. “He’s a smart would use all three scrimmages Coaches: Paul Perrine, John Scott QB who runs the show. He’s to determine a starting five. (def. coordinator), Gerry Steuber, Paul been throwing the ball with Tom Vandertill is an experi - Kiffner, Mike Salyers, Bryan Kover, Adam Lesko, Michael Colabuno more zip, and I try to harp on enced starter receiver. The sen - that fact that he’s a very good ior caught 27 balls for 435 yards Roster: 48 players athlete and we want to let that last season, a 16-yard average 14 seniors; 14 juniors athletic ability show.” for 5 . Morell can 20 sophomores RB Corey Tull returns as a also play recover, as can Tull, Pay to play fee: None third-year starter. The Tigers based on the formation. Matt struggled to run the football last Esterer, Tommy Richmond and Follow the team: @ChagrinAD season, which has always been Pierce Fricke will also all get a Players to watch: Corey Tull, Sr. RB/LB important to Chagrin Falls’ suc - chance at wideout. 6-2, 220; Collin Morell, Sr. SB 5-6, cess through the air. 160; Michael Brigeman, Sr. QB/S 6-0, Tigers Switch D 180; Tom Vandertill, Sr. WR/LB 5-11, Tull had 74 carries last year 175; Austin Lucas, Sr. LB 6-2, 175 for 441 yards and 4 TDs. Senior To Fit Players Collin Morell (34 carries for 192 The Tigers will switch to a Cheerleaders: Samantha Conti, Jessica Feucht, Victoria Haber, Grace yards) will also get carries. base 3-4 defensive scheme Hass Hill, Laurel Jackson, Emily King, “We didn’t run it well last because of the team’s strength Grace Livingston, Nadia McGinnis, year, and that puts us in a bind,” within the linebackers and Sarah Relyea, Shea Salyers, Marley Iammarino said. “We’re working defensive backs. Five starters Vidmar, Avery Wood, Jillian Zaffiro Trainer: Anne Algier hard on that from a line and return to a unit that allowed GOGO HUSKIESTIGERS StayStay focused focused andand work hard!hard! Page 20 August 27, 2015 33.5 points per game in 2014. going to be easier as Kenston It’s a significant change for a and Aurora both drop off. coaching staff that was pretty Chagrin Falls has never played consistent over a long period of Geneva before. They haven’t time. But they visited with other played Beachwood in a long coaching staffs in the offseason time. The new makeup of this and think the change provides league makes for a lot more par - flexibility with some of the ity, Iammarino said. defensive players. • The Tigers program has Coach Mark Iammarino Austin Lucas returns at LB. moved up to Division III this 21st season (157-70): Iammarino The senior had 40 tackles last season. Iammarino does not and his staff have established year. Tull will play LB think that’s an issue. one of the area’s best pro - with Vandertill. Jack • Due to past grams the past decade, including 9 CVC titles and O’Brien is a rising jun - success, some 10 playoff appearances. ior who will play line - assistants The emotional leader backer and see some have moved calls the offense. carries on offense. on, so Iamma- The defensive rino is experi - line will rotate, encing one of the especially given all biggest coaching the bodies on the line, transitions in a long time the and Szaraz expects the defense past two seasons. “I think we to be more aggressive and more are very fortunate in the exciting this year. Jack Dawson, guys we have this year, with a junior, will play nose tackle. a good blend of experience Tull Szaraz Esterer and Fricke are the start - and youth.” He thinks ing . younger coaches will bring Brigeman is going to play new ideas. two ways at safety. • Brennan Izzo is an “out - standing kicker,” Iammarino Quick Hits said. Last year, the senior con - • Corey Tull is being recruit - verted 24 of 26 extra point ed by “all of the Ivy League attempts and connected on Brigeman Vandertill schools,” said Iammarino. three of four field goals, with a • The team’s schedule is long of 31 yards. Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 21

BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11 AM - 3 PM Page 22 August 27, 2015 CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL Seniors Plan to Prove Naysayers Wrong Big, strong, fast group. Experience is a concern. Defense replaces 9 @leafsports starters. Offense has upside with new faces. Kicking game solid. 2014 Results 8/29 West Geauga W 8-6 By Jamie Ward some of the best size, strength 9/5 @Kenston W 19-7 and speed he has seen since tak - 9/12 @Canton South W 40-20 ing over in 2011. 9/19 North W 45-21 Nobody ever expected a lot 9/26 Madison L 0-14 of this senior class when its foot - “It’s a class that has been 10/3 @South L 21-25 ball players turned varsity two small in numbers, and it’s a class 10/10 Geneva W 34-6 years ago. you were told you can’t win 10/17 @Riverside W 22-15 with,” said Hewitt, a motivator 10/24 University W 49-28 There were two wins in 7th 10/31 @Lakeside W 35-7 grade, two more in 8th grade. known for grabbing players’ 11/7 #@ St. V-St. M L 13-34 And then a one-win freshman attention in team huddles. “And I # Playoffs year. “We’ve just lost most of remind them of that constantly.” the time,” said Lucas Lundblad, 2015 Schedule Big, Strong Line Always Key a senior and returning starter. 8/28 @West Geauga 7 p.m. “But we have really good kids, The offensive line is as big as 9/4 @Geneva 7 p.m. 9/11 East Technical 7 p.m. and the good character is going it’s been in years, with players 9/18 @North 7 p.m. to show up on Friday night.” like LT Skylar Petkosek (6-6, 9/25 @Madison 7 p.m. Many of the seniors who will 220), LF Justin Stanko (6-2, 280) 10/2 Kenston* 7 p.m. be on the field this year have and RG Daylon Powers (6-3, 10/9 @Mayfield 7 p.m. 290). 10/16 Riverside 7 p.m. limited varsity experience. But 10/23 Brush 7 p.m. head coach Mitch Hewitt knows The Hilltoppers’ Wing-T 10/30 South 7 p.m. that Chardon’s system works offense depends heavily on that when players work hard and put line in its run-first approach. * Homecoming in the time. Hewitt thinks these Chardon’s coaching staff is seniors, despite the losses, have known for aggressively trying GO HILLTOPPERS Stay focused and work hard! Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 23 fourth-down conversions, even running the ball on plays like “Passing is good and all, Team Profile 4th and 5. but when you can run Nickname: Hilltoppers Jamie Tierney, an offensive Colors: Red & Black lineman, enjoys those challenges. the ball, it’s better.” Home: Chardon Memorial Field “It’s good that he trusts us,” the – Jamie Tierney Conference: Western Reserve senior said. “But we have to give Conference him reason to. Passing is good OHSAA: Div. II, Region 3 and all, but when you can run pounds. No Chardon QB is ever Playoff History: 1987, 1988, 1993, the ball, it’s better.” asked to throw the ball very 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2014 (24-14) Petkosek credited the off-sea - often, which is why HB HS Boys: 378 son workout program for the Christian Ross and FB Joe “great, huge size,” saying, “We’re Cyvas are crucial. Last Conference Title: 2004 2014 season: 8-3 (5-2 PAC) bigger than we’ve ever been. We Ross ran for 312 yards on 45 run the football a lot in tough carries last year. The senior has Coaches: Jim Britt, Bob Francis, Brian Landies, Marty Mackar, Dave Toaddy, situations, and we like it a lot. good speed when he gets to the Don Navatsyk (off. coordinator), Ty We feel like the left side is the corner, which explains his 7 Merkle, Rob Vujaklija, Chad Murawski strong side, all the way.” yards-per-carry average. Cyvas Roster: 73 total Hewitt said his team must has varsity experience on the 15 seniors; 18 juniors control the line of scrimmage , and the junior is 17 sophomores; 23 freshmen this season. “The game is won expected to step into the foot - Pay to play fee: $350 and lost at any level up front,” steps of his brother, Ben, who he said. played FB last year before grad - Follow the Team: @topperfb, @toppernation Two took the uating. snaps in the preseason, and Andrew Pikus will also play Players to Watch: Christian Ross, Sr. whether the starter is Tommy HB with Evan Hornyak. And HB/DB 5-9, 180; Joe Cyvas, Jr. FB/LB 6-0, 203; Ethan Ziegenfuss, Jr. DB/P 5- Benenati or Joey Dinko, both Lundblad and Jacob Urcheck 11, 180; Andrew Pikus, Sr HB/DB 5-11, juniors will be involved in the will take snaps at tight end. 187; Justin Stanko, Jr. RG 6-2, 280. offense because of their speed. Cheerleaders: Kara Altman, Izy Baker, “We have two really good Plenty of Chances to Step Up Brittany Gregorich, Gabby Foglio, kids,” Hewitt said. “They are both Courtney Kernc, Katie Petersen, Kaleigh 4.0 students, both the fastest, both Players liked the way the Smith, Hale Frank, Kaitlin Altman, Kelley the hardest workers.” defense looked early in camp, Bolden, Sydni Biello, Clara Kalis, Benenati and Dinko are also but the reality is nine of last Cassidy McBride, Allie Malloy Trainer: Hannah Kopack the same size at about 5-10, 170 year’s 11 starters have graduat - Chardon Square           Chardon Square Auto Body / Tire & Brake     440-286-7600 Page 24 August 27, 2015 ed. Only Lundblad on the defen - brother, Mason, the punter, will sive line and Cyvas at LB pro - handle the duties. Either vide any real varsity experience. Ziegenfuss could perform either Powers and Ryder Davis, a job, Hewitt said. “They are junior, are going to fill the world-class soccer players.” defensive line, which Hewitt Kicking guru Marty Mackar said was a strong unit in camp. continues to work with Chardon Kyle McCaffrey and Tanu kickers on the weekends. Lemagua join Cyvas as line - Quick Hits Coach Mitch Hewitt backers. 5th season (28-16): Hewitt an example of And the entire secondary is • Chardon’s Week 1 opponent, a Hilltoppers graduate (1999) who has made good on his promise to new with Ross, Pikus, Shane West Geauga, remains the team’s turn Chardon around. Hewitt Quinn and Ethan Ziegenfuss, biggest rival since that rivalry was played football at Bowling who returns to his home dis - renewed in 2008. In the four years Green State University of Hewitt’s leadership, before becoming a high trict after playing with school social studies Notre Dame-Cathe- Chardon is 2-2 against teacher and coach in dral Latin. the Wolverines. The his hometown. Hewitt won - years they have dered how well won, 2012 and the secondary 2014, Chardon would meet early made the playoffs. varsity challenges. • Ryan Simkins, “The secondary is Zach Frank, Tierney, in your eyes,” he said. Benenati, Evan Powell “Don’t peek inside, don’t and Matt Smerdell are 4.0 Ross Tierney do stupid things. We have bodies students. and physical kids, but how • Chardon joins the Western quickly can they get in and Reserve Conference this sea - make a difference?” son. It will be the smallest Chardon’s kicking units are as school in the WRC, joining strong as they’ve been in years. familiar Premier Athletic Con- Last season, the Hilltoppers ference rivals (Riverside, Mad- pulled a kicker from the girls ison, North and South) and Lundblad Petkosek soccer team. But now Ethan additions (Mayfield, Brush and Ziegenfuss, the kicker, and his Kenston). Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 25

  $! /'!   () *9/11 East Tech !'&% - Chardon  "(&%!'&%10/2 Kenston - Chardon  # )!&$"10/16 Riverside - Chardon  %"+ '(")-!&&$!'&%10/23 Akron Hoban - NDCL 111#!/#.0*,#  '"%$ '#(!"' 10/30 Berkshire - Cardinal %-$%)#''.$!.!(-!-.*"'/ & -1! *0!,.$!(.$%-"'' -.,!(-*).$!%).!,)!..111#!/#.0)!.    ) #!.*.$ )    %''.*++!,")- )'-* . $ .$!#(!-'%0!*) / %**)'2''-!-*) .&''- ,*'- %()&%%! '"% ,"(! (, &*$( '+ -&*)&&/ Page 26 August 27, 2015 HAWKEN HIGH SCHOOL Hawks Expect a Bounce-Back Year Roster numbers down. O-line returns 4 starters. QB rotation in shotgun- @leafsports spread offense. Defense a focus, allowed too many points in ‘14. 2014 Results By Jamie Ward of smaller senior classes in 2013 8/29 @Fairport W 42-0 and 2014. 9/6 @Lutheran West W 14-3 9/12 Gilmour L 20-46 Hawken continues to experi - There were 27 players prac - 9/19 Berkshire L 20-36 ence a decline in football roster ticing at one of the team’s first 9/27 @Western Reserve L 20-49 numbers. One issue could be the two-a-days in early August. 10/2 @Cuyahoga Hts. L 12-31 Staying healthy is key. Logan 10/10 Independence L 21-42 success of the boys soccer pro - 10/17 Richmond Hts. L 29-32 gram, which has been one of the Lair broke his ankle last season 10/24 @Cardinal L 21-40 best in Ohio for more than 10 on the last day of preseason 10/31 Wickliffe L 19-35 years. camp. As a senior and captain, it’s no surprise Lair blames that 2015 Schedule Head coach Cliff Walton sees 8/28 Western Reserve 7 p.m. roster numbers as a cycle. “And accident for the team’s difficult 9/4 Lutheran West 7 p.m. it has impacted us every couple season. 9/12 @Gilmour 1 p.m. of years,” he said. One small “Sometimes I do blame my- 9/18 @Cuyahoga Hts. 7 p.m. self for that,” he said. “But this 9/25 @Richmond Hts. 7 p.m. class at a small program like 10/2 Berkshire* 7 p.m. Hawken really hurts. Last sea - year my main goal is to make 10/9 @Independence 7 p.m. son, Hawken lost its last eight sure it doesn’t happen again.” 10/16 Cardinal 7 p.m. games to finish 2-8. That comes The margin for error is slim. 10/23 Fairport 7 p.m. just two seasons after the team But Hawken players are some 10/30 @Kirtland 7 p.m. went 9-1. of the best in the classroom. * Homecoming Which cycle is this team on? With experienced coaches and a There are 11 seniors, which is few new opponents, things good news. And the younger could swing back in the Hawks’ players have experience because favor.



  Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 27 Line Should Provide Offense Protection “We’re just trying to Team Profile Hawken will continue with its Nickname: Hawks shotgun-style offense. Junior get mean.” Colors: Red & Gray Evan Faxon returns as starting – Cameron Mazzone Home: Walton Stadium QB for a second season. Faxon Conference: Chagrin Valley is left-handed and more of a tra - Conference (Valley) ditional thrower. Cameron Mazzone, a senior, really have any weak links,” said OHSAA: Div. V, Region 15 Playoff History: 1986, 1987, is going to take snaps as a Green, a captain. “And I think 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2009, our backs are as strong as change-of-pace option. Mazzone 2012 (10-9) gives the offense a different they’ve been in a few years.” HS Boys: 185 dimension in that he runs more. Defensive Improvement a Mazzone wants to “keep them Player Priority Last CVC Title: None guessing” when he’s on the field. 2014 season: 2-8 (0-7 CVC) Alex Friedman returns as a The four captains all talked a Coaches: Dan Walton (off. coordina - starting . Lair and lot about defense when it came to team expectations. Coach tor), Ken McClintock, Shawn Koron Davis will play . McGregor, Gary Moses (def. coordi - Friedman is a between-the- Walton did not think defense nator), Kirk Lintern, John Christie tackles back, and will lead was a major concern, but his block for the on captains went back to the 3-4 Roster: 35 players sweeps. hybrid time and again. 11 seniors; 4 juniors Michael Christopher and The defense allowed 38 13 sophomores; 7 freshmen Jonathan Simmons will play points per game in its eight Pay to play fee: None split-end. losses last season. The offensive line is a Friedman will call the plays Players to Watch: Alex Friedman, Sr. strength. Four starters return in on defense as the MLB. And he RB/LB 5-10, 175; Logan Lair, Sr. LT Spencer Wilson, C Jacob looks forward to increased blitz SB/LB 5-11, 180; Michael Cohen, RG Jack Green and RT packages. Christopher, Sr. SE/DB 5-11, 140; Ryuta Fujita. Harry Ankers is “That’s always a blast,” Jack Green, Sr. RG/DL 6-2, 185; expected to play the left guard, Friedman said. “Getting in there Ryuta Fujita, Sr. RT/DL 5-11, 220 and Erick Willis-Jordan, a soph - and wreaking havoc.” Cheerleaders: None omore, will compete for time. Most Hawks will play both This line has played together ways. Danny Murphy will start Trainer: Sarah Royan for three years. “So we don’t in the defensive backfield. The

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Undecided about college, the “He’s throwing to a suitors continue to flock to Team Profile Gdula, who has been starting bunch of kids who Nickname: Bombers since his sophomore year. Last haven’t played under Colors: Blue & White season, he threw for 2,113 yards. Home: Bombers Stadium the lights...” Conference: Western Reserve But the receivers who caught – Jeff Grubich on Gdula those 131 completions are grad - OHSAA: Div. II, Region 3 Playoff History: 1981, 1986, 1995, 1997, uated. 2000, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 (7-9) So Gdula has worked since experience. Serna missed last HS Boys: 385 season with a torn ACL. February finding new go-to tar - Last Conference Title: 2014 gets for the Bombers’ no-huddle Hatfield should start at left 2014 season: 10-3 (7-0 CVC) spread offense. tackle, with two sophomores Coaches: Wally Sonnie, Bob Ross, “He’s going to have to work competing for two other spots Tim Klug, Steve Grubich (off. coordi - on his accuracy,” Grubich said, on the line. nator), Steve Teringo (def. coordina - “because he’s throwing to a “We’re a young team, but tor), Reed Cornell (def. coordinator), bunch of kids who haven’t we’re working hard, and I feel Brad Lako, James Dutched, Scott Anderson, Mike Garity played under the lights on like there’s a lot of potential in Roster: 72 total Friday night.” the younger guys,” said Hat- 23 seniors; 12 juniors “We have to take advantage field. 15 sophomores; 22 freshmen of this opportunity because it’s James Thigpen returns as Pay to play fee: None our last year,” Gdula said. “I’m the primary ballcarrier, having Follow the Team: @Bomber_Football, trying to show the younger play - carried it 151 times last season @BomberEliteClub ers what Friday nights are for 1,011 yards, including 12 Players to Watch: Parker Gdula, Sr. about.” TDs. Just a junior, he’s expect - QB 6-2, 195; Ryan Cozzens, Sr. Max Seewald and Ryan ed to mature and deliver. DB/WR 6-0, 180; Max Seewald, Sr. Cozzens are both expected to DeFranco should also see Wr 5-9, 165; Charlie Randall, Sr. DB step up and catch passes this some carries. 5-11, 180; Collin Kure, Sr. 5-11, 190; Branson Stanley, Fr. WR 5-11, 145 season. Both are making the Grubich says he tells kids all transition from defense. Chris- the time: “It’s your opportuni - Cheerleaders: Malorie Cardaman, Tatyana Hill, Samantha Barrett, tian Tosaro and freshman Bran- ty, take advantage of it.” Heaven Rondo, Morgan Measures, sen Stanley are two others. Samantha Adams, Monaya Stanley, Kenston graduated three New Faces in the Breanna Bodak, Elizabeth Monroe, offensive linemen, but Joe Same Scheme Kate Powell, Ariana Clark, Sophie Zoretich, Mike Serna and The Bombers will start six Keszenheimer, Erica Adams Trainer: Vivianni McKinney McKade Hatfield return with new players in their 4-3 base Page 32 August 27, 2015 multiple front defense. But , and thinks camp has there’s a chance 10 of the 11 been strong. “Fans should starters could be seniors. expect high intensity,” he said. Mike Thigpen returns after “A lot of turnovers and a lot of injuring himself in Week 1 last shut-outs. There’s still work to season. Charlie Randall is a cor - be done, but we’re confident, nerback who started last year. and I’m excited about the chem - And Kordell Holmes will play istry.” safety. Peyton Hulsinger will Coach Jeff Grubich find a spot in the secondary, as Quick Hits 4th season (22-12): Grubich has well. • Silbermann’s nickname is taken the Bombers to the playoffs The entire defensive line was three times in three seasons. “meat.” He said: “Over the The former Mentor assistant up for grabs in camp. years, it just kind of developed.” coach has created a “Until they put the pads on • Kenston has been added to Mentor-like program and start hitting, we don’t the Western Reserve in Geauga County, know what we have,” Conference. Chardon with perennial con - Grubich said. “You tenders. and Brush are the can look great in only two oppo - shorts and a hel - nents this pro - met.” gram has played The strength in the WRC since of the defense Grubich took will be the line - over four years backers. Zach ago. Silbermann returns • The team’s Kure Hatfield along with Romayle non-conference sched - Terry and Colin Kure. Matt ule includes Amherst-Steele, Shell will join the group. which is an hour commute; Silbermann is the leader of Medina, which is a Division I the defense. school; and Canfield. But “I think we look really stout,” Grubich said coaches are he said. “Just everywhere we’re excited about seeing new strong. We’re not weak any - opponents: “These guys are Gdula Silbermann where.” going to really have to grind Kure will play strong-side it.” GO BOMBERS Stay focused and work hard! Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 33

            

  

      

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It’s all about the junior class. 2015 Schedule It’s a decision designed to get Most of those wearing the black 8/28 @Py Valley 7 p.m. the Black Knights, all 17 of and orange pads on the field 9/4 St. John&Paul 7 p.m. them, ready for another uphill will be 11th-graders. It’s not just 9/11 @Richmond Hts. 7 p.m. season. Glodowski and his a large class, but a talented one. 9/18 @Waterloo 7 p.m. “It’s the class,” Glodowski said. 9/25 @Garfield 7 p.m. coaches must convince high 10/2 Windham 7 p.m. school athletes to play three “We’ve always been friends 10/9 Lutheran East* 7 p.m. ways. And this comes with men - and stuck together,” said junior 10/16 @Mathews 7 p.m. tal exhaustion and physical pain. Joe Ule, who will anchor the 10/23 Chalker 7 p.m. offensive and defensive lines. 10/30 @Grand Valley Newbury players have been in the weight room since “When we were freshmen, all of * Homecoming December. And their coach us got started, and I think with thinks the players are buying in: the junior talent we have, we “We are getting to the goals we can do good.” want to achieve.” “It’s just nice because we’ve Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 35 been a big family throughout the years,” said junior Tommy “I’m focusing on what Team Profile McKale. Nickname: Black Knights Added junior Kade Marker, we need to focus on.” Colors: Black & Orange “I think our class just loves the – Tim Glodowski Home: Carl Munn Stadium game of football. And I think we Conference: Northeastern Athletic want to put Newbury back on Conference the map in football.” OHSAA: Div. VII, Region 23 the only senior, is taking some Run, Knights, Run Playoff History: None snaps at QB. Weiss played soc - HS Boys: 61 On offense, Johnny Chambers cer last season, and so was still returns as the team’s leading learning in the beginning of pre - Last conference title: None rusher from a season ago. season camp. Chambers could 2014 season: 3-7 (1-4 NAC) Chambers ran 729 yards on 109 also play QB. Coaches: Coaches: Pat Snodgrass carries, good for 6.6 yards per When last season’s starter (def. coordinator); Joe Shumar (off. carry. He will be asked to carry went down, Nate Grubbs, a jun - coordinator); Brennan Torok; AJ the load as a sophomore. ior, was thrust into the QB posi - Corona; Scott Dinehart “He’ll take the lion’s share,” tion because coaches thought he Glodowski said of Chambers. was the best athlete to handle it. Roster: 17 total Newbury will run the football Grubbs learned the entire 1 senior; 6 juniors on most downs — some 90 per - offense in a week, so more 4 sophomores; 6 freshmen cent the coaches predict. And preparation should help if he is Pay to play fee: $125 Chambers understands it’s a big asked to play the position again. role. Ray Modic is back this sea - Follow the Team: @coachglodowski “I learned a lot from Ben son at wingback. (Elia),” said of the the back who Ule, at 240 pounds, could get Players to Watch: Tommy McKale, Jr. graduated with 1,400 yards last some right tackle postseason FB/LB/OL 6-1, 205; Johnny Chambers, So. RB/QB/LB 5-10, 175; season. “I feel a lot more com - accolades in Division VII. Ule Nate Grubbs, Jr. RB/DB 6-0, 165; fortable. Your freshman year understands the line has to stay Kade Marker, Jr. TE/DL 6-2, 220 there are lots of jitters and figur - healthy. And during games, ing out what high school foot - there isn’t much time for a Cheerleaders: Kristen Whelchel, ball is. Sophomore you just breather. Carley Couch, Grace Wright, Jessica build on it.” The offense, a double-tight Perez, Abby Harvey, Liesel Fenstermaker, Jacy Drabeck McKale is going to also get with a wing, is staying the same Trainer: Chris Soworowski carries at fullback. Jake Weiss, under coordinator Joe Shumar, GO KNIGHTS Stay focused and work hard! Page 36 August 27, 2015 which should help since many of Quick Hits the players understand the • The Black Knights “earn offensive basics. “Mini-camp is their stripe” during the presea - now just basically review,” son — that is, the orange stripe Glodowski said. “The learning on their black helmets, a tradi - curve has been quick.” tion begun under these coaches. Playing All Three Ways The team will feature the same helmet this season with the The Black Knights will run a addition of an orange chin strap. Coach Tim Glodowski 4-3 base defense with some • Glodowski’s dad, Mike, is 2nd season (3-7): The young coach adjustments. not officially on the coaching has had a full off-season to pre - Weiss will play defensive pare Newbury for success with staff this season. But Mike a much friendlier schedule. back. “He’s a diamond in the spent years coaching The Eastlake-North gradu - rough,” Glodowski said. “He’s Richmond Heights and ate says he learned a lot been asking a lot is considered a in his first year. of questions coaching role that haven’t model for his been asked.” son. Chambers will play • Marker LB, along with McKale, will feature who finished with about bleached 80 tackles last season. blonde hair Glodowski said McKale is this season. “I told him the defense’s emotional leader. he needs to play like he Marker, who “can be really can wear that,” Glodowski said. Marker Ule good when he wants to be,” says Last season, Marker had a his coach, will play defensive end. mohawk. Marker said he felt great early in • There are five teams in the camp. “I feel I can bring stuff to Northeastern Athletic Confer- the team that we need,” he said. ence this season. Newbury The defense has been learn - struggled to fill some of its five ing things quickly, Marker non-conferencce games, but added. found 10 opponents that will Chambers McKale Grubbs will play strong safety, give them Ohio High School with Modic at the other safety. Athletic Association points. Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 37

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11081 Kinsman Road • Newbury OH 44065 • Corner of Rt. 87 & Auburn Road 440.564.2227 • mangiamangiagood.com             Page 38 August 27, 2015 NOTRE DAME-CATHEDRAL LATIN HIGH SCHOOL Lions to Build on Sucess Under New Coach New QB but top rusher, receiver return. Roster numbers high. New @leafsports coach taking a college approach to program. Expect big things. 2014 Results By Jamie Ward 8/29 South W 44-17 approaches to coaching a foot - 9/5 Chagrin Falls W 44-10 ball team. 9/13 @University W 49-17 This year’s Lions will look to “The guys didn’t take any 9/19 Hubbard L 15-49 time off,” Mooney said. “They 9/26 @Struthers W 29-21 build on the first playoff win in 10/3 Lake Catholic L 28-38 school history, a 45-27 road win realize they did something spe - 10/10 @Benedictine L 16-55 against Field. But NDCL play - cial last year, and they want to 10/17 Walsh L 17-31 ers believe they should have keep building on it.” 10/24 @Hoban W 28-24 beaten Bay a week later. 10/31 @Padua W 42-24 New Face Runs 11/7 #@ Field W 45-27 They weren’t then, and won’t Familiar Offense 11/14 #Bay L 24-27 be this year, just happy to be # Playoff game there. Tyler Sabath will be the new Participation in the weight QB, having waited his turn his 2015 Schedule junior year. Sabath was over - 8/28 @South 7 p.m. room this spring was high, even 9/4 @Chagrin Falls 7 p.m. in the interim period when the whelmingly voted team captain 9/11 University 7 p.m. team was not sure who would be and stepped right into that lead - 9/18 Cleve Cen. Cath. 7 p.m. head coach. ership role. 9/25 @Canton Cen. Cath. 7 p.m. “I’m excited to fill those 10/2 @Lake Catholic 7 p.m. Watching it unfold was the 10/9 Benedictine 7 p.m. man named to be the new head shoes, and I think I’m ready for 10/16 @Walsh 7 p.m. coach, Andrew Mooney, who it,” Sabath said. “We are moti - 10/23 Hoban* 7 p.m. was in the building having vated to go farther. We got a 10/30 Padua 7 p.m. coached the offensive line last taste of it, and then it was bitter - * Homecoming season. He and former coach sweet.” Ben Malbasa have very similar Mooney doesn’t like to call Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 39 his offense a spread, but conced - “We are motivated to go ed it’s “a spread offense with an Team Profile old-school mentality.” He said farther. We got a taste Nickname: Lions the Lions will run the football of it, and then it was Colors: Blue & Gold first, and pass when they have Home: Lion Stadium bittersweet.” Conference: North Coast League to. “I want to say when I throw – Tyler Sabath (Blue Division) it, rather than being in long OHSAA: Div. IV, Region 11 range situations.” Playoff History: 2003, 2004, 2008, The Lions will hurry up on Zbiegien (LG) and Jacob 2012 (0-4) offense. Last season, Malbasa Zbiegien (RG). Bobby Sterkel HS Boys: 246 said he’d like to see his team run rounds out the line at right tack - Last NCL Title: 2012 120 plays a game. Not much will le. 2014 season: 6-4 (2-3 NCL) change under Mooney: “We “We’re keeping it simple with Coaches: George O’Hamill (off. coor - dinator), Chris Stoffl, Tony Bovaro cannot snap the ball fast the offensive line so we can be (def. coordinator), JP Edmond, Drew enough, but we’re going to physical and hard-nosed with Phillips, Jeff Banker, August Motz, pound it at you at a pace that is it,” Mooney said. And the Tom Mental not capable of being matched by Zbeigien brothers are like Roster: 82 total the defense.” coaches playing guards. “I love 18 seniors; 20 juniors 21 sophomores; 23 freshmen Harrison Richardson returns coaching this offensive line,” he Pay to play fee: None as the lead back. Richardson said. had 1,044 yards last season on Follow the Team: @NDCL_Football Brendan Leininger returns at 167 carries. The junior also had Players to Watch: Tyler Sabath, Sr. tight end. Leininger was the top 16 TDs. QB 6-0, 180; Harrison Richardson, receiver in Geauga County, Jr. RB 5-10, 185; Brendan Leininger, Other ball carriers include catching 53 passes for 784 yards. TE 6-5, 205; Ryan LeBanc, Jr. LB 6- senior Savion Groves and junior 1, 205; Rob Ortega, Sr. C 6-0, 210 Brandon Mounts. He has good size, and is expect - ed to make a huge impact. Cheerleaders: Avery Albano, Claire “Those guys are back healthy, Bouffard, Hannah DeRespiris, Lauren and we’re going to rotate all “We’re not looking at indi - Farrell, Ashley Fortunato, Isabella three of them,” Mooney said. “I viduals, we’re looking at the Gigliotti, Chelsea Gorom, Olivia team,” Leininger said. “And the Gorom, Noreen Liggett, Sophia would love to get each of those Marusic, Amanda Perella, Nina Rizzo, guys 20 carries a game.” team hit the ground running Shannon Rossi, Kayla Schikowski, Rob Ortega, at center, is the early in camp.” Marissa Tucholka, Giovanna Vitale, senior leader of the offensive Alex Balogh, a team captain, Hailey Wilson, Sydney Yonosik- line. He returns with starters Ryan Sabo and Jake Marut will Barcomb, Rylee Zappitelli Trainer: Pete DeMichele Justin Schlereth (LT), Stephen play wideout. Page 40 August 27, 2015 Defense Will Mostly Seniors James Tuohey and Play One Way Vincent Petro are the safeties. The team will have multiple Rob Szmania and Joshua Peroni defensive fronts, which the are the corners. coaches decided was best con - sidering the Lions personnel. Quick Hits There is a mixture of seniors • NDCL, when asked by a and underclassmen, and six new local paper to list its best players starters, this season. in the classroom, decided not Coach Andrew Mooney Roster numbers are up, and complete that part of the ques - 1st season: Inherits a program on so NDCL expects to start tionnaire. “Let’s just say they all upswing after years under former coaches Byron Morgan and Ben almost nobody two ways, which have good grades,” Mooney Malbasa. A native of Texas, will help the defense stay said, laughing. “Last Mooney was an NDCL fresh for four year’s graduating class assistant last season. quarters. had a cumulative 3.5 Coached for four years with the offensive Ryan LeBanc, a average.” line at Ohio Univer- junior, expects to have • The Blue Divis- sity. a big season from the ion is tough. Mooney LB position. Sopho- knows that. But he’s more Chase Kline thankful for all the steps into a LB possible computer role, along with Nate points available to Peroni and Brendan Jackett. NDCL, since reaching the play - LeBanc knows the young offs is always the team’s main guys need to step up to replace goal. “I really wouldn’t have it any Leininger Richardson lost seniors. And he likes having other way,” he said. “I’d rather go defensive coaches that can help 4-6 and make the playoffs then go defenders specialize. 9-1 and watching.” Randy Cumley will play nose • Mooney wants to run the guard in the 3-man and tackle in NDCL program in the business- the 4-man front. “It’s nice to like manner that college pro - have a guy like him down in the grams are run, so he will use his trenches,” Mooney said of the experience at Ohio University. LaBanc Sabath junior. Joe Iademarco and Mike “We are very serious,” he said. Varcelli will play defensive end. “Raising the accountability level.” Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 41 Page 42 August 27, 2015 WEST GEAUGA HIGH SCHOOL Wolverines Due for Bounce Back if History Holds QB spot solidified. Engoglia has the team’s speed. Rest of skill players @leafsports question marks. New opponents will help. Week 1 vs. Chardon key. 2014 Results By Jamie Ward tice. Senior Carmen Engoglia 8/29 @Chardon L 6-8 doesn’t miss the pot holes, or the 9/6 Riverside L 28-52 9/12 Padua W 21-14 What a difference the turf mud when it rains. “It’s awe - 9/19 @Harvey W 34-22 makes. some,” he said. 9/26 Perry W 28-21 The Wolverines are having This year’s senior class has 10/3 @Aurora L 0-38 big expectations. The group 10/10 @Orange W 27-24 their first preseason camp on 10/17 @Chagrin Falls L 34-36 the field turf at Howell Field. went undefeated in middle 10/24 Kenston L 27-50 And the community’s efforts to school. And the schedule will be 10/31 Beachwood W 35-6 complete the project has considerably more competitive. 2015 Schedule changed the way the football Plus, the trend under Cirino has 8/28 Chardon 7 p.m. team practices. been to reach the playoffs every 9/4 @Riverside 7 p.m. “It’s faster, and the pace of it other year. After finishing 5-5 a 9/11 @Padua 7 p.m. improves the organization of year ago, the Wolverines are due. 9/18 @Geneva 7 p.m. practice,” said head coach Lou “They are still a growing 9/25 @Harvey 7 p.m. 10/2 Beachwood* 7 p.m. Cirino. Cirino, a 2002 graduate, group,” Cirino said. “And we’ve 10/9 Orange 7 p.m. is now the most senior member had to raise them more than 10/16 @Wickliffe 7 p.m. of West Geauga’s fall varsity ever. But the team is tighter, and 10/23 Perry 7 p.m. coaches. “And actually having their roles are more defined.” 10/30 Chagrin Falls 7 p.m. lines and numbers improves the The goal is simple: Be one of * Homecoming spacing.” the school’s best teams ever. To The team just looked bigger do that, they’ll need to win a and stronger on the surface dur - playoff game; Wolverines teams ing its second two-a-day prac - are 1-7 all-time in the posteason.

            

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           Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 43 Searight Takes Over as Captain Team Profile Cameron Searight returns as “I plan to go Nickname: Wolverines starting QB after four and a half undefeated.” Colors: Blue & White Home: Howell Stadium starts as a sophomore. Searight – Carmen Engoglia Conference: Chagrin Valley battled injuries at the end of last Conference (Chagrin) season, but completed 49 of 91 OHSAA: Div. III, Region 7 passes for 671 yards when Playoff History: 1999, 2001, 2002, healthy. Searight talks confi - Zannetti, who is 6-4 and 205 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013 (1-7) dently, and his coaches think he pounds, is a good athlete and HS Boys: 266 looks ready to lead. one of the best basketball play - Last CVC Title: 2003 2014 season: 5-5 (4-3 CVC) “I feel a lot more comfort - ers in the county. Joe Fornaro able,” he said, adding there is a will also play TE. Both can play Coaches: Eric Stendalen, Joe Mazzurco, over the middle or split out. Bobby Scott, Matt Byrne, Kevin Byrne little less pressure in practice. (off. coordinator), Mitch Smith (def. coor - Engoglia figures to be The offensive line is strong dinator), Derek Buell, Andrew Balkovec, involved in the Wolverines’ mul - on the ends and inexperienced Nick Iacampo, Jeff Javorek tiple-formation offense in differ - in the center. Replacing two Roster: 78 players ent ways. The senior is listed as a guards and a center is a big part 23 seniors; 13 juniors , but his speed of the preseason. But the team’s 15 sophomores; 27 freshmen makes him a TD threat. tackles, Logan Jelliffe (6-3, 270) Pay to play fee: $195 “I plan to go undefeated,” and Michael Archiable (6-3, Follow the Team: @WestGFootball, Engoglia said. “That’s the goal, 240), are big. @WestGAthletics and I think we have a really “These guys really care about Players to Watch: Cameron Searight, Sr. QB/DB 6-0, 195; Zach Suba, Sr. good chance of doing it.” each other,” Archiable said, and WR/DB/P 6-2, 165; Carmen The worry is opposing new varsity players on the line, Engoglia, Sr. WR/DB 5-6, 165; Matt defenses will shade or double like Anthony Ippolito, Kyle Ickes, Sr. FB/LB 5-10, 205; Chris Engoglia, so coaches are work - Krebs and Nick Rossi, are fitting Zannetti, Sr. TE/DL 6-4, 205 ing hard with other skill players, in well. “We’ve gotten bigger Cheerleaders: Rachyl Anderson, Alexis like running backs Anthony than last year through the Ange, Quinn Arra, Bri Cellini, Cassidy Czikray, Kim Davidson, Meghan Drain, Albino and Matt Ickes, both weight room.” Gabi Engolia, Alex Gibb, Camryn seniors. Zach Suba (11 catches Heatwole, Angie Hrobat, Kaity Larrick, and 220 yards in 2014) also More One-Way Players Kendal Lyman, Alyssa Possante, Anna returns as a starter. Should Help D Sheridan, Hannah Spies, Samara And there is real buzz around The defense, a base 4-4, Steele, Hannah Zannetti Trainer: Kyle Baer the tight end position. Chris returns Sean Kirkwood, Spencer Page 44 August 27, 2015 Mansfield, Shaqwan Bailey and • West Geauga is not the Kyle Gallagher. Three of the media pick to win the new-look team’s four linebackers are also Chagrin Valley Conference’s back: Fornaro, Dom Pavich and Chagrin Division, which suits Rob Cline. Cirino. “We’re not the ones with West Geauga, despite roster the target on our back right numbers that are slightly down now. I’m hoping it happens at in the past three seasons, some point.” have developed a • The Wolverines play Coach Lou Cirino number of one-way rival Chagrin Falls in 6th season (30-22): Cirino isn’t the players, which Week 10 and Perry young coach who took over in should help. in Week 9, both pre - 2010, a fresh-faced 2002 West Geauga graduate. More The secondary season favorites in mature, Cirino is trying to returns starters the conference. build a perennial power - Kyle Roberts and West Geauga has house. Patrick Davasinni. not beaten Cha- Joe Daddario looks to grin Falls since step into that role. And 2006. That’s eight Charlie Koach and Noah straight losses. Ickes both expect to make • Jeff Javorek, the new an impact on defense. head varsity basketball coach, is “We’re excited about that a new assistant on the staff. side of the ball,” Cirino said. Kevin Byrne is the new offen - “Hopefully they don’t get com - sive coordinator, but the team placent with anything.” will run the same offense. Joe Engoglia Jelliffe Leonette was named new athlet - Quick Hits ic director in early August. • With 271 boys in grades 10 • Matt Ickes, Noah Jacobson, through 12, the Wolverines are Chris Zannetti, Alex Steward one of the smallest Division III and Noah Ickes are all 4.0 stu - school in Ohio. Enrollment dents. trends downward, Cirino said, • The one drawback to prac - making it likely the Wolverines ticing on the new Howell Field Searight Zannetti could drop to Division IV for turf? “Turf burn,” says Michael the 2017-18 season. Archiable.                   "      !"            Geauga County Maple Leaf Page 45 Page 46 August 27, 2015

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