AT A GLANCE | District schools

BEAVER LOCAL (DIV. III)
Head coach: Rich Wright, 6th year (38-17).
Assistants: Doug Velesquez, Tom Velexquez, Mike Tucci, Ed Beohm, Scott McClelland, Marv Carroll, Eric Nejus.
2002 record: 10-3.
Offensive/defensive formations: Wing-T offense; 4-3 defense.
Key losses: Jordan Williams (Mount Union), Jared Williams (Mount), Bill Beebout (Otterbein), Derick Smith (John Carroll), Dustin Bach (Otterbein).
Returning offensive backs: Jake Robinson, QB, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Adam Hoppel, FB, 6-2, 255, Sr.; Josh Pastore, TB, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Matt Vujaklya, WB, 6-3, 200, Sr.
Incoming offensive backs: Stephen Mercer, QB, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Eddie Sprouse, RB, 5-7, 180, Jr.; Dan Kinsey, RB, 6-3, 190, Jr.
Returning offensive end: Shawn Crane, TE, 6-4, 260, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Josh Weese, TE, 6-2, 200, Jr.; Justin Willison, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Blaine Sollick, 5-10, 155, Sr.
Returning offensive linemen: Trevor Campbell, 5-10, 230, Sr.; Andy Shingleton, 5-10, 245, Sr., Blake Shawke, 6-2, 255, Sr., Ryan Kernish, 5-8, 188, Sr., Jesse Arn, 6-0, 200, Sr., Chad Hayes, 6-1, 265, Sr., Kris Kaufman, 5-10, 235, Sr., Nick Griffin, 6-1, 305, Sr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Seth McAndrew, 6-1, 185, Jr., Chris Norris, 6-0, 205, Jr.
Returning defensive linemen: Hoppel, Shingleton, Shawke, Kernich, Arn, Hayes, Kaufman, Willison, Griffin.
Incoming defensive linemen: McAndrew, Norris.
Returning linebacker: Campbell.
Incoming linebackers: Weese, Sprouse.
Returning defensive backs: Robinson, Pastore, Vujaklya, Mercer, Sollick.
Incoming defensive backs: Kinsey.
Returning kicker: Jeff Dalrymple, 6-1, 195, Sr.
Outlook: Return 23 lettermen from last year's regional finalist team. Good size and plenty of experience. Should be tough.
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- Akron East7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Carrollton7:30
Sept. 5 -- at Campbell7:30
Sept. 12 -- East Liverpool7:30
Sept. 19 -- Bellaire7:30
Sept. 26 -- at Zanesville7:30
Oct. 3 -- at Chardon7:30
Oct. 10 -- at Oak Glen (W.Va.)7:30
Oct. 17 -- Eastlake North7:30
Oct. 24 -- Richmond Edison7:30
CAMPBELL (DIV. V)
Head coach: John Ryan, 4th year (11-19).
2002 record: 6-4.
Key losses: (Graduation) Jeff Budrovic, Eric Hassen, Adam Antalocy, Joe Jackson, Nick VanSuch; (eligibility) Tim Davis, C.J. Johnson, Tony Kostalas, Dan Stucky.
Returning offensive backs: Ricky Quinn, QB, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Mike Mazias, RB, 5-9, 185, Sr.
Incoming offensive back: Derrell Johnson, QB/RB/WR, Soph.
Incoming offensive end: Bobby Curtis, WR, Sr.
Returning offensive linemen: Mark Such, 6-3, 240, Sr.; John Tsikouris, 5-7, 235, Sr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Peter Psaras, Soph.; Anthony Ramun, Jr.; Nick Tsikouris, Jr..
Returning defensive lineman: John Tsikouris.
Incoming defensive linemen: Ramun, Psaras, Nick Tsikouris.
Returning linebacker: Such.
Returning defensive backs: Quinn, Mazias.
Incoming defensive backs: Johnson, Curtis.
Returning kickers: George Malactaris, K, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Quinn, P.
Outlook: The Red Devils have some holes to fill, but have some solid players returning. Quinn passed for over 1,000 yards and 12 TDs and averaged nearly 40 yards per punt. He also had 425 yards rushing. Malactaris was an all-state kicker last season. Campbell plays a brutal schedule for a Div. V team.
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- at Springfield7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Lakeview7:30
Sept. 5 -- Beaver Local7:30
Sept. 12 -- Struthers7:30
Sept. 19 -- East Liverpool7:30
Sept. 26 -- at Mercyhurst (Pa.) Prep7:30
Oct. 3 -- Wilson7:30
Oct. 10 -- at Kennedy Catholic7:30
Oct. 17 -- at Warren JFK7:30
Oct. 24 -- St. Thomas at Canton Cent.7:30
EAST LIVERPOOL (DIV. II)
Head coach: Bob Thayer, 9th year (60-28).
2002 record: 7-3.
Key losses: Jordan Williams (Mount Union), Jared Williams (Mount), Bill Beebout (Otterbein), Derick Smith (John Carroll), Dustin Bach (Otterbein).
Incoming offensive backs: Justin McElhaney, QB, Sr.; Lou Ward, RB, Jr.; Leo Pearson, FB, Sr.; Jason Randolph, QB, Jr.; Tim Lawson, QB, Jr.
Returning offensive end: Andre Dawson, TE, 6-2, 245, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Eric Harriel, Troy Chisom, Roosevelt Kirby.
Returning offensive linemen: Aaron Durk, Sr.; Steve Badgley, Sr.; Shayne Jones, Sr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Rob Hazelet, Jr.; James Reed, Jr.; Nick Pittenger, Jr.
Returning defensive linemen: Dawson.
Returning linebacker: Ward.
Incoming linebackers: Tyler Butler, Steven Howard, Howard Martin.
Returning defensive backs: McElhaney.
Outlook: Solid up front but must fill some question marks at the skill positions. Dawson is being recruited by several Mid-American Conference schools.
Schedule:
Aug. 23 -- Mooney at YSU7:30
Aug. 29 -- Oak Glen (W.Va.)7:30
Sept. 5 -- Cleveland Heights7:30
Sept. 12 -- at Beaver Local7:30
Sept. 19 -- at Campbell7:30
Sept. 26 -- Rayen7:30
Oct. 3 -- Edison Local7:30
Oct. 10 -- Wheeling (W.Va.) Park7:30
Oct. 17 -- at Steubenville7:30
Oct. 24 -- at Salem7:30
SOUTHEAST (III)
Head coach: Jason Hall, 2nd year (6-4).
Assistants: Beau Balderson, Marcus Coldsnow, Bryan Tyla, Mark Knopick, Rick Reynolds, Todd Sewinski.
2002 record: 6-4.
Offensive/defensive formations: Pro Style/4-4.
Key losses: Josh Herndon, Josh Berkley, Jason Ruggles, Dave Pringle, Doug Pringle, Matt Hartung.
Returning offensive backs: Dustin Stewart, HB, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Jeremy Mika, FB, 5-8, 185, Sr.; Josh Bell, FB, 5-8, 185, Sr.; Brad Finch, HB, 6-0, 205, Jr.
Incoming offensive backs: Sean Fisher, QB, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Joe Knopick, QB/RB, 5-11, 180, Soph.
Returning offensive ends: Brad Heitkamp, TE, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Jon Steele, WR, 5-7, 170, Sr.; Tony Sanchez, WR, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Micah Herndon, WR, 5-7, 150, Soph.; Steve Sapp, WR, 5-6, 140, Jr.; Blake Beetler, WR, 5-8, 150, Jr.
Returning offensive linemen: Will Harnar, T, 6-3, 255, Sr.; Nathan Wood, G, 6-1, 235, Sr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Scott Andrews, C, 5-10, Sr.; Craig Brown, 5-6, Soph.; Ryan Ciganik, T, 6-0, Soph.
Returning defensive linemen: Chad Tooley, DE, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Brad Lanham, DT, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Harnar, DT.
Incoming defensive linemen: Zack Walker, DT, 5-9, 235, Soph.
Returning linebacker: Mika, Knapick, Finch, Sanchez, Bell.
Incoming linebacker: Frank Locher, OLB, 6-2, 195, Soph.
Returning defensive backs: Steele.
Incoming defensive backs: Herndon, CB; Stewart, CB; Sapp, S; Brandon Deremer, S, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Brendan Hillyer, CB, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Outlook: Strong at skill positions, although there are some question marks on the line. Should contend for the Portage County League title.
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- West Branch7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Newton Falls7:30
Sept. 5 -- Garrettsville Garfield7:30
Sept. 12 -- at Rootstown7:30
Sept. 19 -- Waterloo7:30
Sept. 26 -- at Mogadore Field7:30
Oct. 3 -- at Mogadore7:30
Oct. 10 -- Windham7:30
Oct. 17 -- Crestwood7:30
Oct. 24 -- at Woodridge7:30
SOUTHINGTON (III)
Head coach: Jim Wolke, fourth year (15-14)
Assistants: Rob Byard, Ryan Pierce, John Ciccero.
2002 record: 4-6.
Returning offensive backs: Jim Baugher, FB, 184, Jr.; Kevin Swiger, QB, 180, Sr.; Mitch Butler, RB, 165, Sr.; Thad James, RB, 176, Sr.
Incoming offensive backs: Andy Forest, QB, 148, Fr.; Matt McCaslin, RB, 150, Fr.; C.J. Gotschall, FB, 209, Fr.
Returning offensive ends: J.P. Barco, TE, 184, Jr.; Dominic Chiarella, WR, 159, Sr.; Zack Stalnaker, TE, 172, Jr.
Incoming offensive ends: Eric Dunlap, WR, 148, Jr.; Patrick Stantial, WR, 155, Sr.; Anthony Rura, WR, 150, Jr.
Returning offensive linemen: Mark Cooper, 171, Sr.; Mike Byard, 241, Jr.; Eric Elmore, 255, Sr.; Chris Nidy, 221, Sr.; Matt Badanjek, 205, Jr.; Josh Shevel, 170, Jr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Sarge Liddle, 146, Jr.; Chris Sustak, 211, Jr.
Returning defensive linemen: Cooper, Byard, Elmore, Nidy, Badanjek, Shevel.
Incoming defensive linemen: Liddle, Sustak.
Returning linebackers: Baugher, Butler, James.
Returning defensive backs: Chiarella, Barco, Swiger.
Incoming defensive backs: Dunlap, Stantial, Rura.
Outlook: The Wildcats return 13 letterwinners from last season. Solid team, but depth may be a problem.
Schedule:
Aug. 23 -- Windham
Aug. 29 -- at Sebring
Sept. 6 -- Conotton Valley
Sept. 13 -- Newbury
Sept. 27 -- Fairport Harbor
Oct. 4 -- Fairport Harbor
Oct. 10 -- at Massillon Tuslaw
Oct. 17 -- at Ledgemont
Oct. 24 -- at Ashtabula Sts. John and Paul
WARREN JFK (DIV. V)
Head coach: Tony Napolet, 14 years (113-51-2).
Assistants: Tom Cera, Larry Hoffman, Mike Naples, Dave Pappada, Jim Pappada, Rick Radich, Bob Terlecky, Dennis Zolciak.
2002 record: 5-5.
Offensive/defensive formations: Spread and pro-I offense; 52 multiple defense.
Returning letterwinners: 18.
Returning offensive backs: Anthony Ambeliotis, TB, 5-9, 175, Sr.; John DiFiore, QB, 6-5, 200, Sr.
Returning offensive ends: Jimmy Kokrak, TE, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Shane Golden, WR, 5-6, 140, Sr.; Adam Rossi, WR, 6-0, 175, Sr.
Incoming offensive end: Brandon Battee, 5-10, 160, Jr.
Returning offensive linemen: Ryan Keller, 5-11, 200, Sr.; Adam Snyder, 6-5, 240, Sr.; Rocco Bello, 6-3, 270, Jr.; A.J. Seifert, 5-10, 230, Jr.
Returning defensive linemen: Sal Coppola, 5-9, 190, Sr.; Julian Strother, 5-8, 190, Jr.; Snyder.
Incoming defensive linemen: Kevin Barton, 5-7, 170, Sr.; John Swinehart, 5-8, 155, Sr.
Returning linebackers: Bryan Markle, 5-11, 190, Jr.; Kokrak.
Returning defensive backs: Christian Stinellis, 5-8, 170, Sr.; Mike Witherow, 5-10, 180, Sr.; Golden.
Incoming defensive back: Battee.
Outlook: Speed will be the trademark on both sides of the ball, but the lack of depth will be an issue for the Eagles.
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- at Newton Falls7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Struthers7:30
Sept. 5 -- Girard7:30
Sept. 12 -- Kennedy Catholic7:30
Sept. 19 -- Jefferson7
Sept. 27 -- Steubenville CC7:30
Oct. 3 -- at Sharpsville7:30
Oct. 10 -- Cleveland Rhodes7:30
Oct. 17 -- Campbell7:30
Oct. 24 -- at Howland7:30
WEST BRANCH (DIV. III)
Head coach: Steve Saulnier, 1st year.
Assistants: Chris Adams, Bob Altenhof, Walt DeShields, Greg Sharp, Bob Shepherd.
2002 record: 6-4.
Offensive/defensive formations: One-back run and shoot offense; 50 defense.
Key losses: Josh Davis, Drew Newhart, Seth Sharp, Kyle Sands, Robert Stull.
Incoming offensive backs: J.R. Gibson, RB, 5-8, 146, Jr.; Chase Adams, RB, 6-1, 206, Sr.; Bob Swallow, QB, 6-2, 180, Jr.
Returning offensive ends: Josh Venables, WR, 6-2, 181, Sr.; Ryan Casteel, WR, 5-8, 156, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Jim King, WR, 5-9, 147, Jr.; Justin Grove, WR, 6-0, 151, Sr.; Nate Greenawalt, WR, 6-4, 182, Sr.; Griffin Romigh, WR, 6-0, 169, Jr.
Returning offensive lineman: Adam Martig, C, 6-4, 221, Sr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Brian Nordquest, T, 6-1, 205, Sr.; Tyler Hoffman, G, 6-2, 189, Sr.; Mickey Orosz, G, 6-2, 216, Sr.; Andrew Fugate, T, 6-2, 235, Sr.
Returning defensive linemen: Adams, DE; Orosz, DE.
Incoming defensive lineman: Tyler Kennedy, NT, 5-8, 194, Jr.
Returning linebacker: Josh Ferguson, LB, 6-0, 225, Sr.
Incoming linebackers: Hoffman; Romigh; Bob Altenhof, 6-5, 179, Sr.
Returning defensive backs: J.R. Gibson, SS; Nolan Swetye, CB, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Venables, CB.
Incoming defensive backs: Greenawalt, FS.
Outlook: Saulnier replaces longtime coach Jim Laut, who retired after last season. Good speed and experience returning to skill positions, but must rebuild offensive line.
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- at Southeast7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Canfield7:30
Sept. 5 -- Salem7:30
Sept. 12 -- at Canal Fulton Northwest7:30
Sept. 19 -- Carrollton7:30
Sept. 26 -- at Akron Springfield7:30
Oct. 3 -- Louisville7:30
Oct. 10 -- at Canton South7:30
Oct. 17 -- Minerva7:30
Oct. 24 -- Marlington7:30