AT A GLANCE | Federal League

AUSTINTOWN FITCH (DIV. I)
Head coach: Neal Kopp, 1st year.
Assistants: John Kopp, Ryan Williams, Kevin Snyder, Joe Nohra, Chris Inglis.
2002 record: 6-4, 2-2 SVC.
Returning letterwinners: Offense 3; defense 3.
Offensive/defensive formations: Wishbone/I offense; 50 defense.
Key losses: Davanzo Tate, DB, West Virginia; Mike McGlynn, OT, Pitt.; Jason Aikens, QB, Ashland; Pat Bokesch, G/DT, Allegheny; Connor Dockery, RB/S, Allegheny; Robert Hill, TE/LB, Washington and Jefferson.
Returning offensive backs: Miles Williams, RB, 6-2, 195, Sr.; John Mang, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Eric Chine, FB, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Mo Hassen, QB, 5-11, 185, Jr.
Incoming offensive backs: Mike Eliseo, RB, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Jeff Kotel, RB, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Matt Ruble, 5-9, 160, Soph.
Returning offensive ends: Frank Cardon, TE, 6-3, 210, Jr.; Steve Stahura, TE, 6-3, 210, Sr.; Shane Roche, WR, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Matt Lutz, 5-11, 180, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Corey Pabst, TE, 6-5, 200, Sr.; Mike Craig, TE, 6-0, 195, Jr.
Returning offensive linemen: Dan Gerberry, OT, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Ryan Betts, C, 5-11, 235, Sr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Alan Dooley, G, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Chuck Koch, T, 6-2, 260, Jr.; Joe McMahon, C/G, 5-11, 200, Sr.; J.R. Miller, G, 5-11, 230, Jr.; Joe Mix, G, 6-0, 240, Sr.
Returning defensive linemen: Brian Mellot, DT, 6-2, 250, Jr.; Bill Valentine, NT, 5-10, 180, Jr.; Betts.
Returning linebacker: Frank Donadee, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Miller.
Incoming linebackers: James Wetzel, 5-9, 170, Jr.
Returning defensive back: Williams, S.
Incoming defensive backs: Ed Cernman, CB, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Dewaylon Clark, CB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Farrin McDonald, S, 5-9, 160, Soph.; Fred Weidenthal, S, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Outlook: Good speed and quickness at the skill positions and good numbers. Lost several good players to graduation, but have good numbers with strong senior class. Could contend for playoff spot.
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- Chaney7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Massillon Jackson7:30
Sept. 5 -- Canton GlenOak7:30
Sept. 12 -- Canfield7:30
Sept. 19 -- at Massillon Perry7:30
Sept. 26 -- Mooney7:30
Oct. 3 -- North Canton Hoover7:30
Oct. 10 -- Wilson7:30
Oct. 17 -- at Boardman7:30
Oct. 24 -- Warren Harding7:30
BOARDMAN (DIV. I)
Head coach: Garry Smith, 7th year (41-29).
Assistants: Brian Terlesky, Nick Colla, Mark Deramo, Nick Hewko, Jim Ferranti, Jeff McIlhinney.
2002 record: 6-4, 2-2 SVC.
Offensive/defensive formations: I offense; 50 defense.
Key losses: Tom Zetts, QB, YSU; Andy Good, K, West Virginia; Kevin Tuminello, C, Georgia Tech; Mike Villagrana, DE, West Virginia; John Greco, OL, Toledo.
Returning offensive backs: Mike O'Bruba, FB, 6-3, 240, Sr.; Brad Beck, TB, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Ken Brown, OT, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Matt Nolfi, OT, 6-2, 250.
Incoming offensive back: Josh Susany, SE, 5-10, 160, Sr.
Returning offensive lineman: Levi George, G, 6-3, 265, Soph.
Returning linebacker: O'Bruba.
Outlook: Must replace stellar senior class that included five Div. I recruits. Lost almost entire offensive line to graduation. Inexperience will be a problem and the Spartans could take a few games to gel. Must also deal with one of the area's toughest schedules. Still, Boardman always fields a good team and could surprise people.
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- at Uniontown Lake7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Cleveland St. Ignatius7:30
Sept. 5 -- Chaney7:30
Sept. 12 -- at Canton GlenOak7:30
Sept. 19 -- Massillon Jackson7:30
Sept. 26 -- at Painesville Riverside7:30
Oct. 3 -- at Warren Harding7:30
Oct. 10 -- North Canton Hoover7:30
Oct. 17 -- Fitch7:30
Oct. 24 -- at Mooney7:30
CANTON MCKINLEY (DIV. I)
Head coach: Brian Cross, 1st year.
2002 record: 3-7.
Players to watch: RB Ryan Brinson (5-9, 168, Jr.); QB Mike Shaffer (6-1, 192, Jr.); DB Adam Studeny (5-11, 170 Sr.); DE Antwon Hight (6-3, 285); DE Alex Rehfus (6-3, 235, Sr.); DT Salahuddin Ali (6-0, 274, Sr.); NG Carlos Parrish (6-0, 291, Sr.)
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- Washington, D.C., Ballou7:30
Aug. 29 -- Waterdown, Canada7:30
Sept. 5 -- at Marion Harding7:30
Sept. 12 -- at Massillon Jackson7:30
Sept. 20 -- Cleveland St. Ignatius7:30
Sept. 26 -- at North Canton Hoover7:30
Oct. 3 -- at Massillon Perry7:30
Oct. 11 -- at Warren Harding7:30
Oct. 17 -- Canton GlenOak7:30
Oct. 25 -- Massillon2
GLENOAK (DIV. I)
Coach: Jack Rose, 5th year (21-20).
2002 record: 3-7, 2-4.
Players to watch: OL-DL Nick Smith (6-6, 275, Sr.); DB Mike Henkel (5-8, 165, Sr.); DL Aaron Rich (6-3, 250, Sr.); PK Jason Giannini (5-9, 170, Sr.)
Schedule:
Aug. 23 -- Akron Central-Hower7:30
Aug. 29 -- at Mentor7:30
Sept. 5 -- at Fitch7:30
Sept. 12 -- Boardman7:30
Sept. 19 -- at North Canton Hoover7:30
Sept. 26 -- Uniontown Lake7:30
Oct. 3 -- Rayen7:30
Oct. 10 -- Massillon Jackson7:30
Oct. 17 -- at Canton McKinley7:30
Oct. 24 -- Massillon Perry7:30
MASSILLON JACKSON (DIV. I)
Coach: Phil Mauro, 9th season (50-34).
2002 record: 5-5, 2-4 Federal.
Players to watch: RB Kyle Calvert (5-11, 205, Sr.); PK Billy Sauders (6-1, 170, Sr.); WR Kurt Kleve (5-9, 175, Sr.); OT Mike Hendrix (6-2, 245, Sr.); LB Zach David (5-9, 190, Sr.); LB Matt Harmon (6-0, 200, Jr.); C Steve Johnson (6-2, 230, Sr.)
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- at Cuyahoga Falls7:30
Aug. 29 -- Fitch7:30
Sept. 5 -- Hudson7:30
Sept. 12 -- Canton McKinley7:30
Sept. 19 -- at Boardman7:30
Sept. 26 -- Cleveland South7:30
Oct. 3 -- at Uniontown Lake7:30
Oct. 10 -- Canton GlenOak7:30
Oct. 17 -- Massillon Perry7:30
Oct. 24 -- at North Canton Hoover7:30
UNIONTOWN LAKE (DIV. II)
Coach: Jeff Durbin, 13th season (107-44).
2002 record: 7-4, 4-2 Federal.
Players to watch: TB Dan Beachy (5-10, 185, Sr.); FB-LB Jordan Howard (5-9, 193, Sr.); DB John Rutan (5-11, 190, Jr.); RB A.J. Workman (5-11, 175, Jr.); OT Cory Dirrig (6-4, 280, Jr.); DB Jameson Konz (6-2, 190, Jr.)
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- Boardman7:30
Aug. 29 -- Chaney at YSU7:30
Sept. 5 -- Wooster7:30
Sept. 12 -- at Dover7:30
Sept. 19 -- Alliance at Mt. Union7:30
Sept. 26 -- at Canton GlenOak7:30
Oct. 3 -- Massillon Jackson7:30
Oct. 10 -- Massillon Perry7:30
Oct. 17 -- at North Canton Hoover7:30
Oct. 24 -- Columbus Watterson7:30
NORTH CANTON HOOVER (DIV. I)
Coach: Don Hertler Jr., 8th season (60-19).
2002 record: 8-3, 6-0 Federal.
Players to watch: RB Alex Ramsey (5-8, 165, Sr.); WR-DB Kyle Watts (5-10, 175, Sr.); DB-KR Mike Wright (5-8, 160, Sr.); P J.C. Heighway (6-0, 179, Sr.); OL Matt Wiley (5-11, 235, Sr.); QB Sam Cerreta (6-3, 175, Sr.)
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- Green7:30
Aug. 29 -- Akron Buchtel7:30
Sept. 5 -- at Louisville7:30
Sept. 12 -- at Massillon Perry7:30
Sept. 19 -- Canton GlenOak7:30
Sept. 26 -- Canton McKinley7:30
Oct. 3 -- at Fitch7:30
Oct. 10 -- at Boardman7:30
Oct. 17 -- Uniontown Lake7:30
Oct. 24 -- Massillon Jackson7:30
MASSILLON PERRY (DIV. I)
Coach: Keith Wakefield, 22nd season (152-69).
2002 record: 10-2, 5-1 Federal.
Players to watch: SE Joe Cerreta (6-1, 170, Sr.); DB Mike Schleiden (5-10, 175, Sr.); LB Ray Siler (6-1, 205, Sr.); DE Ryan Weaver (6-0, 195, Sr.); QB-DB Jason Foote (5-10, 170, Jr.); OL-DL Shaun Rowe (6-0, 200, Sr.); TE-LB Luke Kolic (6-4, 195, Jr.)
Schedule:
Aug. 22 -- Wooster7:30
Aug. 29 -- Cleveland Glenville7:30
Sept. 5 -- at Hilliard Darby7:30
Sept. 12 -- North Canton Hoover7:30
Sept. 19 -- Fitch7:30
Sept. 26 -- at Canton Central Catholic7:30
Oct. 3 -- Canton McKinley7:30
Oct. 10 -- at Uniontown Lake7:30
Oct. 17 -- at Massillon Jackson7:30
Oct. 24 -- at Canton GlenOak7:30