THE MUSTANGS (Div. V)

August 21, 2004 at 12:00a.m.

THE MUSTANGS (Div. V)
Head coach: Jim Parry, third year (14-16)
Assistants: Tom Parry, John Johnson, Brian Ulrich, Kevin Haynie, Dean Bofenakmp, Scott Fredericks.
2003 record: 3-7, 1-6 Inter-County League.
Offensive/defensive formations: Wing-T offense/50 defense.
Key losses: Adam Hughes, Mat Polta.
Returning starters: 7 offense, 8 defense.
Returning offensive backs: John Haynie, RB, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Mike Cerbus, RB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Nick Ocheltree, RB, 5-9, 190, Jr.; Adam Mathews, QB, 5-10, 170, Jr.
Incoming offensive backs: Ben Mackal, QB, 5-8, 170, Jr.; Brad Hughes, RB, 5-10, 155, Fr.
Returning offensive ends: Marty Joseph, TE, 6-2, 200, Sr.
Incoming offensive ends: Chris Joseph, WR, 5-8, 155, Jr.; Drew Turner, WR, 6-2, 170, Sr.
Returning offensive linemen: Steve Palac, OG, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Darnell DeFrance, OT, 6-0, 225, Jr.; Jared Gowdy, OT, 6-2, 215, Sr.
Incoming offensive linemen: Carmen Lamancusa, OT, 6-2, 255, Fr.; Eric Ocheltree, RB, 5-9, 185, Fr.; Jim Michalec, OG, 6-2, 185, Soph.; Mike Novicky, OG, 5-11, 170, Sr.
Returning defensive linemen: DeFrance, Palac, Marty Joseph.
Incoming defensive linemen: Chris Pacileo, OG, 5-8, 170, Jr.; Novicky; Lamancusa.
Returning linebackers: Nick Ocheltree; John Haynie.
Returning defensive backs: Cerbus; Mathews; Mackal.
Incoming defensive backs: Andrew Winans, WR, 6-0, 155, Soph.; Brad Hughes, RB, 5-10, 155, Fr.; Turner; Chris Joseph.
Outlook: The Mustangs will have good depth at running back and a strong defensive front, but will have to overcome a lack of experience on the offensive line. A move to the East Suburban Conference should help Mathews stay competitive in most games. Must replace all-time leading scorer Adam Hughes.
Schedule:
Aug. 27 -- Western Reserve7:30
Sept. 3 -- at LaBrae7:30
Sept. 10 -- at McDonald7:30
Sept. 17 -- Fairport Harbor Harding7:30
Sept. 24 -- Southington7:30
Oct. 1 -- at Thompson Ledgemont7:30
Oct. 8 -- at Cleveland Central Catholic7:30
Oct. 15 -- Ashtabula Sts. John/Paul7:30
Oct. 22 -- at Cleveland Hts. Lutheran7:30
Oct. 29 -- Pymatuning Valley7:30