LIBERTY (DIV. III)

Sunday, August 20, 2006 LIBERTY (Div. III) Head Coach: Jeff Whittaker, 12th year. Assistants: Tom Cornicelli (offensive coordinator), Dave Davis (defensive coordinator), George Gulgas (OL/DL), Larry Blazina (OL/LB), Jerron Jenkins (RB/LB), Randee Farmer (OL/DL). 2005 record: 12-1. Offensive/defensive formations: Wing-T/4-4. Key losses: RB/DB Donovan Fletcher (Ohio), RB/LB Chris Harden (Duquesne), OL/DL Chris Harrison (Cincinnati), RB/OLB Robert Hightower (Ohio) and TE/DE/K/P John Humphrey (Purdue). Returning lettermen: 8. Returning starters: Four offense, three defense. Returning offensive backs: Ryan Gillum, WR; Jonathan Krause, QB; Ryan Saunders, RB; Jonathan Wells, RB; Sean Morrison, RB. Incoming offensive backs: None listed. Returning offensive end: John Orr, TE. Incoming offensive ends: None listed. Returning offensive linemen: Breen Parry, G; Mike Maurer, C. Incoming offensive linemen: None listed. Returning defensive linemen: Orr, DE; Maurer, DE. Incoming defensive linemen: None listed. Returning linebackers: Gillum, OLB; Krause, OLB. Incoming linebackers: None listed. Returning defensive backs: Wells. Incoming defensive backs: Wells. Outlook: Whittaker said the Leopards' strengths are team speed, playoff experience and Division I prospects at OLB and DB. He added that his team will be young and somewhat untested after losing a tremendous core of seniors off last season's undefeated team. The team's goals are to defend the TAC-8 championship and reach the state playoffs. Schedule: Friday — at Struthers, 7 p.m. Sept. 1 — Cle. East Sept. 8 — at Campbell Sept. 15 — at Newton Falls Sept. 22 — Girard Sept. 29 — at LaBrae Oct. 6 — Lakeview Oct. 13 — Brookfield Oct. 20 — at Hubbard Oct. 27 — Champion