MINERAL RIDGE (DIV. VI)

Sunday, August 20, 2006 MINERAL RIDGE (Div. VI) Head Coach: Dominic Leone, first year. Assistants: Pete Shelby (OC), Bill Ledsome (OL), Kevin Haynie (QB/WR), John Johnson (OL), Matt Blair (DB). 2005 record: 9-3, 6-1. Offensive/defensive formations: I-formation/4-3. Key losses: John Hack (RB), Micah Hall (RB), Vance Keirsey (QB). Returning lettermen: Five. Returning starters: Two offense, three defense. Incoming offensive backs: Joey Miller, QB, 5-11, 190, Jr.; A.J. Zitello, RB, 5-10, 175, Jr. Incoming offensive ends: Matt Dominic, TE, Jr. Returning offensive linemen: Mark Greene, Sr.; Dominic Armen, Jr. Incoming offensive linemen: Nate Harris, OT, Jr. Returning defensive linemen: Donny Kountz, DT, Jr. Incoming defensive linemen: Jason Booker, DT. Returning linebackers: Kent Cunningham, LB, 6-0, 190, Jr. Incoming linebackers: Jason Ferguson, LB, 5-10, 180, Jr. Returning defensive backs: Jon McRoberts, S, 5-6, 195, Jr.; Derrick Gustovich, S, 5-0, 180, Jr. Incoming defensive backs: Kenny Mazurkiewicz, S, 5-10, 150, Soph. Outlook: After two straight years in the playoffs, graduation was not kind to the Rams. New coach Dominic Leone has strength up front, but lost much of his experienced talent at the skill positions. Mineral Ridge will need to grow up quickly this season. Schedule: Thursday — Lowellville Sept. 1 — Grand Valley Sept. 8 — at McDonald Sept. 15 — United Sept. 22 — at Columbiana Sept. 29 — Crestview Oct. 6 — at East Palestine Oct. 13 — at South Range Oct. 20 — Lisbon Oct. 27 — at Springfield