NEWTON FALLS (DIV. V)
Sunday, August 20, 2006 NEWTON FALLS (Div. V) Head Coach: Mark Bjelac, 16th year (54-98). 2005 record: 1-9, 1-6. Key losses: George Davis (TB), Mike Pelyak (QB), Brad Blevins (LB), Mike Giuliano (WR). Returning lettermen: 12. Incoming offensive backs: Ryan Connell, QB, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Tamir Grogan, QB, 5-11, 200, Jr.; Ben Klingeman, RB, 6-1, 198, Sr.; Matt Bjelac, RB, 6-1, 196, Sr. Returning offensive ends: Matt Dillon, WR, 6-2, 205, Sr. Incoming offensive ends: Jason Rodman, WR, 5-8, 155, Sr.; Aaron Walker, WR, 6-1, 165, Jr.; Nick McElravy, WR; 5-8, 150, Sr.; Jon Hogue, WR, 6-2, 156, Sr.; Dale Settle, WR, 6-0, 174, Sr.; Joey Zigler, WR, 6-0, 165, Soph. Returning offensive linemen: Tim Shahan, C, 6-3, 280, Sr.; Camille Gaia, G, 6-0, 280, Sr.; J.J. Gresko, G, 6-0, 257, Sr. Incoming offensive linemen: Marcus Fowler, T, 6-8, 290, Soph.; Ian Webb, T, 6-6, 265. Returning defensive linemen: Greg Leigh, DT, 5-10, 242, Sr.; Klingeman, DE; Bjelac. Returning linebackers: Dillon. Incoming linebackers: Jae Leeworthy, Jr. Outlook: The offensive and defensive lines will be a strength this season, but the Tigers will have to replace some key players at the skill positions. Newton Falls' non-league schedule is tough, which means it's crucial that the team develop quickly. Schedule: Aug. 26 — at Warren JFK, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 — at Southeast, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 — South Range, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 — Liberty, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 — at Brookfield, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 — Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 — at Champion, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Lakeview, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 — LaBrae, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 — at Girard, 7:30 p.m.