Warren Harding (Div. I)


Warren Harding (Div. I)

Head Coach: D.J. Dota, first year

Coaching Staff: John Croyts, Charles Penny, Frank Caputo, Sam Caputo, Pat Pearson, Steve Bero, Billy Warfield, Jim Keagy, Sean Borawiec, Angelo Ciminero, Toby Gibson.

Offensive/defensive Formations: Multiple/4-3

Outlook: Graduation took its toll on the Raiders, who return just one starter and eight lettermen from last year's regional final team. Dota replaced veteran Thom McDaniels in the offseason and will rely on good team speed and depth, particularly early in the year. The Raiders have good talent and good numbers, but how long will it take the team to jell, particularly against a tough schedule?

Returning Lettermen: Rucker, Chambers, Makridis, Davis, Bruner, Williams.

Roster:

-Derrick May WR/DB JR 140 5-8

1-Antione Rucker WR/DB SR 150 5-10

2-Ryan Chambers WR/LB SR 178 5-11

3-Jordan Owens WR/DB SO 138 5-8

4-Mike Yount WR/LB SR 150 6-0

5-Mitchell Seawood WR/LB JR 156 5-11

6-Aunre Davis QB/DB JR 165 5-11

7-Paris Bruner WR/DB JR 167 5-11

8-Mike Dorsey QB/DB SO 192 6-2

9-Desmond Reed WR/LB JR 170 5-9

10-William Brocious QB/LB JR 160 5-11

11-Scott Manusakis TE/LB SO 183 5-10

12-Sergio Allen WR/DB JR 165 5-8

12-Avery Qualls QB/LB SR 182 6-1

13-Jerrale Butts RB/LB JR 150 5-5

14-Desmon Parish WR/LB JR 142 5-7

15-Justin Giar QB/LB SO 189 5-11

16-Greg Jackson WR/LB JR 157 5-11

17-Brian Reynolds TE/LB JR 162 5-11

18-Calton Wilson WR/DB SO 166 5-9

19-Chris Zadroski QB/DB SO 160 5-9

20-Chris Long WR/DB SO 146 5-5

21-D.J. Williamson WR/DB SO 163 6-0

22-Josh Shipman RB/LB SO 144 5-5

23-Jameer Green RB/LB SO 203 6-0

24-Demtris Ivory WR/DB JR 140 5-8

25-Kaylor Brown RB/LB JR 160 5-5

26-Kyree Flowers RB/LB JR 177 5-9

27-La'renzo Coker RB/LB JR 170 5-11

27-Pat Wise WR/LB SO 160 5-8

28-Joe Bland WR/DB JR 166 5-10

29-Hayden Smith RB/LB SO 163 5-9

30-Steve Ellis WR/LB SR 178 6-0

30-Tony Perry RB/LB SO 183 5-8

31-Mazen Shehabi RB/LB SR 185 5-9

32-Ben Penman TE/LB JR 210 5-11

33-Mike Safos WR/LB SR 162 6-1

34-Terrell Allen RB/DB SO 157 5-9

35-Darius Simmons WR/DB JR 159 5-11

36-Jeremiah Leviage RB/LB JR 170 5-7

37-Frank Spriggs RB/LB SR 160 5-7

38-Lewelyn Coker RB/LB SO 188 6-0

39-Eric Welke WR/DB SO 146 5-9

40-Dan Sweet K/P SR 194 6-3

41-Jermaine Vail WR/DB SR 154 5-8

42-Frank Smith TE/LB JR 145 5-8

43-Rah-san Daniel WR/DB SR 160 6-1

44-Brandyn Hurd TE/LB SO 155 5-11

46-Bradley Logan TE/DL JR 205 6-0

47-DaQuindol Lewis TE/DL SO 180 5-8

48-Joe Threats WR/LB JR 187 5-11

49-Darius Hull TE/LB 189 6-0

50-Jay Beadle OL/DL SR 284 6-1

51-Cory Jarret OL/DL SO 202 5-5

52-Isaiah Taylor OL/DL JR 215 5-8

53-James Thompson OL/DL SO 260 5-9

54-Justin Blair OL/DL SR 224 5-11

55-Ryan Shannon OL/DL JR 225 6-0

56-Joe Miller OL/DL JR 220 6-1

57-Zac Meade OL/DL SO 190 6-2

57-Altese Williams OL/DL SO 179 5-9

58-George Makridis OL/DL JR 247 6-2

59-Chris Dudley OL/DL SR 319 6-2

60-Dave Morris OL/DL SO 198 5-9

61-Manoli Culestu TE/LB SO 200 5-10

62-Dominic Rose OL/DL SO 189 5-7

63-Kenny Jackson OL/DL SO 255 5-9

64-Chase Calloway OL/DL SO 231 5-11

64-Chris Vanscoy OL JR 247 5-11

65-Konstatine Culestu OL/DL SR 218 5-11

66-Chad Crank OL/DL SO 227 5-7

67-Damon Stevenson OL/DL SR 185 5-6

67-Joe Walker OL/DL SO 218 5-9

68-Gerald Jones OL/DL SR 225 6-2

70-James Chandler OL/DL SO 185 5-10

71-Justin Ziegler OL/DL JR 185 5-8

72-Bryon Stafford OL/DL SR 288 5-10

73-Chris Limperos OL SO 261 5-10

73-James Tabor OL/DL JR 295 6-0

74-Jordan Dunewood OL/DL JR 268 6-2

75-Cliff Provitt OL/DL SR 240 5-11

76-DeAnte Starks OL/DL JR 300 6-0

78-Chris Williams OL/DL JR 304 5-6

79-Santiago Mason OL SO 293 6-5

80-O'Neal Brown TE/LB SO 194 6-5

81-Cameron Bradford WR/DB JR 185 6-2

81-Cory Jefferson WR/LB JR 160 5-9

82-Martez Penn WR/LB SO 167 5-11

83-Terrell Hall WR/LB SR 163 6-2

84-Curtis Baker OL/DL SR 240 6-2

85-Ryan Daniels WR/DB JR 175 5-8

85-Dan Golden TE/DL JR 189 6-1

86-Stephon Ford TE/DL JR 210 6-1

87-James Johnson TE/LB SO 163 5-11

88-Jordan Hice OL/LB SR 180 5-9

89-Zac Yauger TE/LB SR 198 6-2

Schedule:

Aug. 24 — Inkster Michigan, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 31 — St. Thomas Canada, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 8 — Akron Buchtel, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 15 — Mooney (at Fitch), 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21— Lima, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28 — Ursuline, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6 — St. Ignatius, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 12— at Massillon, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 18— East, 7 p.m.

Oct. 26 — at Erie Cathedral Prep, 7 p.m.