Outlook
Outlook
It’s a new year with a new coach, but it’s the same old story for Southern Local High. Head – sort of. Coach Mike Skrinjar said the team will utilize a lot of its former offensive and defensive philosophies as it has in the past. He said the offense will throw more and be a “run and gun” team. He said he hopes to use his team’s size and athleticism to their advantage. Speaking of size, the Indians will return massive offensive lineman Jason Miller. Miller, 6-foot-5, 330 pounds, will return to his guard position. The behemoth will open holes for a trio of seniors at tailback. Josh Melhorn, Brett Hunt and Michael Hipsley will all split time, as will junior Zack Puckett, in the backfield.
Returning Lettermen
Josh Melhorn, Brett Hunt, Michael Hipsley, Zack Puckett, Trey Griffin, Seth Utt, Bowen Pitts, Paul Beardshahll, Jason Miller, Matthew Chase, Kyle Exline, Eric Baker, J.J. Napierkowski.
Roster
1-Brett HuntRB/DB1855-8SR
2-Trey GriffithWR/DB1756-1SR
3-Jared ShilotQB/DB1706-0FR
4-MJ WilliamsRB/DB1455-10FR
5-Michael HipsleyRB/DB1705-10SR
6-Steve TreadwayKI/PU1606-1SO
7-Luke GriffithQB/DB1456-1SO
9-Zack PuckettRB/DL1755-8JR
10-Eric BakerDB1806-1SR
12-Josh MelhornRB/LB2255-11SR
13-Dylan KetchumRB/DB1405-9SO
14-Nick OatesRB/DB1455-7SO
15-Jake BoyleQB2156-4SR
19-Alex ParrishWR/DB1355-9FR
21-Dominic GibsonRB/LB1906-0SO
22-Taron TisdaleRB/DB1655-7JR
23-Howie BottRB/LB1555-9FR
26-Michael McKenzieRB/LB1555-8FR
27-Seth UttRB/DB1655-10SR
28-JJ NaporkowskiRB/DB1555-10SO
50-Dustin EarichOL/LB2106-1FR
52-Matt ChaseOL/DL2156-1JR
54-Chris SullivanOL/LB1855-10JR
55-Jeff CampbellOL/DL3406-4SR
57-Kyle ExlineOL/LB2256-2JR
58-Jason MillerOL3306-5SR
61-Logan HickmanOL/LB1755-8SO
62-Derrick HeavenerOL/DL2706-1SR
64-JT BeckleyOL/DL1855-9FR
65-Levi HaddoxOL/DL3155-11FR
66-Bowen PittsOL/DL2056-2SR
68-Paul BeardshallOL/DL3456-5SR
69-Joe RiggsOL/DL2656-4JR
77-Andrew BeadnellOL/LB2206-1SR
78-Logan HoytOL/LB1805-10JR
84-Jimmie KetchumWR/DB1405-8JR
85-Caleb GojschallTE/DL2306-5FR
88-Kyler WoodwardTE/DL2506-4SO
Coaching Staff
Mike Skrinjar, head coach, first year.
Jess Krulik, Kevin Hickman, Jim Thirtyacre, Steve Lasure, Rob Burns, Sam Puckett, Jesse Miller, Justin Gerren, Darren Mills, Maurice Brown.