West Branch warriors
2011 RECORD: 4-6
LEAGUE: Northeastern Buckeye Conference
OHSAA DIVISION: III
PLAYOFF HISTORY: 9 years, 8-8. Last appearance, 2007.
OUTLOOK: D.J. Dota’s first season in Beloit laid the foundation for a successful tenure. QB Troy James and RBs Brenden Wells and Tyler Pidgeon anchor a veteran backfield that only reached 30 points in one game a year ago. Zach Ruggles, Connor Sharp and Matt Edie are strong on the defensive front.
COACHING STAFF: D.J. Dota, head coach (2nd season, 4-6; 27-23-1 overall). Assistants: Mike Stiles, Chris Tucker, Mike Sigler, Shawn Alazaus, Scott Manusakis, Alec Lamancusa, Kenny Harris, Shane Blommel, Tod McLaughlin.
ROSTER:
2-Cameron EmgeWR/DB1565-11JR
3-Kenny FaulknerWR/DB1655-11SR
4-Troy JamesQB/DB1856-3SR
5-Khaliel FletcherRB/DB1866-1JR
6-Kip DeShieldsWR/DB1806-4SO
7-Jerry SanorWR/DB1655-8SR
8-Mark SchwingleWR/LB1666-3SR
9-Jacob JarvisK1535-11SO
10-Chris ConradFB/LB1695-8SR
11-Bryce ButcherWR/DB1345-11SO
13-Jake EvanhoffWR/DB1456-0JR
14-Matthew EdieTE/DL2276-0SR
16-Corey SnyderQB/DB1405-9SO
20-Brenden WellsRB/LB1945-10SR
22-Braycen SheltonRB/DB1625-11SR
24-Brandon WoolfRB/DB1715-10SR
26-Lance ThompsonTE/LB1785-10SO
28-Logan NagyRB/LB1666-0SO
30-Brandon ZerkleRB/LB1675-9SR
32-Justin FosterOL/DL1625-11SR
33-Tyler PidgeonRB/LB1695-7SR
34-Brock TrimmerK/WR1645-9SR
41-Jeff VizzusoTE/LB2116-1JR
43-Bo UtleyRB/LB1955-11SR
44-Mason HughesRB/DB1575-8SO
50-John SietzOL/DL2406-1JR
52-Nick KingOL/LB1895-7SO
56-Andrew FlipOL/DL2886-2JR
58-Steve SosnickOL/DL3086-0JR
59-Zach HaberlandOL/DL2325-9SO
60-Chuckie KetlerOL/DL2296-1SO
61-Michael TrentOL/DL1836-1SO
66-Michael PfaffOL/DL2505-11JR
70-Matt BlakeOL/DL2655-11SO
72-Scott JohnstonOL/DL2736-0JR
73-Connor SharpOL/DL3016-4SR
74-Jacob GriffithOL/DL2776-7SR
77-Jacob ZinniOL/DL2906-4SO
79-Logan SharpOL/DL2986-3JR
81-Charles CuthbertsonWR/DB1325-8SO
82-Devin UyseltTE/LB1815-11SR
85-Jordan McGuireTE/DL1635-7SO
86-Zach RugglesTE/DL2346-0SR
88-Zach MinichK5-8128SO
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