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Estero takes down Bishop Verot in a preseason high school football game despite lack of offfense
Bishop Verot High School’s KeeShaurn McCaulley, left, tackles Estero’s Kyle Flynn during first quarter play Thursday at Bishop Verot in south Fort Myers. In a high school football game that featured more than a handful of defensive plays in the backfield and little offense to show, it was a special teams play that made the difference at Vikings Stadium on Thursday.
HS Football Preview: Estero taking steps in the right direction
Estero High School’s Max Bossi picks up a first down against Evangelical Christian School on Thursday at Estero High School. Estero football coach Jeff Hanlon is honest about his goals every season. While the second-year coach guided the Wildcats to four wins and a playoff bid in 2015, which was a noticeable step up from the previous year, he still believes there are many hills to climb. “Is it a rebuilding year?” Hanlon asked of his program’s hopes in 2016. “Yeah, you can say that.
All-Metro | South Oldham OL Graham Ashkettle
South Oldham OL Graham Ashkettle at CJ high school football media day GRAHAM ASHKETTLE SOUTH OLDHAM OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Height/weight: 6-6, 270. Year: Senior. Why he’s on the team: Earned all-district honors as an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman last year, when he finished with 40 tackles (14 solo). Also helped the Dragons average 239.8 rushing yards and 33 points per game. Future: Drawing interest from Western Kentucky and Davidson. Scored a 34 on his ACT.
Football preview capsules: Class 6A, 5A
Jeffersonville Conference: Hoosier Hills, Class 6A, Sectional 8 Coach: Alfonzo Browning – Second year, 10th year at Jeffersonville 2015 record: 6-5 – lost in sectional semifinals to Center Grove (eventual state champion) 56-6 Top returners: Sr. Cam Northern (QB), Sr. Jordan Barnett (RB), Sr. Dayna Overton (DL/LB), Sr. Ian Francisco (DT, C), Sr. T.J. Love (G, NG), Sr. Morquis White (WR/CB) Outlook: The Red Devils’ senior-laden bunch will look to reverse the program’s recent trend of sectional...
South Fort Myers football coach fired over sex scandal investigation
South Fort Myers defensive coordinator Anthony Dixon was named the school’s head football coach in June. South Fort Myers head football coach Anthony Dixon was removed as a Lee County School District employee as a result of an investigation into a number of male students having sex with a girl in a school restroom last May, the District announced Tuesday afternoon. Assistant football coach Nathan O’Jibway was also removed from his coaching duties but remains as a teacher for the same incident.
Football preview capsules: Class 2A, 1A
Providence Conference: Independent, Class 2A, Sectional 40 Coach: Larry Denison – 26-27 in five years Last season: 4-7 – lost to Evansville Mater Dei 41-7 in sectional semifinals Top returners: Soph.
Canterbury football coach Derrick Crudup leads Canterbury into 2016
Canterbury Cougars The Canterbury football team looks to continue its winning ways this year under first year head coach Derrick Crudup. The offensive coordinator for the Cougars last season, Crudup is inheriting a solid core of 28 players. “It was nice to finally get some lineman this year, so now the big boys won’t have to play both ways,” Crudup said.
News-Leader Game of the Week unveiled for Week 1 of high school football season
Kickapoo’s Ozark Conference title defense starts with a short jaunt across Springfield to play Parkview. The Parkview Vikings open the 2016 season Aug. 20 at JFK Stadium against Kickapoo. The Chiefs and Vikings matchuip has been named the first News-Leader Game of the Week presented by Murney Associates, Realtors for the 2016 high school football season. Parkview coach Anthony Hays expects a large and vibrant crowd for Friday night’s 7 p.m. season opener. “It’s a cool atmosphere.
Football preview capsules: Class 4A
Silver Creek Conference: Mid-Southern, Class 4A, Sectional 23 Coach: John Dablow – Second year, 23-49 in eighth year overall 2015 record: 6-5 – lost to Seymour in sectional final 40-21 Top returners: Jr. Jacob Garrett (RB, DE), Sr. Josh Thompson (LB, RB), Sr. Stephen Beaver (C, DT), Jr. Brannon Russell (RB, LB), Sr. Kolten Stevens (WR, DB), Jr. Josh Anderson (LB), Jr. Isesis Lukes (DB), Sr. Jake Reas (LB), Sr. Gino Sartini (DE) Outlook: “6-5, it was the best season in Silver Creek history, so...
Canterbury football coach Derrick Crudup leads Canterbury into 2016
The Canterbury football team looks to continue its winning ways this year under first year head coach Derrick Crudup. The offensive coordinator for the Cougars last season, Crudup is inheriting a solid core of 28 players. “It was nice to finally get some lineman this year, so now the big boys won’t have to play both ways,” Crudup said.
All-Metro | Shelby County OL Hayden Tedford
Shelby County OL Hayden Tedford previews season at high school football media day HAYDEN TEDFORD SHELBY COUNTY OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Height/weight: 6-0, 270. Year: Senior. Why he’s on the team: Received all-district and honorable-mention All-State honors after helping the Rockets to a 12-2 record and average of 275.4 rushing yards per game. Future: Most interested in Centre College.
All-Metro | Ballard OL D.J. Washington
D.J. WASHINGTON BALLARD OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Height/weight: 6-4/275. Year: Senior. Why he's on the team: Earned all-district honors last season as the anchor of the Bruins' line. Future: Committed to Western Kentucky.
Super 25 Preseason Regional Football Rankings: East
USA TODAY High School Sports is bringing back Super 25 regional rankings in football this season as selected by Jim Halley with weekly rankings in five regions — East, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West. RELATED: Super 25 Preseason Expert Rankings RELATED: Super 25 Preseason Computer Rankings EAST Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Connecticut, Vermont, Virginia, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine. 1.
All-Metro | St. Xavier K Sam McDonogh
Sam McDonogh discusses his history as a kicker and his college recruitment. SAM MCDONOGH ST. XAVIER KICKER Height/weight: 5-11, 155. Year: Senior. Why he’s on the team: Made 11 of 14 field-goal tries last season, with a long of 43 yards, and also converted 31 of 32 extra-point attempts. Earned all-district and honorable-mention All-State honors. Future: Drawing interest from Louisville.
Football preview capsules: Class 3A
Charlestown Conference: Mid-Southern, Class 3A, Sectional 31 Coach: Jason Hawkins – 68-23 in eight years at Charlestown, 74-36 in 11th year overall 2015 record: 8-3 – lost to Brownstown in sectional semifinal 44-19 Top returners: Sr. Antonyo Gaddie (RB), Sr. Brendan Lawler (QB), Sr. Bradley Laffoon (LB), Sr. Simon Woolridge (LB) Outlook: Hawkins, who’s guided the Pirates to an average of over eight wins in each of his eight seasons at Charlestown, expects nothing less in 2016.
All-Metro | PRP OL Preston Sullivan
PRP OL Preston Sullivan previews season at high school football media day PRESTON SULLIVAN PLEASURE RIDGE PARK OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Height/weight: 6-0, 260. Year: Senior. Why he’s on the team: Earned all-district honors for the second straight season in 2015 as the leader of the Panthers’ offensive line. Future: Drawing interest from Lindsey Wilson.
All-Metro | Christian Academy KR Milton Wright
MILTON WRIGHT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY KICKOFF RETURNER Height/weight: 6-0, 160. Year: Sophomore. Why he’s on the team: Did it all as a freshman for the Centurions, scoring seven rushing touchdowns and three receiving TDs and also returning an interception and a kickoff for a score. Also passed for two TDs. Averaged 34.4 yards on 15 kickoff returns. Recorded 42 tackles (23 solo) as a defensive back. Future: Has an offer from Louisville.
SoCal soccer star Zach Lubin to compete against Italian U-16 national team
Zach Lubin, a star for Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in suburban Los Angeles, has been chosen among a select few to take part in a soccer exchange with the Italian national team. More specifically, he is one of 16 American teens will train under the Italian national team coaches and then eventually compete a game against the country’s U-16 national team. Lubin’s selection follows strong tryout performances in San Juan Capistrano and, later, Orlando, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Coaches prepare for high school football season
Delaware high school football coaches begin preparation for the start of the season on the first day of practice.
Iowa tennis player accused of felony sexual abuse of disabled girl takes deal, could avoid jail
A 2016 Valley (West Des Moines, Iowa) High School graduate accused of felony sex abuse for the sexual assault of a mentally ill group home resident took a plea deal this week. Nicholas Fifield, 18, was scheduled to go to trial Aug. 17. Instead, he entered an Alford plea to a lesser charge of assault with intent to commit serious injury, meaning he admits no guilt but acknowledges the prosecution had enough evidence to convict him. He will be sentenced Oct.
Providence football returning to its roots in 2016
The Providence football team is ready to get back to the foundation of previous Pioneer squads — pounding the football. The Pioneers, who employed a spread passing offense for most of last season, are going back to a run-oriented Power-I formation. “We’re going back to the roots of Pioneer running football,” said coach Larry Denison. “Personally, I’m more comfortable with running the football. It’s an attitude. It’s an attitude you have to have to run the football.
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