Can Northeast Repeat?

CHRIS RILEY has already accomplished the neat feat of coaching Northeast High to its first Public League football championship (in 2010) since it triumphed (in 1983) during his playing career.

For his next trick, can he lead the Vikings to their first back-to-backs since 1942-43?

The odds might be short.

Thirty-two of last year's 42 varsity players are back. Among them are three quarterbacks (Harold Alexander, Marc Prompt, David Pulliam) who won three games apiece, in case the injury bug remains hungry, and two linemen, Joshua Wallace (majors) and Jordan Jones (mids), who are generating Division I interest.

"We have good size and experience on the line and a lot of weapons are back," Riley said. "Our defense is fast to the ball."

To no one's surprise, the push in AAAA Gold will come from Frankford and/or George Washington.

At Frankford, first-year coach Will Doggett, a Louisiana native, has scrapped the traditional wing-T, in place since 1965, with a shotgun/spread version featuring the tosses of Tim DiGiorgio and the snags of Savoy Martin and Aaron Allison.

"I was doing some research on what would work best for us," Doggett said. "The wing-T's still in there, kinda, because the way the front five blocks hasn't changed. It's a work in progress [52 points in two games]. Some of the alumni have said they're happy we're throwing more."

Star rusher Hakeem Sillman heads Washington's cast. Though coach Ron Cohen's Eagles are green, it never makes sense to dismiss them.

Also, Germantown appears to boast its best squad since the '99 champs. Will Parks is committed to Pitt for cornerback while two more two-way backs, Ackeno Robertson and Myles Brooker, are drawing I-AA sniffs. There's also honors student Kwame Miller, who goes 6-5, 390. (Not a typo.)

In AAA, there's no such thing as a clear-cut favorite.

Roxborough has the best crop of returning runners/throwers/catchers. The question now becomes, who wants to block and tackle?

The AA crown will likely be decided tomorrow when Edward Bok Tech (passionate rusher Shaquil Sammons, stud two-way end Jihad Ward) visits Imhotep Charter, home of Temple-bound wideout Shakur Nesmith and a bevy of physical/ornery linemen.

As the season progresses, do-it-aller Sharif Smith, of Horace Furness (AAAA Silver), will draw more and more recruiting attention. So far, unofficial visits have been made to Rutgers, Wisconsin and Villanova. Through Week 2, his career has produced 3,467 rushing yards and 246 points.

There is one new team, Mariana Bracetti Charter, coached by Lee Parson, and Thomas FitzSimons has vamoosed due to low numbers.

Other new coaches aside from Doggett and Parson: Bok, Frank "Roscoe" Natale; Del-Val, Shelton Farmer; Dobbins, John Sullivan; Edison, Wayne Jackson; Future, Henry Hunt; Olney, Larry Arata; Overbrook, Rendell Ivory; Southern, Scott Pitzner; and West Phila., Paul Noon.

THUMBNAIL SKETCHES:

AAAA DIVISION

CLASS AAAA GOLD

FRANKFORD

Coach: Will Doggett, 1st year; Education: Patterson (La.), Temple. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 4-2, 3rd; 7-5.

Great eight: Geoffrey Phillippe, G-LB, 5-11, 185; Savoy Martin, WR-DB, 6-foot, 170; Aaron Allison, TE-DT, 6-3, 240; Tim DiGiorgio, QB, 6-2, 170; Marquan Scott, WR-DB, 6-1, 175; Renz "Rodeo" Compton, WR-LB, 5-10, 155; Michael Brown, RB-DB, 5-11, 175; Kelly Johnson, RB-DB, 5-5, 155.

Happy about: progress of players/coaches.

Concerned about: consistency, developing backup linemen.

Doggett's comment: "Like I tell the kids, if we play hard and play smart every down, we can be pretty good."

GEORGE WASHINGTON

Coach: Ron Cohen, 27th year; Education: Germantown, Temple. Career: 233-65-2.

Last year: 5-1, 2nd; 8-3.

Great eight: Hakeem Sillman, RB, 5-8, 190; Justin Moody, TE-DE, 6-3, 265; Austin McGrath, L-DL, 6-3, 325; Larheim Brown, T-DT, 6-4, 275; Tyrone Smith, L-DL, 6-1, 240; Miguel Caban, RB-S, 5-8, 160; Melvin McLeod, L-DL, 6-foot, 270; Shane Huntbach, WR-S, 5-10, 160.

Happy about: team unity, coaches' work ethic.

Concerned about: special teams, focus.

Cohen's comment: "I'm happy with our numbers and how hard the kids are working."

GERMANTOWN

Coach: Mike Hawkins, 13th year; Education: West Phila., Penn State. Career: 74-60-1.

Last year: 1-5, tie 6th; 3-9.

Great eight: Myles Brooker, WR-DB, 6-foot, 160; Will Parks, RB-DB, 6-1, 170; Kwame Miller, L-DL, 6-5, 390; Ackeno Robertson, RB-DB, 5-11, 165; Damir Baker, L-DL, 6-2, 250; Aaron Boyd, RB-DB, 5-9, 165; Steve Waddell, L-DL, 5-11, 240; Shariyf Bey, LB, 6-1, 217.

Happy about: backs on both sides.

Concerned about: inexperienced o-line, soph QB maintaining poise.

Hawkins' comment: "We have a slew of underclassmen who will be developing during the year to improve the program."

JOHN BARTRAM

Coach: Mark Effendian, 2nd year; Education: Clearview (N.J.), Wesley (Del.). Career: 4-7.

Last year: 2-4, tie 4th; 4-7.

Great eight: Totey Boley, WR-LB, 5-10, 175; Michael Pritchette, QB-S, 5-10, 155; Donivan Northington, WR-CB, 5-9, 165; William Berry, FB-LB, 5-8, 200; Elijah Clark, TE-LB, 6-foot, 200; Kevin Clarke, WR-DB, 6-3, 175; Sherreff Parker, T-DT, 6-3, 320; Sharif Height, C-DT, 5-10, 260.

Happy about: offseason dedication.

Concerned about: tough schedule.

Effendian's comment: "Despite our rough start, we can still be competitive in the division."

NORTHEAST

Coach: Chris Riley, 3rd year (also Dougherty, 2006-07); Education: Northeast, Delaware Valley. Career: 21-21; 16-7 at Northeast.

Last year: 6-0, 1st; 9-3.

Great eight: Marquis Edwards, RB-SS, 5-7, 180; Joshua Wallace, L-DL, 6-3, 305; Jordan Jones, C-DL, 6-foot, 300; Shimeek Carter, RB-DB, 5-6, 155; Nashir Bryant, T-DE, 6-2, 220; Michael Brown, LB, 5-10, 180; Isaiah Rogers, DL-LB, 5-11, 225; Howard Lynn, K-P, 6-3, 215.

Happy about: quick o-line, QB depth.

Concerned about: replacing Deion Barnes' leadership skills.

Riley's comment: "We return 32 players from a championship team and they understand the team-first mentality."

OVERBROOK

Coach: Rendell Ivory, 1st year; Education: Overbrook, Cheyney. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 2-4, tie 4th; 7-4.

Great eight: Kenyatta Burton, RB-DB, 5-10, 155; Nicamor Delpe, C, 6-foot, 260; Allen McDonald, L-DL, 6-foot, 240; Naquan McIntosh, TE-DL, 6-foot, 240; Eric Peterson, LB, 5-10, 180; Ronald Riddick, RB-DB, 5-9, 145; Markee Scott, WR-DB, 6-foot, 170; Marice Tillman, RB-LB, 5-10, 185.

Happy about: first-year players' willingness to learn.

Concerned about: so many inexperienced linemen.

Ivory's comment: "Right now we're in learning status. We hope to catch a break and hang in there against a tough division schedule."

SAMUEL FELS

Coach: Bill Harrigan, 4th year; Education: Central, Widener. Career: 13-20.

Last year: 6-0, 1st in Silver; 8-4.

Great eight: Nijay Kelly, WR-DB, 6-3, 170; Jamiel Hines, ATH-DB, 6-foot, 170; Dez White, L-DL, 6-1, 230; Bennie Smith, L-DL, 6-1, 230; Rodney Drayton, L-LB, 5-10, 175; Dillen White, ATH-DB, 5-7, 145; Daevon Grasty, RB-LB, 5-10, 185; Stephane Smith, LB, 5-11, 170.

Happy about: numerous young players.

Concerned about:  . . . but that's also a concern, inexperienced o-line.

Harrigan's comment: "Our future's bright, but we need to take care of THIS year because we want to stay in the Gold Division."

CLASS AAAA SILVER

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Coach: Ed McGettigan, 2nd year; Education: Lincoln, Millersville. Career: 5-7.

Last year: 1-5, 7th in Gold; 5-7.

Great eight: Joshua McClam, RB-S, 5-10, 175; Marquise McFarland, FB-CB, 5-6, 170; Miguel Sanchez, QB, 5-9, 195; Damien Chin-Rose, T-DT, 6-3, 285; Sincere Merced, WB-CB, 5-5, 130; Michael Johnson, RB-LB, 5-9, 195; John Lewis, T-DT, 5-11, 165; Steven Torres, C-DT, 5-6, 200.

Happy about: uncommon depth, skill positions.

Concerned about: chemistry, lacking sense of urgency.

McGettigan's comment: "We have to play hard, smart and together from the start."

CENTRAL

Coach: Rich Drayton, 3rd year; Education: Central, Temple. Career: 12-11.

Last year: 3-3, 4th; 6-6.

Great eight: Richard Drayton, WR-LB, 6-1, 210; Dave Rosario, L-DL, 6-1, 220; Ryan Dydak, QB, 5-10, 165; Jesse Gillis, RB-DB, 5-6, 155; Hakeem Ellis, RB-LB, 6-1, 185; Walt Pegues, RB-DB, 5-7, 150; David Oliphant, L-LB, 5-11, 150; Joseph Shephard, TE-DT, 5-10, 180.

Happy about: skill players, o-line.

Concerned about: secondary, special teams.

Drayton's comment: "We hope to make it to the playoffs. Because that's our goal."

HORACE FURNESS

Coach: Anthony Pastore, 5th year; Education: West Catholic. Career: 23-22.

Last year: 5-2, 2nd; 9-3.

Great eight: Sharif Smith, RB-DB, 5-10, 190; Malakiah "Max" Hunter, WR-DB, 6-foot, 165; Dante Barkley, WR-DB, 6-2, 175; Eric Drains, T-DT, 6-3, 295; Bor Bor Kessley, WR-DB, 6-foot, 170; John Fischer, G-LB, 5-10, 190; Xavier Swift, RB-DB, 5-9, 175; Khaliq Shuler, WR-DB, 5-7, 135.

Happy about: team speed, many freshmen.

Concerned about: youth on lines, some players' commitment level.

Pastore's comment: "If the young guys develop, we will compete."

JULES MASTBAUM TECH

Coach: Ernest Diggs, 2nd year; Education: John Harris (Harrisburg), Cheyney. Career: 4-8.

Last year: 1-5, 6th; 4-8.

Great eight: Frank Quiles, QB-SS, 5-9, 165; Joseph Walker, RB-FS, Derrick Webster, WR-CB, 5-9, 170; Alan King, FB-LB, 6-1, 245; Jose Morales, C-DT, 5-10, 190; Davidson Okrafo-Smart, T-DT, 5-11, 300; Kamau Taylor, TE-DE, 6-2, 195; Christopher Fortson-Linton, TE-DE, 6-foot, 200.

Happy about: last year's transition, how team is coming together.

Concerned about: o-line, dedication to practice.

Diggs' comment: "We need to experience a couple wins so we can feel even better about our progress."

OLNEY CHARTER

Coach: Larry Arata, 1st year (also Prep Charter, 2007-08); Education: Haverford High, Princeton. Career: 6-17.

Last year: 4-2, 3rd; 6-5.

Great eight: Erike Taggart, RB-DB, 5-10, 150; Sam Fortune, FB-LB, 5-10, 185; Tyrell Samuels, RB-LB, 5-6, 175; Layquan McCracken, C-TE-LB, 6-foot, 180; Marquis Jones, TE-WR-DE, 6-foot, 175; Dontae Angus, T-DT, 6-6, 310; Aaron Worsley, T-DT, 6-foot, 360; Jermaine Whitehead, RB-CB, 5-8, 155.

Happy about: versatile rushers, Jones' progress.

Concerned about: offensive line.

Arata's comment: "It's a new day at Olney. We're trying to make football part of the improved culture."

SOUTHERN

Coach: Scott Pitzner, 1st year; Education: Freehold (NJ), West Chester. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 2-4, 5th; 3-9.

Great eight: Wayne Brunson, RB-LB, 5-11, 170; Christian Upshaw, RB-DB, 5-8, 145; Saquan Ausborne, TE-LB, 5-11, 185; Nate Robinson, RB-LB, 6-foot, 205; Dajuan Dandy, L-LB, 5-6, 145; Stephen Hoskins, L-DL, 5-11, 230; Devon Ford, WR-DB, 6-foot, 145; Bryce Hicks, L-DL, 6-foot, 275.

Happy about: effort on/off field.

Concerned about: plenty of first-year players.

Pitzner's comment: "We'll get better as the season progresses."

THOMAS EDISON

Coach: Wayne Jackson, 1st year; Education: Lamberton, Temple. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 0-6, 7th; 0-11.

Great eight: David Bennett, FB-LB, 5-10, 190; Jesus Diaz, C-DT, 5-9, 280; Clinton Manning, G-DE, 6-1, 200; Justin Matos, RB-SS, 5-6, 165; Marcos Mercado, QB-FS, 5-10, 160; Shadeed Purnell, WB-LB, 5-10, 190; Eugene Vann, 6-3, 220, SE-DE, 6-3, 220; Malik Gilliam, FB-DT, 5-10, 225.

Happy about: senior leadership, expected improvement each game.

Concerned about: low numbers.

Jackson's comment: "The seniors have hunger and the kids are working hard. We're desperate for a win, with none since '09."

CLASS AAA

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Coach: Desmin Daniels, 3rd year; Education: Scotland School, Syracuse. Career: 8-15.

Last year: 3-4, triple tie 4th; 3-9.

Great eight: Demetrius Town, L-DL, 6-3, 310; Anwar "Huddy" Mathis, QB, 5-11, 150; Chris Sullivan, WR-LB, 6-3, 180; Jonathan Parker, WR-CB, 6-1, 160; Randell Robinson, RB-CB, 5-9, 165; Marcus Johnson, RB-LB, 5-6, 150; Jeff Brown, L-LB, 5-10, 175; Rasalic Mackey, L-DL, 6-6, 310.

Happy about: big-play ability.

Concerned about: consistency, defense.

Daniels' comment: "If we can be consistent, we'll win games."

BOYS' LATIN

Coach: Mike Rufo, 3rd year; Education: Bonner. Career: 4-17; 3-9 as PL member.

Last year: 2-5, 7th; 3-9.

Great eight: Ben Coulibaly, RB-LB, 6-1, 190; Sam Drummond, TE-LB, 5-11, 175; Erik Lark, QB, 6-2, 180; Tahir Perlote, WR-DB, 5-8, 165; James Powell, L-DL, 6-4, 330; Devaughn Shields, WR-DB, 5-9, 170; Daniel Corbett, L-DL, 5-9, 235; David Peterson, WR-LB, 6-1, 185.

Happy about: running game.

Concerned about: retaining focus.

Rufo's comment: "I'm pretty optimistic. One play, one game, at a time."

MARTIN LUTHER KING

Coach: John Sheroda, 7th year (also Bishop O'Hara, Dunmore, Pa., 1997-2000); Education: West Scranton, East Stroudsburg. Career: 46-60; 23-43 at King.

Last year: 3-4, triple tie 4th; 4-7.

Great eight: Khaleel Stewart, QB-S, 5-11, 175; Darrell White, WR-CB, 5-7, 150; Seth Fields, WR-DE, 5-11, 160; Markel Paulk, RB-LB, 5-5, 150; St. Claire Holmes, RB-LB, 5-7, 140; Melvin Hoskins, RB-LB, 5-11, 175; Shaun Hill, TE-DE, 6-3, 195; Kyle Eggleston, WR-DB, 5-9, 145.

Happy about: quarterback, defense.

Concerned about: offensive line, special teams.

Sheroda's comment: "If we come together, we'll look to do some damage in the second half of the season."

MURRELL DOBBINS TECH

Coach: John Sullivan, 1st year; Education: Ryan, Temple. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 7-0, 1st; 11-2.

Great eight: Trayvon Faison, QB-DB, 5-11, 160; Dishon Solomon, WR-DB, 6-foot, 170; Jameel Davis, RB-DB, 5-10, 170; Daquan "Day-Day" Brown, RB-DB, 5-8, 150; Antwain Kitt, RB-LB, 5-10, 210; Stephen Thomas, L-DL, 6-foot, 210; Kareem Jefferson, L-DL, 6-foot, 240; Clarence Murphy, L-DL, 6-1, 275.

Happy about: great training camp, lines' togetherness.

Concerned about: abundant youth (lost 19 starters).

Sullivan's comment: "We want to continue the Dobbins tradition. We always have expectations."

ROXBOROUGH

Coach: Mike Stanley, 7th year (also King, 2002-04); Education: Central, West Chester. Career: 55-49; 39-32 at Roxborough.

Last year: 4-3, 3rd; 7-5.

Great eight: Nick Butts, QB, 6-1, 185; Dre'von Williams, WB-CB, 5-6, 145; Josh Anderson, FB-LB, 6-foot, 190; Adrian Johnson-Pope, TE-LB, 6-foot, 165; Tymere Blue, RB-LB, 5-9, 180; Cameron Berry, G-DT, 6-1, 255; Makis McCombs, T-DT, 6-5, 280; William Parker, TE-DE, 5-10, 185.

Happy about: loaded with experienced skill players, Blue's quickness and speed/hands of Johnson-Pope.

Concerned about: inexperienced lines.

Stanley's comment: "If the lines solidify, the skill players are there for a successful season."

SIMON GRATZ CHARTER

Coach: Erik Zipay, 7th year (took administrative leave after third game of '10 season); Education: Pottstown, Indiana (Pa.). Career: 23-36-1.

Last year: 6-1, 2nd; 9-3.

Great eight: Fulani Freeman, TE-DE, 6-4, 195; Khalil Scott, WB-DB, 5-11, 170; Derek Deloatch, RB-DB, 5-7, 155; Davone Cornish, QB, 6-foot, 170; Cole Basket-Wright, DT, 6-foot, 255; Khilil Farrell, FB-LB, 6-1, 200; DeAndre Edwards, L-LB, 6-foot, 200; Nafis Coleman, L-DT, 6-1, 245.

Happy about: large numbers, youngsters' potential.

Concerned about: inexperienced lines.

Zipay's comment: "We need to find some good leaders to put us in the mix."

UNIVERSITY CITY

Coach: Lorrel McCook, 2nd year; Education: University City, Gwynedd-Mercy. Career: 1-10.

Last year: 0-7, 8th; 1-10.

Great eight: John Casey, RB-S, 5-8, 175; Marcus Lyles, WR-DB, 5-7, 130; Davon Wise, TE-DE, 6-2, 205; Karim Karamoko, QB, 6-foot, 160; Tayseam Proctor, RB-LB, 5-10, 160; Robert Hall, RB-LB, 5-10, 160. Joshua Fenwick, WR-S, 5-11, 160; Keith Tate-Sumpter, L-DL, 6-1, 240.

Happy about: growth of program (up to almost 50 players).

Concerned about: youth.

McCook's comment: "We expect to make the playoffs. Anything else would be a failure."

WEST PHILADELPHIA

Coach: Paul Noon, 1st year; Education: Nativity BVM (Pottsville, Pa.), Susquehanna. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 3-4, triple tie 4th; 4-7.

Great eight: Eric "T.O." Leslie, 5-10, 140; Leander Berry, C-LB, 5-46, 190; Will Monaghan, WR-DB, 6-2, 170; Markel Faulk, RB, 5-4, 145; Desmond Sams, FB-DE, 5-8, 190; Tajah Brooks, L-NG, 5-8, 190; Brandon Ford, L-DL, 5-6, 215; Jesse Thomas, TE-DE, 6-3, 165.

Happy about: speedy skill players.

Concerned about: lack of linemen.

Noon's comment: "We're trying to lay a foundation with hard work and teamwork."

CLASS AA

COMMUNICATIONS TECH

Coach: John Gossett, 3rd year; Education: Gratz, Cheyney. Career: 7-16.

Last year: 4-2, tie 3rd; 6-5.

Great eight: Rolando Ransom, RB-DB, 5-8, 175; Diquan Gilbert, T-DE, -1, 190; Abdur Saaba, RB-LB, 5-9, 165; Bernard Godwin, LB, 6-foot, 150; Tom Godwin, G-DT, 6-foot, 195; Tikir Trent, WR-CB, 6-2, 180; James Brunson, WR-S, 5-9, 165; Tylik Guilford, WR-LB, 5-10, 165.

Happy about: potential of our youth.

Concerned about: big guys' practice dedication.

Gossett's comment: "These guys took their lumps at 1-11 two years ago. Now we're better."

DELAWARE VALLEY CHARTER

Coach: Shelton Farmer, 1st year; Education: Springfield Montco, Valley Forge MA. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 3-0, 1st in A; 8-3.

Great eight: Donte Walker, RB-LB, 5-9, 200; Siyiff McLeod, TE-DE, 5-11, 195; Rashan "Twin One" Cade, QB-DB, 5-9, 185; Rasheed "Twin Two" Cade, WR-CB, 5-9, 185; Jameel Jackson, RB-CB, 5-7, 185; Donovan "Chino" Lock, C, 5-9, 235; Shabazz Rivers, WR-LB, 5-10, 200; Nate Barnes, WR-S, 5-9, 200.

Happy about: players' belief in family approach.

Concerned about: having so many young players.

Farmer's comment: "Rebuilding year. But I have a bunch of kids working their tails off."

EDWARD BOK TECH

Coach: Frank "Roscoe" Natale, 1st year (also Bartram, 1997-2003); Education: West Catholic, Temple. Career: 45-30.

Last year: 4-2, tie 2nd; 8-3.

Great eight: Shaquil Sammons, RB-LB, 5-9, 190; Jihad Ward, SE-DE, 6-5, 245; Marqui Alfriend, L-DL, 6-2, 235; L-DL, 6-2, 235; Marquise Brown, QB, 6-foot, 160; Omar Bashir, RB-DB, 6-foot, 185; Robert Kralle, FB-LB, 6-2, 245; Vittorio Goggins, G-DT, 6-foot, 195; Ramir Jones, G-DT, 6-foot, 225.

Happy about: skill players.

Concerned about: offensive line.

Natale's comment: "Even though I like our team, we still have to execute to achieve our goal."

FUTURE

Coach: Henry Hunt, 1st year; Education: Ryan, West Chester. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 1-5, 6th; 1-9.

Great eight: Tawaun Vickers, RB-LB, 5-9, 160; Khalir Hart-Blount, RB-S, 5-3, 130; Jahreeson Caines, T-DT, 6-5, 270; Marquell Bell, T-DT, 6-4, 260; Trystan Walker, WR-CB, 6-2, 180; Shahiyd Wilson, WR-CB, 5-8, 175; Qaadir James, FB-LB, 5-6, 160; Tyree Neal, DE, 5-7, 170.

Happy about: pass coverage, tough interior linemen.

Concerned about: ball control, pass protection.

Hunt's comment: "We're out to change people's perception of our program."

IMHOTEP CHARTER

Coach: Marc Wilson, 8th year (7th in PL); Education: Central, Lehigh. Career: 42-34 (40-27 in PL).

Last year: 5-1, tie 1st; 10-4.

Great eight: Shakur Nesmith, WR-DB, 6-4, 185; Kyle Hambright, T-DE, 6-1, 265; Eerin Young, RB-KR-DB, 5-8, 170; Najee Goode, WR-CB, 5-9, 160; Andre Dreuitt, QB, 6-1, 160; Sloane Thomas, RB, 5-8, 170; Elijah Anthony, SS, 5-9, 170; Shaquil Ryder, L-DL, 6-3, 220.

Happy about: skill players, overall talent level.

Concerned about: rookie QB, finalizing o-line.

Wilson's comment: "Better talent than ever. We expect to win the championship."

MARIANA BRACETTI CHARTER

Coach: Lee Parson, 1st year; Education: Northeast. Career: 0-0.

Last year: not in league (0-5 record).

Great eight: Xavier Cornish, RB-S, 5-9, 185; Jorge Quinones, QB-DB, 5-9, 170; Zamir Boney, TE-LB, 5-9, 185; Luis Cirilo, TE-LB, 6-2, 195; Qhair Moore, RB-S, 5-9, 180; Luis Garciani, L-DL, 5-10, 175; Lexis Otero, L-DL, 6-foot, 290; Anthony Lopez, LB, 5-7, 175.

Happy about: dedication, defense.

Concerned about: big dropoff from starters to backups.

Parson's comment: "Just trying to put a respectable product on the field. And be better every game."

PREP CHARTER

Coach: Tony Beaty, 3rd year; Education: Southern. Career: 8-13.

Last year: 2-4, 5th; 6-5.

Great eight: Troy Johnson, QB, 5-11, 170; Tyrone Cleveland, TE-DE, 6-4, 200; Keith Jenkins, T-DT, 6-3, 245; Marquan Middleton, TE-DE, 6-2, 190; Anthony Wyche, RB-DB, 5-7, 145; Quadeem Starkes, WR-DB, 6-1, 170; Tariq Reid, WR-DB, 5-9, 170; Jahbree Sullivan, L-DL, 6-5, 300.

Happy about: maturity of players/staff.

Concerned about: using numerous underclassmen (including freshmen).

Beaty's comment: "We're poised to make a run for the division."