Yellow Jackets Play 8-Man Football Debut Schedule Set
The Yellow Jackets adapt to 8-man football with a 40 yard wide field and smaller lineup. Sullivan notes open play and learning curve as R-MA kicks off September 3 at Kenston Forest and hosts Covenant School September 11 at noon for a nine game schedule with six home games.
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Yellow Jackets
Sullivan
Kenston Forest
R-Ma
Coventant School
Covenant School
Hawks look to build on offense with deep line and returning QB
The Hawks list a seasoned offensive line led by junior Gage Mendrick and senior Blake Appleton returning from injury. Key skill players include Caperton at wide receiver and Vaught and Gue in backfield. Defense features a veteran front led by Haskins, Marcey, and Clingerman with Poe anchoring the secondary as Gilbert stresses growth this season.
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Judd Schuman
Jaxsen Doberer
Tobias Carson-Mayberry
Jack Clingerman
Zadin Jenkins
Garrett Mohr
Chris Phillips
Daniel Mae
Gage Mendrick
Nathan Haskins
Donovan Porter
Hawks
Gilbert
Caperton
Elias Carter
Elijah Cabness
Tyson Funk
Austin Dunlap
Dylan DeBarr
Aiden Vaught
Vaught
Dustin Gue
Maratico
Darion Santucci
Apperton
Gue
Brayden Poe
Poe
Rizzo
Nick
Satcher
Atwood
Carter
Fox-Wyrick
Emery Coffman
Chaffin
Sarchet
Schultz
Junior
Hawks Look To Home Opener With Young Defensive Pillars
Coach Gilbert notes a developing defense led by safety Brody Stephens and cornerbacks Dunlap Caperton with Caperton and Jenkins sharing punting duties and Winningham as kicker. The Hawks boast solid scrimmage performance and aim to translate practice to a Friday home opener in front of family and fans.
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Poe
Brody Stephens
Dunlap
Caperton
Gilbert
Jenkins
Hawk
Luke Winningham
Hawks
Fauquier
Lightridge
Appleton's Fluke Injury Ends Player's Junior Season
Appleton described his nine month return as a fluke moment during a routine football play. The then senior Logan Maratico and Will Wolf helped carry him off to the hospital after his knee gave way. Doctors later diagnosed an ACL tear and meniscus damage ending his junior season, delayed to spring 2021 due to COVID-19.
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Appleton
Logan Maratico
Logan
Will Wolf
Gilbert
Skyline QB Blake Appleton Ready to Lead Hawks Back
Skyline senior Blake Appleton returns from a torn ACL to quarterback the Hawks. He passed for 2,084 yards as a sophomore, helped the team to a Class 3A North Western District title, then returned to practice after surgery, missed time with COVID, and aims to restore leadership and produce big plays for a youth-filled 2021 lineup.
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Marion
Budder" Haley
James Madison
Logan Maratico
Blake Appleton
Appleton
Ethan Caperton
Caperton
Hawks
Northwestern
Independence
Skyline
Heath Gilbert
Wildcats Load Backfield For Season With Familiar Returns
Warren County showcases a single wing offense with returning backs PJ Dellinger and Tyberius Carter leading the ground game. Seniors Gun ner Chaffin and Logan Schultz anchor the defense and offense at key spots.
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Wildcats
PJ. Dellinger
Tyberius Carter
Dellinger
Carter
Warren County
Latcher
Gunner Chaffin
Christian Weller
Logan Schultz
Aadon Atwood
Sarchet
William Moreno
Atwood
Schultz
DJ Rizzo
David Fox-Wyrick
Hunter Cook
Dellinger Leads Wildcats In Defensive Backfield Roles
Dellinger Malachai Vinson-Proctor and Elijah Frame will anchor most linebacker spots with Silvius and Judd Dellinger at other spots. Senior leadership, returning players, and new seniors shape prep as Clarke County visit opens season. Dellinger reflects on nervous debut, thriving as a starter and valuing defensive plays and turnovers.
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Malachai Vinson-Proctor
Elijah Frame
Chris Silvius
Judd Dellinger
Sarcher
Chaffin
Rick Smith
Larcher
Thad
Dellinger
Warren County
Jerry Sarchet
Sarchet
Dellinger Brothers Push Each Other Toward Leadership
Judd Dellinger, one of 12 Wildcats seniors, aims to lead by example this season as he trains with his brother P J Dellinger. The duo push each other in workouts while Clarke County hosts opening game, with Judd hopeful for team bonding and a positive record after a 2 5 season.
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Wildcats
Clarke County
Rizzo
Dellinger
Judd Dellinger
P.J
P.J. Dellinger
Warren County
Sarcher
Judd
Satcher