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Friday, August 1, 2008
TAPPS Preview
Collin County, TX
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Photo(s) By: Susan Thomas
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Division I
District 1
John Paul II Cardinals
Coach: David Gaffney
2007 Record: 0-10
Returning Lettermen: 22
Returning Starters: 7 Off./7 Def.
Players to watch: QB Gage Anderie, DB/RB Michael Apt, WR/QB John Templeton, DB/RB Dante Flick, LB/RB Carl Meziere, LB/RB Daniel Parfitt, DB/WR Andrew Curlaugh, WR Josh Tates, DB/WR Hanford Dunn, DB/WR Garrett Cook, DL/OL Joe Scott, OL/DL Kevin Loenard, OL/DL Ryan Mastellar, OL/DL Will Baker, DL/OL Kyle Johnson, OL/DL Nick Comer, DL/OL Kevin Burnett, OL/DL Thomas Bianchin, OL/DL T. Coyne
Outlook: The Cardinals hope to make strides offensively after their spread attack struggled to score points in 2007. The good news is that the offense began to show improvement in the final two games of the season. Anderie has a full’s season under his belt and Apt provides excellent speed. John Paul II’s young football program should also get a boost when the school opens a new stadium complex on campus.
Trinity Christian Academy Trojans
Coach: Steve Hayes
2007 Record: 8-3, DI regional finalist
Returning Lettermen: 35
Returning Starters: 7 Off./6 Def.
Players to watch: QB/DB Johnny Catalano, WR/HB Josh Fellows, WR/LB Carter Hickok, DE/WR Cody Sharp, RB/LB Phyre Burns, WR/LB Joe Turtletaub, WR/HB Kenneth Huggins, DT Corbin Blount, WR/DB Reid Halverson, OL/DL Keaton Shaeffer, OL/DL Michael Dembicki, RB/LB Sean Jordan, WR/DB Grayson Nastri, RB.DB Travis Parker, OL/DL James Voelker
Outlook: Catalano and Fellows figure to produce the most fireworks on the Trojans’ powerful ground game. Catalano rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 15 TDs and passed for another 800 yards and 2 TDs. Fellows combined for more than 1,000 yards and 10 TDs rushing and receiving.
Division II
District 2
Prestonwood Christian Academy Lions
Coach: Chris Cunningham
2007 Record: 4-8, DII bi-district qualifier
Returning Lettermen: 33
Returning Starters: 5 Off./7 Def.
Players to watch: QB Kaleb Kyser, RB Kourtland Hite, WR Luke Taylor, LB Josh Lewis, LB Aaron Epperson, OL Hunter Soper, DE Brandon Briscoe, DE Drew Nolan, LB Nathan Lee, CB Josh Caldwell, TE Cody Novak, CB Tommy Blair, LB K.J. Hite, WR Scott Lichty, OL Daniel Fechner, OL Michael Shell, DB Colin McDonnell, LB Taylor Kelly, OL Michael Wilkins, DB Brad Peasner
Outlook: Cunningham takes over as coach with hopes of producing a deeper run into the playoffs in 2008. He’ll feature an experienced offensive skill set. Kyser (5-9, 160, 4.5) passed for more than 1,100 yards and 12 TDs last season. Hite (5-7, 170, 4.4) rushed for 767 yards and eight TDs and Taylor caught five TD passes. Epperson returns as the Lions’ leading tackler, where he’ll roam alongside Lewis (6-0, 220, 4.6). Prestonwood’s defensive line will be anchored by Brisco (6-0, 200, 4.7) and Nolan (6-0, 190, 4.6).
Division III
District 1
Prince of Peace Eagles
Coach: Doug Pevehouse
2007 Record: 2-8
Returning Lettermen: 17
Returning Starters: 6 Off./5 Def.
Players to watch: WR Joey Daly, WR Bobby Leiker, WR Ricky Hofstra, QB Sam Scherer, DE Caleb Weiss, OL Chase Avants, TE/DE Travis Mattes, WR Connor Ryan, C Will Jones
Outlook: The Eagles hope that several key returners on both sides of the ball will bolster their 2008 record. Prince of Peace is deep at receiver with Hofstra (5-11, 160, 4.9), Leiker (5-10, 165) Daly and Ryan. Avants (6-1, 250) and Jones anchor the offensive line. Weiss (6-0, 200, 4.9) and Mattes (5-11, 185, 4.9) will provide pressure on defense.
Division IV
District 2
Canyon Creek Christian Academy Cougars
Coach: Larry Thexton
2007 Record: 6-5, DIII bi-district qualifiers
Returning Lettermen: 17
Returning Starters: 9 Off./9 Def.
Players to watch: RB Rett Miller, RB Andre Moorehead, QB Cohl Tufford, OL Cedric Craine, S Keegan Clem, C Evan Oswald, RB David McCallup, OL Chris Smythe, OL Tyler Gilbreath, RB Josh Poteete, OL David Brenner
Outlook: The Cougars are geared to run behind Miller (6-0, 195, 4.7) and Moorehead (5-8, 175, 4.6). Miller rushed for 1,760 yards and 22 TDs in 2007. Moorehead added more than 900 yards and 11 TDs. Tufford returns after passing for seven TDs last season. Crane (6-6, 292) gives the Cougars good size on the offensive line.
Legacy Christian Academy Eagles
Coach: Mike Hall
2007 Record: 7-3
Returning Lettermen: 13
Returning Starters: 7 Off./6 Def.
Players to watch: RB Logan Allison, QB/LB Casey Mauch, WR Cody Mitchell, DL Austin Choate, WR Lucas Allison, OL Derek Burns
Outlook: The Eagles lost some offensive firepower to graduation, but return all-state RB Logan Allison returns as a multiple threat. Gone are QB John Barthalt and RB Jake Martinez who combined for more than 2,000 yards of offense in 2007. Logan Allison’s brother, Lucas, was an all-district receiver last season. Choate returns to anchor the defensive line.
McKinney Christian Mustangs
Coach: Kevin Fields
2007 Record: 1-7
Returning Lettermen: 20
Returning Starters: 6 Off./5 Def.
Players to watch: RB Winston Ray, QB Scott Temple, WR Hayden French, G Austin Puckett, RB/LB Jin Pyo, RB Chris Shin, DL Michael Nichols, DL Tanner Purdum
Outlook: The Mustangs expect great improvement in their second season playing 11-man ball. Ray, who was injured during his freshman season, should reclaim his starting role in the backfield. Pyo and Shin will also contribute to the running game. Temple also returns along with his favorite receiver French. Puckett anchors the offensive line. Nichols, a freshman, and Purdum will strengthen the defensive line.
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| jromano2001 - 9:53 pm CDT on Fri, Aug 22 | report profanity/abuse |
|  | Too bad you have old information for JPII. Of the players listed, 6 are not returning and one has graduated! The Cardinals are definitely pumped this year with a new field giving them a true home field advantage. Watch for QB Jordan Green to excel behind a strong and experienced offensive line (Justin Kirst, Ryan Mastellar, Kevin Leonard, and Kevin Burnett). Dante Flick is a quick defensive back with Joe Hoffman and Daniel Parfitt doing a great job at linebacker. John Templeton will hopefully be making those touchdowns again this year at wide receiver. Good luck to the Cardinals!!! |
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