2011 Football Preview: Canal Fulton Northwest

[Eric Frantz]

Canal Fulton Northwest (4-6)

* Players to Watch – QB Nick Riley (6’5”, 190, Sr.), RB Ronnie Beers (5’10”, 180, Sr.), WR JC Pawlyk (5’10”, 180, Sr.), DB Mason Tesch (5’9”, 170, Sr.), LB Jay Strelecki (5’10”, 190, Sr.)

* Outlook – After nine straight postseason berths the Indians had their streak snapped last year. Thirteen starters return (incuding eight on defense) for head coach Vic Whiting (193-68 in 13 years). The offense will be led by Riley (2,521 passing yards, 18 TDs), Beers (680 rushing yards, 391 receiving yards, 13 TDs) and Pawlyk (38 catches, 529 receiving yards, four TDs). The OL will be a strength and feature eight underclassmen led by returning starters Jordan West (6’2, 260, Jr.) and Paul Wellman (6’3”, 240, Jr.). Beers (73 tackles), Pawlyk (66) and Strelecki (54) lead the defense. Northwest begins play as an independent this season and has eight new teams on its schedule: Poland, New Philadelphia, Columbus St. Charles, Canfield, Cleveland John Hay, Parma Franciscan, St. Thomas Aquanius and Barberton.

[nw75senate]

Nick Riley led the Cleveland Browns 7-on-7 team to a 6-2 record. Hopefully, it provided some helpful experience.

[thepolster]

I watched Beers on some highlight film and he is one of the best backs I have seen in a while. But, he doesnt fit that running back mold even though he is better than 99% of the backs out there.

[ajwahoo2k2]

The defensive front will be a very exciting group to watch this year.

[jchat13]

Really going to miss the Louisville-Northwest rivalery. Hope Vic and the boys continue to do well