[Eric Frantz]

Kent Roosevelt (8-3, D-II R5 Quarterfinalist)

* Players to Watch – RB/DB Shakeel Howard (5'6", 175, sr.), WR/DB Richard Graves (5'7", 170, sr.), OL Eli Kepner (6'2, 225, sr.), WR Tony Britt (5'7", 160, sr.), WR Trei Thomas (n/a, jr.), LB Stephen Henderson (5'10, 190, sr.), DL Zach Galloway (6'2", 245, sr.), DE Alex Hayden (5'11", 180, sr.), DE Sterling Alexander (5'11", 190, sr.), DB Tanner Bisnet (5'10", 165, sr.), P/WR Ron Jones (n/a, sr.), DB Kardell Jackson (n/a, so.), LB Matt Sommers (6'2", 226, so.), QB/DB Tra Chapman (6'2", 196, jr.)

* Outlook – The Rough Riders had a rough offseason after standout senior lineman Ryan Anderson was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Anderson, a 2010 JJHuddle All-Ohio third team selection, had offers from several BCS schools and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. His football career is over. According to longtime head coach John Nemec (202 career wins): “Our players have dedicated themselves to work hard and not let Ryan down. ‘Never let your guard down’ became their motto. Ryan's battle has become our battle – We are ‘All In’ to help our teammate. He inspires us all.” Expectations remain high with the return of 12 two-year starters, including Howard and Graves who were both All-Portage Trail Conference last year. Chapman (a talented move in) and fellow junior Zach Janus (last year’s JV starter) will vie for the QB spot. Sommers is one to watch.

[Eric Frantz]

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