FOOTBALL: OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BLUE DIVISION TEAM CAPSULES 2013
OAKLAND ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION BLUE DIVISION TEAM CAPSULES 2013
Team Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Email dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or follow on twitter @LocalSportsFans
School: Auburn Hills Avondale
Nickname: Yellowjackets
Coach: Steve Deutsch, 12th season.
Assistant Coaches: Torre Robinson, James Adams, Nick Thompson, Tom Cleary, Anthony Epperson, James Prince, Roderick Reed, Stephen Watkins, Mike Kuhn, Andy Cox.
2012 record: 9-2, 7-1 OAA Blue Division (second.
Playoff run: Def. Bloomfield Hills Lahser (21-19); lost to Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (49-14).
Postseason Appearances: 14, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Offense: Spread
Defense: 4-4
Players Lost: Clark Clancy, Michael Johnson, Eric Stubbs, Treyvon Munson, Chris Bracewell, Dillon Brancheau, Kyle Sikora, Spencer Smith.
Key Players Returning: Mitch Williams, sr. DT-OL (5-11, 275); Paul Czartorski, sr. DT (6-0, 280); J.T. Ozerities, sr. QB-DB-SL (5-8, 170); Joshuwa Holloman, jr. RB-DB (6-0, 170); Tiroca Battle, jr. DE (6-2, 265); Kanwal Bal, sr. OL (6-2, 270); Chase Lalla, jr. RB-DB (5-11, 190); Alex Cleary, sr. TE (6-1, 220); Paul Czartorski sr. DL; Julian Pepaj, sr. DE-K (6-2, 280); Jabar Mims, sr. FS (6-0, 185); Alex Hodges, sr. CB (6-0, 180); Ashton Mitchel, sr. LB.
Key Newcomers: Bobby Poore, jr. SL (5-8, 180); Kendrick Thomas, sr. WR (5-10, 170); Daquan Terrel, sr. WR (6-3, 185); Jalen Saunders, jr. WR (6-0, 180); Kimani Davidson, sr. DE (5-11, 200).
Coach’s Comment: “We have a lot of experience on the lines with two four-year players and a lot of team speed. Joshua Holloman had a great spring during track and a great summer at camps. A lot of these guys had a great (offseason). We have a lot of very athletic kids who I think if we put it together can have a very special season.”
School: Berkley
Nickname: Bears
Coach: Chris Sikora, first season.
Assistant Coaches: Chuck Steele, Josh Gordan, Robert Ellis, Kierre Gaut, Darren Danaher, Jon Knuckles
2012 record: 5-4, 5-3 OAA Blue Division (fourth).
Postseason Appearances: 5, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2009, 2010.
Offense: Option
Defense: 4-4
Players Lost: Eric Hudson, Matt Koerner, Armen Brus, Jeremy Shephard, Manny Bellamy, Veldo Funwie, Nick Borden, Alex Agbay.
Key Players Returning: Dennis Bevza, sr. OL (6-4, 265); Alec Sanom, sr. RB-KR (5-6, 180) (16 touchdowns last season); Joe Coleman, sr. WR (5-11, 185); Jake Cummings, sr. RB (5-10, 170); Eric Voisine, sr. C (6-0, 205); Josh Coleman, sr. RB-WR-DB (5-8, 175); Josh Jones, sr. OLB-RB (5-8, 170); Meng Shi, sr. LB (5-10, 200); Davion Lee, sr. DL (6-2, 270); Eric Braun, sr. K (5-10, 160).
Key Newcomers: Austin Wood, soph. P-LB (6-0, 180); Mike Budurowich, jr. OLB (5-10, 180); Sam Silverstein, sr. QB (5-9, 175).
Notes: Chris Sikora takes over the helm for team that dipped to just above five-hundred last season. The Bears have ample talent to move up in the standings. With a lot of parity in the league, this team can finish just about anywhere.
School: Birmingham Groves
Nickname: Falcons
Coach: Brendan Flaherty, 13th year (50-65).
Assistant Coaches: Matt Turner, Art Reamey, Nate Durant, Chad Stuckey, Jamie Brooks, Deontae Pannell, Josh Lebovic, Jason Wilson.
2012 record: 2-7, 2-6 OAA Blue Division (seventh).
Postseason Appearances: 8, 1978, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2011.
Offense: Multiple.
Defense: Multiple.
Players Lost: Devan Moosherr, Drew Hendrickson, Tom Ndrejaj, Nick Valentine, Jacob Sneed, Nick Kizy.
Key Players Returning: Ross Williams, sr. RB (5-10, 165); (All-State track runner); Cameron Tinsley, sr. LB (6-3, 250); Logan Medelson, sr. OL-DL (5-9, 220); Spencer Robnett, sr. TE-LB (6-1, 200); Ryan Roberts, sr. WR-DB (5-10, 165); Bradley Taylor, sr. LB-DB (5-10, 175); Bryce Anderson, sr. RB-LB (6-1, 215).
Notes: The Falcons dipped last season with a losing record. The good news for Groves fans is that most of the talent is back, especially all-state sprinter-hurdler Ross Williams and a host of other athletes. The bad news is the OAA-Blue is a little more balanced and deeper this season.
School: Birmingham Seaholm
Nickname: Maples
Coach: Jim DeWald, second season.
Assistant Coaches: Russ Purdy, Dontayo Gage, Jason Bazner, Jamie Boerkoel, Billy Shellenbarger
2012 record: 8-2, 8-0 OAA Blue Division (first).
Playoffs run: Lost to Oxford in D-2 pre-district (42-8)
Postseason Appearances: 14, 1983, 1984, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2011, 2012.
Offense: Spread
Defense: 4-3
Players Lost: Dan Simon, Stephen Guenther, Sam Wilson, Austen Park, Dante Capicchioni.
Key Players Returning: Chris Hill, sr. RB-LB (6-4, 230); Matt Rothschild, sr. OG-C (6-2, 260); Karl Marback, sr. OT-DE (6-5, 240); Aaron Ware, sr. SL-KR (6-0, 165); Dylan Kanaan, sr. SE (5-11, 185); Andrew Barton, sr. SE (6-3, 185); Dominic Sierpien, sr. LB (5-11, 205); Josh Smith, sr. DT (6-0, 190); James Ford, sr. OT (6-3, 260); Trevor Lloyd, jr. OT (6-0, 220).
Key Newcomers: Austin Paritee, jr. RB (5-10, 175); Brandon Altman, sr. QB (5-10, 180); Tommy Sheppard, jr. QB (6-0, 185); Kerry Mott, sr. WR (6-2, 175); Nick Vestevich, sr. RB; Jack Mentag, jr. CB-WR(5-8, 165); Josh Smith, sr. DT (5-11, 240); Ryan Nolan, sr. K; Michael Levitsky, sr. P.
Notes: Seaholm had a fine turnaround campaign in DeWald’s first season, going unbeaten in conference play and reaching the D-2 postseason. The Maples have great size and good speed to move the football. This team has an edge in terms that it became accustomed to winning the crown last season. Can the Maples stand tall again?
School: Ferndale
Nickname: Eagles
Coach: Ryan Dunlap, seventh season (36-28).
Assistant Coaches: John Bassier, Eric Royal, Mike Crossley, Sean Collins, Collin Wasiloff.
2012 record: 3-6, 2-6 OAA Blue Division (sixth).
Postseason Appearances: 6, 1987, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008.
Offense: Spread
Defense: 4-3
Players Lost: Eric Ellis, Marucs Quarker, Jonny Coopwood, Chris Edwards, Desmond Paige, Collin McLaughlin, Jordan Banks, Shane Sandlin..
Key Players Returning: Nate Brisson-Fast, sr. TE-DE (6-6, 240) (Committed to Central Michigan); Shaquan McGriff, sr. SLB (6-0, 220); Tyree Bell, sr. MLB-NT (5-10, 215); Termichael Brown, sr. RB -WR-SS (6-0, 200); Jordan Banks, sr. CB (6-0, 200); Delante Dorris, sr. DT (6-2, 230); Rob MacDonald, sr. OT-DT (6-3, 240); Justin Hammerle, sr. C (5-11, 215); Tamaul Donoho-Chunn, sr. RB-OLB (5-10, 215); Chris Colston, sr. WR-CB (5-10, 165);
Key Newcomers: J’Waun Reyes, jr. OG (6-2, 245); Richard Sanford, sr. WR (5-9, 160); Ronald Gohagon, soph. RB-FB-DB(5-10, 190); Darius Sinclair, jr. QB (5-11, 155); Markell McCoy, jr. QB (6-0,190); Aaron Rice, sr. RB (6-1, 190).
Notes: With a young lineup, Ferndale took its lumps in 2012.With planet of size on the lines and quality skilled athletes, the Eagles should be able to climb the charts in the OAA-blue this season.
School: Hazel Park
Nickname: Vikings
Coach: Scott Guthrie, 10th season(48-38)
Assistant Coaches: Jamie Gordon, Nick Montgomery, Jared Nabozny, Greg Richardson
2012 record: 4-5, 4-4 OAA Blue Division (fifth).
Postseason Appearances: 5, 1979, 1997, 2005, 2009, 2010.
Offense: Power
Defense: Multiple
Players Lost: Cas Henzel, Keith Bucholtz, Andrew McClellan.
Key Players Returning: Joe McKinley, jr. FB-LB (5-8, 160); Gary Tyner, sr. QB-RB (5-7, 170); Antonio Hussey, jr. TE-LB (5-8, 175); Raeshaun Campbell, sr. RB-DB (6-1, 165); Alonzo Deverger, jr. OL-DL (5-10, 215).Brandon Martin, sr. LB (5-8, 175).
Notes: Hazel Park competed with only a varsity last season, but has seen an uptick in players and is bringing back a freshman squad this season. The Vikings also welcome in a new stadium and facilities, including turf field.
School: North Farmington
Nickname: Raiders
Coach: Todd Schultz, 10th season (26-57).
Assistant Coaches: Dave Garlow, Zach Washington, Vern Ratliff, Bryan Lamble.
2012 record: 3-6, 1-6 OAA Blue Division.
Postseason Appearances: 6, 1978, 1991, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2011.
Offense: I-Formation
Defense: 4-3
Players lost: James Ward, Itoh Buley, Jordan Blaylock, Jason Ervin, John Wilson, Drew Correll, Justin Shelton, Alec Londal, Josh Kayster, Yanni Bills, Kameron MacNear.
Key players returning: Chauncey Bridges, sr. RB-DB (5-10, 175); Alonte Mayweather, sr. WR-DB (5-11, 175); Wes Heidkamp, sr. OL-DL (6-0, 245); Austin Kappen, sr. OL-LB (5-9, 185); Marvin Yaldo, jr. TE-LB (6-0, 205); Malik Fuller, jr. CB-TB (6-0, 205); Deshawn Myers, sr. DT (6-0, 205).
Notes: The Raiders move from the OAA-White to the OAA-Blue and should fare much better against not only smaller schools, but not being in perhaps the state’s toughest league.
School: Royal Oak
Nickname: Ravens
Coach: Ryan Irish, third season (1-17 at Royal Oak; 25-31 overall).
Assistant Coaches: Justin Reed, Joe Bodo, Jeremy Thoel, Frank Pendergrass, Nick Linseman, Frank Ringley, Max Glowacki, Andrew Fournier Dan Malley.
2012 record: 1-8, 0-8 OAA-Blue (ninth).
Postseason Appearances: 1, 2006; Before Merger: Royal Oak Dondero (1990, 1991); Royal Oak Kimball (1981, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2005).
Offense: Spread
Defense: 4-3
Players lost: Tyler Beerer, Andrew Glenn, Alex Sims, Justin Unger, Blake Hairston, Blake Coleman.
Key players returning: Jake Gastoiax, sr. QB-RB (6-0, 200); Juxin Alushi, sr. OL (6-1, 215); Noah Kochanski, jr. SS (6-0, 175); John Lewins, sr. LB (5-10, 215); Elio Kollcinaku, sr. LB (5-10, 215); Evan Fall, sr. SL (6-0, 180); Tyler Bloohm, sr. QB (6-0, 185); Preston Binkley, sr. DL (6-0, 220); Sam Simon, sr. LB (5-11, 190).
Key Newcomers: Cullen Conway, jr. OL (5-10, 230);
Coach’s comment: Since the merger of Dondero and Kimball in2006, Royal Oak has ventured through some rough times with a collective record of 15-50 spanning seven seasons. Coach Irish and staff are working diligently to try to right the ship and get this program back to a level of respectability. Getting the Ravens to believe that they can compete and win is half the battle.
Team Capsules compiled by Dan Stickradt. Email dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or follow on twitter @LocalSportsFans
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