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Football Schedule Aug. 28 vs. Monroe, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Livonia Franklin, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Waterford Mott, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Walled Lake Northern, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Lakeland, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 vs. Waterford Kettering, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Walled Lake Central, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at KLAA Crossover, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 vs. John Glenn, 7 p.m.

COACH: MIKE ZDEBSKI ELEVENTH SEASON

2007 RECORD 7-3-0

STAFF: ALEX MEISEL, BILL BRENNER, CHRIS BLANK, DAN BRENNER, BOB CHIESA, MARINO TWENI, BRIAN SAVAGE, FRANK WOZNY

Western Coach Mike Zdebski has his Warriors striving to make the kind of individual choices that are in the best interest of the team. He said if his players can achieve that goal, “the wins will follow.” (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Warriors hold high aspirations Western working to advance beyond district playoffs alled Lake Western’s football team has made five straight playoff appearances, but always seems to run into the wrong team at the wrong time in the post-season tournament. The Warriors’ last playoff win came in 2005 against North Farmington, but in the last few years they have seen their quest for a district title end with losses to South Lyon, Brother Rice, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Walled Lake Central, and to Huron Valley Lakeland last season. Western finished 2007 as the Western Lakes Activities Association (WLAA) Western Division champions, and the Warriors hope to go one step

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further this year by winning their first district title since 2001. “When you first start off in August, everyone has high aspirations,” said Western Coach Mike Zdebski. “Our kids are no different. You always go in with a very positive attitude all the way up until that first game.” Western will be part of the new Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division, where the Warriors will be matched up with their Walled Lake rivals, Northern and Central, as well as Lakeland and Waterford Kettering and Mott. “It’s a whole different thing for our community,” Zdebski said. “I think the new conference is a good thing and should be very competitive.” Most of the Warriors’ experience will be on offense, with eight starters returning for 2008. Leading the way will be junior

Sam Welch, who will start at quarterback for a third consecutive season. “He has the potential to be as good as any high school quarterback in the state,” Zdebski said. “He’s intelligent and a hard worker and makes the most of every ability that he has.” Welch’s main target will be slot receiver Gilvanni Johnson, playing offense for the first time. “He’s a very dynamic player, and he’s the spark plug on the offense because he’s going to make some plays,” Zdebski said. Team captain David Menoian will also be a key wideout, while Edison Vushaj will play tight end. Anchoring the offensive line will be Alexander Roji, a 6-5, 270-pound senior. “We’re a shotgun spread offense, like you would see at the University of

Florida,” Zdebski said. On defense, Vushaj looks have another big season at the linebacker spot, where he has been dominant. “He’s taken charge of the team, he’s very vocal and doing a great job, just as all of our kids are,” Zdebski said. Joining him will be senior linebacker Zack Gattan and returning senior defensive end Brandon Shafou. Johnson will also play at cornerback, his primary position. “We’re a three-deep team on defense,” Zdebski said. “We’re a young squad.” But when it comes to goals for the season, Zdebski has a clear perspective. “Our goal is for players to make individual choices that are in the best interest of the team and if they take care of that, the wins will follow,” he said. ❏ — Michael Shelton

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Football Schedule Aug. 29 at South Lyon at EMU, 11 a.m.

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Walled Lake Central Coach Bob Meyer has his Vikings working hard to get back on track after a frustrating 2-7 finish in 2007. He said the team wants to return to the playoffs and “cause as much damage as we possibly can.” (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Vikings focused on redemption Central’s main goal is returning to its winning tradition he 2007 season was a tough pill to swallow for Walled Lake Central football players, coaches and fans; and the Vikings are focused on one thing this year: redemption. Central finished a disappointing 2-7 last season, one year after winning a district title and finishing 9-3. “Getting back to our winning tradition has been the sole focus for our team,” said Central Head Coach Bob Meyer. “We made the playoffs the previous two years and thought we had everything going in the right direction and somewhere along the lines, focus was lost (in 2007). But not anymore. We’re working hard to get it back.” Leading the Vikings’ charge is quar-

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terback and team captain Cory Davis, who started two games last season. “Cory is cool and calm at all times, and he keeps the team focused and centered,” Meyer said. In front of him in the Wing-T offense will be Ryan Daul, who will see some time at running back after playing primarily as an offensive lineman last season. “We had a kid named Brian Stolla who also switched and ran for 1,200 yards in his senior year of 2006, so we’ve had a lot of success with that over the last couple years,” Meyer said. “Ryan is one of the emotional leaders on the team and is beloved by his fellow teammates and coaches. He gives us an uplift during the hardest times.” Ryan Gregory will be another running back to watch. Meyer said he brings speed and a lot of athleticism. Paving the way on the offensive

line will be guard Kyle Sisler, a 6-4, 250-pound, three-year starter that Meyer describes as the team’s strongest player, along with tackle Andrew Lietke. On the defensive side, the Vikings will run an eight-man front, led by two dangerous cornerbacks in junior and returning starter Ryan Servello and senior John Lovelace. Gregory and Daul will also line up as linebackers along with senior Alex Michal. On special teams, Central will rely on senior kicker Brad Lyons, who is also the captain of Central’s soccer team and kicked a 51-yard field goal last season. He is also a Division I recruit, being scouted by schools such as the University of Kentucky. This will also be the first year for the Vikings in the new Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA).

Central is in the North Division, which sets the stage for what is sure to be some intense contests against area rivals. “I think it’s great for our kids, since this is the area in which they live and they meet the other players in the community,” Meyer said. “They always talk about which program is better and now we have the opportunity to settle this once and for all.” The Vikings will once again kickoff their season at Eastern Michigan University against a tough South Lyon team in the Big Day Prep Showdown. “We want to win, represent, and have a great game to show everybody that the KLAA is the best football conference in the state,” Meyer said. “Making the playoffs is always our focus. Once we get in, we want to cause as much damage as we possibly .” — Michael Shelton

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New era begins for Northern Moore looks to mold Knights under his vision he Brett Moore era has officially begun at Walled Lake Northern. After coaching for the past eight years at Lapeer East, Clio and Memphis, Moore will now lead the Knights and looks to start a winning tradition. “We are basically starting from ground zero,” he said. “There’s a motto I use: ‘You crawl before you walk, you walk before you jog, and you jog before you sprint,’ and that’s what we’re going to do.” Northern’s program began in 2003, and its best season came in 2005 with a 5-4 record. But, the Knights were winless last season and their former head coach, Mike Fras, resigned at the end of the year for personal reasons after being the head coach since the inception of the program. Now, Moore has the chance to mold the Knights with his own vision. “There’s little battles to fight,” he said. “Everywhere I’ve ever gone I’ve had to build, and so far they’ve been really receptive to what I want and they’re learning what I expect out of them. “I expect to go hard all the time and jog on and off the practice field — the little things,” Moore added. “I expect the little things to be done right. That’s what we’re stressing.” According to Moore, his team will run a spread offense 100 percent out of the shotgun, with multiple formations. At press time there was an ongoing battle for the quarterback position between juniors Adam Chuchla and Jason Tucker, and Moore said there was no clear-cut starter. The Knights also have a strong group of running backs made up of Terrell Goode, Matt Janas, Aaron Kapeluch and Jasper Brown. “Everyone is learning as we’re going,” Moore said. On the defensive side, the Knights will run a 4-4/4-3 hybrid and bring stunts from different angles to hopefully create some turnovers, according to Moore. The defensive line will be led by linebackers Joey Ventimiglia and Zach Leinonen. Goode will also play cornerback, along with Bo Brown, while junior Jake Hillenberg is expected to step up as a defensive tackle. Another bonus for Moore is that the Knights will be competing in the new Kensington Lakes Activities Association

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Football Schedule Aug. 28 at Howell, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 vs. Salem, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at Lakeland, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. Walled Lake Western, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Waterford Kettering, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 vs. Walled Lake Central, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Waterford Mott, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at KLAA Crossover, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 vs. Northville, 7 p.m.

COACH: BRETT MOORE FIRST SEASON

2007 RECORD 0-9

STAFF: MARK GRATTAN, KEVIN LAPLANTE, DAVE HERTLER, NEAL MOZDZIERZ, CHRIS HOHLBEIN

The Knights of Walled Lake Northern are learning that new Head Coach Brett Moore expects all the little things to be done right. Moore said his players have been receptive to what he wants from them. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard) (KLAA), which gives Northern the opportunity to maintain rivalries with Walled Lake Central and Western and Huron Valley Lakeland, but also to establish new rivalries with two Waterford Kettering and Mott. “I think it’s great when your longest

bus trip in the conference is the Waterford schools,” Moore said. “I think it’s a great opportunity.” He said he’s also excited about the community’s support for his team. “The parents are very supportive, and they do whatever it takes to get

the job done,” he said. “We want to get better every week,” Moore said. “I’m not going to put anything on wins and losses. We’re not going to quit, and we’re going to keep coming after it.” ❏ — Michael Shelton

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2008

Football Schedule Aug. 28 at Novi, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at South Lyon, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Howell, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. Pinckney, 7 p.m.

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First-year Head Coach Jeff Hill said he is excited to have the opportunity to carry on the winning ways ushered in at Huron Valley Milford by former coach Pat Fox. A highlight of the 2008 schedule is the regular season finale against bitter rival Huron Valley Lakeland. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Hill takes over Mavericks’ reins Former assistant plans to build on Pat Fox’s legacy uron Valley Milford may have bid farewell to former coach Pat Fox, but the Mavericks are ready to solidify a winning tradition with a familiar face. Milford will kick off the 2008 season in the new Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) West Division with former varsity assistant Jeff Hill at the reins as head coach. “I’m very excited,” he said. “We have a great group of seniors and some juniors who work real hard. Coach Fox left us in very good condition. He helped take a program that didn’t have a good football tradition and built one. I’m really excited to have the opportunity to carry on that tradi-

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tion and build on it if possible.” Fox resigned at the end of last season after eight years, and Hill was hired as head coach after working as an assistant during Fox’s tenure. Hill has the task of turning around a Milford team that was 4-5 last season following a two-year period in which it went 19-5 and won two district titles and the 2006 Kensington Valley Conference (KVC) crown. “It will take kids having great team chemistry, working and playing hard for each other and believing in the things that we’re doing,” he said. “If they keep coming together, we have the possibility of success in front of us.” Milford’s main catalyst will be senior Kyle Podvin, the 2007 KVC special teams player of the year. He has been a two-way starter for the last three years at running back and corner-

back, as well as Milford’s primary kick returner. The offensive line will be headed up by senior guard Jake Thompson (6-feet, 245 pounds), and linemen David Owens (senior), James Cote (junior) and Rocky Mikulec (senior). They will be protecting senior quarterback Steve Buglione. His main target will be senior receiver Carter Fox, who stands at 6-3. “We’re a shotgun spread-option offense,” Hill said. “We spread it out, we run the ball, we run some options and we throw some play-action in and go from there.” On the defensive squad, playing outside linebacker will be seniors Sam Darish and Patrick Niebauer. They will be joined by senior inside linebackers Grant VandenBussche and Joe Grabowski. Podvin will also start at cornerback alongside senior

John Bonhard. “Our defense is an eight-man front and we play multiple coverages,” Hill said. Although the Mavericks are in a new league this year, there are familiar foes to face, including Brighton, Hartland and Pinckney. The main highlight of the schedule is the regular season finale against bitter rival Huron Valley Lakeland. Hill said the coaching transition has been relatively smooth. “The kids understand what’s expected of them and I’ve been very up front about what I expect,” he said. “We want our kids to give us their best effort, compete on and off the field, do the right thing and be accountable for their actions. With that we want to continue the tradition of Milford football and pass the torch.” ❏ — Michael Shelton

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Football Schedule Aug. 28 vs. Grand Blanc, 7 p.m. Sept. 05 at Canton, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Walled Lake Northern, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Walled Lake Central, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Walled Lake Western, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Waterford Mott, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Waterford Kettering, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at KLAA Crossover, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 vs. Milford, 7 p.m.

COACH: JOHN MALTESE SEVENTH SEASON

2007 RECORD 8-3-0

STAFF: TOM GARRITY, JOHN KONEN, PAT KOSOWSKI, JAMES LOISEL, RYAN MAKI, STEVEN DORBEFF

Huron Valley Lakeland emerged from 13 straight losing seasons to go 6-4 in 2006 and 8-3 in 2007, a run that featured the team’s first playoff victory since 1982. Coach John Maltese plans to distribute the ball equally under the Wing-T offensive scheme. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Eagles hungry for more success Lakeland hopes to build upon two winning seasons fter posting two consecutive, impressive winning seasons, it appears Huron Valley Lakeland’s varsity football program has turned the corner. “It all starts with a great bunch of seniors and I think we now have that leadership,” said Lakeland Coach John Maltese. “They want it more and they understand it better.” After 13 years of sub-.500 records, the Eagles broke through in 2006 with a 6-4 record and followed that up in 2007 by going 8-3 and posting the school’s first playoff win since 1982. Now, Lakeland looks to take the next step by winning a league title in the new Kensington Lakes Activities

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Association (KLAA) conference and go further in the playoffs. “We’re looking forward to (the KLAA) because all those schools have great traditions and geographically it makes sense, where you’re now competing with people that are within a closer proximity to your school so you can have more rivalries,” Maltese said. The Eagles have seven returning starters on the 2008 offensive squad, led by three-year starting quarterback Blake Heiman. He passed for 1,340 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2007. “I believe he’s one of the better football players in Oakland County,” Maltese said. Protecting him on the offensive line will be Dan Schroeter, a 6-4, 235pound senior lineman, and senior guard Josh Mulligan. Carrying the rock will be senior

wingback Matt Rall and junior halfback Jacob Rohde. “Both have shifty moves and are very quick,” Maltese said. Heiman’s main target will be Clint Penokie, who had 30 receptions for 511 yards and eight touchdowns last season. He’ll also play cornerback. According to Maltese, Penokie has a great pair of hands and speed. “Our offense operates out of the Wing-T base and we distribute the ball equally to our running backs and quarterback and try to establish the play-action,” Maltese said. The defensive line will have six returning starters, and will be anchored by Lee Lopez, a 6-3, 230pound senior end who had nine sacks last year. Also returning are senior inside linebackers Max Hill and Josh Mulligan, who combined for 131 tackles during the 2007 season.

Joining the team at outside linebacker will be Anthony Glass, a senior transfer student from Garden City. Before starting KLAA play, the Eagles have two tough early games, including the home opener against Grand Blanc and a trip to Canton. “I think it’s a very demanding schedule,” Maltese said. “Grand Blanc is one of the largest schools in Michigan so they have a large talent pool to pull from, and we’re not looking past that game. I know Canton has been a powerhouse for the last 12 years.” Maltese said he hopes this is the year that Lakeland establishes itself as one of the top teams in the area. “I’d like to see them continue what they’ve built upon the last couple years, and it all starts with taking one practice and one game at a time,” he said. ❏ — Michael Shelton

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2008 kickoff preview

2008

Football Schedule Aug. 28 vs. Wayne Memorial, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Livonia Churchill, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Walled Lake Central, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Waterford Mott, 1 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Walled Lake Northern, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Walled Lake Western, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 vs. Lakeland, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at KLAA Crossover, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Royal Oak, 7 p.m.

COACH: MATT TOPIE FOURTH SEASON

2007 RECORD 4-5

STAFF: KYLE SCHULTZ, JIM O'LEARY, LOWELL BOYLE, JIM MATEY, RON KOYL, DAVE CRANE, GARFREY SMITH

A big offensive line should allow the Waterford Kettering offense to run the ball effectively this year, according to Head Coach Matt Topie. He said his defense is aggressive and will feature a lot of movement up front. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Opportunities excite Captains Topie says having fun should result in a successful year aterford Kettering rebounded from a winless 2006 season with a 4-5 record last year. Now the Captains want to improve on that by simply not thinking about it. “We were pretty close (to a winning record) last year and we constantly improved,” said Kettering Coach Matt Topie. “I think we’ve got a good group. We’re just looking to have fun and improve on a daily basis. Our No. 1 concern isn’t what our record is going to be. We’re having fun, and as a result of that I think we’ll be successful.” After not posting a winning season since 1998, the Captains have a chance

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to start fresh this year by moving from the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) to the new Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) North Division. There, Kettering will face not only arch-rival Waterford Mott, but all three Walled Lake schools and Huron Valley Lakeland. “We’re real excited to be in this league,” Topie said. “There’s good football and tradition there. The schools are much closer and there are opportunities to create rivalries that will last a long time.” On offense, the Captains have eight starters returning, led by senior quarterback and team captain Kevin Truitt, who threw for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns while starting all nine games last season.

“Kevin is 6-7, 235 pounds and can throw the ball,” Topie said. Truitt will be protected by four returning starters on the offensive line: seniors Nick Bohon, Tyler Wade and John West, and junior Tyler Bedgood. “They anchor down a pretty big offensive line. I think they average 275 pounds between the four of them,” Topie said. Running back duties will be split between seniors Chris Smith and Josh Reyes and juniors Brandon Clingan and Ryan Dingman. Topie added that he’s looking to fill some holes at the wide receiver slots. “Our offense is very balanced and our line is going to allow us to run the ball very effectively,” he said. On defense, the Captains will be

led by linebackers Tyler Wale and Josh Blowers, along with Derrick Vickery and Reyes at defensive back. Smith will also see action as a defensive lineman, while junior Vince Murdock is expected to step up at linebacker. “We run a very aggressive attacking style defense, with lots of movement and action up front,” Topie said. “We definitely rely on speed and athleticism over size.” With the tools in place, the Captains look to chart a new course and reach the promised land in 2008, according to Topie. “We want to compete for the league championship, get in the playoffs, and have a lot of fun,” he said. ❏ — Michael Shelton

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2008 kickoff preview

2008

Football Schedule COACH: KEN SCHMIDT Aug. 28 at John Glenn, 7 p.m.

TWELFTH YEAR

Sept. 5 at Wayne Memorial, 7 p.m.

2007 RECORD

Sept. 12, at Walled Lake Western, 7 p.m.

7-3

Sept. 20 vs. Waterford Kettering, 1 p.m.

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With eight returning players on the defense and six offensive players back for 2008, Waterford Mott Head Coach Ken Schmidt and his Corsairs expect to maintain their winning ways of the past two seasons. Mott’s primary goal this year is to win a playoff game. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Expectations run high at Mott Corsairs want to prove they’re among area’s best ver the past couple years, Waterford Mott’s football program has transformed mediocrity into consistency. The Corsairs not only clinched their second straight winning season (7-3) and a playoff berth in 2007, but also a share of the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Blue Division championship. As Mott moves from the OAA to the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA), the Corsairs intend to firmly establish themselves as one of the top teams in the area. “We have a lot of kids returning from last year’s team,” said Mott Head Coach Ken Schmidt. “We have eight starters on offense and six (experi-

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enced) kids on defense, so our expectations are higher to continue that winning we’ve done the past two years, and we’re excited about the new league.” Before 2006, Mott had posted only three winning seasons in 15 previous years. Now in his twelfth year, Schmidt and his Corsairs are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Corsairs’ offense will be anchored by senior running back Marc Pressley, a three-year starter who rushed for about 650 yards and seven touchdowns last season, according to Schmidt. Also returning is senior quarterback Tyler Bush, who started nine of the Corsairs’ 10 games last season and scored seven touchdowns. “He’s an experienced, smart athlete who makes good choices when on

offense,” Schmidt said. Bush’s main target at the wide receiver position will be senior Tony Romero, while the offensive line will be helmed by senior center Ben Lewis and linemen Kyle Kittle and Kyle Pearson. “We’re a triple-option offense. We kind of hunk and chunk it and we have the capability of breaking the long runs and passes,” Schmidt said. On defense, junior Jeff Hudson will once again start at inside linebacker, while junior Jake Wardach will line up as the outside linebacker. Pearson will also see time at linebacker and Pressley will be the primary cornerback. Also expected to step up on defense will be junior Mike Kellam at cornerback and junior safety Darren Goodman. “We have a lot of experience and speed on defense,” Schmidt said. “We

use a pressure-8 defense. We do a lot of blitzing and stunting.” Mott kicks off the season with a couple of tough KLAA crossover contests on the road against Westland John Glenn and Wayne Memorial. The Corsairs then will face all three Walled Lake schools, Huron Valley Lakeland and arch-rival Waterford Kettering before wrapping up the regular season against Grand Blanc. “I think it’s going to be a tough schedule up front, and I don’t see too many breaks,” Schmidt said. The Corsairs also have been shutout the last two years in the first game of the state playoffs, something they’re looking to change this season. “We always want to win the league championship and get into the playoffs,” Schmidt said. “That’s always our front-running goal.” ❏ — Michael Shelton

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2008 kickoff preview

Our Lady begins ‘reloading’ Lakers will have to rely on younger players in 2008 fter finishing 9-3 and winning its sixth straight district title last year, Our Lady of the Lakes Coach Mike Boyd knows his 2008 team will be hard-pressed to match last season’s achievements. “If we could duplicate last year, it would be a great success,” he said. “We’re predominately freshmen and sophomores this year. We lack a whole lot of experience, size, and speed that we’ve had in the past. We’re not in a rebuilding, but a reloading type of situation.” However, Boyd is also not one for excuses. “We have a whole lot of expectations around here,” he said. “We’ve been spoiled by success, so we don’t want to do any worse. Our kids are expected to perform to the best of their ability and duplicate what the kids have done in past years.” Boyd looks to give the Lakers a chance in the Catholic League race by switching things up, starting with his quarterback. Splitting time under center will be sophomore Mike Sullivan and senior L.J. Stolarski, depending on certain game situations. Stolarski will also play mostly at running back. Junior Derek Sant, who was the starting quarterback at the beginning of the 2007 season, will switch to the wide receiver position. On the offensive line, junior Nick Burnham will be one of the few returning offensive lineman, while Eli Roque will be the starting center. On defense, junior John Kroll will switch from the offensive line to linebacker, while senior Jamie DiDio returns at cornerback. Sophomore Mason Roy is expected to step up in the secondary, and junior Adam Beans looks to play both linebacker and tight end. “We only have two or three guys each returning on the offense and defensive side,” Boyd said. The Lakers will face some tough Catholic League competition, including Allen Park Cabrini and Royal Oak Shrine, the only two teams to beat Our Lady in the regular season last year. But, Our Lady will begin the year with an annual trip to Chicago to take on Lutheran South. It’s a tradition that began in 2001 and the Lakers have won all seven meetings. “It’s a good trip for the parents and ballplayers, and it becomes a social-type of event,” Boyd said. “It puts the

COACH: MIKE BOYD FORTY-FIRST SEASON

2007 RECORD

A

9-3

STAFF: JOE SEETERLIN, MEL NUSS, GREG ALVIS, JIM GARRIS, STEVE TROY, MIKE FRAS

2008

Football Schedule Aug. 30 at Chicago (IL) Luther South, 2 p.m. Sept. 6 vs. Bishop Foley,1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Cardinal Mooney, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 vs. Detroit Allen Academy, 1 p.m. Sept. 27 vs. Allen Park Cabrini, 1 p.m. Oct. 4 vs. Royal Oak Shrine, 1 p.m. Oct. 11 vs. Detroit Urban Lutheran, 1 p.m. Oct. 18, Catholic League Crossover, TBA Oct. 25 at Prep Bowl at Ford Field, TBA

Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes Coach Mike Boyd has less than a handful of players returning on both the offensive and defensive squads. He said the Lakers’ bevy of new players will be expected to perform to the best of their ability and duplicate what their predecessors have achieved. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard) younger kids in a different situation where they mold together with the older kids and become a team. It helps

us tremendously.” Boyd said hopes that the first game will be a building block for his young

team as it shoots for another long playoff run. ❏ — Michael Shelton

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Football Schedule Aug. 28 vs. Birmingham Groves, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Lake Orion, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 vs. Royal Oak, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Clarkston, 7 p.m. Sept. 26 vs. Troy, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 vs. Southfield-Lathrup, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Troy Athens, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Birmingham Seaholm, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 vs. Oak Park, 7 p.m.

COACH: JIM THOMAS SECOND YEAR

2007 RECORD 5-4

STAFF: JAMIE THOMAS, DAIMION REDMOND, FRANKLIN BRININGER, ZACH HILBERS, WILL GHOLSTON, BLAKE KOLO, CHARLES LANGFORD, BRUCE BUFFMEYER

West Bloomfield’s returning players remember the sting of missing the 2007 playoffs after a season-ending loss to Lake Orion, and don’t want to be in that position again. The Lakers will get another crack at Lake Orion in the second week of the 2008 season. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Lakers seeking redemption West Bloomfield players see 2008 as their year to shine fter finishing 5-4 last year and just missing the playoffs under first-year head coach Jim Thomas, it appears the sky is the limit for the West Bloomfield Lakers in 2008. “Our theme this year is turn it up a notch,” said Assistant Coach Jamie Thomas, Jim’s son. “This is our year. If we’re going to do it, it’s going to be this year. We have about seven or eight starters each returning on offense and defense and they know the feeling of that loss against Lake Orion in the final game. We don’t want to be in that position again.” Following a string of sub-.500 seasons, last season’s success has attracted new players to the program.

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“We couldn’t get the athletes out here before, but now we have 20 extra kids. Even the whole basketball team is out here,” Jamie said. The Lakers’ main offensive weapon will be senior running back Kevin Davis, who participated in the University of Michigan football camp with Wolverines Coach Rich Rodriguez over the summer and won the camp’s Most Valuable Running Back Award. “Kevin is one of the fastest runners in high school in the state of Michigan,” Jamie said. “He runs a 10.5 in the 100 and a 4.32 in the 40.” Taking the snaps will be junior quarterback Ryan Christenson, who will be looking to hook up with Chris Hurst, a 6-5 senior wide receiver. “Chris is one of those Randy Moss jump-ball kids,” Jamie said. “When we get inside the 20 or 30-yard line, we pretty much feel like we should score

because it’s a mismatch.” Juniors Cameron Fields and Aaron White will come up from the undefeated 2007 JV squad and are expected to be dangerous receivers, as well. “We run a spread offense, 4-wide set,” Jamie said. “It’s like you pick your poison.” On special teams, the Lakers have a sure-fire kicker in Rami Yousif, who was 23-for-23 on extra points last season — a school record — and 3-for-5 on field goals. The defense is also loaded with talent, including senior cornerback A.J. Bolden, who stands 6-1 and had five interceptions last season. “We go on different web sites and he’s listed as one of the top 75 players in the state,” Jamie said. “We’re proud to have him as a figurehead for our program.” An intimidating presence for opponents will be senior nose tackle

Marcus Judon, who is listed at 6-4 and 330 pounds. “On defense, nobody can move him,” Jamie said. “He’s so quick off the ball for his size that he demands a double team. He’s a monster.” Starting at middle linebacker will be senior Sam Ockwell, whom Jamie calls an extension of the coaching staff. Also expected to contribute will be senior strong safety Justin Parker, the Lakers’ leading tackler from last year. West Bloomfield faces another tough schedule against Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Red Division foes, including a rematch with Lake Orion in Week 2; and the Lakers are looking to seize the moment. “Our seniors are really excited about redemption,” Jamie said. “We don’t view our schedule as anything but going to the playoffs. ❏ — Michael Shelton

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2008 kickoff preview

2008

Football Schedule Aug. 28 at East Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Detroit Jesuit at Ferndale, 7 p.m.

COACH: GEORGE PORRITT

Sept. 13 vs. Flint Southwestern Academy, 1 p.m.

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2007 RECORD

Sept. 27 at Birm. Brother Rice at Southfield-Lathrup, 7 p.m.

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Oct. 11 vs. Dearborn Divine Child, 1 p.m.

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Oct. 17 at Davison, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Prep Bowl at Ford Field, TBA

There’s already been a lot of hype about the season-opening rematch between St. Mary’s and defending Division 3 state champion East Grand Rapids, according to St. Mary’s Coach George Porritt. The Eaglets battled East Grand Rapids in the 2007 state finals, losing after five overtime sessions. (Spinal Column Newsweekly photo/Amy K. Lockard)

Eaglets have shot at revenge St. Mary’s opens season against East Grand Rapids lmost nine months after playing in a state final for the ages, the long wait is over and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s can resume the chase for a state championship it just missed out on claiming. “I think they’re very excited, and we have a great number of seniors that played in that (2007 state final) game,” said St. Mary’s Head Coach George Porritt. “It didn’t end the way they wanted it to last year, but it was a great football game.” The Eaglets finished 10-3 in 2007, marching through the playoffs and advancing to the Division 3 final, where they battled East Grand Rapids in five overtime sessions before suffering a

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heartbreaking, 49-36 defeat. Ironically, East Grand Rapids is where St. Mary’s will open the season on Aug. 29. “We had that set up a month before we even got to the (2007) final because they were looking for a first game (in 2008),” Porritt said. “We’re going to play them the next two years. There’s a lot of hype already.” The Eaglets’ 2008 offense will be led by junior quarterback Robert Bolden, who threw for 907 yards and seven touchdowns last season. “He’s already a great quarterback and he’s just going to get better,” Porritt said. Pounding the rock through defenses will be senior running back Sam Fioroni, who rushed for 473 yards and nine touchdowns last season. Senior Dion Sims, the Eaglets’ leading receiver in 2007, will also return after catching for 604 yards

and three touchdowns last year, while senior Justin Semmes will be counted on at fullback. Senior Suave Lavallis will be the team’s primary kickoff and punt returner, after amassing a total of 684 yards on returns and scoring two touchdowns last season. Paving the way will be an offensive line with only one returning starter, senior tackle Christian Brandt. “That’s a little scary going into the first game, but they mature pretty fast and by the end of the season they should be pretty good,” Porritt said. “We have a little bit of a spread offense in the shotgun, then we run what we call our Ace offense with double wings, and we run a power game off of that.” On the defensive side, senior James Huddleston is expected to start at defensive end and make a big impact, according to Porritt.

Seniors Devon Shadwick and De’Andre Perkins will be the primary defensive tackles. “We have a lot of kids coming back on defense so we hope that they will jump start us and keep us in ballgames and give us a chance to win,” Porritt said. “We play a lot of hawk, and we’ve got a blitz package off that. Our 4-4 defense is more of an attack style.” With a schedule that includes Detroit Catholic Central, Brother Rice and Davison, the Eaglets will be put to the test but they believe they are up for the challenge. “Our goal is always the state championship, but to win the Catholic League is important because we know we play in such a strong league,” Porritt said. “We probably put a lot of pressure on ourselves to obtain those goals.” ❏ — Michael Shelton

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