Washington at the head of AAAA class

Is the Public League's primary football race, the one in Class AAAA, basically over before it had a chance to build momentum?

Well, George Washington High looked very impressive last Saturday while besting Frankford in a Gold Division opener and once some line issues get resolved, coach Ron Cohen's squad could truly prove to be awesome.

The Eagles, who would have been good anyway, added quarterback Tony Smith from Father Judge, defensive end Claudy Mathieu from Olney and grunt Mike McGlashen from Abraham Lincoln.

Two senior headliners, guard/defensive end Brandon Chudnoff (projected as a linebacker) and beyond-speedy wideout Daquan Cooper, have committed to Temple.

"The players and coaches are working hard, and we do feel good about what we have," Cohen said. "But, hey, the ball's not round and it can bounce funny ways. I still think back to our '98 team, which had all kinds of talent yet didn't win it."

Though Frankford owns a bright-light rusher in Jeffione Thomas, the league's (state's?) top prospect can be found at Northeast.

Deion Barnes, a 6-5, 230-pound, two-way end with agility, ornery tendencies, hands the size of snowshoes and room to become bigger/stronger, has reduced his favorites list to Penn State, Pitt, Michigan, South Carolina and Georgia.

In Silver, the other AAAA division, don't be surprised if Horace Furness, making a climb from AA, creates a stir. The most fabulous Falcon is rushing workhorse Sharif Smith, a stud even last year as a soph.

The AAA honors will go to Simon Gratz or Murrell Dobbins Tech.

Gratz looks to quarterback Khalil Brown and speedster Spencer Moses. Rusher-linebacker Terrance Stafford is Dobbins' dominant force, but he has plenty of help. A year ago, Dobbins won the regular-season title, then was slapped by Gratz come playoff time.

As always, Edward Bok Tech is the AA favorite, though star quarterback Andre Frazier is out for the season due to an injury suffered during a Temple combine. In the rhyme-time contest, the Wildcats offer fullback-linebacker Khalil Neal, though the coolest name (ever?) belongs to two-way guard Maurice T-Toe.

Imhotep and Delaware Valley, a pair of charter schools, are hoping, even expecting, even knowing, they'll press hard. Their respective pass-happy QBs are Christopher Lewis and Keith Page.

The league's one new team, Boys' Latin Charter, is in AAA. Mike Rufo is the coach. William Penn is outta here.

Other new coaches: Mark Effendian, John Bartram; Ed McGettigan, Abraham Lincoln; David DiEva, Olney (Barry Strube is on administrative leave; Dennis Ginenthal won the squad's first two games and then retired); Brian Kelly, Thomas Edison; Ernest Diggs, Jules Mastbaum Tech; Lorrel McCook, University City; and Evan Scott, Thomas FitzSimons.

RETURNING ALL-PUBLIC LEAGUE (Selected by Daily News)

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

None.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

Receivers: Brad Wilson, Del-Val; Nate Smith, Washington.

Running backs: Robert Andrews, West.

Multipurpose: David McCants, Overbrook; Richard Williams, FitzSimons.

Kicker: Walravens Daniel, Bok.

Punter: Howard Lynn, Northeast.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

Linebacker: Bernard Avery, Roxborough.

Backs: Sharif Smith, Furness; Jaron "Snoop" Turner, Olney.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

Linemen: Brandon Chudnoff, Washington; Khalil Brown, Gratz.

Linebacker: Terrance Stafford, Dobbins.

Back: Rolando Ransom, Comm Tech.

HONORABLE MENTION.

Offense: Andre Frazier, Bok, QB (likely out for season with injury); Kevin Butler, Dobbins, QB; Khalil Neal, Bok, RB; Maurice Palmer, Imhotep, RB; Jeffione Thomas, Frankford, RB; Khalil Hobson, Future, RB; English Peay, Washington, RB; Markeese Walker, Del-Val, RB; Spencer Moses, Gratz, RB; Jared Hines, Fels, MP.

Defense: Claudy Mathieu, Olney, L (now at Washington); Lamar Richards, Bartram, LB.

PUBLIC LEAGUE THUMBNAILS

CLASS AAAA GOLD

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Coach: Ed McGettigan, 1st year; Education: Lincoln, Millersville. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 2-2, 3rd in White; 7-5.

Great eight: Joshua McClam, RB-LB, 5-9, 160; Marquise McFarland, RB-LB, 5-8, 160; Rodney Hawkins, Rec.-DE, 6-2, 180; Mike Page, L-DL, 6-2, 240; William Mullen, L-DL, 5-9, 225; Jaquel Staten, RB-LB, 5-9, 160; Miguel Sanchez, QB, 5-10, 190; Damien Chin-Rose, L-DL, 6-3, 270.

Happy about: enthusiasm, skill positions, attitude.

Concerned about: replacing nine offensive and 10 defensive starters.

McGettigan's comment: "We'll challenge in this division if we play the right way."

FRANKFORD

Coach: Mike Capriotti, 7th year; Education: Frankford, West Chester. Career: 41-28.

Last year: 2-2, tie 3rd in Red; 5-7.

Great eight: Jeffione Thomas, RB, 5-9, 180; Brandon Russell, G-DL, 6-foot, 250; Geoffrey Phillippe, LB, 5-11, 175; Savoy Martin, WR-DB, 6-foot, 165; Marc Price, DB, 5-11, 170; Michael McGroarty, QB, 6-4, 195; Anthony Graham, TE-DE, 6-foot, 180; Aaron Allison, TE-DE, 6-3, 230.

Happy about: running game.

Concerned about: special teams, chemistry.

Capriotti's comment: "It's only the beginning. We're only in Round One. It's a lonnng season."

GEORGE WASHINGTON

Coach: Ron Cohen, 26th year; Education: Germantown, Temple. Career: 225-62-2.

Last year: 3-1, tie 1st in Red; 8-3.

Great eight: Brandon Chudnoff, G-DE, 6-2, 235; Daquan Cooper, WR-DB, 5-10, 165; Nate Smith, WR-DB, 6-foot, 185; Hakeem Sillman, RB, 5-7, 175; English Peay, RB-DB, 5-11, 160; Tony Smith, QB, 6-4, 220; Claudy Mathieu, TE-DE, 6-4, 210; Mike McGlashen, C-DL, 6-1, 230.

Happy about: skill players.

Concerned about: inexperienced lines.

Cohen's comment: "I'm happy with how it all seems to be nicely coming together."

GERMANTOWN

Coach: Mike Hawkins, 12th year; Education: West Phila., Penn State. Career: 71-51-1.

Last year: 4-0, 1st in White; 6-5.

Great eight: Jerrell Saunders, WR-QB-DB, 6-foot, 185; Myles Booker, WR-DB, 6-1, 175; William Parks, RB-DB, 6-1, 180; Kwame Miller, L-DL, 6-5, 390; Trevon Forrest, L-DL, 6-1, 250; Rahshawn Bradshaw, L-DL, 5-9, 220; Diamer Baker, L-DL, 6-2, 255; Jonathan Mullins, L-DL, 5-10, 240.

Happy about: team enthusiasm, depth at skill positions.

Concerned about: line play.

Hawkins' comment: "With youth comes mistakes."

JOHN BARTRAM

Coach: Mark Effendian, 1st year; Education: Clearview (N.J.), Wesley (Del.). Career: 0-0.

Last year: 2-2, tie 3rd in Red; 7-4.

Great eight: Lamar Richards, FB-LB, 5-10, 225; Brandon Jones, RB-DB, 5-9, 160; Yamir Simmons, RB-DB, 5-9, 165; Markel Hall, L-DL, 6-3, 265; Russell Calloway, TE-LB, 6-1, 225; Jeff Byard, RB-LB, 6-foot, 190; Kamal Bloodsaw, L-DL, 5-10, 250; Adrese Perkins, QB-DB, 5-10, 175.

Happy about: offseason dedication.

Concerned about: youth.

Effendian's comment: "We'll work hard and do the best we can."

NORTHEAST

Coach: Chris Riley, 2nd year (also Dougherty, 2006-07); Education: Northeast, Delaware Valley. Career: 12-18; 7-4 at Northeast.

Last year: 3-1, tie 1st in Red; 7-4.

Great eight: Deion Barnes, TE-DE, 6-5, 230; Marquis Edwards, RB-SS, 5-8, 175; Elijah Staton, FB-LB, 5-8, 220; Lamont Davis, RB-DB, 5-7, 165; David Espinosa, T-DE, 6-1, 205; David Pulliam, QB, 6-2, 190; Howard Lynn, K-P, 6-2, 230; Shimeek Carter, RB-CB, 5-7, 150.

Happy about: strong/fast defense.

Concerned about: vast youth.

Riley's comment: "We need to become experienced fast to stay with the great teams in our division."

OVERBROOK

Coach: Ken Sturm, 12th year; Education: Northeast, Slippery Rock. Career: 48-75.

Last year: 0-4, 5th in Red; 3-9.

Great eight: David McCants, RB-LB, 5-11, 175; Christopher Dorn, TE-DE, 6-3, 210; Charles Faust, RB-DB, 5-10, 175; Desean Butterfield, G-LB, 5-10, 205; Siahnimah Kofa, RB-LB, 5-10, 190; Matthew Gregory, WR-DB, 6-3, 185; Eric King, C-DL, 6-2, 245; Derrick King, L-DL, 6-2, 220.

Happy about: having best group of kids in my 12 years, senior leaders.

Concerned about: young QBs, focus.

Sturm's comment: "We hope to catch a break and hang in there against a tough division schedule."

CLASS AAAA SILVER

CENTRAL

Coach: Rich Drayton, 2nd year; Education: Central, Temple. Career: 6-5.

Last year: 3-1, 2nd in Red; 6-5.

Great eight: Richard Drayton, WR-LB, 6-foot, 205; Ravone Cornish, RB-S, 5-7, 150; Dante Cobb, QB-DB, 5-9, 155; Ryan Flynn, WR-LB, 5-11, 160; Sa'yid Holmes, WR-DB, 5-10, 160; Dave Rosario, L-DL, 5-11, 230; Andre Turner, G-DL, 5-7, 215; Kyle Newcomb, RB-CB, 5-4, 130.

Happy about: having some of the league's top skill players.

Concerned about: interior lines, special teams.

Drayton's comment: "Better than .500."

HORACE FURNESS

Coach: Anthony Pastore, 4th year; Education: West Catholic. Career: 14-19.

Last year: 2-2, 3rd in AA; 6-5.

Great eight: Sharif Smith, RB-DB, 6-foot, 195; Maurice Harris, RB-DB, 6-foot, 175; Nadeem Harris, L-DL, 6-foot, 280; Kevin Hayes, TE-DE, 6-1, 200; Dontay Holder, FB-LB, 5-10, 210; Devin Walker, TE-LB, 6-1, 190; Aaron Cooper, LB, 5-10, 190; Sirea Boone, L-DL, 6-2, 250.

Happy about: practice commitment.

Concerned about: inexperience.

Pastore's comment: "We'll compete."

JULES MASTBAUM TECH

Coach: Ernest Diggs, 1st year; Education: John Harris (Harrisburg), Cheyney. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 2-2, 3-way tie 2nd; 8-4.

Great eight: Jacob Lockley, WR-DB, 6-foot, 170; Sean Hubert, TE-DB, 6-2, 185; Tyrin Stone-Davis, WR-FS, 6-2, 185; Tyree Stone-Davis, QB-SS, 6-2, 180; Anthony Ortega, FB-LB, 5-9, 200; Tyree Walker, RB-LB, 5-10, 180; Aleek Hamilton, G-LB, 5-7, 185; Christopher Fortson-Linton, TE-DE, 5-10, 190.

Happy about: attitude heading up to AAAA.

Concerned about: learning new system.

Diggs' comment: "We're an average team. Anything better would be a plus."

OLNEY

Coach: David DiEva, 1st year (Barry Strube on administrative leave; Dennis Ginenthal coached team in first two games); Education: Cherry Hill East (N.J.), West Chester. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 1-3, 4th in White; 6-4.

Great eight: Jaron "Snoop" Turner, QB-DB, 5-10, 165; Caleb "Turtle" Carter, RB-DE, 5-10, 185; Nasir Alston, FB-LB, 5-10, 175; Naeem Alston, T-DT, 5-11, 240; Erike Taggart, RB-DB, 5-10, 150; Julius Broughton, WR-LB, 5-9, 170; Christopher Fountain, RB-DB, 5-8, 165; Joseph Bryant, TE-LB, 6-3, 210.

Happy about: skill guys, players buying into team concept.

Concerned about: maintaining focus, kick coverage.

DiEva's comment: "I'm feeling extremely positive. We have a solid shot in our division."

SAMUEL FELS

Coach: Bill Harrigan, 3rd year; Education: Central, Widener. Career: 5-16.

Last year: 1-3, 4th in Blue; 2-9.

Great eight: Jared Hines, RB-KR, 5-8, 170; Terry Brown, RB-DB, 5-10, 195; Tyree Rucker, QB-DB, 5-9, 150; Dontae Bacon, T-LB, 6-2, 220; Jamal Barksdale, C-LB, 6-foot, 225; Morgan Willingham, T-LB, 5-11, 295; Isaiah Lawrence, G-DT, 6-1, 295; Nijay Kelly, WR-DB, 6-2, 200.

Happy about: skill players.

Concerned about: inexperienced offensive line, togetherness.

Harrigan's comment: "We can make a strong showing in our division."

SOUTHERN

Coach: Stanley "Stosh" Tunney, 4th year; Education: Judge, Bloomsburg. Career: 15-17.

Last year: 4-0, 1st in Blue; 6-5.

Great eight: Izeem Sims, FB-LB, 6-1, 215; Donavan Wilson, QB-FS, 5-11, 150; Ken Johnson, WR-SS, 5-8, 170; Daniel Wallace, WR-CB, 5-8, 150; Henry Anhalt, T-LB, 5-10, 220; Omar Ballan, L-NG, 5-10, 215; Simone Mitchell, DE-K-P, 6-foot, 165; Lamont Lomax, FB-DT, 6-4, 230.

Happy about: effort on/off field.

Concerned about: plenty of first-year players.

Tunney's comment: "We'll get better as the season progresses."

THOMAS EDISON

Coach: Brian Kelly, 1st year; Education: West Catholic, West Chester. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 0-4, 5th in Blue; 1-9.

Great eight: Nicholas Buelna, FB-LB, 5-7, 160; Roberto Fontanez, G-DE, 6-foot, 210; Dom Boseman, RB-DE-LB, 6-1, 210; Justin Matos, TE-LB, 5-6, 150; Carlos Collado, RB-DB, 5-5, 140; Jose Claudio, RB-DB, 5-5, 140; Shadeed Purnell, C-LB, 5-11, 175; Marcos Mercado, QB-DB, 5-8, 150.

Happy about: senior leadership.

Concerned about: inexperience.

Kelly's comment: "We're trying to rebuild the program."

CLASS AAA

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Coach: Desmin Daniels, 2nd year; Education: Scotland School, Syracuse. Career: 5-6.

Last year: 1-3 in AA; 5-6.

Great eight: Demetrius Town, L-DL, 6-2, 290; Evander Barkley, QB-DB, 5-7, 140; Anwar Mathis, QB, 5-9, 150; Andre Fulton, RB-DE, 5-10, 210; Chris Sullivan, WR-LB, 6-2, 180; Jonathan Parker, WR-LB, 6-2, 160; Kasheem Johnson, WR-FS, 6-1, 170; Akeem Johnson, LB, 5-7, 165.

Happy about: leadership, passing game.

Concerned about: low numbers, offensive line.

Daniels' comment: "With our solid defense and passing game, we should be pretty decent."

BOYS' LATIN

Coach: Mike Rufo, 2nd year; Education: Bonner. Career: 1-8.

Last year: not in league.

Great eight: Ben Coulibaly, RB-LB, 6-1, 175; Dominique Williford, QB-DB, 5-7, 160; Terron Fuller, RB-DB, 5-6, 150; Aaron Mitchell, G, 5-10, 285; Sam Drummond, TE-LB, 5-11, 175; Dexter Nichols, RB-CB, 5-6, 155; Doug Osborne, DB, 5-9, 160; James Long, RB-LB, 5-11, 195.

Happy about: offensive line, running game.

Concerned about: little things not being done right.

Rufo's comment: "I'm optimistic in this building year for us."

MARTIN LUTHER KING

Coach: John Sheroda, 6th year (also Bishop O'Hara, Dunmore, Pa., 1997-2000); Education: West Scranton, East Stroudsburg. Career: 42-53; 19-36 at King.

Last year: 3-1, 2nd in Blue; 3-9.

Great eight: Mark Ryles, L-TE-DE, 6-5, 220; Curtis Witherspoon, QB-S, 5-9, 170; Quadir Lewis, WR-DB, 5-9, 140; Randy Siler, WR-S, 6-foot, 165; Michael Wilson, RB-CB, 5-10, 165; Jaeson Dooley, RB-LB, 6-foot, 205; Quamir Dabner, RB-LB, 5-10, 173; Jason Gilmore, L-DL, 5-9, 200.

Happy about: QB's versatility.

Concerned about: inexperienced lines.

Sheroda's comment: "If we jell, we can make something out of the season."

MURRELL DOBBINS TECH

Coach: Lou Zambino, 5th year; Education: Southern, Temple. Career: 24-21.

Last year: 4-0, 1st; 6-4.

Great eight: Terrance Stafford, FB-LB, 6-foot, 210; Jamil Williams, SE-DB, 5-10, 160; Kevin Butler, QB-S, 6-1, 195; Kevin Gransby, RB-DB-K, 5-6, 140; Aaron Walker, FB-LB, 5-10, 225; Ernest White, G-LB, 5-10, 225; Justin Smallwood, G-DE, 6-1, 225; Dillon Hood, T-DT, 6-3, 275.

Happy about: chemistry, intensity.

Concerned about: numerous two-way starters.

Zambino's comment: "We want to return to 'forever' . . . Unfinished business."

ROXBOROUGH

Coach: Mike Stanley, 6th year (also King, 2002-04); Education: Central, West Chester. Career: 48-44; 32-27 at Roxborough.

Last year: 3-1, 2nd; 7-4.

Great eight: Vince Bennett, RB-CB, 5-7, 160; Nick Butts, QB-S, 6-foot, 170; Dre'von Williams, WB-CB, 5-6, 140; Josh Anderson, FB-LB, 5-10, 175; Jeremiah Kenderick, TE-NG, 5-8, 190; Adrian Johnson-Pope, TE-LB, 5-7, 150; Bernard Avery, FB-LB, 5-8, 200; Tyler Renninger, T-DT, 6-4, 260.

Happy about: improvement since start of camp. Concerned about: inexperience; even upperclassmen playing for first time.

Stanley's comment: "We will be competitive in every game."

SIMON GRATZ

Coach: Erik Zipay, 6th year; Education: Pottstown, Indiana (Pa.). Career: 20-36-1.

Last year: 2-2, 3rd; 7-5.

Great eight: Khalil Brown, QB-DB, 5-10, 180; Spencer Moses, RB-DB, 5-10, 175; Jamil Morgan, C-DT, 6-1, 345; Nate Gore, G-LB, 6-2, 240; Jamir Anderson, RB-DB, 5-5, 155; Quelef Edwards, T-DT, 6-4, 235; Curt Hunt, TE-LB, 6-1, 190; Ricardo Reeder, G-LB, 5-11, 235.

Happy about: experience, tremendous speed, athleticism.

Concerned about: sustained concentration.

Zipay's comment: "With great senior leadership, we expect to be in the mix."

UNIVERSITY CITY

Coach: Lorrel McCook, 1st year; Education: University City, Gwynedd-Mercy. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 0-4, 5th in White; 3-7.

Great eight: Martin Monroe, RB-DL, 5-8, 230; Larell Mobley, WR-LB, 6-1, 185; John Casey, RB-LB, 5-8, 180; Martez Lyles, WR-LB, 6-1, 175; Davon Wise, TE-DE, 6-2, 200; Shyquil Samuels, L-DL, 5-11, 245; Amir Jones, WR-DB, 5-10, 160; Arthur Benson, RB-DB, 5-6, 140.

Happy about: senior leadership, special teams.

Concerned about: youth.

McCook's comment: "It'll be a growing season."

WEST PHILADELPHIA

Coach: Pat O'Hara, 3rd year (took over 4th game of '08 season); Education: West Catholic, Temple. Career: 10-11.

Last year: 2-2, 3rd in Blue; 6-6.

Great eight: Lawrence Richardson, QB-DB, 6-3, 175; Christian Southern, WR-DB, 5-4, 145; Leander Berry, FB-LB, 5-6, 170; Robert Andrews, RB-DE, 5-8, 155; Marteen Giddings, LB, 5-10, 190; Brahim Hanton, L-DL, 5-9, 210; Brandon Ford, L-DL, 5-9, 215; Eric Leslie, WR-DB, 5-10, 145.

Happy about: returning skill players.

Concerned about: lack of size/experience on lines.

O'Hara's comment: "We plan to focus on team togetherness for the entire year."

CLASS AA

COMMUNICATIONS TECH

Coach: John Gossett, 2nd year; Education: Gratz, Cheyney. Career: 1-11.

Last year: 0-3, 4th in A; 1-11.

Great eight: Rolando Ransom, RB-DB, 5-8, 175; Chris Miller, FB-DT, 5-8, 180; Eric Dickerson, WR-LB, 6-foot, 160; Zaki Jamison, QB, 5-11, 165; Diquan Gilbert, T-DE, 5-11, 160; Shaneal Lovett, WR-LB, 6-foot, 180; Vernon Pollitt, C-DE, 6-1, 210; Abdur Saaba, LB, 5-8, 165.

Happy about: tackling.

Concerned about: injury bug.

Gossett's comment: "Block and tackle."

DELAWARE VALLEY CHARTER

Coach: Barry Thomas, 4th year; Education: Edison, Delaware Valley. Career: 14-9.

Last year: 3-0, 1st in A; 8-3.

Great eight: Brad Wilson, WR-DB, 5-11, 185; Rashaan "Franchise" Walker, WR-DB, 6-foot, 180; Markeese Walker, RB-LB, 5-7, 190; Keith Page, QB, 6-1, 175; Aaron Williams, QB-DB, 5-10, 160; Heleaince Gates, TE-DE, 6-4, 235; Ismael Bernard, RB-DB, 5-8, 170; Aaron "Oz" Baker, RB-DB-K, 5-6, 150.

Happy about: togetherness through early turmoil, skill players.

Concerned about: big guys' inconsistency.

Thomas' comment: "Bok and Imhotep are the prohibitive favorites. But we'll make a good showing."

EDWARD BOK TECH

Coach: Tom DeFelice, 18th year; Education: West Catholic, Temple. Career: 121-47-1.

Last year: 4-0, 1st; 10-1.

Great eight: Khalil Neal, FB-LB, 6-foot, 225; Vincent Jones, T-DT, 6-foot, 325; Mike Clark, C-DT, 5-10, 265; Naryan Banks-Price, T-DE, 6-2, 235; Maurice T-Toe, G-NG, 5-11, 175; Marqui Alfriend, G-DE-LB, 6-2, 235; Jihad Ward, SE-DE-DB, 6-5, 245; Shaquil Sammons, RB-CB, 5-9, 205.

Happy about: team play, QB situation (after losing two guys to injury).

Concerned about: returning only three starters on each side of ball.

DeFelice's comment: "We're only as strong as the weakest link in the chain."

FUTURE

Coach: Don Stockton, 3rd year; Education: Dougherty, Gannon. Career: 8-14.

Last year: 2-1, 2nd in A; 6-5.

Great eight: Naeem Brogdon, TE-DE-LB, 6-2, 220; Khalil Hobson, RB-DB, 5-9, 170; Xavia Witherspoon, WR-DB, 5-9, 150; Jermaine Kirby, SE-DB, 5-8, 130; Christopher Batts, QB-RB-DB, 5-9, 155; Shaquille Johnson, TE-LB, 6-foot, 165; Qaadir James, DE-LB, 5-8, 160; Mark Brown, L-DL, 5-9, 210.

Happy about: overall chemistry.

Concerned about: some players' commitment level.

Stockton's comment: "We're gonna bring it every game and keep our heads up."

IMHOTEP CHARTER

Coach: Marc Wilson, 7th year (6th in PL); Education: Central, Lehigh. Career: 32-30 (30-23 in PL).

Last year: 3-1, 2nd; 8-2.

Great eight: Devin Sanders, WR-DB-KR, 5-9, 165; Maurice Palmer, RB-S, 5-10, 185; Christopher Lewis, QB-K, 6-foot, 190; Kyle Hambright, T-DE, 6-1, 250; Eric Richardson, C-LB, 5-10, 210; Nicholas Johnson, T-DT-DE, 6-2, 220; Jeraal Boone, WR-DB, 5-10, 170; Eerin Young, RB-KR-DB, 5-9, 170.

Happy about: offensive skill players.

Concerned about: youth on offensive line.

Wilson's comment: "No excuses. We'll stick to that."

PREP CHARTER

Coach: Tony Beaty, 2nd year; Education: Southern. Career: 2-8.

Last year: 1-2, 3rd in A; 2-8.

Great eight: Charles Barber, WR-DB, 5-10, 170; Troy Johnson, QB, 5-11, 170; Joe Lind, WR-S, 5-10, 165; Tyrone Cleveland, TE-DE, 6-4, 185; Keith Jenkins, T-DT, 6-3, 225; Marquan Middleton, LB, 6-2, 185; Ronald Jones, LB, 5-11, 210; Jovan Matthews, RB-FS, 5-6, 160.

Happy about: passing game, overall progress.

Concerned about: overall youth.

Beaty's comment: "We will definitely finish above .500 and make a strong run in our division."

THOMAS FitzSIMONS

Coach: Evan Scott, 1st year; Education: Gratz, East Stroudsburg. Career: 0-0.

Last year: 0-4, 5th; 2-8.

Great eight: Richard Williams, QB-DB, 6-1, 165; Jeremiah Bullock, TE-DE, 6-3, 190; Jack Burris, FB-LB, 5-7, 150; Derron Gaines, RB-DB, 5-9, 130; Steven Pruitt, WR-LB, 5-9, 175; Angelo Chaney, C-NG, 6-3, 205; Lamor Pearson, FB-LB, 5-9, 180; Isaiah Gillman, L-DL, 6-3, 210.

Happy about: how team is coming together under new staff.

Concerned about: lack of size.

Scott's comment: "Since we're so small, this is a rebuilding year."