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East Canton Hornets 2023 high school football preview

mike popovich, canton repository
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East Canton's Toby Schrader runs next to the blocking of teammate Kyle Peterson (66). Peterson was a second team All-Inter-Valley Conference North Division selection for the Hornets last season.
East Canton's Toby Schrader runs next to the blocking of teammate Kyle Peterson (66). Peterson was a second team All-Inter-Valley Conference North Division selection for the Hornets last season.

EAST CANTON HORNETS

HEAD COACH: John "Spider" Miller, eighth year, 38-33

LAST YEAR: 4-6, 2-3

POSTSEASON: Division VI, Region 21

RETURNING LETTERMEN (12)

  • Dillon Anderson, WR-RB-LB, 5-8, 150, So.

  • Timmy Dye, WR-RB-LB, 6-6, 165, Sr.

  • Isaac Kandel, OL-LB, 5-10, 180, Jr.

  • Lucas McCauley, WR-OLB-DB, 5-10, 155, Sr.

  • Andrew McCrary, OL-LB, 5-7, 190, So.

  • Owen McCroskey, QB-DB, 5-9, 130, So.

  • Kyle Peterson, OL-OLB, 6-4, 205, Sr.

  • Austin Price, OL-DL, 5-8, 190, Sr.

  • Dominic Reda, WR-RB-LB, 5-8, 150, Jr.

  • Ethan Sethman, OL-OLB, 5-10, 192, Sr.

  • Olly Schrader, WR-RB-DB, 5-10, 150, Sr.

  • Charlie Stubblefield, WR-QB, 5-9, 130, Jr.

IMPACT PLAYERS: Ethan Sethman and Kyle Peterson are experienced, hard-nosed players who are expected to see a lot of playing time on the offensive line and at linebacker. Both were second team All-Inter-Valley Conference North Division selections in 2022. ... Lucas McCauley can fly to the football out of the secondary. He was among the area leaders in tackles for loss last season.

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WHAT'S NEW: With the departure of Brennan Betz to Central Catholic, the Hornets will have to groom a new starting quarterback this season. Sophomore Owen McCroskey started camp as the frontrunner. ... Coach John "Spider" Miller is also looking forward to seeing newcomers Ian Spencer, Canaan Pollard, Andrew McCrary and Braydon Moore grow into their roles. Spencer is expected to start at cornerback. Moore, a freshman, is slated to start at offensive guard. Pollard will be the Hornets kicker. McCrary is an offensive lineman and linebacker.

OUTLOOK: The Hornets have just 26 players in grades 9 through 12. It's the lowest number Miller has had in his eight seasons at East Canton. He isn't fazed, though. "Hey, we're good," he said. "I'll take all of them. They'll fight through the wall for you." With low numbers and many players going both ways, staying healthy will be important. Miller is confident his team will be in every game. "We will compete with all of our opponents," he said.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Ohio high school football: East Canton Hornets 2023 preview