CAAC Blue
East Lansing
Nickname: Trojans
Coach: Bill Feraco
2013 Record: 4-5
Players lost: Patrick Moriarty, Devin Paritee, Matt Ethington, Tyler Gulick
Players returning: Parker Underwood (TE), Reece Piotter (QB), Reid Burton (TE/LB), Derrell Coleman (LB), Kentre Patterson (WR)
Notes: The Trojans have some talented players around whom to build, led by tight end Parker Underwood (6’4″, 235 pounds), a load at tight end who is heading to Western Michigan University.
Grand Ledge
Nickname: Comets
Coach: Matt Bird
2013 Record: 4-5
Players lost: Joe Reverman, Keefer Johnson, Marq Adams, Jalen Brady
Players returning: Jonathon Dobie (LB), Stefan Jones (DB), Robert Willoughby (LB), JT Houghton (WR), Ba Blamo (LB), Jacob Baldwin (QB)
Notes: The Comets suffered some heavy graduation losses from a team that missed the playoffs last year. A solid group of juniors brings plenty of optimism to the team.
Holt
Nickname: Rams
Coach: Al Slamer
2013 Record: 5-5
Players lost: Ty Glover, Austin Kent, Josh Marsh, Dakota Lawhon, Eric Potter, Zac Peterson, Romeel Dozier
Players returning: Andy Adado (OL), Garrett Dickinson (QB), Trent Stone (RB), Tyler Todd (RB), Mike Domzalski (OL/DL)
Notes: Holt made the playoffs last year with a 5-4 record. It has some good size up front this year and a promising backfield, so another winning season and playoff berth are in reach.
Jackson
Nickname: Vikings
Coach: Scott Farley
2013 Record: 2-7
Players lost: Elvis Haught, Tony Anderson, Jacob Rumler
Players returning: LaJuan Bramlett (QB), Corey Pryor (RB), Jacob Hankerd (OL), Carl Albrecht (OL)
Notes: New coach Scott Farley started turning around the program last fall. This year, the Vikings have plenty of speed and continue to develop linemen as the program continues to make headway.
Lansing Eastern
Nickname: Quakers
Coach: Robert McBride
2013 Record: 0-9
Players lost: Joe Hutchins, Jeffrey Mills
Players returning: EJ Jackson (RB), Josh Alston (LB), Davontae Madden (WR), Tony Allen (WR), Trent Johnson (QB), Tarik Wilson (LB)
Notes: The Quakers have a big-time gamebreaker at running back in Jackson. As usual, the Quakers have good speed on the perimeter and some rugged linebackers to pace the defense.
Lansing Everett
Nickname: Vikings
Coach: Marcelle Carruthers
2013 Record: 6-4
Players lost: Lucas Barner, Xavier Couthen, Marquan Windham
Players returning: Damon Terry (WR), Lane Porter (QB), Marvin Wright (LB), Kalynn Williams (TE), Julian Mills (OL), Kalueb Larkins (C), Montel Windham (DL)
Notes: The Vikings turned in a solid season last fall and this year return plenty of talent. Terry is a big-play receiver who can break open a game, Wright leads a rugged group of defenders.
Lansing Sexton
Nickname: Big Reds
Coach: Daniel Boggan
2013 Record: 12-1
Players lost: Gerard Lewis, John Norton, Nate Emens
Players returning: Avonte Bell (LB), Rayshawn Wilbon (DB), Javon Wray (RB), Malick Mack (QB), Marshaun Blake (OL/DL), LaPriest Blocker OL/DL)
Notes: The Big Reds went 12-1 last year and bring back a wealth of talent and experience. The defense is loaded, especially at linebacker, and the offense has numerous playmakers running behind a rugged line.
Okemos
Nickname: Chieftains
Coach: Jack Wallace
2013 Record: 3-6
Player lost: Chris Moore
Players returning: Brett LaCosse (WR/DB), Chris Nelson (RB/LB), Billy Tracy (LB), Kome Johnson (RB), Kyle Krumm (WR)
Notes: The Chieftains return some talented veterans and will be looking to move up in the standings. Line play will be a major factor in the amount of improvement they make.