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Eaton Rapids
Nickname: Greyhounds
Coach: Mike Smith
2013 Record: 7-5
Players lost: Alex Fast, Kyle Sawyer, Nate Stoll, Reese Waters
Players returning: Lane McVicker (RB/SS), Andy Webb (FB/LB), Clayton Higelmire (G/DT), Chris Fillrock (C/LB), James Cruz (WR/DB), Blane Milheim (DB), Jaedin Sklapski (RB), Sheldon Homes (TE/DE)
Notes: The Greyhounds had a memorable season last year and a thrilling playoff run. With the bulk of those players returning, there will be plenty of excitement this season.
Fowlerville
Nickname: Gladiators
Coach: Bret Shrader
2013 Record: 1-8
Players lost: Wyatt Elzerman, Jake Kollek, Jake Shroyer
Players returning: Nick Gullett (DL), Mason Litz (RB/LB), Cameron Bronikowski (WR/CB), Brody Shrader (QB), Brandon Hoskins (T/LB)
Notes: Look for the Gladiators to play some rugged defense, with Gullett (5’11”, 235 pounds) leading the defensive line and Litz (5’10”, 200) returning at linebacker.
Ionia
Nickname: Bulldogs
Coach: Mike Holes
2013 Record: 7-3
Players lost: Colin Prominski, Mason Eldridge
Players returning: Austin Gregory (QB), Kyle Parks (RB), Jon Klump (OL/DL), Doug Henry (G/LB), Brian Wiles (WR/DB), Caleb Spohn (DE)
Notes: Look for the Bulldogs to score plenty of points, with a high-octane attack led by Gregory, a three-year starter at quarterback. Parks rushed for over 1,500 yards last year while Klump (6’0″, 275 pounds) is a powerful lineman.
Lansing Catholic
Nickname: Cougars
Coach: Jim Ahern
2013 Record: 6-5
Players lost: Ethan Leppanen, Jordan Smith, Adam Zarotnay
Players returning: Tony Poljan (QB), Zac Baker (WR/DB), Tony Palmer (RB/WR), Peter Galer (FB/LB), Brennan Nakfoor (RB/LB), Ian Gorgenson (G/LB)
Notes: Poljan (6’7″, 235 pounds) has big-time size and strength with a lively arm. Look for the Cougars to strike often in the air but also to successfully mix in the run.
Portland
Nickname: Raiders
Coach: John Novarra
2013 Record: 7-2
Players lost: Zach Gustafson, Jacob Kimmel, Auston Brandt, Jacob Fox
Players returning: Mark Brooks (OT/DE), Clay Morris (QB), Sam Goodman (RB/LB), Tyler McHenry (WR/DE), Nathan Meekhof (T/DT), Spencer Meekhof (T/LB)
Notes: Portland returns quarterback Clay Morris, while Mark Brooks (6’7″, 250 pounds) is a junior offensive tackle with big-time potential. Look for the Raiders to reload on the fly this year.
Williamston
Nickname: Hornets
Coach: Steve Kersten
2013 Record: 5-4
Players lost: Ryan Watters, Tyler Chambers, Sheldon Weiss
Players returning: Meshak Thompson (DL), Chase Stone (WR), Austin Oakley (OT), Dylan Bergman (OT/DT), Chaz Moore (QB/SS)
Notes: The Hornets have some solid linemen on both sides of the ball. Williamston has some re-tooling in store in the backfield, but the talent is there to score some points.