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Atherton 

Nickname: Wolverines

Coach: Jared Noel

2012 Record: 1-8  

Players lost: Demarko Morgan, Rasheed Millhouse

Players returning: Ernesto Felton, Devin Stadfeld, Joey Curran

Notes: The Wolverines are looking to bounce back from a one-win season. Shoring up the defense will be the main concern heading into the season.

 

Bendle

Nickname: Tigers

Coach: Mark Chapman

2012 Record: 7-3

Player lost: David Younger-Dean

Players returning: Dion Reed, Alex Richmond, Sam Lyden, Josh Mikesell, Tevin Pully, John Pike, Alex Krajniack

Coach’s comment: “Obviously the league is very tough. New Lothrop has a very strong program and others like Byron, as well. We plan to compete hard for the title.”

 

Bentley 

Nickname: Bulldogs

Coach: Ryan Tomaselli

2012 Record: 2-7

Players lost: Chance Wesner, Quentin Sterling

Players returning: Gage Connor, Austin Nickles, Kenny Pilarski 

Notes: It’s been five years since the Bulldogs posted a winning season. They have their work cut out for them, but they could get out of the gate quickly, and a 4-0 start to the season is not out of the question.

 

Byron

Nickname: Eagles

Coach: Dave Richardson

2012 Record: 8-2  

Players lost: Hunter Taylor, Jordan Coffey

Players returning: Dustin Blom, Joel Lanning, Andy Wiggins, Hunter Dalianis-Turner, Nathan Philburn

Coach’s comment: “Our offensive line will be above average, and this will help with our balanced running game and passing offense.”

 

Hamady

Nickname: Hawks

Coach: Gary Lee

2012 Record: 7-4

Players lost: Sal Williams, Russell Wright, Fred Luster

Notes: The Hawks returned to the playoffs last year after a five-year absence. To make it back for a second straight season, a number of newcomers must step up.

 

Genesee

Nickname: Wolves

Coach: Steve Vergurg

2012 Record: 5-4

Players lost: Caleb Potter, Justin Turner

Players returning: Derek Hopper, Phillip Jones  

Notes: The Wolves have posted winning seasons four of the past five years but are looking to make it to the playoffs for the first time in three years.

 

Morrice

Nickname: Orioles

Coach: Brad Long

2012 Record: 4-5

Players lost: Andrew Dixon, Nate Hart, Josh Stambaugh

Players returning: Connor Green, Mark Copeland, Joe Gutting, Hayden Jackson, Connor Riley

Notes: The Orioles won four games last season, the most they have totaled since making the playoffs in 2006. With a number of key returnees back, they will be looking to post a winning season this fall.