OK Bronze
Cedar Springs
Nickname: Red Hawks
Coach: Gus Kapolka
2013 Record: 5-4
Players lost: Jordan Johnson, Jeff Newland, Cameron Klompstra
Players returning: Kaden Myers (SS), Caden Burrows (OL), MavRick Cotton (RB), Zach Wamser (RB)
Outlook: The Red Hawks are poised for improvement in their second year under Kapolka. Several talented players return, led by ball-hawking safety Myers and powerful lineman Burrows (6’2″, 275 pounds).
Forest Hills Eastern
Nickname: Hawks
Coach: Eddie Ostipow
2013 Record: 4-5
Players lost: Sam Harrison, John McReady, Kyle Kregal
Players returning: Luke Wilkerson (QB), Adam Jarvis (WR), Stephen Glover (OL), Keegan Golder (OL)
Outlook: The Hawks return a veteran quarterback in Wilkerson and have some talented backs and receivers back, as well. Glover (6’4″, 270 pounds) and Golder (6’4″, 240) lead a rugged defensive line.
Forest Hills Northern
Nickname: Huskies
Coach: Ryan Oshank
2013 Record: 7-3
Players lost: Jacob Howe, Marcus Matthews, Wyatt Batdorff
Players returning: Parker Hall (WR), Mehdin Bristina (RB), D’Angelo Phillips (RB), David Lange (OL/DL)
Outlook: Northern made the playoffs last year, and with some talented backs and receivers back and with some solid linemen, it is looking to take the next step this fall.
Greenville
Nickname: Yellow Jackets
Coach: Dave Moore
2013 Record: 2-7
Players lost: Luke Bontrager, Tegan Boni, Jordan Dassinger
Players returning: Chase Harrington (LB), Kyle O’Connor (QB/DB), Eric Plate (WR), Steve Eipper (OL)
Outlook: The Yellow Jackets are poised for a bounce-back season. Linebacker Harrington (6’3″, 215 pounds) is a standout, and offensive lineman Eipper (6’4″, 270) has committed to Central Michigan University.
Northview
Nickname: Wildcats
Coach: Max Kerry
2013 Record: 4-5
Players lost: Spencer Cole, Will Izera, Zach Skrobot
Players returning: Blake Bockheim (TE), Tommy Brown (OL/DL), Damian Olson (RB), Jatari Tatum (RB)
Outlook: Northview should have an explosive offense, with talents like Bockheim (6’5″, 235 pounds), Olson (6’0″, 190), and Brown (6’3″, 280).
Wyoming
Nickname: Wolves
Coach: Tom White
2013 Record: 0-9
Players lost: Sully Goodman, Dominique Hampton, Jamall Cooley
Players returning: Max Kellemeyn (OL), DJ Donaldson (RB), Brendan Burg (S)
Outlook: The Wolves move into the Bronze after playing the last two years in the Blue. They boast some solid linemen and have the pieces in place to show improvement.