FORECAST
1. Cardinal O’Hara
2. Timon/St. Jude
3. St. Mary’s
Offensive Players of the Year
Mitchell Theal, Timon/St. Jude
Conklin Masters, Cardinal O'Hara
Defensive Players of the Year
Remir Velazquez, Cardinal O’Hara
Connor Dean, Timon/St. Jude
Linemen of the Year
Stephen Boyd Jr., Cardinal O’Hara
Connor Dean, Timon/St. Jude
Unsung Players of the Year
Jermaine Haynes, Cardinal O’Hara
Luke McMahon, Timon/St. Jude
Underclassmen of the Year
Quantrail Moss, Cardinal O’Hara
Xzavion Galarza, Timon/St. Jude
Top Scholar Athlete: Stephen Boyd, Cardinal O’Hara
Most Versatile Athlete: Justin Hemphill, Cardinal O’Hara
CARDINAL O'HARA HAWKS
Hawks return 17 starters from 2017 team and will improve on last year’s 3 win season. Have outstanding talent in All-WNY candidates Stephen Boyd Jr., Remir Velazquez and Quantrail Moss. Other key players include Justin Hemphill, Jermaine Haynes, Brandon Broadnax and Jamall Lewis Jr. is favorite to win Class B title. Host Monroe in week 1 and playing Bishop Kearney in week 2. Play tough matchups Stubenville and Canisius in weeks 8 & 9. Boyd will be a finalist for the Trench trophy. Key to season will be play of QB and line. Only graduates 4 players from 2017 team.
Head Coach: Shaquille Dudley (4-15-0, 2 years)
Assistant Coaches: Sherman Nelsen, Ron Reddick, Mario Hall, Lewis Hawkins
2017 Varsity Record: 3-6-0
Starters Returning: Offense 9 - Defense 8
Key Players: Stephen Boyd Jr., Remir Velazquez, Brandon Broadnax, Jamall Lewis Jr., Justin Hemphill, Quantrall Moss, Jermaine Haynes, Conklin Masters, Brahim
Key Losses: Michon Dudley, Nasir Benton
TIMON/ST. JUDE TIGERS
Tigers graduated only 6 players from the 2017 team. They should improve on last year’s record. Key players include Connor Dean, Mitchell Theal, Luke McMahon, and Branden Davie. They host University Prep and Nichols in the first 2 games. They also play St. Joe’s and St. Francis from League A. Key to the season will be the play of line. Team will be young.
Head Coach: Joe Licata (0-9-0, 1 year)
Assistant Coaches: Rich Brodnicki, T.J. Scamurra, Kyle Briggs, Tom Gioia, Tom Gioia Jr., Sean Mulhern
2017 Varsity Record: 0-9-0
Starters Returning: unknown
Key Players: Connor Dean, Luke McMahon, Xzavion Galarza, Mitchell Theal, Branden Davie
Key Losses: Jordan Hill, Cullen Tonge
ST. MARY'S LANCERS
Lancers look to improve on last year’s record. Key players include Sean Nelson, Zach Ratcliff, Erik Kagler, and Thomas Moss. They open at Bishop Kearney and play University Prep in week 2. They also play Canisius and St. Joe’s. Keys to the season will be play of QB and defense. Two of their players transferred to other schools. C.J. Ozolins is now enrolled at Canisius and D’Jae Perry is at Bennett.
Head Coach: Chris Dickson (20-36-0, 6 years)
Assistant Coaches: Tom Zaccardo, Matt Ard, Ryan Gallo, Nick Casillo, Beck O’Connor
2017 Varsity Record: 4-6-0
Starters Returning: Offense 6 – Defense 5
Key Players: Sean Melson, Zach Radcliff, Erik Kagler, Thomas Moss, Jaquan Manuel, Jaquan Manuel, Levi Taberski
Key Losses: Jake Lukasik