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2018 Msgr. Martin Association League B Team Preview

Dick Gallagher gives his 2018 high school football team preview for the Msgr. Martin Association League B Division.
Credit: WGRZ
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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

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