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AUGUST 8-14, 2018 UCW 21 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Fall football preview: Jack Britt by EARL VAUGHAN JR. Fall football preview: Gray's Creek by EARL VAUGHAN JR. NEWS Hope Mills News & Views Coach: Brian Randolph 2017 record: 6-6 Top returners: Nico Perofeta, 5-11, 235, Sr., LB; Matthew Davis, 5-11, 190, Sr, OLB; Emilio Sierra, 6-0, 278, Jr., RT; Cornell Raynor, 5-10, 180, Sr., WR/SS; Jayden Pennix, 5-9, 153, Sr., CB/WB; Kamar Cousar, 5-7, 150, Sr., CB; Josh Jerome, 5-11, 160, Sr., WR; Jeremiah Hamilton, 5-10, 270, Sr., LG; Zion Young, 6-0, 220, Sr., DE; Aaron Dillard, 5-7, 150, Sr., FS. Top newcomers: Khymani Vera, 6-1, 212, Sr., WR; Kevin Sentell, 6-1, 165, Jr., QB; Mason Walker, 5-10, 160, Jr., RB/OLB; Anthony Shields-Fiffie, 6-0, 160, Jr., WR; Karnell Leavell, 6-1, 310, Jr., LT/DT; Justin Broadhurst, 6-2, 185, So., DE; Chase Speed, 5-8, 170, Jr., SS; Tyquan Patterson, 5-8, 150, Jr., CB; Shawn Healey, 5-10, 220, Jr., OL; Sean Tobor, 5-10, 250, Jr., DT. Team strengths: "A collective majority of the Jack Britt football program has dedicated (itself ) to our off-season schedule, which has allowed us to get better as an entire program." Team concerns: "With the graduation of our 2018 senior class, we are in search of new leaders for the program. Who will step up to the challenge of leading?" Coach's comment: "The 2018 football season will provide a great platform for the Jack Britt football program to perform at a high level on and off the football field.'' Coach: David Lovette 2017 record: 1-10 Top returners: Andre Allen, 6-0, 195, Sr., RB; Leonard Beckett, 5-9, Sr., RB; Cedrick McDowell, 5-9, Sr., RB; Dalton Patrick, 6-0, Jr., SE; Trevor Thomas, 5-8, 170, Sr., ATH; Sean Best, 6-3, 260, Sr., OL ; Tyree Brown, 6-0, 200, Sr., LB; Tony Tyndal, 6-0, 210, Sr., OL : Blake Little, 6-0, 195, Sr., LB; Armaiah Banks, 5-11, 185, LB. Top newcomers: Gaven Freeman, 5-10, 175, Jr., RB: Ja'Wuane Haskins, 5-11, 205, Jr., LB; Ben Lovette, 6-1, 165, Jr., QB; Alex Hopkins, 5-8, 175, Jr., DB; Kendall Evans, 6-4, 235, Jr., DL; Justin McClintock, 5-11, 200, Jr., LB; Jerry Garcia, 6-0, 175, So., DB. Team strengths: "Return many players from last year's team who gained valuable experience." Team concerns: "Cannot afford injuries." Coach's comment: "We believe that we can be a much more competitive team this fall.'' Top newcomer Khymani Vera Top newcomer Alex Hopkins Top returner Nico Perofeta Top returner Armaiah Banks Coach Brian Randolph Coach David Lovette