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24 UCW AUGUST 8-14, 2018 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS Fall football preview: Seventy-First by EARL VAUGHAN JR. Fall football preview: Pine Forest by EARL VAUGHAN JR. Coach: Duran McLaurin 2017 record: 9-4 Top returners: Kyler Davis, 6-1, 210, Sr., QB; Cameron Townsend, 5-6, 155, Sr., WR; Kore Prentice-Coles, 5-10, 180, Jr., RB; Benjamin Willis, 6-3, 260, Sr., OL; Stephon Johnson, 6-4, 185, Sr., WR; Jalen Ogle, 6-0, 240, Sr., DL; Thomas Washington, 6-2, 280, Sr., DL; Jamiese Alston, 5-10, 155, Sr., DB; Devante Wedlock, 5-9, 215, Sr., LB/ RB; Javen Washington, 5-11, 190, Sr., LB. Top newcomers: Jahiah McNeill, 5-11, 230, Sr., LB.; Campari Williams, 6-2, 220, Sr., WR; Jermaine Johnson, 5-8, 145, Jr., WR; Jashawn Owens, 5-11, 230, So., DL/TE; Raymond Grate, 5-7, 137, Sr., K/WR; Aaron Graham, 5-9, 215, Jr., DL. Team strengths: "Team will be extremely talented at the skill positions with a four-year starter at quarter- back. On defense, the team should be extremely solid with experience and great talent in the secondary." Team concerns: "Team will be somewhat young on the offensive line, having to replace a couple of all-conference performers. Team will also have to replace the school's all-time leading receiver. Defense is replacing two leading tacklers from last year, both from the linebacker position." Coach's comment: "We want to contend for a con- ference championship in the Sandhills and go as far as we can in the playoffs. The expectation is we want to contend for a conference championship every year. This year is no different.'' Coach: Bill Sochovka 2017 record: 4-7 Top returners: Dominic Roberto, 6-0, 235, Sr., RB/ LB; Dylan Watkins, 5-10, 170, Sr., DB; Luis Rivera, 6-2, 240, Sr., DL; D.J. Jones, 5-10, 180, Jr., WR; Jaden Jones, 5-10, So., QB; Deon Buchanan, 5-11, 240, Sr., C; Jordan Gladney, 5-10, 165, Sr., WR/DB; Isaiah Potts, 6-2, 280, So., DL/OL; Malik Daniels, 5-11, 300, Sr., DL/FB; Bernard Fierlage Jr., 6-1, 215, Jr., LB. Top newcomers: Zach McCallum, 6-2, 240, Sr., DE/ TE; Steven Wood, 6-2, 240, Sr., DE; Ahmad Simon, 5-6, 165, Jr., RB; Seth Smith, 6-0, 280, Jr., OL; Jamal Hill, 6-3, 300, Jr., OL; Jamal McClean, 6-1, 180, So., WR; Blake Marshburn, 6-2, 280, Jr., OL; Andre Tunell, 6-0, 170, Sr., DB; Ethan Ward, 5-11, 180, Jr., RB. Team strengths: "We feel our defensive line is the key to our defense. On the offensive side the strength lies in our skill positions." Team concerns: "Lack of depth in our defensive and offensive lines, and our kicking game." Coach's comment : "I like the team cohesion. I feel if our defensive and offensive lines can gel quickly, that will be a key to our success.'' Top newcomer Jahiah McNeill Top newcomer Seth Smith Top returner Kyler Davis Top newcomer Zach McCallum Coach Duran McLaurin Coach Bill Sochovka