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AUGUST 8-14, 2018 UCW 25 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Fall football preview: Cape Fear by EARL VAUGHAN JR. Fall football preview: Douglas Byrd by EARL VAUGHAN JR. Coach: Jacob Thomas 2017 record: 10-4 Top returners: J'Velus Peterson, 6-1, 205, Sr., RB; Zaire Boykin, 5-11, 195, Sr., RB; Nic Minnacapelli, 5-11, 225, Jr, FB/DE; Sincere Hale, 6-2, 208, Sr., DE/TE; Caleb Krings, 6-3, 260, Jr., OL/DL; Jaylen Hudson, 6-3, 225, Sr., LB/WR; Austin Hunt, 6-1, 220, Sr., LB/TE; Darrick Whitted, 5-11, 225, Jr., LB; Dalton Staton, 5-10, 195, Sr., OL; Taiquan Gamble, 6-2, 175, WR/DB. Top newcomers: Cayden McKethan, 5-11, 210, So., QB; Kimani Britton, 5-11, 180, Fr., QB; Justin Lambert, 5-11, 175, Jr., WR; Trace Canada, 6-0, 215, OL; Lamon Lock, 5-8, 180, Jr., DB; Donte Autry, 5-9, 180, So., LB; Kevin Jones, 6-3, 185, WR/DB. Team strengths: "Senior leadership has been huge for us this spring and summer. The guys have really stepped up in accountability and leading vocally and by example. Front seven on both sides of the football are majority returners that will need to really step up and hold the rope for the more inexperienced players." Team concerns: "Perimeter players. There is not much game experience on either side of the ball there. At quarterback, this is the first time in four years we will have a different quarterback taking the snaps." Coach's comment: "We will need some of our new guys to step up their play in order to be success- ful this year. Our leadership and returners will be a good foundation to build around. We will still fight and be competitive this year.'' Coach: Mike Paroli 2017 record: 0-11 Top returners: Nikai Butler, 6-2, 245, LB, Sr.; Ronald Carroll, Sr., RB: Ray Dixon, 6-1, 235, Jr., LB; Zion Cameron, 6-2, 230, Jr., OL; Arden Billington, 5-11, 215, Jr., OL; Iumble Brown, 6-1, 190, Jr., OL; Jon Carroll, 6-0, 155, Jr., QB; Mickey Bell, 5-11, 180, Sr., LB. Top newcomers: Zion McEachin, 6-2, 265, So., OL; Jaquan Boykin, 6-0, 190, So., DB; Jason Moore, 6-3, 225, Sr., DB; Darius McNeil, 5-11, 270, Sr., DL; Sabeon Campbell, 5-5, 155, Jr., RB; Skye Billinger, 5-10, 205, Sr., RB; Isaiah Murphy, 6-2, 285, Sr., OL; Domion Evans, 6-2, 270, Sr., OL. Team strengths: "Offensive line experience. Good overall size and strength. Positive leadership." Team concerns: "Numbers and depth. Inexperience in the secondary. Uncertainty with newcomers." Coach's comment: "Depth will be a huge concern, especially if injuries mount. Our newcomers could make us much more competitive.'' Top newcomer Donte Autry Top newcomer Domion Evans Top returner Jaylen Hudson Top returner Ronald Carroll Coach Jacob Thomas Coach Mike Paroli AUGUST 17 TH Clinton HS at Cape Fear HS Fuquay-Varina HS at Terry Sanford HS Airtime and GAME times pending 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 20 30 40 40 30 20 10 50 10 20 30 40 40 30 20 50 MONDAY FRIDAY & BRINGING YOU THE BEST IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 6-8pm ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?