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AUGUST 14-20, 2019 UCW 51 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Hope Mills News & Views NEWS Fall football preview: Jack Britt by EARL VAUGHAN JR. Coach: Rodney Brewington 2018 record: 11-3 Top returners: Matthew Pemberton, 5-9, 180, Sr., ATH; Kevin Brewington, 5-9, 165, Sr., WR; Mahlik Gonzalez, 6-1, 240, Jr., FB; Deshaun Rivera, 6-2, Sr., LB; Timel Smith, 5-9, 165, Sr., DB; J'marcus Ray, 6-1, 165, So, DB; Joshua George, 6-2, 235, Jr., TE; Michael Herbert, 6-2, 240, Sr., OL/DL; Tyrese Harris, 5-5, 155, Sr., RB; Taeveon Dove, 5-10, 265, Jr., OL. Top newcomers: Ahmir Ashley, 5-10, 165, Jr., SS; Raheem Baldwin, 5-10, 165, Jr., S; Caesar Dais, 5-10, 260, Fr., OL; Bryan Brewington, 6-2, 190, So., DE/TE; Michael Breedlove, 5-9, So., LB; Isaac Evans, 5-10, 185, So., LB. Team strengths: "This year's team will have experience along the offen- sive line. There will be depth at run- ning back.'' Team concerns: "The major con- cern is replacing eight starters on defense and replacing a 3,000-yard passer and a 1,000-yard receiver and their leadership.'' Coach : David Lovette 2018 record: 7-5 Top returners : Kendall Evans, 6-3, 240, Sr., DT; Dalton Patrick, 6-0, 180, Sr., S/WR ; Jerry Garcia Jr., 5-10, 170, Jr., LB/DB/RB; Ben Lovette, 6-1, 165, Sr., QB; Garrett Crockett, 6-3, 280, Jr., OL ; Terry McLaughlin, 6-1, 180, Jr., OL ; D.J. Crutcher, 6-1, 180, Sr., DB; Justin McClintock, 5-10, 200, Sr., LB. Top newcomers : Jarrod Kenney, 5-8, 155, Jr., RB; Jalen Randall, 6-0, 230, Jr., DL ; Jalen Johnson, 6-4, 200, So., DE; Robert Burks, 6-1, 175, Jr., DB; Jayden Williams, 6-4, 280, Jr., DT; Josiah Arreguin, 5-11, 165, Jr., DB. Team strengths : "We return experience on the offensive line and quarterback positions. On defense we return two All- Conference players in McClintock and Crutcher. The secondary returns three out of four starters and one of the better defensive linemen in Evans.'' Team concerns : "Depth is always a concern.'' Fall football preview: Gray's Creek by EARL VAUGHAN JR. Coach: Brian Randolph 2018 record: 5-7 Top returners: Kevin Sentell, 6-2, 190, Sr., QB; Justin Miliman, 6-3, 320, Sr, T; Anthony Fiffie, 6-0, 170, Sr., WR; Shawn Healey, 5-9, 220, Sr., C; Mason Walker, 5-10, 170, Sr., RB; Tyquan Patterson, 5-8, 160, Sr., CB; Karnell Leavell, 6-1, 325, Sr., G; Josh Townsend, 5-9, 150, Sr., CB; Justin Broadhurst, 6-2, 205, Jr., DE; Marquise Walker, 6-0, 160, Jr., DB. Top newcomers: Jacob Copeland, 5-11, 195, Jr., RB; Maurice Wickware, 5-3, 130, Jr., WR; Corey Hutcherson, 6-2, 190, Jr., TE; JaQuan Johnson, 6-3, 340, Jr., T; Isaiah Mercado, 5-11, 170, Jr., LB; Jaden Scott, 6-5, 210, Sr., DE; Ronald Logan, 5-10, 165, Jr., DB; Athanlio Liscano, 5-11, 150, Jr., DB; Jaylan Hackett, 6-0, 160, Jr., LB; Jeremiah Ray, 5-8, 224, Sr., DE. Team strengths: "This offseason, our guys have embraced the culture at Jack Britt through their teamwork, discipline and commitment to the program. Iron sharpens iron. We believe that our schedule will bring out the best in us.'' Team concerns: "This upcoming season we have several important roles that need to be filled on both sides of the ball and on special teams. Who will answer the call for service is the ques- tion yet to be answered.'' Justin Broadhurst Mason Walker Timel Smith Kevin Brewington Dalton Patrick D.J. Crutcher Fall football preview: South View by EARL VAUGHAN JR.