CITY LEAGUE

Waite Indians

8/22/2012
Row 1: Eduardo Gonzalez, Ryan Zam, Bryant Sillman, Jason Dawson, James Hunder, Johnny Douanglee, Matt Yates, Austin Morris, William Jensen, Charles Smith, Ronnie Temple Row 2: Jeremy Zervas, Antoine Brown, Tyler Slawski, Isaiah Coker, Jameer Pratt, Leonard Hurst, Devonte Hibbler, Derrick Porter, Jermaine Brown, Derrick Chandler Row 3: Rapheal Ambrose, Lamine Wilson, Nicholas Jensen, Aaron Hagood, Scott Hawkins, Javon Sanson, Jonathan Strunk, Derrick Pettaway, Kevontae King, Nakai Pettaway, Terry Cecil, Jesus Benavidez Row 4: Anthony Ashford, Josue Salgudo, Leonard Temple, Daniel Powell, Alec Heslet, J.J. Hammonds, M.C. Harris, Antonio Cleveland, Treviyon Mason, Terrell Jones, Marco Mendoza, Noah Paprocki Row 5: Coaches Garry Cummins, Alto King Jr., Bill Bradford, Allen Smith Jr., head coach Gardner Howard, Marvan Cortland, Shane Kokensparger, Henry Newson Jr., Keary Sarbia, Sara Cavey
Row 1: Eduardo Gonzalez, Ryan Zam, Bryant Sillman, Jason Dawson, James Hunder, Johnny Douanglee, Matt Yates, Austin Morris, William Jensen, Charles Smith, Ronnie Temple Row 2: Jeremy Zervas, Antoine Brown, Tyler Slawski, Isaiah Coker, Jameer Pratt, Leonard Hurst, Devonte Hibbler, Derrick Porter, Jermaine Brown, Derrick Chandler Row 3: Rapheal Ambrose, Lamine Wilson, Nicholas Jensen, Aaron Hagood, Scott Hawkins, Javon Sanson, Jonathan Strunk, Derrick Pettaway, Kevontae King, Nakai Pettaway, Terry Cecil, Jesus Benavidez Row 4: Anthony Ashford, Josue Salgudo, Leonard Temple, Daniel Powell, Alec Heslet, J.J. Hammonds, M.C. Harris, Antonio Cleveland, Treviyon Mason, Terrell Jones, Marco Mendoza, Noah Paprocki Row 5: Coaches Garry Cummins, Alto King Jr., Bill Bradford, Allen Smith Jr., head coach Gardner Howard, Marvan Cortland, Shane Kokensparger, Henry Newson Jr., Keary Sarbia, Sara Cavey

Coach: Gardner Howard, fourth year

Last season: 4-6, 3-2 CL

Returning letter winners: 7

Returning starters: Offense 4, defense 3

Schemes: Spread/4-3

Top players: Seniors Johnny Douanglee, 6-0, 160, QB-DB; Cyrron Burninger, 5-10, 180, RB-DB; Will Jensen, 6-2, 275, OL-DL; Matt Yates, 6-3, 255, OL-DL; Austin Morris, 6-0, 175, WR-LB. Junior Derrick Chandler, 5-6, 150, RB-DB. Sophomore Jovan Sanson, 6-2, 225, OL-DL.

Outlook: The Indians finished in a three-way tie for second place with Bowsher and Start last season. They'd like nothing more than to ride the momentum from last season right to the top of the City League this season.

With only seven starters back, they're counting on several underclassmen to step up and provide a lift.

Douanglee returns as the team leader after topping the league in passing last season. He threw for 1,270 yards and nine touchdowns by completing 109 of 196 pass attempts. He also rushed for 408 yards, including two TDs. Finding a supporting cast to complement him on offense remains a concern for a team that includes only 12 seniors.

With only three starters back on defense, Howard is faced with finding some defensive playmakers.

"I am looking forward to enjoying this journey with a great group of guys," said Howard. "Our motto is team, family, hard work."

 

2012 WAITE SCHEDULE

Aug. 24-Maumee

Aug. 31-at Northview

Sept. 7-Clay

Sept 21-Bellevue

Sept. 28-Rogers

Oct. 4-at Start

Oct. 12-at Bowsher

Oct. 19-Scott

Oct. 26-Woodward