Boys' Latin Lakers
1997 record: 4-6
Coach: Drew Haugh (career: 42-52)
Top players: Hunter Lochte, Sr., WR-DE; Matt Hartman, Sr., C; Gerard Kane, Sr., G-DT; Tom Gillespie, Sr., DT-OT; Kevin Sullivan, Sr., RB-CB; R.C. Reed, Sr., SE- CB; Jamie Daue, Sr., WR-CB; Mike Mann, Sr., G-LB; Brandon Carver, Jr., RB-DL; Brian Nee, Jr., TE-LB; Danny Berger, Jr., QB; Danny Lamonica, Jr., RB-LB.
Outlook: With 10 starters back, Haugh expects to be in the race in the MIAA A-B Conference, with an outside shot at favorites McDonogh, St. Paul's, Archbishop Curley and Gibbons.
Calvert Hall Cardinals
1997 record: 8-2
Coach: Lou Eckerl (career: 16-26)
Top players: Chad Parsons, Sr., RB; Greg Smoot, Sr., FB-LB; Allen Maszarose, Sr., LB-TE; Mike Dison, Sr., FB-LB; Tom Epps, Sr., OT; Ryan Wineke, Jr., OT-DT; Lou Lombardo, Jr., OT-DT; Mark Orendorff, Sr., WR-SS; Fred Taber, Jr., DE-TE; Matt Gorius, Sr., G-DE.
Outlook: The Cardinals return a team that was tied for second in the MIAA A Conference, including second-team All-Metros Parsons (860 rushing yards, 12 TDs) and Maszarose (seven sacks). Smoot (6-4, 230), Parsons (5-9, 230) and Dison (5- 11, 190) will run behind a line boasting Lombardo (6-7, 270), Wineke (6-3, 270) and Epps (6-3, 275).
Catonsville Comets
1997 record: 4-6
Coach: Warren Como (career: 66-43)
Top players: B.J. Brooks, Sr., LB-RB; Dwayne Thorton, Sr., RB; Ted Stephens, Sr., TE-LB; Dewey Grimm, Sr., OT-DT; Doug Johnson, Jr., QB.
Outlook: The Comets hope to improve on last season with a youthful yet promising squad mostly comprised of players up from a solid JV.
Chesapeake Bayhawks
1997 record: 0-10
Coach: Rodney McMillion (career: 0-10)
Top players: David Sacrynski, Sr., QB; Kevin Williams, Jr., C-LB.
Outlook: The Bayhawks have nowhere to go but up, McMillion said. "I'm proud of how the kids responded in our first scrimmage," he said.
Dulaney Lions
1997 record: 4-6
Coach: John Wineberg (first year)
Top players: Nick Dunphy, Sr., OL; Mike Saffron, Sr., OL; Ben Meyer, Sr., OL; Justin Fine, Jr., OL; Mike Yan, Jr., WR; Rob Leonard, Jr., LB; Pete Sclafani, So., LB.
Outlook: The Lions return nine starters and look to improve against Class 3A-4A opponents. "We have real good leadership. We're optimistic," Wineberg said.
Dundalk Owls
1997 record: 2-8
Coach: Eric Weber (first year)
Top players: John Mease, Sr., OL; Tony Trionfo, Sr., OL; Jeff Keefer, Sr., TE; Rodney Evans, Jr., RB; Esker Mance, Jr., RB; Chad Rogers, Jr., OL.
Outlook: The Owls return five starters and "hope to win more than last year," Weber said.
Eastern Tech Mavericks
1997 record: 9-2
Coach: Nick Arminio (career: 18-13)
Top players: Anthony Lawston, Sr., WR-DB; Ralph Henry, Sr., DE-OL; Ray Jones, Sr., RB-LB; Jason Hartman, Jr., RB-DB; Steve Lawston, Jr., WR-DB; Scott Pearce, Jr., QB.
Outlook: All-Metro Anthony Lawston (35 catches, 781 yards, nine TDs, 10 interceptions) and second-team All-Metro Henry (16 sacks) lead the way for the county Class 3A-4A League tri-champs, who reached their first-ever Class 3A state playoffs. Anthony ranks No. 6 nationally among receivers in The National Recruiting Advisor, and a preseason All-American in SuperPrep as well. Jones (795 yards, 12 TDs) was an All-Region pick by The Advisor.
Franklin Indians
1997 record: 1-9
Coach: Greg Fuhrman (career: 18-40)
Top players: Phil Alexander, Sr., LB-C; Jason Delman, Sr., OT-DT; Mehrshad Karbassi, Sr., NG-OG; Mike Myers, Sr., DE-TE; Todd Sommerville, Sr., DT-OG; Rob Stine, Sr., DE-OT; Ian Wright, Sr., QB-CB.
Outlook: Fuhrman, who moves from Kenwood, is encouraged by the Indians' size and ability.
Hereford Bulls
1997 record: 13-0
Coach: Steve Turnbaugh (career: 29-6)
Top players: Reg Cavender, Sr., RB-LB; Jeremy Hundertmark, Sr., OL; Brandon Klekner, Sr., DB; Dan Saunders, Sr., DL; Luke Gilbert, Sr., SE-S; Chris Lauer, Sr., QB; David Quidley, Sr., LB; Frank Kammer, Jr., DE; C.J. Feldheim, Jr., OL; Adam Hendrix, Jr., OL; Rob Bateman, Jr., TE.
Outlook: Cavender (600 rushing yards, five TDs) and Klekner (six interceptions) lead the way and will be joined by some players up from an 8-1 JV. But the Bulls lost 18 starters, including seven first- or second-team All-Metros, from a squad that won the school's first Class 1A state title.
Hickey School
1997 record: 7-3
Coach: Herb Lynch (career: 23-6)
Top players: Steve Green, Sr., WR; Bradford Thompson, Jr., WR-QB; Dwayne Harrison, Jr., QB; Artise Williams, Jr., DT-OT; Elvin Addison, Jr., OT-DT; Damon Frazier, Jr., RB-LB; John Jefferson, Jr., DE-FB.
Outlook: Lynch is optimistic despite going up against his toughest schedule in this, his fourth, season.
Kenwood Bluebirds
1997 record: 3-7
Coach: Robert Pellitier (first year)
Top players: Mike Lyon, Sr., TE-QB; Tyrell Jones, Sr., RB; Steve Griffin, Jr., OT-DT; Scott Yard, Jr., LB-C; Henry Scott, Jr., DE.
Outlook: With 12 returning starters, the Bluebirds hope to get above .500.
Lansdowne Vikings
1997 record: 5-5
Coach: Ted Bell (first year)
Top players: Andrew Marion, Sr., OT-DT; Jerry Seekford, Sr., LB-TE-RB; Jon Brunelle, Sr., S-WR-PK; Dario Mims, Sr., LB-OG; Dave Robins, Sr., C-LB; Tom Zimmerman, Sr., G-DE; Ed Amoroso, Sr., OT-DT; Matt Esposito, Jr., LB-RB; Gerald Hurt, Jr., RB-S-LB.
Outlook: A program on the rise, Lansdowne has been the talk of the county since a nice showing against Woodlawn in a 'f preseason county jamboree scrimmage. "We have a turnout of 60 kids [12 returning starters] with a great attitude," said Bell.
Loch Raven Raiders
1997 record: 4-6
Coach: Chuck Weitz (career: 11-19)
Top players: Cliff Johnson, Sr., QB; Adam Rutledge, Sr., LB; Greg Smith, Sr., WR; Ajanti Hunt, Jr., LB; Mike Schiefer, Sr., C; Chris Kuligowski, Sr., RG; John Hackett, Sr., OT; Noah Friedman, Sr., TE; Jong Kim, Sr., RB; Kevin Jones, Jr., G; Brian Jones, Jr., T.
Outlook: With 13 starters back among a nice turnout of 42 kids and some talent up from a 6-4 JV, Weitz is optimistic.
Loyola Dons
1997 record: 9-1
Coach: Joe Brune (career: 193-123-1)
Top players: Kyle Bell, Sr., RB; Tom Melanson, Sr., RB; Pat Muth, Sr., WR; Paul Daley, Sr., DB; Tony DeLauney, Sr., C-DE; Derrick Melchor, Jr., OG; Rickey Schultz, Jr., RB-TE; Rob Collins, Jr., C.
Outlook: The three-time defending MIAA A Conference champs lost All-Metro Offensive Player of the Year Brant Hall (Lehigh) and four other All-Metros to graduation, but second-team All-Metro Bell (1,55 yards, 15 TDs) returns.
McDonogh Eagles
1997 record: 8-2
Coach: Dom Damico (career: 48-39)
Top players: Matt Primm, Sr., QB; Owen Daly, Sr., WR-DB; Anthony Esposito, Sr., LB-RB; Joe Rosenbaum, Sr, DE-OT; Evan Weinberg, Sr., OL-DL; Bryan Leone, Sr., LB -SE; Brad Dumont, Sr., WR; Bryan McGregor, Sr., LB-C; Jameel Day, Sr., DE-OT; T.C. Cosby, Jr., LB; Pat Bydume, Jr., RB; Walid Hajj, Jr., WR; Kenny Sanders, Jr., DL.
Outlook: From a team that sandwuiched an 8-0 run -- for the MIAA B Conference crown -- between two losses last year, 17 players are back, including 11 starters.
Milford Mill Millers
1997 record: 9-2
Coach: Reggie Brooks (career: 24-7)
Top players: Brandon James, Sr., OT-DT; Tyrone Gholston, Sr., RB; Richard Johnson, Jr., QB; Mohammad Howard, Jr., LB; Rodney Evans, Jr., NG.
Outlook: With Johnson (1,000 passing yards, over 500 rushing) and Gholston (1,400 rushing yards), a Franklin transfer, the Millers -- county Class 3A-4A tri-champs last year -- have two of the county's speediest players.
Overlea Falcons
1997 record: 4-6
Coach: Terry Ward (career: 159-105-2)
Top players: Mike Speis, Sr., QB; Mike Rodman, Sr., OL-DL; Scott Hailey, Sr., LB; Justin Mitchell, Sr., FB-LB; Zach Sergotick, Jr., DE; Alex Erdman, So., LB- FB.
Outlook: With eight starters back, but only 23 players total, the Falcons will go as far as their depth takes them.
Owings Mills Eagles
1997 record: 9-2
Coach: Randy Pentz (career: 9-2)
Top players: Kenny Ricker, Sr., G-LB; Garrett Garbarino, Sr., G-LB; Josh Goldmeier, Sr., DB-FB; Phillip Patrick, Sr., DB-SE; Mike Adams, Sr., DT-OT; Milton Curry, Sr., RB; Mike Dease, Jr., QB.
Outlook: Pentz is rebuilding, with inexperience a problem and new players.
Parkville Knights
1997 record: 2-8
Coach: Rick Zentz (career: 40-56)
Top players: Pat O'Hara, Sr., QB-LB; Wayne Wainwright, Sr., OL-DL; Ted Wainwright, Sr., OL-DL; John Paff, Sr., WR-DB; Norris Goode, Jr., RB-LB.
Outlook: Zentz expects to be competitive in Class 3A-4A despite a low turnout and five returning starters.
Patapsco Patriots
1997 record: 4-6
Coach: Al Bennetta (career: 22-36)
Top players: Joe Bena, Sr., RB; Howard Disney, Sr., TE; William Hook, Sr., OT; John Jacobs, Sr., OG-LB; Pat Melucci, Sr., QB-S; Travis Johnston, Jr., RB-CB; Matt Layman, Sr., G; Joe Melucci, S-WR.
Outlook: Bennetta returns nine starters and had 56 players try out. "There's some potential, and the turnout affords us some depth," Bennetta said.
Perry Hall Gators
1997 record: 7-3
Coach: Joe Stoy (career: 89-45)
Top players: Marquis Dwarte, Sr., RB; Jerry Huntley, Sr., QB; Scott Opdyke, Sr., OT-DT; Melvin Tuggle, Sr., RB-LB; Brian Walker, Sr., WR-DB; Alex Wancowicz, Sr., OT-DE; Renard Wilson, Sr., FS-RB; Mike Bradshaw, Jr., OT-DT; Zeke Harrison, Jr., RB-DB; Jovan McClendon, Jr., WR-SS; Bill Trentzsch, Jr., WR; Brian Vecchoni, Jr., OL-LB.
Outlook: The Gators go for Stoy's seventh county crown with 14 returning starters. Dwarte (1,927 yards, 19 TDs career) runs a 4.46-second 40 and benches 315.
Pikesville Panthers
1997 record: 6-4
Coach: Joe Bosley (career: 10-30)
Top players: Jerrelle Allen, Sr., RB; Mike Mazursky, Sr., LB; Ben Hall, Sr., LB; Chris Silverman, Sr., OG; Brian Macey, Sr., DT; Isak Bakaev, Jr., OL.
Outlook: Bosley is encouraged with 10 starters back and players from an undefeated JV.
Randallstown Rams
1997 record: 8-3
Coach: Bruce Strunk (career: 20-11)
Top players: B.J. Thomas, Sr., OT-DT; James Jegede, Sr.,
SE-DB; Brandon Johnson, Sr., C; Melvin Bey, Sr., TE; Gabe Ewing, Sr., G; Dieter Munz, Sr., RB-DB; Marcus Perry, Sr., RB; Marshall Contee, Sr., FS-RB; Mike Jones, Sr., DE; Delano Draine, Sr., LB; Mike Goode, Jr., DL; Archie Trader, Jr., QB; Mykal Bouie, So., LB.
Outlook: Strunk's third season has the Rams ready for a return to the county's upper echelon. A second-team All-Metro and preseason All-Region pick by the National Recruiting Advisor, Thomas (6-4, 315) is among 12 returning starters.
St. Paul's Crusaders
1997 record: 3-6
Coach: Brian Abbott (career: 28-9)
Top players: Nick Alevrogiannis, Sr., OT-DT; Doug Mueller, Sr., QB; Matt Targarona, Sr., OG; Trey Whitty, Sr., SE-S; Jon Berrier, Jr., G-LB; Robert Steele, Jr., WR.
Outlook: The Crusaders, 19-0 and two-time MIAA B champs before suffering through last season, are looking to bounce back with some nice talent, including Alevrogiannis (6-2, 295), Berrier (235) and Whitty (6-2, 180).
Towson Generals
1997 record: 4-6
Coach: Ed Pfaff Jr. (career: 4-6)
Top players: Sam Young, Sr., RB-CB; Brian Hess, Sr., C-DT; Dave Collins, Sr., G- DE; Jake Kauffman, Sr., RB-LB.
Outlook: With a low turnout, Pfaff is shooting for a better record than last year's against Class 1A-2A opponents.
Western Tech Wolverines
1997 record: 2-8
Coach: Jason Blind (career: 2-8)
Top players: Chris Rouzer, Sr., DB; Joe Cromwell, Jr., WR; Joe Dominick, Jr., OL -DL; Tony Parker, Jr., WR-DB; Jerome Butler, Jr., OL-DE; Chris Jacobi, Jr., FB-LB; David Ferguson, So., OL-DL.
Outlook: Western's turnout of 72 -- a school-best -- includes eight returning starters, most of them underclassmen. "It's a major step in the right direction," Blind said.
Woodlawn Warriors
1997 record: 9-2
Coach: Terence Brooks (first year)
Top players: Charles Armwood, Sr., LB-FB; Will McCray, Sr., WR-DE; Anthony Morgan, Sr., WR-CB; Charles Gamble, Sr., C-T; Cameron Ross, Jr., RB-DL; Vincent Fuller, Jr., QB; Brian Webb, Jr., TE-OL-LB; Jesse Hayes, Fr., C-G-DT.
Outlook: Brooks replaced Brian Scriven (now teaching at Randallstown), who was not tenured despite taking the Warriors to last year's county tri-championship and to their third playoff appearance in five seasons. Brooks coached at Lansdowne in 1995 before going to Bridgewater (Va.) college as an assistant.
Pub Date: 9/04/98