Roncalli’s front four on offense features seniors Jacob Fryar, Will English, and Ben Waleski and junior Max Foster.
Roncalli signal callers senior Derek O’Connor and junior Conner Gore are battling for the Rebels’ starting quarterback nod. RONCALLI (4A, 9-4) – Rebels reached 4A semistate last year … coach Bruce Scifres (233-88, six state championships) in 27th year … record-setting quarterback Robbie Strader (1,781 yards, 13 TDs) and running back Nate Fries (1,223 yards) have graduated … Rebels must regroup on defense … senior Derek O’Connor or junior Hunter Gore to call signals … look for return to patented ground game … hard-working running backs Kenny Gillum, Patrick McManama and Nick Fischer return … fullback Aiden Parker and receiver Luke Smock add punch … starting linemen Will English, Ben Walesky, Max Foster and Jacob Fryar are back … returning defensive starters are linebackers Christian Bruegemann, Gabe Otley and Josh Swan with safety Alex Kuntz … starting D-lineman Conley Jones is back … defensive help can come from Chris Teney, Tony Schott, Demarcus Smith, Zane Wagner and Dominic Clouse.
Coach’s comments:
“We have good running backs. They will be behind a potentially good line, and that will help our running game and passing game. We feel like we can still mix it up; our goal is to do both. Our defense will be pretty solid. Some players on defense rotated in last year so they will see more snaps this year. We try to get a lot of reps for all. The players have worked hard in the weight room. It’s time to put all the pieces together. I agree with the statement that ‘We don’t necessarily play our 11 best players; we look to play our 11 players who play the best together.’ ” – Coach Bruce Scifres
Coach’s comments:
“We have good running backs. They will be behind a potentially good line, and that will help our running game and passing game. We feel like we can still mix it up; our goal is to do both. Our defense will be pretty solid. Some players on defense rotated in last year so they will see more snaps this year. We try to get a lot of reps for all. The players have worked hard in the weight room. It’s time to put all the pieces together. I agree with the statement that ‘We don’t necessarily play our 11 best players; we look to play our 11 players who play the best together.’ ” – Coach Bruce Scifres
Roncalli’s weapons on offense are running backs Patrick McManama, Nate Fischer and Kenny Gillum and receivers Nick Fischer, Jacob Luedeman and Luke Smock.
Defensive linemen Conley Jones, Zane Wagner and junior Dominic Clouse give the Rebels versatility up front.
Hoosier coaching icon Bruce Scifres addresses the Roncalli Rebels.
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