Catholic Red football preview

CATHOLIC RED

Outlook: The regular-season champ won’t get an automatic berth in the state playoffs because the new division has only five schools. Leo will likely be the team to beat with St. Ignatius and Gordon Tech in pursuit.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

WR Willie Allen, Hales 6-4 215 Sr.

LB Hakeem Chatman, Leo 6-3 235 Sr.

RB Keith Harris, Leo 5-8 180 Sr.

WR Matt McCareins, St. Ignatius 6-4 200 Sr.

QB Julian Russell, Gordon Tech 5-10 175 Sr.

Quote: “We’ve got a veteran team coming back. We’ve got some good talent. We’re all smaller schools –it’s going to be balanced.” — Leo coach Michael Holmes

Did you know? Hales wide receiver Willie Allen was co-offensive MVP in the White Division last year. St. Ignatius linemen Joe Cunningham and Bill Lawrence were both all-conference.

Predicted finish: Leo, St. Ignatius, Gordon Tech, Hales, St. Joseph.

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