PHHS Football Season Preview

Perry Hall Gators

Division: 4A North

Coach: Keith Robinson – 3^rd at Perry Hall; 15^th Overall

2009 Season:  5-5 (3-4 league record)

Key Impact Players: Mike Debaugh, Jr. Quarterback

                                    Patrick Clemons, Jr. Running Back

                                    Eric Latham, So. Running Back

                                    Lew Braml, Sr. Center

                                    Jordan Bowser, Sr. Right Tackle

                                    Jamal Craig, Sr. Wide Receiver

                                    J'monnie Walker, Sr. Wide Receiver

                                    Jimmy Reed, Jr. Wide Receiver

                                    Darius Johnson, Sr. Defensive Line

                                    Antoine Snyder, Sr. Defensive Line

                                    Mike Soper, Jr. Defensive Line

                                    Tyler Cosgrove, Sr. Linebacker

                                    Matt Ruthke, Jr. Linebacker

                                    Tyler Wilson, Sr. Linebacker

                                    Robin Paguia, Sr. Spear (Strong Safety/Linebacker Hybrid)

                                    Eric DeLacruz, Sr. Free Safety

                                    Rodney Spears, Sr. Cornerback

                                    Quester Campball, So. Cornerback

Defense: 3-5-3

Offense: No Huddle, Spread

Prediction: Look for the Gators to return to their winning ways this season and possibly capture the 4A North title. They should finish the regular season 9-1 before making their playoff run.

Week 1:

In their first game of the season—Friday, Sept. 3—the Gators defeated the Joppatowne Mariners 24-7. The victory avenged a 2009 opening week 33-7 loss to the Mariners.

The win could serve as an early turning point for Perry Hall, as Joppatowne's only loss last season (13-1) came in the 1A Regional State Finals to Catoctin.

In the Gators' week one victory, running back Patrick Clemons carried the ball 14 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Eric Latham added 65 yards on 13 carries and Robin Paguia had a rushing touchdown as well.

Quarterback Mike Debaugh turned in an admirable performance completing 13-of-33 passes for 73 yards. Using the team's new no huddle offense, Debaugh completed passes to seven different Gators receivers, including four to Jamal Craig for 21 yards.

Jake McQuay completed the team's scoring by converting all three extra point attempts and added a 23-yard field goal.

On the defensive side of the ball, Darius Johnson led the way with seven tackles, followed by Matt Ruthke with five. Tyler Wilson (four tackles) and Antoine Snyder each contributed a sack each and Quester Campbell added an interception.