Just the facts
Conference: Southwestern Conference
OHSAA: Division II, Region 6
Coach: Bryan Morgan, third year (8-13)
2022: 5-6 (2-5)
Twitter: @NRRangerFootba1
Home Field: Ranger Stadium
Schedule (Subject to change)
Aug. 18: North Olmsted at North Ridgeville, 7 p.m.
Aug. 25: Valley Forge at North Ridgeville, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1: North Ridgeville at North Royalton, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8: North Ridgeville at Olmsted Falls, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: Avon at North Ridgeville, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22: North Ridgeville at Elyria, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29: North Ridgeville at Midview, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6: Berea-Midpark at North Ridgeville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: North Ridgeville at Avon Lake, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20: Amherst at North Ridgeville, 7 p.m.
Projected lineup
OFFENSE
QB: Cole Miller, So.
RB: Zack Barnhart*, So., 5-10, 205
H: Charlie Steinmetz*, Jr., 6-0, 185
Slot: Ryan Anderson, So., 6-0, 185
WR: Austin Young, Sr., 5-9, 150
WR: Jack Palcie, Sr., 6-1, 175
LT: J.D. Radway*, Jr., 6-4, 320
LG: Jaxon Reisner*, Sr., 6-0, 265
C: Mitch Waugaman*, Jr., 6-0, 265
RG: Andrew Flesher*, Jr., 5-10, 260
RT: Cooper Riley, Jr.,
K: Austin DeShazo: 11, 6-0, 205
DEFENSE
DE: Jeremy Michael*, Sr., 5-10, 270
NT: Shane Osborne*, Sr., 6-3, 280
DE: Ashton Cassetto*, So., 6-0, 170
ILB: Nate Bober*, Sr., 5-9, 165
ILB: Austin DeShazo*, Jr., 6-0, 205
ILB: Tyler Peregord, Jr., 6-1, 205
OLB: Carson Madis*, Jr., 6-0, 185
CB: Malik AbuSaleh*, 5-9, 160
SS: Xavier Compton*, Sr., 5-10, 170
FS: Brett Lienerth*, Jr., 5-10, 160
CB: Carter Clark: So., 5-6, 150
P: Finley Keller, So., 6-0, 215
*. returning starter; Returning letterwinners: 22
Best in the classroom: Vinny Farago, 4.0 GPA
Best bench press: Shane Osborne, 320 pounds
Best squat: Ausin Young, 4.52 seconds
Best 40 time: J.D. Radway, 515 pounds
Outlook
North Ridgeville returns a total of 15 players for the upcoming season. The young players from 2022 are much more experienced and could become dark horses in the Southwestern Conference race. They proved themselves in the playoffs against Anthony Wayne. The bar for North Ridgeville is set higher and it is ready to answer the call.
Player to watch
Shane Osborne plays on the defensive line. He was an impact player, and he slimmed down in the offseason to be much quicker. He is also an accomplished judo grappler, which will immensely help in the trenches. The double teams that he pulls should attract less attention to linebackers Carson Madis and Austin DeShazo.
Underclassman to watch: Running back Zack Barnhart had his rise to fame his freshman year. He was North Ridgeville’s leading rusher with 11 touchdowns. Four offensive linemen come back to pave the way for him, three of whom are underclassmen. His contributions with the ball, along with Charlie Steinmetz, should be a tremendous asset for the quarterback.
Bottom Line
If: The passing game can make plays on critical downs. Then: North Ridgeville could host a playoff game in the Division II Region 6 tournament.
