Just the facts
Conference: Sandusky Bay Conference Bay Division
OHSAA: Division IV, Region 14
Coach: Bill DiFucci, second year (0-10)
2022: 0-10 (0-5)
Twitter: @TheSailorNation
Home field: Sailor Field
Schedule
(subject to change)
Aug. 18: Margaretta at Vermilion, 7 p.m.
Aug. 25: Vermilion at Firelands, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1: Vermilion at Willard, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8: Greenwich South Central at Vermilion, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: Sandusky at Vermiliion, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22: Vermilion at Norwalk, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29: Port Clinton at Vermilion, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6: Vermilion at Huron, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: Edison at Vermilion, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20: Vermilion at Bellevue, 7 p.m.
Projected lineup
OFFENSE
QB: Aaron Mathis*, Jr., 6-3, 185
QB: Terrence Anders, Jr., 6-3, 210
RB: Cohen Mooney*, Jr., 6-0, 210
RB: Logan Peterson, Jr., 6-0, 165
WR: Keegan Frey*, Sr., 5-8, 165
WR: Dominic DiFucci, Jr., 5-9, 155
TE: Beau Benesh, Jr., 6-0, 185
LT: Jacob Mayer*, Jr., 6-0, 225
LG: Tim Bucher, Jr., 5-10, 185
C: Mason Plas*, Jr., 6-0, 265
RG: Ryan Koleszar, Sr., 6-0, 205
RT: Paul Siegfried*, Sr., 6-0, 235
K: Caleb German*, Jr., 6-2, 145
DEFENSE
DE: Beau Benesh*, Jr., 6-0, 185
NT: Jacob Mayer, Jr., 6-0, 225
DE: Collin Angney, Jr., 6-2, 175
LB: Keegan Frey*, Sr., 5-8, 165
LB: Cohen Mooney*, Jr., 6-0, 210
LB: Sean Brownell, So., 5-7, 195
LB: Evan Kuhns, So., 5-10, 185
CB: Logan Peterson*, Jr., 6-0, 165
CB: Aaron Mathis*, Jr., 6-3, 185
S: Dominic DiFucci*, Jr., 5-9, 155
S: Oliver Roy, Jr., 6-0, 180
P: Wyatt German, Sr., 6-0, 185
*: returning starter; Returning letterwinners: 17
Key reserves: Troy Jackson, Sr., 5-8, 210; Cole Rini, So., 5-8, 170
Best in the classroom: Evan Kuhns, 4.495 GPA
Best bench press: Troy Jackson and Cohen Mooney, 300 pounds
Best squat: Cohen Mooney, 455 pounds
Best 40 time: Logan Peterson and Evan Kuhns, 4.56 seconds
Outlook
Coming off of a winless season in Bill DiFucci’s first year, Vermilion looks to change things in 2023. The Sailors grew a lot last season despite the losses, and they’ve turned into more of a veteran group. After a good offseason, they put themselves in a position to make a large improvement.
Player to watch
Keegan Frey is Vermilion’s most productive returner from last season. He brings speed at wide receiver and will be the main target. Even more than that, he has emerged as a locker room leader. DiFucci said Frey is the heart of the program, and he’s the safe bet for a Sailor that will have a big season.
Underclassman to watch: Back again at quarterback, junior Aaron Mathis has transformed his body and looks in great shape heading into 2023. Playing on both sides of the ball at quarterback and defensive back, his presence will be known on the field. Vermilion wants to play two quarterbacks this season with him and Terrence Anders, and Mathis will stick out with his dual-threat ability.
Bottom line
IF: Vermilion’s returning players can take another leap, THEN: The Sailors will make a big improvement in 2023
