Just the facts
Conference: LC8
OHSAA: Division VI, Region 22
Coach: Mark Campo, first year
2022: 0-10 (0-7)
Twitter: @OBPhoenix
Home field: Dick Bailey Field at Knowlton Stadium
Schedule
(subject to change)
Aug. 18: Plymouth at Oberlin, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 25: Oberlin at Brooklyn, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1: Oberlin at Lutheran East, 4 p.m.
Sept. 8: Brookside at Oberlin, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15: Oberlin at Clearview, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 22: Oberlin at Columbia, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29: Black River at Oberlin, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: Wellington at Oberlin, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 13: Firelands at Oberlin, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: Oberlin at Keystone, 7 p.m.
Projected lineup
OFFENSE
QB: Drew Walter*, So., 6-0, 185
RB: Mason Rosenthal, So., 5-10, 232
WB: Tommy Boyer, Jr., 5-6, 137
WB: Nosaj Holley-Freeman, Sr., 5-8, 155
WR: Quinn Jackson, Sr., 5-8, 132
WR: Jakshawn Windham, Jr., 6-1,163
WR: Jackson Cikalo, So., 5-8, 130
T: Bryan Grooms, Sr., 5-10, 205
G: Isaiah Jackson*, Sr., 5-7, 150
C: Nick Webb, Jr., 5-6, 185
G: Nick Freas, Fr., 6-2, 287
T: Collin Boardman, So., 5-9, 178
DEFENSE
DL: Nick Webb, Jr., 5-6, 185
DL: Mason Rosenthal, So., 5-10, 232
DL: Collin Boardman, So., 5-9, 178
DL: Bryan Grooms, Sr., 5-10, 205
LB: Tommy Boyer*, Jr., 5-6, 137
LB: Julean Page, Jr., 5-7, 185
LB: Nosaj Holley-Freeman, Sr., 5-8, 155
LB: Julian Anderson, Jr., 5-11, 196
CB: Jakshawn Windham*, Jr., 6-1, 163
CB: Quinn Jackson*, Sr., 5-8, 132
S: Drew Walter, So., 6-0, 185
S: Aaron Shannon, Sr., 5-6, 140
*: returning starter
Best in the classroom: Drew Walter and Collin Boardman, 3.9 GPA
Best bench press: Isaiah Jackson, 225 pounds
Best squat: Mason Rosenthal, 315 pounds
Best 40 time: N/A
Outlook
Oberlin is on its third coach in three years, and Mark Campo is the new guy for the job. He’s had success as a head coach in the past, and he might be what the Phoenix need to get over their recent struggles. This is a young group that has been committed to becoming a successful football team and is constantly improving.
Player to watch
Tommy Boyer returns in his starting linebacker spot, and he will be involved offensively too at wingback. The junior played a lot last year and has emerged as one of the leaders on this team. He brings a spark to the Phoenix.
Underclassman to watch: Sophomore quarterback Drew Walter is back after starting as a freshman. He went through the tough transition period of joining the varsity as a young player. Despite having a new coach and playbook, he’s starting to come into his own as a leader on this team.
Bottom line
IF: This young team can stick together and get better in 2023, THEN: Oberlin will have the pieces for a bright future.
