Just the facts
Conference: Great Lakes Conference
OHSAA: Division II, Region 6
Coach: Jason Hall, sixth season (second stint, 17-36)
2022: 5-6 (1-4)
Twitter: @Demonathletics
Home Field: UH St. John Medical Center Stadium
Schedule (subject to change)
Aug. 18: Midview at Westlake, 7 p.m.
Sept. 25: Rhodes at Westlake, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1: Westlake at Warrensville Heights, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8: Normandy at Westlake, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15: Westlake at Buckeye, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22: Fairview at Westlake, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29: Westlake at Rocky River, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6: Bay at Westlake, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13: Westlake at North Olmsted, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20: Elyria Catholic at Westlake, 7 p.m.
Projected lineup
OFFENSE
QB: Sam Brucchieri*, Jr., 6-3, 200
RB: Matt Porcelli*, Sr., 5-10, 185
Slot: Cooper Rummel*, Sr., 5-3, 130
TE: Chris Campbell, Jr., 6-3, 215
WR: Chace Kelly, Jr., 5-9, 150
WR: Kaden Cole*, Sr., 6-1, 185
LT: Owen Reitenbach, Sr., 6-6, 265
LG: Mahmoud Mustafa*, Sr., 5-10, 235
C: Tommy Garland, Sr., 5-10, 170
RG: Mohammed Assad*, Sr., 5-11, 270
RT: Pauly Granzier*, Sr., 6-0, 220
K: Sean Evilsizer*, Jr., 6-1, 175
DEFENSE
DE: Mohammed Assad*, Sr., 5-11, 270
NT: Mahmoud Mustafa*, Sr., 5-10, 235
DE: Owen Reitenbach, Sr., 6-6, 265
LB: Andrew Palka*, Sr., 6-0, 180
LB: Gianni Wright*, Sr., 6-0, 185
LB: Chris Campbell, Jr., 6-3, 215
MONEY: Malik Musleh, Sr., 6-0, 175
SS: Chace Kelly, Jr., 5-9, 150
FS: Kaden Cole*, Sr., 6-1, 185
CB: Braelon Burrnett*, Sr., 5-8, 160
CB: Cooper Rummel*, Sr., 5-3, 130
P: Sam Brucchieri*, Jr., 6-3, 200
*. returning starter
Best in the classroom: Cooper Rummel, 4.24 GPA
Best bench press: Mahmoud Mustafa, 325 pounds
Best 40 time: Cooper Rummel, 4.5 seconds
Best Squat: Owen Reitinbach, 500 pounds
Outlook
In Jason Hall’s first year back coaching the Demons, Westlake made a return trip to the postseason, albeit shortlived. Still, the experience coming back on both sides of the ball is enviable. Sixteen total starters will be back from 2022, including junior quarterback Sam Brucchieri. Westlake’s star is pointing up this season.
Player to watch
Cooper Rummel will play a big role again from the slot and at safety. A three-year starter and captain, he had a solid junior campaign and will be an important part of the offensive skill group.
Underclassman to watch: Junior Sam Brucchieri is in his second year as the starting signal caller. Expect a jump in performance with a full offseason diving into the playbook.
Bottom Line
IF: Westlake can do a better and more consistent job tackling and running the ball, THEN: A few more wins could come Westlake’s way.
