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As college football coaches come to Greater Akron next week to check on potential recruits, the Beacon Journal thought it would be a good idea to see what’s going on as well.
Six area teams made the regional semifinals (round of 16) or better last season and we wondered exactly where those teams sit heading into 2025.
Although no one can predict the future, here’s what coaches from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Highland, Hoban, Nordonia, Wadsworth and Walsh Jesuit want to see from their teams in the spring:
CVCA Royals (10-3 in 2024)
When do the Royals have their college showcase: 9:30 a.m. Monday at CVCA
What they lost: Honorable mention All-Ohio defensive tackle Dreylin Price (68 tackles, four sacks) is the biggest to replace as is all-state kicker Calvin Warren.
Where CVCA is strong: First-team all-state linebacker and Rutgers commit Joey Kopec (85 tackles, six interceptions) will continue a strong front up the middle with linemen Dirk Geiger, Wesley Keeler and linebacker Tommy Kopec on defense. Charley Levak returns at quarterback and has Keeler and Joey Kopec (1,072 rushing yards, 230 receiving yards, 541 return yards, 17 TDs) in the backfield to run behind third-team all-state star Ben Truax and Josiah Neumeyer on the line.
What coach Nick Cook wants to see this spring: With a strong nucleus of skill players coming back, Cook is looking to further develop his players in those positions.
The biggest question mark for the Royals: With 80% of the roster in a spring sport, CVCA wants to see stability heading into the summer of what could be a great 2025 for CVCA.
Highland Hornets (13-1 in 2024)
When do the Hornets have their college showcase: 11 a.m. Monday at Highland
What they lost: First-team All-Ohioan Carson Noonan (70 tackles, 20 for loss, 10.5 sacks) and second-team All-Ohioan Ryan Zywiec (76 tackles, 21.5…
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Publish date : 2025-05-09 09:09:00
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