High school football preview: Meadowdale

Division / region: D-III, Region 10

League / conference: Dayton City League

Head coach: John L. Wortham IV; entering third year at Meadowdale with 7-13 record; overall 10-30 career record; previously the head coach at Ponitz Tech and the QB coach on Trotwood's unbeaten 2011 state title team.

Assistant coaches: Anthony Roberts Jr., Jackie Fails Sr., Jackie Fails Jr., Ryan Jackson, Gary Jackson, and Timothy McKinney.

2013 record: 2-2 City League; 6-4 overall.

2013 highlights / notable achievements: Overcame a 1-2 start for first winning season since 2004; defense posted two shutouts and allowed just six points in two other games; replaced Easton Clinton and Jefferson in Weeks 8-9 with Lima Central Catholic (8-3) and Talawanda (4-6).

Key returners:

Kevon Huguely, 5-10, 165, sr., WR/DB; first team DB and first team returner All-City League.

Raleigh Thornton, 5-8, 165, sr., RB/DB; second team All-City RB.

Charly Maclin, 6-2, 220, sr., OL/DL; first team All-City OL, second team DL.

Donald Pullen Jr., 5-9, 225, sr., OL/LB; second team All-City LB.

Dennis Locklin, 5-9, 165, so., OL/LB; second team All-City LB.

C.J.Williams, 6-1, 170, jr., WR/FS; team leader.

Key newcomers:

NaDavion Jackson, 6-3, 245, OL/DL transfer from Wayne.

Coach's comments: We are very excited about the upcoming football season. This group is Accountable, Committed, and Dedicated to Restoring the ROAR at Meadowdale High School. This group is battle tested and will be mentally and physically tough to beat this year. We have put together a great staff as well. GO LIONS!!

Schedule:

Fri., Aug. 29 at Carroll, 7:30 p.m.

Thu., Sept. 4 Woodward, 7 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 12 vs. Chaminade Julienne at Wayne, 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 20 Col. Crusaders at Welcome Stadium, 1 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 26 Ponitz Tech at Welcome Stadium, 7 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 3 Thurgood Marshall at Welcome Stadium, 7 p.m.

Thu., Oct. 9 Belmont at Welcome Stadium, 7 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 18 at Lima Central Catholic, 7 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 24 at Talawanda, 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 31 Dunbar at Welcome Stadium, 7 p.m.