2018 Snapshot: Taft
- Updated: August 4, 2018
Sustained success in football is something that is very rare from Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference schools but Taft seems to have cracked that code. The Senators are looking for their fourth straight playoff appearance and sixth in the last nine years. The next step is to nab that elusive first-ever postseason victory.
The talent is in place for Taft to accomplish its goals. The seniors are determined and focused. Most of these players have started or lettered since their freshmen years. Experience is a good problem to have. It should benefit the Senators quite well in their quest to advance in November.
Division IV, Region 12
2017 RECORD: 8-3, 5-0 SOPL American
COACH: Jeff Cargile (16-6 at Taft, two years; 16-6 overall)
HONOR ROLL
Chris’Seon Stringer, Sr, WR/DB – Back to 100% after missing last season with a knee injury. Stringer who has verbally committed to Toledo has seen 17 of his 53 career receptions go for touchdowns.
Demarco Bradley, Sr, RB/DB – The versatile Bradley was a First Team All-Southwest District selection as a receiver in ’17. He amassed 1,470 all-purpose yards (591 rush, 362 rec, 517 ret), found the end zone 12 times (five different ways), was in on 78 total tackles, came up with nine takeaways including seven interceptions in a breakout junior campaign.
Cleveland Farmer, Sr, QB – The true leader of the offense. Farmer threw for 1,448 yards, ran for 540 yards and accounted for 27 touchdowns (14 pass, 13 rush) as a junior. He was named Special Mention All-Southwest District for his efforts.
Gianni Rudolph, So, DB – An up and coming Senators star. Rudolph was named Second Team All-SOPL American as freshman after getting in on 44 total tackles and snaring three interceptions.
Marques Sherman, Sr, OL/DL – A valuable commodity on both sides of the line. Sherman racked up 71 total tackles, had five sacks and a fumble recovery to garner Second Team All-SOPL American acclaim in ’17.
Devonte Allen, Sr, TE/DE – At 6-foot-3 and 240-pounds Allen is an absolute terror on the wings. He was a Second Team All-SOPL American selection last fall. Allen has offers from Urbana and Youngstown State.
Reco Moore, Sr, RB/LB – Gets after it on both sides of the ball. Moore ran for 674 yards with three touchdowns and tallied 54 total tackles earning First Team All-SWOPL American accolades as a junior.
OTHER RETURNEES
Antonio Williams, Sr, DL – A healthy Williams will be a welcomed addition on both sides of the line.
Anthony Murphy, Sr, RB/LB – Was in on 73 total tackles as a junior.
NEWCOMER
Myan Hall, Sr, ATH – The transfer from CCPA was a Division VII First Team All-Southwest District selection as a sophomore. Hall has run for more than 1,200 yards, has 10 interception including three pick sixes at the varsity level.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(five appearances, 0-5) – 2017, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2010
2018 SCHEDULE
Thu – 8/23/18 THURGOOD MARSHALL 7:00 PM
Fri – 8/31/18 WYOMING 7:00 PM
Thu – 9/6/18 McNICHOLAS 6:30 PM
Fri – 9/14/18 SHRODER 7:00 PM
Fri – 9/21/18 at Hughes 7:00 PM
Sat – 9/29/18 at Mergenthaler Voc. Tech 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/5/18 SCOTT 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/12/18 at Western Hills 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/19/18 at Woodward 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/26/18 AIKEN 7:00 PM
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