2019 Snapshot: Little Miami
- Updated: July 20, 2019
A long wait to get back to the playoffs ended last fall for Little Miami. Now the task at hand is to get back to the postseason for a second straight year. With 11 starters having graduate new head coach Caleb Jones now looks to see who can be, the next man up for the Panthers.
“We will be an experienced team that has been through the growing pains of learning how to be successful which has changed our program’s culture for the better. One of the highlights is going to be our senior leadership. Many of them have been playing since they were sophomores,” states Jones.
“Our offense is going to be dynamic this season using multiple spread looks to keep defenses guessing.,” Jones quips. There are voids to fill. “We will be rebuilding some key spots on the defensive side of the ball but we have young guys who are ready to step up and hungry for their chance.”
Division II Region 8
2018 RECORD: 9-3, 4-2 SWOC
COACH: Caleb Jones (0-0 at Little Miami, first year; 0-0 overall)
HONOR ROLL
Brody Reder, Sr, QB – The focal point of the Little Miami offense. Reder was named OPSWA Division II Second Team All-Southwest District a year ago. He has thrown for 2,185 yards, ran for 807 yards and accounted for 40 touchdowns (27 pass, 13 rush) in his career.
Andrew Hinds, Sr, WR – One of the Panthers top receivers., Hinds averaged 22.6 yards on 19 receptions for 430 yards and four touchdowns on his way to Second Team All-SWOC accolades as a junior.
Chase Linneman, Sr, OL/DL – The anchor of the offensive line. Linneman was a Second Team All-SWOC honoree in 2018.
Connor Jones, Sr, DB – The team’s top pickpocket. Jones was named Honorable Mention All-SWOC after recovering a fumble and snaring five interceptions including a pick six and as a junior.
OTHER RETURNEES
Reis Stocksdale, Jr, WR – Already a two-year letter winner, Stocksdale has nine career touchdowns on 28 receptions for 498 yards.
Alex Hobbs, Jr, K – In his first season as a starter Hobbs connected on 46/47 extra points, 3/6 field goals for 55 kicking points as a sophomore.
Avery Harris, Sr, TE/DL – A two-way starter, Harris should see his production jump up on offense after catching five passes for 101 yards and a score in 2018. He also had two-and-a-half sacks for the Panthers on defense.
Wyatt Lykins, Sr, OL – One of the many senior leaders up front for the Panthers.
Dimetrias Francisco, Sr, DB – A returning starter in the secondary, Francisco force two fumbles and recovered a fumble as a junior. 2 FFs & 1 FR as jr. /
Jackson Gast, Sr, WR – In his first varsity playing time last season, Gast has six receptions for 148 yards.
Nariman Damroudi, Sr, DL – Will be an anchor on the Panthers defensive line. Damroudi had a sack, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble as a junior.
Donovan Bach, Sr, OL – Will be counted on up front to keep Reder from being on his back side.
Sean Buschur, Jr, LB – One of the SWOC’s top defensive players in the Class of 2021. Buschur has four sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interception at the varsity level.
Collin Streuer, Jr, OL/DL – Will play a pivotal role on both sides of the line for Little Miami.
NEWCOMERS
There are plenty of players jockeying for playing time including seniors OL Alex Smith, LB Austin Daniels, juniors LB Jarad Bentley, LB KC Duncan, OL/DL Nathan Gordon, RB/LB Brooks Smith, DB Brady Williams, DB Trey Williams, DB Joey Beck, WR Ty Williams and sophomores RB Dalton Gibson, OL/DL Brayden King, DB Lucas Swirk, QB/DB Aidan Jones and QB/LB Colton Blankenship.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(two appearances, 2-2) – 2018, 1992. Panthers went 26 years between their first and second playoff appearances.
2019 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/30/19 – WEST CARROLLTON – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/06/19 – at Western Brown – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/13/19 – GOSHEN – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/20/19 – at Mount Healthy – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/27/19 – TALAWANDA – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/04/19 – at Northwest – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/11/19 – HARRISON – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/18/19 – at Ross – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/225/19 – EDGEWOOD – 7:00 PM
Fri – 11/01/19 – SIMON KENTON (KY) – 7:00 PM
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