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2021 Snapshot: Kings

Kings QB Will Kocher (photo from Facebook.com/kfbknights)

There are changes at Kings this fall. The Knights and head coach Alex Garvin will have to make some adjustments on the fly this preseason. In the last month-plus the program has lost defensive coordinator Jay Volker, who was named head coach at Talawanda. The school also has a new athletic director, Eric Taylor who left the same position at CHCA for new challenges in Kings Mill.

Despite the moves, the results should not vary much on the field. The players are accustomed to winning. The Knights have been to the playoffs 15 times in the last 21 years. The kids come up through the system that is accustomed to and expects to win.

There are plenty of new faces that will get the chance to step up and make their mark on Friday nights. Look for them to answer the call. “This is a hard-working, selfless, tough group,” Garvin states about his 2021 club.

Garvin does have concerns. “We are young, inexperienced and unproven (up front), the offensive and defensive lines will be a big question marks.” If they can resolve those issues Kings will challenge for the ECC title and make the postseason in back-to-back years for the first time since 2015-’16.

Kings RB Max Sanella (photo from kings-football.com)

Division II, Region 8
2020 RECORD: 7-1, 3-0 ECC
COACH: Alex Garvin (13-5 at Kings, two years; 13-5 overall)

HONOR ROLL
Max Sanella, Sr, RB/LB – A big time producer on both sides of the ball. Sanella was a OPSWA Division II Second Team All-Southwest District (LB) honoree last season. He has 792 yards and nine rushing touchdowns in his career.

Conner Purcell, Sr, OL – The anchor of the Knights offensive line. The 6-foot-2, 310-pound Purcell was named First Team All-ECC as a junior.

RJ Jackson, Sr, DB – One of the real pickpockets in the conference. Jackson was a Second Team All-ECC after snaring four interceptions as a junior.

Will Kocher, Jr, QB – Thrust into the starting role due to injuries, Kocher didn’t disappoint. He threw for 921 yards, ran for 370 yards and accounted for 15 touchdowns (seven pass, eight rush). That performance earned him Second Team All-ECC accolades in 2020.

OTHER RETURNEES
Andy Bauman, Sr, WR – Back for his third year as a starter. Bauman has seven receptions 143 yards (20.4/rec) and three touchdowns at the varsity level.

Michael Sarchet, Sr, WR/DB – A two-way asset, Sarchet has big play ability. He has five receptions for 107 yards and two interceptions in his career.

Jay Holubetz, Jr, RB – Will see many more carries with the graduation of Ty Stylski. Holubetz ran for 238 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore.

NEWCOMERS
Juniors WR/ DB Jake Cameron, LB Nick Hoying, OL Cody Powell, LB Hunter Jones, WR Michael Mussari, DL Joseph Tungate and DL Justin Berg will slide into the rotation and some will even become starters. Cameron had a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown against Teays Valley last fall.

PLAYOFF HISTORY
(15 appearances, 15-15) – 2020, 2108, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1999

2021 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/20/21 – at Middletown (1-6 in 2020) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/27/21 – SYCAMORE (1-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/03/21 – at Winton Woods (9-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/10/21 – ANDERSON (7-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/17/21 – WALNUT HILLS (2-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/24/21 – at Lebanon (4-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/01/21 – WEST CLERMONT (3-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/08/21 – at LOVELAND (1-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/15/21 – TURPIN (5-2) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/22/21 – at Little Miami (3-7) – 7:00 PM

 

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