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2021 Snapshot: Tippecanoe

Tippecanoe OL/DL Davis Featherstone (Photo from Facebook: Badin Football Pics by Berger)

Now that Tippecanoe has reestablished its winning ways under head coach Matt Burgbacher expect this train to do nothing but pick up steam year-in and year-out. Last fall, the Red Devils made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and won their first postseason game in five years. Now the program looks to expand upon that prosperity.

“We have to replace some great seniors from last year. We have the guys to do it, but they lack that Friday night experience. The sooner we can get them ready, the better off we will be. We lack depth now, but we will be able to build on this as the year progresses,” Burgbacher states.

He goes on, “we are excited to get the 2021 season started. We hope to have things back to normal as soon as possible, 2020 was a rough year for everyone, but our young men handled it greatly.”

Like all of his previous stops, Burgbacher’s team’s successes have been predicated on them adhering to the work that needs to be put in, in order to be champions. That is coming to fruition with this group of Red Devils as well.

“Our biggest strength will be the leadership of our senior class. This will be their third year with us. They have learned from the previous classes ahead of them. We have seen great accountability, discipline, and responsibility from our guys this offseason,” He says.

Tippecanoe will play with a relentless motor. Nobody is going to want to face them come November. The Red Devils are going to be a force and a factor in 2021.

Division III, Region 12
2020 RECORD: 7-2, 3-1 MVL Miami
COACH: Matt Burgbacher (11-8 at Tippecanoe, two years; 92-41 overall, 12 years)

HONOR ROLL
Cayd Everhart, Sr, RB/LB – Had a breakout junior campaign. Everhart led the MVL with 124 total tackles (74 solo) including nine tackles for losses. He was named OPSWA Division III Second Team All-Southwest District for his work.

Tippecanoe LB Cayd Everhart (Photo from Facebook: Badin Football Pics by Berger)

Davis Featherstone, Sr, OL/DL – Back for his third year as a starter at left tackle. The 6-foot-3, 281-pound Featherstone will be the leader up front. He was named Second Team All-MVL as a junior. Featherstone, an Ivy League recruit, scored a perfect 36 on his ACT.

Lawson Cook, Sr, OL/DL – One of the top returning defensive linemen in the MVL. Cook recorded 55 total tackles with 17 tackles for losses and two-and-a-half sacks as a junior. He was named Honorable Mention All-MVL.

Griffin Caldwell, Sr, ATH/DB – A great athlete that can play multiple positions for the Red Devils and will be a huge asset to the secondary. Caldwell led Tipp in rushing last year with 698 yards and eight touchdowns. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown while amassing 853 all-purpose yards. He was named Honorable Mention All-MVL.

David Chavez, Sr, DL – Tallied 29 total tackles at nose guard in 2020. Chavez was named Honorable Mention All-MVL for his work.

Cole Coppock, Sr, H-back/OLB – Will make huge contributions on both sides of the ball, this fall. The 6-foot-4, 209-pound Coppock had 15 receptions for 89 yards with a touchdown catch, 20 total tackles and a fumble recovery as a junior to earn Honorable Mention All-MVL accolades.

Tippecanoe h-back/OLB Cole Coppock (Photo from Facebook: Badin Football Pics by Berger)

Gavin Garlitz, Sr, QB/DB – A great all-around athlete who returns for his third year as a starter in the secondary. Garlitz tied for second in the MVL with six interceptions in 2020. He was named Honorable Mention All-MVL for the effort. Garlitz will also compete for the starting quarterback job.

Jason Rindler, Sr, ATH/DB – The leader of the secondary, who will be fun to watch this fall. Rindler will also get snaps at the slot, running back and receiver for the Red Devils. He was in on 59 total tackles, with a fumble recovery and an interception to garner Honorable Mention All-MVL acclaim as a junior.

Ethan Royse, Sr, OL/DL – One of the Red Devils most consistent players who had great production on both sides of the ball in 2020. Royse was an Honorable Mention All-MVL selection as a junior.

OTHER RETURNEES
Jack Blaul-Green, Sr, OL/DL – Started every game at center for Tipp last season. The 6-foot-4, 309-pound Blaul-Green is having a great offseason.

Zach Butera, Sr, WR/DB – The most experienced returning receiver who will be a huge part of the offense this season. Butera has 12 receptions for 121 yards in his career.

Jackson Kleather, Jr, K – A great weapon to have on special teams. Kleather who will assume all place-kicking duties in 2021. he had six touchbacks on kickoffs a year ago.

NEWCOMERS
Seniors TE/OLB Alex Burkey, OLB Jacob Kramer, OL/LB, Sam Fout, OL/DL, Ethan Biggs along with juniors OL/DL Trevor Silcox, OL/DL Eli Moore, H-back/LB Josh Dietz and QB/DB Liam Poronsky will compete for the starting positions. Poronsky will battle Garlitz for the job under center. Burkey, Biggs, Kramer and Silcox all had between 10-15 total tackles in limited action last fall. Biggs also had a pair of sacks.

PLAYOFF HISTORY
(14 appearances, 8-14) – 2020, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002

2021 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/20/21 – at Bellbrook (8-1 in 2020) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/27/21 – SIDNEY (5-4) – 7:00 PM
Th – 09/03/21 – WEST CARROLLTON (2-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/10/21 – at Stebbins (5-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/17/21 – XENIA (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/24/21 – TROY (5-2) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/01/21 – at Piqua (7-1) – 7:00 PM
Th – 10/07/21 – at Fairborn (6-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/15/21 – GREENVILLE (1-9) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/22/21 – at Butler (2-8) – 7:00 PM

 

 

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