2021 Video Snapshot: Princeton
- Updated: August 6, 2021
There is a new sheriff in town and changes in the way the Princeton football program approaches things are already being put in place. Former Winton Woods head coach Andre Parker takes over as the Vikings new front man. Inconsistency will not be tolerated and effort will be awarded from Parker’s players moving forward.
Division I, Region 4
2020 RECORD: 6-2, 6-1 GMC
COACH: Andre Parker (0-0 at Princeton, first year; 77-35 overall, 11 years)
HONOR ROLL
Mekhi Lynn, Sr, QB – Had a breakout junior campaign. Lynn doesn’t get nearly the attention that he deserves and has earned. He threw for 1,429 yards, ran for 358 yards and accounted for 23 touchdowns (17 pass, six rush) in eight games last fall. Lynn was named OPSWA Division I Third Team All-Ohio for his work. He has verbally committed to Buffalo.
Antonio “AJ” Nunley Jr., Sr, LB – Led the team in tackles as a junior. Nunley Jr. tallied 75 total tackles, had a sack and recovered a fumble. He earned Second Team All-GMC honors for the effort. Nunley Jr. has an offer from Albany.
Maceo Powell, Sr, DB – The leader of a very opportunistic secondary. Powell was in on 30 total tackles and had a 53-yard scoop-and-score against Lakota East in 2020. He was named Second Team All-GMC for his work.
Rodney Harris II, Sr, WR – One of the top receivers in Ohio. Harris II was a OPSWA Division I Second Team All-Southwest District selection as a junior. He has 37 receptions for 728 yards and eight touchdowns in his career. Harris II has offers from Cincinnati, Pitt, Indiana Bowling Green, Eastern Kentucky, Eastern Michigan, Navy and Toledo.
OTHER RETURNEES
Jaylon Stoker, Sr, LB – Has a knack for getting to the quarterback. Stoker recorded 30 total tackles and three sacks as a junior.
Justin Wimpye, Sr, DB – Has a great nose for the football. Wimpye had 28 total tackles (20 solo) and an interception in five games as a junior.
Deylin White, Sr, DB – One of four Princeton returnees that had a defensive touchdown last season. White finished the year with 25 total tackles and two interceptions including a pick-six against Middletown.
Tranel “TJ” Engleman Jr., So., ATH – A cerebral player who will line up in a multitude of positions. Engleman has offers from Akron & Buffalo.
Anas “Nas” Luqman, Sr, LB – An athletic player who covers a ton of ground. Luqman had 27 total tackles, three-and-a-half sacks and a 36-yard pick six against Oak Hills, last fall. He has an offer from Notre Dame College.
NEWCOMERS
Isaiah Myers, Sr, WR – This Colerain transfer is an explosive player with the ball in his hands. Myers was named OPSWA Division I Honorable Mention All-Southwest District as a junior. He has averaged 26.0 on 22 receptions for 572 yards and five touchdowns in his career. Myers has offers from Eastern Kentucky and Youngstown State.
Tavier Lugo-Flowers, Sr, RB/LB – A transfer from Lakota East. Lugo-Flowers ran for 595 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(16 appearances, 20-13) – 2020, 2019, 2007, 2001, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990 (State runner-up), 1988 (State Runner-up), 1987 (State Champion), 1985, (State Champion), 1982, 1980, 1978 (State Champion), 1972 (State runner-up)
2021 SCHEDULE
Th – 08/19/21 – ANDERSON (7-3 in 2020) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/27/21 – at Loveland (1-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/03/21 – HAMILTON (6-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/10/21 – at Lakota West (8-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/17/21 – FAIRFIELD (2-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/24/21 – at Oak Hills (2-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/01/21 – at Middletown (1-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/08/21 – SYCAMORE (1-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/15/21 – at Mason (5-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/22/21 – COLERAIN (6-3) – 7:00 PM
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