2023 Snapshot: Stebbins
- Updated: July 17, 2023
When Greg Bonifay took over as head coach at Stebbins seven years ago, fans would have been tickled to death with the 4-6 record and trip to the playoff that happened in 2022. My how the times and mindset have changed with this program. The Indians feel like and know that they can be even better in 2023.
“Our offseason is going great. The kids are working hard and the expectations are high,” head coach Greg Bonifay states. Stebbins should have high expectations the Indians talent is good enough to make a fourth straight playoff appearance and advance past the first round for the third time in the last four campaigns.
Opponents are taking Stebbins more seriously than in the past (pre-Bonifay). A winning season will be another validation that the Indians program has turn the corner on respectability.
Division II, Region 8
2022 RECORD: 4-6, 3-1 MVL Valley
COACH: Greg Bonifay (19-40 at Stebbins, six years; 54-107 overall, 16 years)
TOP RETURNEES
Jake Wheelock, Sr, OL – One of the premier offensive linemen in the entire state. Wheelock was named OPSWA Division II First Team All-Ohio and Second Team All-TriState Football as a junior. He has verbally committed to Cincinnati.
Stebbins OL/DL Jake Wheelock (photo from Twitter: @jakewheelock)
Isiah Stoudemire, Jr, OL – A rising star who has added leadership to his physical attributes. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman was named Second Team All-MVL as a sophomore. He has offers from Ball State, Central Michigan and Marshall.
Rayvonn Harris, Sr, WR/DB – Was off to a great start until an injury sat him down after six games in 2022. Harris finished the year with 17 receptions for 407 yards (23.9 yards/rec), eight touchdown catches, 20 total tackles and two interceptions. Back for his fourth year as a starter, Harris has 1,739 all-purpose yards, 57 receptions, 1,130 yards receiving, 15 touchdowns catches, 58 total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, three interceptions and eight games with at least 90 yards receiving (three games with 100+ yards) in 24 career games. He has an offer from Akron.
Stebbins WR/DB Rayvonn Harris (photo from Twitter)
Cadan Keller, Sr, DB – A key member of a very good Indians secondary. Keller was an Honorable Mention All-MVL selection as a junior. He has 98 total tackles and two interceptions in two years as a starter.
Lavell Lyles, Sr, RB/LB – A valuable asset on both sides of the ball. Lyles was an Honorable Mention All-MVL performer in 2022. He has 298 yards rushing, three touchdowns on the ground, 135 total tackles, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two interceptions at the varsity level.
Isaac Dellaria, Sr, LB – A pleasant surprise in his first season as a starter, Dellaria earned Honorable Mention All-MVL accolades. He had 35 total tackles, one sack, five tackles for losses and an interception last fall.
Konnor Weaver, Sr, WR/DB – Will be a factor on both sides of the ball. Weaver had 10 receptions, 199 yards receiving, three touchdown catches, 27 total tackles and an interception on his way to Honorable Mention All-MVL acclaim in 2022.
Damarquis Oliver, Jr, DB – The best days are still ahead for the talented Oliver. He was in on 38 total tackles, had three pass breakups and an interception as a sophomore.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(three appearances, 2-3) – 2022, 2021, 2020
2023 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/18/23 – at Springfield Shawnee (7-4 in 2022) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/25/23 – at Sidney (4-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/01/23 – PIQUA (9-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/08/23 – XENIA (10-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/15/23 – at Fairborn (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/22/23 – WEST CARROLLTON (0-10) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/29/23 – GREENVILLE (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/06/23 – at Troy (7-4) – 7:00 PM
Th – 10/12/23 – TIPPECANOE (13-2) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/20/23 – at Butler (3-7) – 7:00 PM
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