2023 Video Snapshot: Lakota East
- Updated: July 19, 2023
Back in late February Lakota East decided to take its football program in a whole new direction hiring former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna as its new head coach. The Thunderhawks finished 3-7 a year ago and were one of just three Region 4 teams that didn’t make the playoffs. With an injection of energy and confidence from Kitna, East believes it can right this ship, sooner rather than later.
Division I, Region 4
2023 RECORD: 3-7, 3-6 GMC
COACH: Jon Kitna (0-0 at Lakota East, first year; 68-42 overall, 10 years)
TOP RETURNESS
Nick Fritzsche, Sr, OL – The leader of the offensive line. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound Fritzsche has offers from Ohio Dominican and Wilmington.
Cohen Reip, Jr, LB – The anchor of the middle of the Thunderhawks defense who has a tremendous upside. Reip recorded 28 total tackles, had a sack and three-and-a-half tackles for losses in his varsity debut.
Andy Vogelmann, Sr, WR – Will be one of the biggest benefactors of Kitna being at quarterback. Vogelmann’s numbers should skyrocket from the 12 receptions for 114 yards as a junior. He also had 10 total tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a 38-yard pick six (vs. Sycamore).
Wyatt Pleasant, Sr, DL – One of the few returning lettermen on defense. Pleasant tallied 16 total tackles in eight games last fall.
Marvin Richter, Sr, RB – This should be a breakout season for Richter who is ready to explode onto the scene. He ran for 117 yards and a touchdown in three games as a junior.
NEWCOMERS
Jamison Kitna, Jr, QB – A big time talent, the transfer from Burleson (TX) will be one of the top quarterbacks in the state over the next two seasons. He threw for 2,600 yards, ran for 405 yards with 26 touchdowns passing and seven scores on the ground as a sophomore. Kitna’s offers include UAB, Baylor, Duke, Houston, Kansas State, UMass, North Texas, Pitt, UTSA, Texas Tech, Toledo and West Virginia.
Ryder Hooks, So, RB – The transfer from Lebanon will add depth to the backfield.
Parker Elam, Jr, DE – The time has come for the 6-foot-5, 215-pound rush end to shine as he is thrust into a starting role.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(five appearances, 4-5) – 2021, 2020, 2018, 2014, 2012
2023 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/18/23 – at Centerville (6-5 in 2022) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/25/23 – HAMILTON (3-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/01/23 – at Princeton (9-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/08/23 – FAIRFIELD (7-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/15/23 – at Middletown (3-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/22/23 – COLERAIN (4-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/29/23 – at Sycamore (0-10) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/06/23 – LAKOTA WEST (13-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/13/23 – OAK HILLS (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/20/23 – MASON (10-3) – 7:00 PM
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