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2024 Video Snapshot: Troy

Defense wins championships and Troy can attest to that. The Trojans held 12 of their 13 opponents to 15 points or less, with four shutouts, on the way to earning a share of the Miami Valley League title in 2023. Troy’s 11 victories were tied for second most in school history (12 wins in 1985). The Trojans now look to build upon that success with a squad that has the talent to be just as good if not better than it was a year ago.

Division II, Region 8
2023 RECORD: 11-2, 8-1 MVL, Miami Division
COACH: Troy Everhart (18-6 at Troy, two years; 120-84 overall, 20 years)

HONOR ROLL
Aiden Kirkpatrick, Jr, QB – Had a rock-solid debut in his first year as a starter. Kirkpatrick should develop into more of a dual threat over the next two seasons. He threw for 872 yards, ran for 98 yards and accounted for nine touchdowns (six pass, three rush) on his way to being named Honorable Mention All-MVL as a sophomore.

Cam’ron Couch, Jr, DL – Burst onto the scene in a big way in 2023. Couch was a Second Team All-MVL (DL) selection after getting in on 58 total tackles, with seven-and-a-half sacks, 17.0 tackles for losses and three forced fumbles as a sophomore.

Cameron Stoltz, Sr, K/P – The kicking game and special teams will be a strength for Troy behind big leg of Stoltz. He was named Second Team All-MVL (K) after connecting on 56/57 extra points, 4/6 field goals (long of 42 yards) for 68 points as a junior. He also averaged 39.7 yards on 29 punts (long of 65 yards), dropping nine of those kicks inside the opponents 20-yard line.

Troy K/P Cameron Stoltz RB Dakota Manson (photo by Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)

OTHER RETURNEES
Dakota Manson, Sr, RB – Was called upon to carry the load out of the backfield late last season after starter Jahari Ward went down. Manson finished the year with 751 yards rushing, had 18 receptions for 174 yards and found the end zone 13 times (12 rush, one rec). Three times in the Trojans last five games he ran for more than 100 yards with eight rushing touchdowns.

Carter Schemmel, Sr, OL – The leader and anchor of a Trojans offensive line that paved the way for Troy’s rushing attack to average 229.8 yards per game rushing in 2023.

Creighton Verceles, Sr, LB – Will be one of the Trojans leaders on defense. Verceles recorded 50 total tackles, one-and-a-half sacks, eight tackles for losses, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, four pass breakups and two interceptions as a junnior.

Troy LB Creighton Verceles (photo by Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)

Marcus Cavanaugh, Sr, LB – Teams with Verceles to make a formidable linebacking crew. As a junior, Cavanaugh tallied 40 total tackles, had three-and-a-half sacks, seven tackles for losses and a forced fumble.

Troy LB Marcus Cavanaugh (photo by Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)

PLAYOFF HISTORY
(19 appearances, 10-18) – 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2004, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1989, 1986, 1985 (Regional Champions)

2024 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/23/24 – MIDDLETOWN (3-8 in 2023) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/30/24 – GREENVILLE (0-10) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/06/24 – at Butler (9-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/13/24 – at West Carrollton (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/20/24 – TIPPECANOE (10-3) – 7:00 PM
Th – 09/26/24 – at Piqua (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/04/24 – XENIA (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/11/24 – at Stebbins (4-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/18/24 – FAIRBORN (4-7) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/25/24 – at Sidney (5-6) – 7:00 PM

Troy QB Aiden Kirkpatrick (photo by Shelby Frieszell/TriStateFootball.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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