Avon Lake preview

I visited Avon Lake High School last night. In two weeks when the Shoremen host Avon High School, there will be brand new football stadium. Changes include Field Turf, new bleachers, and new pressbox. Not only will Avon Lake fans enjoy the stadium itself, it will enjoy the product on the field.

Five reasons why Avon Lake will have great success in 2010.

1. QB Trent Toy
   Started 2009 a bit shaky but came strong at the end. He can beat opponents with his legs as well as his arm.
   
2. WR Ronnie Willoughby
   Tall target at 6-5, averaged 24 yards a catch last year
   
3. LT Andrew Bohan
   Attending Akron next year. Won the left tackle job a year ago and allowed all-world tackle Christian Pace to remain on the right side.
   
4. TE/DE Brian Mihalik
   Another tall target and a horse upfront
   
5. Hall of Fame Coach Dave Dlugosz
   Since he took over in 1992, the team has 15 conference titles, went to the play-offs 13 times, finished undefeated five times, and won the state championship in 2003.

I'm not going out on a limb saying Avon Lake will be good. They consistently year in and year out deliver quality players. Last year was Pace, Dan Schneider, Mike Mansnerus and Nick Marinkov. The year before was Zach Murray, Adam Schneid and Joe Gaydosh. The year before that was Mike Haddad, Jeff Tell, Sean Oxley and Nick Firment.

Avon Lake reloads every year and 2010 will be no different.