Hartford Indian Football 2010

VARSITY TOP STORY

Varsity Scores 52-6 Season Opening Win over Hornets

   There is a saying that to celebrate the greatest triumphs, first, you must suffer great struggle.
   The Indians year of struggle came in 2009. After starting the season 4-0 and peaking at number three in the state, the Indians collapsed. Behind injuries and youthful play, the Indians gave up 222 points in the conference divisional season, losing their last five games and finishing 4-5.
   If 2010 is going to be a successful season for "Gang Green", then it's going to be the leadership of the seniors that will show the Indians back to the postseason once again.
   This years senior class includes 13 seniors, including five seniors entering their third years of Varsity experience. They include quarterback and defensive back Matt Najacht, running back and linebacker Shayne Carlson, offensive and defensive lineman Austin Snedden and Ryne Bisnett, along with tight end and outside linebacker Phillip Woodward. However, Snedden is lost for the season following a previous injury last season and will be a big hole for the Indians to fill.
   Second-year seniors include wide receiver and defensive back Brant Koshar, offensive lineman and linebacker Anthony VanHuffel, offensive and defensive lineman Anthony Carpenter and T.J. Summerhill, tight end and outside linebacker Manny Apreza and offensive and defensive lineman Joe Baumeister.
   First-year seniors include running back and outside linebacker Orlando Calderon, offensive and defensive lineman James Schmalfeldt and wide receiver and defensive back Steve Melton.
   The junior class stands 13 strong as well, matching the senior class in numbers, but with less experience. The lone junior entering his third-year of Varsity Football is kicker Juan Perez.
   Six juniors with previous Varsity game experience are on this years team, as well. They include offensive lineman and linebacker John Scherer, offensive and defensive lineman Adan Barajas, Andrew Garcia, offensive lineman and outside linebacker Jared Meachum and offensive and defensive linemen Eric Perez and Noey Lopez.
   The remaining six juniors enter their first season on the Varsity squad. Those six include quarterback and safety Konner Bulat, tight end and outside linebacker Zach Clauser, wide receiver and defensive back Josh Ryan, offensive and defensive lineman Patrick Hammel and wide receiver and defensive back Ethan Koshar. Also joining the team is transfer student, Justin Granke, who plays wide receiver and defensive back.
   The team is rounded out by four sophomores, with one, Gareth MacMillan, having playing time last year. MacMillan plays running back and linebacker for the Indians.
   The remaining three sophomores on the team are running back and defensive back Zeke Calvillo, running back and linebacker Tony Kucharski and tight end and offensive lineman Jimmy Mullins. All three were members of last seasons 3-6 Junior Varsity squad.
   For the fifth season is succession, David Janicki returns as the head of the Indian tribe. He will be assisted once again by Terry Manning, DeLane Overton, Doug Paran and Andrew Hubbard. Hubbard joins the Indian staff after being hired this summer as the new Athletic Director and Assistant High School Principal and was previously a head coach in the Cassopolis program.