![]() ![]() “We expect to have a lot of kids coming back with a lot of experience,” Peters said. Junior tight end/defensive end Ian Gecse (broken leg) and junior quarterback/defensive back Brody Parsley (knee) missed the majority of the season with injuries. Junior running back/linebacker Kellen Dowdy (second-team all-league) and junior two-way lineman Owen Billiter also are expected to return. Junior quarterback Logan Baker finished 65-for-145 passing for 890 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. Junior running back Maddox Baker (honorable mention all-league) led the team in rushing with 415 yards and eight touchdowns on 142 carries. Junior wide receiver Tristin Pierce (first-team all-league) had 22 receptions for 441 yards and five touchdowns, and an interception as a defensive back. The Bobcats expect to return much of their offensive production. They did the little things right, and I appreciated that.” “They showed me how much you can give to a football program leadership-wise. “(The seniors) played with a lot of heart, and they were great leaders,” he said. Rickert, who was second-team all-league, said the seniors were perfect role models for the underclassmen. “They did an incredible job of creating an inclusive environment for the younger kids.” “We lost nine seniors this year, and their leadership was great,” Peters said. Senior slotback/defensive back Mikael Black missed much of the season with a knee injury. Seniors Carter Black, Will Doolittle, Tommy Ernst and Lachlan Frank-Collins played both ways on the line. Senior slotback Connor McCormick caught 22 passes for 243 yards, and senior wide receiver Jake Leach added three catches for 41 yards and one touchdown. This senior class did things the right way and established a great base in which to move forward.” “It didn’t matter what was thrown at them, whether it was injuries or a tough schedule. “This was a great group of kids,” said coach Jason Peters, who completed his 15th season. 10) and eventual champion Harvest Prep (Sept. The Bobcats finished 0-3 in the MSL-Ohio Division after COVID-19 issues forced the cancellation of league matchups with Whitehall (Sept. “The games didn’t turn out the way we wanted, but everyone played with heart and I’m happy about that.” “We didn’t have the best season, but the effort was there and we never gave up,” Rickert said. The junior two-way lineman wasn’t satisfied with the Grandview Heights football team’s 2-7 finish, but he said the record was no indication of the work and passion the Bobcats put into their preparation. Jack Rickert wasn’t ready for the season to end. ![]()
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