Freeland Falcons 2017 Football Preview

City / County: Freeland / Saginaw

School Mascot Name: Falcons
2016 Record: 10-1
Conference/Division: Tri-Valley Conference - Central
2017's Expected Division for Playoffs: Division 5
Record last 3 seasons: 31-4
Record last 5 seasons: 43-14
Record last 10 seasons: 79-28

Head Coach: Kevin Townsend
Head Coaching Experience: 11 years
Assistant Coaching Staff:
Jeff Catlin-Def. Coord.
Paul Lafond-OL/DL
Dave Schauman- DB
Bill Wheeler -OL
Ron Kowalski -QB
Trey Anderson- RB/DB
Captains:
Garhet Metiva FB/LB 2018
Returning Starters on Offense: 3
Returning Starters on Defense: 4
Returning Key Players:
Garhet Metiva FB/LB 2018
Tobias Niedzwiecki OL/DL 2018
Tyler Shea RB/OLB 2018
Tanner Hare RB/DB 2018
Upcoming Players:
Jack Townsend TE/OLB 2019
Josiah Murphy RB/OLB 2019
Jayce Bourcier TE/DB 2019
Layne Moergeli FB/LB 2019
Will Short OL/DL 2019
Team Strength(s) for 2017:
Depth at all positions
Biggest Shoes / Holes to Fill in 2017:
Zach Townsend
Jake Kelsey
Max Kubiak
Chase Crook
2017 Season Outlook:
Conference should be much improved. Back to Back undefeated regular seasons. Winning is contagious.
Outlook on Conference/Division:
1 loss in last 3 years of conference play. We graduated a 21-2 senior class. All road games will be brutal. Each week is a must win. Every team is looking to knock off the conference champs.

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