Western Tech's drop into the Class 1A could help if the Wolverines can endure "a daunting [Baltimore County 2A-1A] schedule," said coach Al Lagon.
Western Tech Wolverines

Coach: Al Lagon, fifth year (20-21 career)

Last year's record: 2-8 overall, 1-7 Baltimore County 2A-1A

Offense: Multiple option

Defense: Multiple

Returning starters: Offensive 5, Defensive 6

Top players: Kenneth Bartee, Sr., DB-RB, 5-7, 150; Christian Chase, Sr., LB-OL, 5-11, 212; Rashad Cromer, Sr., SS-FB, 5-9, 170; Patrick Gilreath, Sr., DE-TE, 6-5, 218; Bryan Greene, Sr., DB-WR, 6-1, 153; Norman Lee, Jr., LB-OL, 5-9, 185; Chris Mason-Hale, Jr., DE-WR, 6-2, 180; Barry Muller, Jr., DB-RB, 5-9, 172; Angelo Saxon, Sr., LB-OL, 5-5, 186; Lance Wilkes, Jr., DB-QB, 5-9, 165.

Outlook: The Wolverines' drop into the Class 1A could help its playoff chances if it can win games against its difficult county 2A-1A League.

"Many of our kids will be going both ways during our daunting schedule,"  against the likes of Eastern Tech, Randallstown, Overlea, Sparrows Point,  and New Town," Lagon said.

"Being the second smallest school in the county to play football has its challenges," Lagon said. "If the seniors rise to the occaison and provide the necessary leadership, then 2007 will be a successful season."

Chase is a three-year starter, and Cromer ran for over 500 yards last season. Saxon started every game. Gilreath is an athletic player "an outstanding shot putter and a three-sport athlete," Lagon said. "With tremendous potential."