by Stephen M. Lewis
DigitalSports Richmond
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Roger Brookes‘ single- and double-wing will have a companion in 2009.
In his first year at Henrico, the extremely successful King William coach brought over his offense that didn’t result in big points or explosive plays in 2008.
But after his skill positions went 7-1 this summer in 7-on-7 ball, here comes a version of Brookes’ spread offense that he employed late in his King William tenure.
It should be effective with guys like Daquan “Wal-Mart” Martin, UR commit and speedster DreQuan Hoskey and versatile Timone Brown.
“We have what we consider a core group of guys who worked hard this summer,” Brookes said. “It’s going to be the key to the team, actually.
“We’re going to try to get them the ball and move it down the field.”
The athletic group will be trouble on the outskirts of the field as the Warriors try to find room on the outside, and have the wing to switch it up on the inside.
But the athletes need time to work, and Victor Ripley will help provide that from his tackle spot, leading a good-sized line with potential stars such as sophomore Andre Redmond (6-4, 260, T).
He’s one of many young players and JV call-ups that Brookes is expecting to step forward to help Henrico bury its 3-7 record in 2008.
Defensively, some stalwarts have departed, but Hosley, Martin and Blaze Torrance team up to provide a very good secondary.
Ripley and Sala Fox, a four-year varsity starter, will anchor the defensive line as a fresh group of linebackers, which might include Martin at times, will need to mature.
“We’re hoping other guys start producing,” Brookes said. “Everyone else has to get going. They’ve got to believe they can win.”
ALL ABOUT HENRICO
Key players: Daquan “Wal-Mart” Martin, WR/S; Victor Ripley, OL/DL, Sr.; DreQuan Hoskey, CB/KR, Sr.; Kelvin Otay, QB, Sr.; Carrington Clark, RB; Sala Fox, DE/FB; Timone Brown, ATH/S; Blaze Torrance, CB/KR, Jr.
Key losses: Omar White, DT/OL; DeQuan Parrish, RB; Chris Harrison, LB
Fast fact: The Warriors haven’t had a winning record since going 6-4 in 2005.
Big game: At Deep Run, 9/18, 7 p.m. Second game of the season could let us know how Warriors will fare.
Outlook: How quickly can Henrico get its offense on track will determine if they can shake up the Capital District.
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Stephen Lewis’ take on the Warriors
Coach Roger Brookes interview
DB/KR DreQuan Hoskey interview
DL/OL Victor Ripley interview
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