Archbishop Spalding coach Mike Whittles reports that at least 10 of his players from this past year's Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association B Conference runners-up are planning to play football in college.

"I am most proud of the academic achievements for these athletes.  Spalding continues to stress strong academics in preparation for college, and these players are well prepared," said Whittles, whose Cavaliers were two-time champions prior to last season.

"This is the highest number by far of football players from a single class going on to play in college," Whittles said.  "Over the last three years, we have had hundreds of college coaches come to school and speak with our players.  Archbishop Spalding football has come a long way. These students are awesome."


List of  Cavaliers' players planning to play football in college starting in the fall:


Brandon Matter, Wesley College, 6-foot-1, 290 pounds, defensive tackle

Jim Lohr, Frostburg State University, 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, wide reciever

Nick Shackelford, Albright College, 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, linebacker

Kellin Morris, SUNy Maritime, 5-foot-11, 220 pounds, linebacker/fullback

Adam James, Salisbury, 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, tight end

Kevin Moran, Salisbury, 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, quarterback

Jimmy Thomas, Holy Cross, 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, defensive end

Mike Brandenburg, Wesley College, 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, defensive back

Pat Mangum, SUNY Maritime, 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, wide receiver

Ryan Clarke, Ithaca College, 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, linebacker