NORTHWEST
- HEAD COACH: John DeMarco, fifth year, 27-16
- LAST YEAR: 5-6, 4-3 in PAC-7
- POST-SEASON: Division IV, Region 13
Returning top performers of Northwest football (23)
- Logan Allman, WR-DB, 5-7, 130, Jr.
- Chase Badger, QB-WR-DB, 5-10, 160, Sr.
- Christian Breeden
- Jon Campbell, WR-LB, 5-10, 165, Jr.
- Jeremy Caudill, OL-DL
- Landen Cross, WR-DB, 6-0, 170, Sr.
- Austin Elliott, OL-DL
- Brady Finn, OL-DL, 6-1, 200, Sr.
- Bradley Garber, OL-LB, Sr.
- Jakob Garber, RB-LB, So.
- Lincoln Garrett, OL-DL,
- Parker Kraft, RB-LB, 5-7, 150, Sr.
- Vincent Lattimer, OL-DL, 5-10, 254, Jr.
- Abe Lazarus, QB-RB-WR, 5-10, 240, Jr.
- Joe Musleve, WR-DB, 6-2, 170, Sr.
- Carsen Nickey, WR-DB, 6-2, 180, Sr.
- Tyler Pappas, QB, 6-2, 180, Jr.
- Ben Schantz, K, 6-2, 145, Jr.
- Devin Simon, WR-DB
- Colin Smith, OL-DL
- Luke Soptelean, OL-DL, 6-0, 265, Sr.
- Connor Stephenson, OL-LB, 6-0, 175, Sun.
- Brayden Venables, So.
The most influential players in Northwest football
Northwest has two strong options at the quarterback position in Tyler Pappas and Chase Badger. They both have starting experience and can lead the team to wins. … Northwest has two strong starting linemen on both sides of the ball in Luke Soptelean and Bradley Garber. … Senior Parker Kraft returns as a running back and linebacker. Kraft will likely be the primary ball carrier after senior Connor Satterfield graduates. … Northwest has a strong group of returning wide receivers. Seniors Landon Cross and Carsen Nickey and juniors Logan Allman and Joe Musleve give Pappas or Badger a wealth of strong options in the passing game. … Sophomore Brayden Venables is elusive and has the potential to make big plays. He will contribute as a wide receiver and defensive back. He can also play quarterback. … Seniors Bradey Fenn and junior Collin Smith return to the defensive line. Both are capable of making big plays in opposing backfields. … Junior kicker Ben Schantz returns after a solid junior season.
What’s new in Northwest football in 2024?
There aren’t many spots up for grabs for Northwest. This team lost just five seniors from last year’s roster. … One area Northwest will be looking for starters is at the linebacker position after Satterfield graduates. Junior Jon Campbell and sophomore Brandon Billman are two players who could secure starting positions at linebacker. Joe Musleve is also in the running for the linebacker position. … Senior Devin Simon gives Northwest another option at wide receiver and defensive back. Those are deep units, but Simon has the ability to contribute.
Outlook for Northwest football
Northwest was a young team last year with only five seniors. Despite this, the team managed to make the playoffs. This team should only get better this season. Northwest is well coached and has a great offensive player in John DeMarco as head coach. The team has two strong options at the quarterback position that can be paired with a great group of experienced receivers. Kraft should give Northwest good balance out of the backfield. Northwest has not missed the playoffs since DeMarco took over in 2020, and this is a team that can be very competitive in the PAC-7 and beyond.
Northwest Football Schedule for 2024
- 23 August in Norton
- August 30, MARLINGTON
- 6 September LOUISVILLE
- 13 September, MANCHESTER
- 20 September FAIRLESS
- 27 September in Tuslaw
- October 4th in Orrville
- October 11 CVCA
- October 18th at Triway
- October 25th in Canton South
