{"id":8420,"date":"2015-08-14T17:14:16","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T21:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=8420"},"modified":"2015-08-14T22:22:03","modified_gmt":"2015-08-15T02:22:03","slug":"high-school-football-previews-sandalwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=8420","title":{"rendered":"High School Football Previews: Sandalwood"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Saints are ready to be unleashed in 2015. A winning 2014 season worthy of being proud of, was yet met with disappointment by the Saints standards at 5-5. The Saints know that the only way to get better is to get bigger and that’s been a major focus of the team in the off-season. Sandalwood’s offensive line is led by senior Guard Chris Shuman (5’10ft, 300lbs), who is a hard worker and one of the strongest players on the team benching 400 lbs. Sophmore Hamilton Hawthrone is a very hard worker and could see a lot of playing time on both the O-line and D-line. Junior Tackle Sincere David stands 6’3ft 315lbs, and Henry Brooks (JR) is 6’4ft 330lbs anchoring a massive offensive line. \"11816139_1475803876072352_6261175847278703858_o\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The line is charged with protecting Senior Eli Peters. Peters, a commit to University of Illinois will look to captain the explosive Saints offense; an offense that will rely on Senior Wide Receiver Phil Benker to make big plays down field. Benker, who has committed to Indiana, uses his physicality\u00a0to compliment his height and speed well. Peters also will use several compliments to his game to fuel the offense such as his pocket presence, arm strength, and running ability. Should be entertaining to watch the Saints toss the pig skin around in 2015.<\/p>\n

On defense,Ameer Speed is a long rangy corner standing 6’4ft weighing 200lbs. This mo doubt is where the saints defense starts. He has the potential to be one of the nation’s top players by season’s end. Senior\u00a0Linebackers \u00a0SaDarren Moody, John Clayton and Javon Darling will be in charge of controlling\u00a0opposing offenses. Clayton is in the 300lb club on the bench press, and will use his strength to rush the passer. Moody transfers from Fletcher to add physicality to a defense that lacked it last year. Darling adds quickness and explosiveness to the unit which should make the defense versatile against different offensive units.<\/p>\n