
Warren G. Harding coach D.J. Dota says there are three things he wants for his team to be successful. The first two involve continuity, and the third focuses on special teams. Dota says the senior leadership will be crucial for this year’s squad. The Raiders lost only four players to graduation. Among them was speedy wideout and defensive back Andrew Zitnik, who is fresh off winning some hardware at the state track and field meet. But the Raiders have experience, and that is key. The team will return 14 seniors letterwinners this fall. Dota said a lot of this year’s success will be pitted to them and their ability to lead the team. The second item consists of three of those returning lettermen. Offensive linemen Iam Folmar, Andrew Hampton and Dominique Scrivens will return as starters. Having that experience up front will hopefully act as an example for the rest of the team, Dota said. The third element also involves a returning senior: kicker Moses Sosa. Dota said the continued development of the kicking game will be crucial to improve upon last season’s 6-3-1 mark.
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We return several starters and lettermen on both sides of the ball. We are excited about this senior class with its game experience, athleticism and attention to details. We will know more after our two quality scrimmages and take one day at a time.”
D.J. Dota, coach
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Score/Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8/27 | Shaw | 26-29 | WFinal |
| 2 | 9/3 | Youngstown Chaney | 19-54 | WFinal |
| 3 | 9/10 | @Howland | 22-25 | LFinal |
| 4 | 9/17 | Youngstown East | 0-35 | WFinal |
| 5 | 9/24 | Bishop Tonnos Catholic | 0-50 | WFinal |
| 6 | 10/1 | @Euclid | 42-14 | WFinal |
| 7 | 10/8 | Mentor | 28-13 | LFinal |
| 8 | 10/15 | Massillon | 6-20 | WFinal |
| 9 | 10/22 | Shaker Heights | 17-44 | WFinal |
| 10 | 10/29 | @Cleveland Heights | 51-27 | WFinal |
| 11 | 11/6 | @Cleveland Glenville | 6-41 | LFinal |
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GO RAIDERS!!!!
posted 1 year, 8 months ago(599 comments)
What happened to all the old foes such as Massillon, Niles, Canton McKinley, Steubenville Big Red??? At any rate, Go Raiders!
posted 1 year, 8 months ago(34 comments)
Good Luck to Coach Rios and his new staff.
Wish you and your program much success!
Warren needs to continue it's traditional opponents from the much storied programs of Canton McKinley Bulldogs (PUPS) and the Massillon Tigers (Obie). As Warren Harding is itself one of the State's Historic Programs as well.
posted 9 months, 2 weeks ago