Preseason Preview: Mascoutah

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mascoutah enters the 2023 season after going 8-4 a year ago. Their playoff run would end with a loss to Peoria but a season to remember for the Indians nonetheless. Some key players have moved especially on offense but they still return some important players from last years historic run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Baruk Jonsson 2025 6'3 165 QB -</strong> Baruk and his family recently moved to Mascoutah for the military this past year. Last season he was attending Tampa Jesuit in Florida. Baruk is someone who is set for a breakout season with his new team. The 6'3 lefty has a quick release and nice touch on his deep balls. He is also a good athlete that can hurt you with his feet as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Fritz 2024 6'2 190 WR/LB - </strong>On offense Jake is a big body wide receiver with natural hands. He does a good job snatching the ball away from his body. He's a big target that should get a lot of touches this season. Defensively he plays the outside linebacker position. He does a good job playing in space and is a solid tackler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antonio Mack 2024 Jr 5'10 154 WR/DB -</strong> Antonio is not afraid to get his nose dirty in run support. He does a good job triggering on bubble/now screens to break those plays up. He has really good top end speed he puts on display chasing down plays or returning kicks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='354140' first='James' last='Barnes'] 2024 6'0 270 OL/DL - </strong>James looks to anchor the offensive line this year for Indians. He is a strong guard who plays with leverage up front. He also displays quick feet when asked to pull. He doubles as a powerlifter and wrestler so you know he can move people up front. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kanoa Owens 2024 5'8 155 RB/DB - </strong>Kanoa has home run speed at the running back spot. He hits the hole full speed and can split the safeties. In the spring he is also a standout track athlete in the long jump but this fall I expect him to have a big year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331445' first='Riley' last='Kramer'] 2025 5'9 240 OL/DL - </strong>Riley is an active puller in the their gap scheme run game. He does a good job kicking out defensive ends creating running lanes. In pass protection he has good technique with active hands and feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->