Preseason Preview: Mascoutah

Photo: Prep Redzone

Eric Bergman August 11, 2023 @ 10:42 AM

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.   Baruk Jonsson 2025 6'3 165 QB - 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.   Jake Fritz 2024 6'2 190 WR/LB - 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.   Antonio Mack 2024 Jr 5'10 154 WR/DB - 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.   [player_tooltip player_id='354140' first='James' last='Barnes'] 2024 6'0 270 OL/DL - 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.   Kanoa Owens 2024 5'8 155 RB/DB - 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.   [player_tooltip player_id='331445' first='Riley' last='Kramer'] 2025 5'9 240 OL/DL - 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.

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.