April On Campus: Brookland-Cayce Bearcats

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CAYCE |</strong> Ask Brookland-Cayce head football coach Reed Charpia about the upcoming season and he sees only big things ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Offensively, we can be a juggernaut,” he said. “Defense will be the primary concern this spring, getting back to where we were two years ago.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even with having to move versatile running back [player_tooltip player_id='771224' first='Will' last='Young'] to quarterback, Charpia believes his run-dominant offense will continue to enjoy success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The primary reason is returning the most size at offensive and defensive line he's coached during his tenure. This group was primarily responsible for opening holes for 1,000-plus rusher [player_tooltip player_id='91137' first='Naahzeikial' last='Mays'] and <strong>De'Shaun Washington</strong> and enabling the offense to average close to 300 yards a contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Topping the scales for the Bearcats is senior <strong>Jacory Jones</strong> (6-foot-5, 340 pounds) who controls the left side and Division 1 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='771089' first='Kamden' last='Sox'] (6-foot-4, 286 lb.) who can play guard and tackle on either side of the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teamming up with Jones and Sox on both sides of the football are rising juniors <strong>O'Bryan Leaphar</strong>t (6-fooot-2, 275 lbs.) and <strong>Antohn Ford</strong> (6-foot-3, 285 lbs.).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the skilled positions, middle linebacker <strong>Jamarion Brown</strong> is the center of the defense, according to Charpia, in terms of making plays and leadership. In the secondary, safety<strong> Jvonn Edwards</strong> and <strong>Chris Boston </strong>have the speed and desire to make tackles to hold their own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brookland-Cayce and Gilbert have battled back and forth for the Region 5-3A title the past five seasons. During that span, Charpia said the school has developed a strong culture which has extended through the middle school ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charpia will be wearing two head coaching hats for the next couple of months. He's also the head coach of the Region 5-3A champion baseball team which opens play Monday at home. 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