Team Preview: Stark County
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School: Stark County
Mascot: Rebels
Conference: Lincoln Trail Conference
Team Twitter: @SCRebelFootball
Head Coach: Jade Noard
Assistant Coaches: Dustin Browning Scott Paxson Taul Noard Lonny Dennison Galen Noard
2016 results: 7-4 (5-2 Lincoln Trail Conference). The Rebels made the 2016 Class 1A state playoff field. Stark County beat Westminster Christian in opening round action then lost to eventual 1A state champion Forreston in second round action.
2017 Stark County Rebels schedule
8/25...at Elmwood-Brimfield
9/1.....Lewistown
9/8.....at Annawan/Wethersfield
9/15..at Mercer County
9/22..Ridgewood
9/29..at West Central
10/6..at United
10/13..Princeville
10/20..Mid-County
Returning Offensive Starters
Cade Tuthill, QB, 6'2" 190, 2018
Wyatt Schupp, RB, 6'2" 180, 2018
Cody Minder, OL, 5'11" 220, 2018
Bryce LaFollett, OL 5'10, 240, 2018
Eric Meaker, OL 6'3", 240, 2018
Troy Hippen, OL 6'2", 210, 2018
Returning Defensive Starters
Bryce LaFollett, DT 5'10, 240, 2018
Eric Meaker, DE 6'3", 240, 2018
Cody Minder, MLB, 5'11, 220, 2018
Wyatt Schupp, OLB, 6'2" 180, 2018
Canaan Gerber, OLB, 6'6" 215, 2018
Newcomers to Watch
Payton Browning 6'2", 190 WR/LB
2017 Stark County Reels Summer Camp/7on7 plans
We host two 7 on 7s in July (12, 19)
Did you know...Stark County head coach Jade Noard has posted an impressive 108-33 overall record in 12 seasons leading the Rebels. Stark County has also placed second in Class 1A in 2008 and 2015 in Noard's tenure.
Top Impact Player for Stark County in 2017? Senior OL/Dl Eric Meaker (6-foot-3, 240 pounds) is one of several senior starters foe the Rebels this season who will be relied upon heavily in 2017.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Rebels avoid a slow start in 2017? Also can the Rebels develop/find some capable receivers this summer? Stark County already has both starting QB Cade Tuthill and senior RB Wade Schrupp back this fall along with 4 starting offensive linemen. If the receivers come around? The Rebels could be a handful again in 2017.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Stark County Rebels? It's hard to argue that the Rebels and head coach Jade Noard on paper look to have the makings of another strong season in 2017.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for Stark County? 9-0/8-1