2020 Team Previews: Cedar Cliff Colts (3)

Written by: David Mika on Friday, August 14th, 2020. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Colin Gillen

Assistant Coaches: Tim Froelich, Cory Rowe, Tom Sacoman, Nick McMillen, Eric Madden, Matt Logan, Scott Weyant

Team Name: Cedar Cliff Colts

2019 Record: 10 – 3

Key Starters lost:
Jaheim Morris – RB
Jahiem Reynolds – WR
Kevin Lusk – FB/ILB
Jayvon Godineaux – OL/DL
Anthony Shires – OL/DL
Ashton Gombola – WR/DB
Pedro Cintron – FB/OLB
Mason Heiple – DB/WR
Albert Rosado – DL
Anthony Jones – DL

Offensive Starters Returning: (5)

Sr. Seth Gillen OG 6’4”, 275
Jr. Claude Godineaux OT 6’3”, 300
Sr. Antonio Rodriquez OT 6’1”, 250
Sr. Gannon McMeans QB 5’11”, 195
Sr. Elijah Ikeda FB 5’10”, 210
Sr. Adam Enrico TE 6’1”, 210
Sr. Ramon Garcia WR 5’9”, 165

Defensive Starters Returning: (4)
Sr. Jamir Reynolds-Vasquez FS 5’11”, 175
Jr. Jontae Morris CB 5’10”, 170
Sr. Elijah Ikeda LB. 5’10”, 210
Sr. Ben Eisenhower DL 6’5”, 310

Special Team Starters Returning: (3)
Sr. Jamir Reynolds-Vasquez KOR 5’11”, 175
Sr. Alex Widmer PK. 6’3”, 195
Sr. Matt Switzler P 6’0”, 210

Key Newcomers:
Jr. OL/DL Hunter Garced 6’2”, 250
So. FB/LB Parker Tarnoci 6’0”, 190
Sr. TE/LB Adam Enrico 6’1”, 210
Sr. TE/DL Cameron Dantzler 6’2”, 230
Sr. WR/DB Diante Hammond 5’10”, 165
So. QB/Ath Ethan Dorrell 5’11”, 160
Jr. OL/DL Gabe Kocher 5’11”, 220
Jr. OL/DL AJ Sanders 6’2”, 250
Jr. OL/DL Logan Heiple 5’10”, 230
Jr. OL/DL Tyler Beers 6’2”, 310
Jr. WR/DB Isaiah Maisonet 5’9”, 145
Jr. TE/DL KC Robinson 6’2”, 225

D1 (FBS & FCS) Prospects:
Sr. Ben Eisenhower DL 6’5”, 310
Sr. Seth Gillen OG 6’4”, 275
Jr. Claude Godineaux OT 6’3”, 300
Jr. Jontae Morris CB 5’10”, 170
So. FB/LB Parker Tarnoci 6’0”, 190
So. QB/Ath Ethan Dorrell 5’11”, 160

2020 Outlook:

Offense: The Cedar Cliff offense will be looking to replace the all-time leading rusher Jaheim Morris and prolific receiver Jahiem Reynolds. The Colts will rely on a veteran offensive line lead by Seth Gillen, Claude Godineaux and Antonio Rodriguez, along with returning QB Gannon McMeans. Cedar Cliff will need Jamir Reynolds and Jontae Morris to make up for the production lost in the run game. The Colts will attempt to remain balanced on offense and attack teams on the ground and through the air.

Defense: Cedar Cliff will look to remain stout against the run with returning starters Ben Eisenhower and Elijah Ikeda. The secondary will return experience and athleticism with Jamir Reynolds and Jontae Morris. The Colts will be looking to fill some voids on the perimeter with the departure of OLB’s Ashton Gombola and Pedro Cintron, as well as DE’s Jayvon Godineaux and Albert Rosado.

Special Team: Cedar Cliff will return kicker Alex Widmer for his senior season. Alex was a solid kicker for the Colts in 2019. The Colts will also be looking for a high level of production from their kick returner Jamir Reynolds-Vasquez and punter Matt Switzler.