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Northern Neck District football capsules

Date published: 8/28/2008

LANCASTER Coach: Fred Birchett (first season) Last season: 8-3 overall, 3-2 district Key returnees: Jr. RB Kentel Noel; Sr. TE/LB Jamal Tiggle; Jr. RB/DB Kendrick Diggs; Sr. WR Anton Veney; Sr. OL/DL Shaq Dillon Key newcomers: Fr. OT Malik Lee; So. RB/LB Tiko Henderson Outlook: The Red Devils are looking for a return to the playoffs under former New Kent coach Birchett, who has 35 varsity candidates. Noel and Diggs are athletic RBs who will fuel the offense. NORTHUMBERLAND Coach: John Poindexter Last season: 1-9 overall, 0-5 district Key returnees: Sr. QB/LB Dalton Keyser; Jr. RB/DB Kyle Hall; Sr. RB/DB Carolmane Diggs; Sr. WR/LB Joel Deihl; Jr. WR/QB Tavious Adams; Sr. C/DE Blaine Swann Key newcomers: Sr. WR/DB Cody Payne; Jr. K Jessica Boarman Outlook: The Indians were hit hard by graduation, especially up front, but Poindexter had a good turnout and expects speed and athleticism at the skill positions to be the team's strengths. Keyser, a 225-pound two-way starter, will direct the spread attack. RAPPAHANNOCK Coach: William West Last season: 3-7 overall, 1-4 district Key returnees: Sr. FB/DL Keman Roberston; Jr. RB Roger Jones; Sr. RB Shane Bell; Sr. RB/DB Tim Banks; Sr. RB/LB Hunter Harbin; So. QB Jacob Dunaway Outlook: With 16 position starters back, the Raiders are hoping to improve on last year's 3-7 mark. New QB Dunaway is looking comfortable with West's wing-T set, while Harbin and Robertson are all-district performers on defense.

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Date published: 8/28/2008