SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017 · 33 New OL 1st order of business for Jeannette year but are looking tomakean impact in football. Yates could be in line to replace dependable kicker Blaze Tran, who was always busy. Jeannette averaged 42.3 points, outscoring its opponents 592-123. Inexperience never seems to bother the Jayhawks, butmore than a few vacancies gave them ample work to do in camp. “In 5A or Quad-A you might be able to lose 15 seniors and be able to recover,” Hall said. “But when you lose that many in single-A, it’s a big blow.” Still, Jeannette should continue to pack offensive punch despite some position changes. Senior Robert Kennedy will take the reins at quarterback with standout Gio Vonne Sanders gone, and Melik Gordon, a rising junior, will move from receiver to running back to replace another keygraduation loss in Kareem Hall. “ ‘Poogie’ can run and throw back there. We’re confident in him,” RoyHall said of Kennedy. “He is similar to (Sanders). We might even throw the ball more.” Senior 6-foot-3 receiver Tre Cunningham, a pitcher on the WPIAL-champion baseball team in the spring, will be a viable target, as will sure-handed junior Marcus Barnes (6-4), the son of former Steelers and San Diego Chargers receiver Johnnie Barnes. The team has plenty of height at receiver; this could be oneof the longest groups the Jayhawks have had in years. Kennedy is the top returning pass-catcher (22 receptions, 429 yards), and he also ran for 480 yards and eight scores. Sophomore Justin Cramer returns as one of the conference’s top linebackers and also could see time at runningback. While linebackers were plentiful and productive last season, coach Hall believes the defensive secondary can be a strength now. Kennedy, Barnes, Gordon and Cunningham shouldn’t give up toomany deep passes. “A big key is that we have to stayhealthy,”Roy Hall said. “If we can find some kids on the line, I like our chances. This group has really been working hard.” Junior Anthony Johnson, a basketball standoutwho transferred from Allderdice, joined the team at the start of camp. His role could increase over time. He is 6-2, 215. Jeannette has 721 all-time wins, six shy of New Castle’s WPIAL-leading mark. Bill Beckner Jr. isaTribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at bbeckner@tribweb.com or viaTwitter@BillBeckner. FROM · 32 Tre Cunningham EASTERN 2X2-FIL-2 adno=6496797 MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC. 201 North First Street, Jeannette 724-523-5539 Serving Our Community Since 1931 RANDY G. GELDER - Funeral Director/Supervisor BRENDA GELDER RIBAR - Funeral Director SARA A. GELDER - Funeral Director “GOOD LUCK HAWKS” 501 Harrison Avenue Jeannette, PA 15644 PHONE: (724) 523-3550 GO JAYHAWKS! G O JAYHAW KS ! GOOD LUCK TO ALL AREA SCHOOLS Your Hometown Pharmacy wishes our hometown team a great season! adno=6499042 adno=6499040 SALON dE RON Hair & Nail Specialists for the Entire Family Appointments Appreciated Walk-Ins Welcome 1215 N. Greengate Road, Jeannette, PA 724-838-1600 www.salonderon.com GoodLuck,AllAreaTeams! John V. Graziano Funeral Home Inc. Jeannette Funeral Director: James P. Graziano, Supervisor Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans Available - "Service Is More Than Just A Word With Us" 228 N. Second St., Jeannette, PA • 724-523-5433 adno=6498374
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