Richmond Heights >> Spartans

2023-08-15 -

Just the facts

Conference: Independent

OHSAA: Division VII, Region 25 Head coach: Cordale Scott, first year 2022: N/A (Last season 2019: 1-9) Twitter: @rhspartans

Home field: Richmond Heights High School

Schedule

(Subject to change)

Aug. 18: Richmond Heights at Chippewa, 7 p.m.

Aug. 26: Richmond Heights at Linsly (W.Va.), 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 1: Richmond Heights at Canton Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Sept. 8: Richmond Heights at University, 5 p.m.

Sept. 16: Richmond Heights at Cleveland Central Catholic, 1 p.m.

Sept. 22: Richmond Heights at Lutheran East, 4 p.m.

Sept. 29: Richmond Heights at Harvest Prep, 7 p.m.

Oct. 6: Richmond Heights at Lima Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Oct. 13: Richmond Heights at McComb, 7 p.m.

Week 10: Open

Richmond Heights offense gets a play called during practice.

Outlook

The Spartans return to the field on the varsity level for the first time since 2019, and it’s going to be a learning curve to start. But the players have bought in and are excited to face a challenging schedule. Richmond Heights has a strong offensive line leading the way during camp and are going to be a physical team early as the skill positions find their strides. The defense has also made an early impression on the coaching staff as everyone flies to the ball.

Player to watch

Quarterback Darius Munford is a dual-threat with his speed as the biggest weapon available to him. He has become a leader for the group and someone all the players look to. Underclassman to watch: 6-foot-7junior Tristin Kyle is a tone-setter up front and will see much of the running attack go off of his blocking ability early in the season while also wreaking havoc in the opponent’s backfield.

Bottom line

IF: the Spartans can adjust as the season progresses, THEN: they will compete for an over .500 record.

— Ben Hercik