League: Class A Division 2
Head coach: Matt Shell
Key veterans: Brandon Beatty (sophomore RB/DB), Kyle Charon (senior OL/DL), Kevin Crowley (senior OL/DL), Keaton Flint (sophomore WR/DB), Connor Hadcock (senior OL/LB), Nick Henderson (senior RB/DB), Paul Layton (senior QB/K), Tyler Paluba (junior RB/DB), Chris Van Alstyne (senior OL/LB), Erik Vuillaume (senior RB/LB)
Key newcomers: John Acors (junior OL/DL), Mike Matrazzo (senior RB/LB), Jacob Meyers (junior TE/DE), Zach Morton (junior TE/DE), Jahi Owens (junior RB/DE), Justin Quesada (junior OL/DL)
Outlook: The Spartans came within a whisker of repeating as Sectional champions last year. To have another shot at the Class A title this year, though, they will have to survive a tough schedule that includes Amsterdam, Glens Falls and Queensbury.
The division is really good, said Shell. `There’s quality teams on both sides (of Class A), so if you’re not ready to play, you’re going to be in trouble.`
The offense should put up a lot of points again with the return of Layton, Henderson and Beatty.
`Whenever you have a veteran quarterback (like Layton), it makes it easier to install your offense (in the preseason),` said Shell.“