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up to the Next Level Photo: Fullback Johnny Meiklejohn (top) and head coach Jim Bunting (below). The Indian River High School football team showed some promising signs in 2000 under head coach Jim Bunting.
Giving rise to such optimism are experienced offensive and defensive linemen. The Indians will have to replace graduated quarterback Joey Land but they return experience in the backfield in 225-pound fullback Johnny Meiklejohn and halfback Billy Hall. Following is a capsule preview of the Indians' 2001 campaign. Head Coach: Jim Bunting (third year) 2000 Record: 4-6 overall, 2-4 Henlopen South Key Returning Players: Billy Hall (RB), Greg Hocker (DB-K), Johnny Meiklejohn (RB), Andy Mitchell (T), Matt Mitchell (C), Brandon Tindley (RB), Jordan Winterling (G-NT), Russell Hooper (G), Justin Hoban (TE), Paul Macielag (TE), Ryan Warner (QB), Frank Shockley (T), Aaron Purnell (SE)
Key Newcomers: D.J. Singleterry (G), Shawn Sadowy (E), Dorian Armstrong (SE), Akeem Wescott (RB), Grant Hastingts (QB) Coach Bunting's Comments: "Our strengths are our offensive line and our experienced backfield. Our goals are to meet certain goals from 'Our Vision' Board. Our weaknesses are our leadership and defense. Our defensive unit needs improvement." IR Index | Sports Index |
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This year, the Indians hope to take that next step to challenging for the Henlopen Conference Southern Division title.
Key Players Lost: Brock Dean (Wesley College), Buster Belote (Delaware State), Chris Rickwood, Luis Perez, Paul Parsons, Deondre Matthews, Joey Land, Casey Knox, Justin Oakley, Rusty Townsend