| 23 August 2010
Practices are now in full-gear and Metro League teams are preparing for their first games next week. SeaTown Sports will be previewing each Metro League Mountain team in individual posts in order of each team's predicted finish in the standings. Make sure to come back each morning to read up on a new team.
Outside Linebacker Peter Johnson (Sr.) is a returning All-Metro 2nd team selection
Picture courtesy of Peter Johnson
Bishop Blanchet
2009 record: (2-8)
2009-10 Postseason: N/A
Coach: Aaron Maul
Offense:
Key Returners- N/A
Key Losses- WR Sam Williams, OT Jack Williams, WR/K Brian Noebel
Defense:
Key Returners- S Brady Flies (Sr.), OLB Will Acker (Sr.), OLB Peter Johnson (Jr.)
Key Losses- CB/P Brian Noebel, DT Jack Williams, ILB Sam Williams
Inside Scoop:
There are few positive aspects to draw out of the performance of the Bishop Blanchet football team from last year. It seems like the only way for this team to go is up, but even that is in doubt with the lack of talent returning, especially on the offense.
The defense returns three All-Metro selections, but the offense is a question mark at best. This team lacks the depth to be competitive in the league this year. It may take a season or two for head coach Aaron Maul to completely overhaul the football program and begin to develop some legitimate talent.
There were glimpses of success last season, including their late season victory, beating Bainbridge 17-14, accounting for their second and final win of the season. With Lakeside out of the league, Blanchet could go winless this season if they don't beat their non-conference opponents. Granite Falls is a winnable early season game, but Bellarmine Prep and Mountlake Terrace are both solid 4A programs that could blow out the Braves.
This team needs to focus on establishing its identity and any win is a step towards the right direction. Consider three or more wins a successful season for Bishop Blanchet.
Enemy's Take (an opposing player's view on Bishop Blanchet) :
"They'll be recovering with the losses of starters Brian Nobel and Sam Williams, but Peter Johnson and Brady Flies are some talented players in the backfield. They'll be lucky to win one metro game this year."
2010 Team Schedule
Sept. 3- at Bellarmine Prep
Sept. 10- Granite Falls
Sept. 17- at Mountlake Terrace
Sept. 24- at Bainbridge
Oct. 2- O'Dea
Oct. 9- Seattle Prep
Oct. 16- Eastside Catholic
Oct. 21- Cleveland
Predicted Record: 2-6
