VINCENT - Warren is hoping to capitalize on the homefield advantage in its first two football games of the 2012 campaign.
First and foremost on the Warriors' minds is the season opener against Philo at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Andy Schob-coached royal and blue gridders will worry about visiting and arch-rival Marietta High next week.
"Philo's a good football team," said Schob. "They're big and strong, and their junior class is extremely talented.
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RON JOHNSTON The Marietta Times
Warren head football coach Andy Schob, left, provides guidance to the Warriors during a break in practice on Aug. 7. The Warrios are scheduled to host the Philo Electrics in a season and home opener Friday night.
"Philo is probably one of the best three teams on our schedule. They are picked by many people to finish second or third in their conference (Muskingum Valley League) behind Tri-Valley and Sheridan."
Philo is expected to be quarterbacked by Zak Sheridan. One of the Electrics' better running backs is Kaleb Wiseman.
"Sheridan is great with the option and can beat you with his arm and legs," Schob said. "Wiseman is big and runs very hard.
Fact Box
Warren Warriors
2012 schedule
Date Opponent Time
Aug. 24 PHILO 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 31 MARIETTA 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7 at Athens 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 14MEADOWBROOK 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 at Meigs 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 at Jackson 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 5 at Chillicothe 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 12 GALLIA 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 19 at Portsmouth 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 26 LOGAN 7:30 p.m.
2011 Warren results
Warren 34, Philo 10
Warren 44, Marietta 24
Athens 19, Warren 14
Warren 51, Portsmouth 21
Jackson 42, Warren 17
Parkersburg South 10, Warren 7
Warren 40, Logan 34 (2OT)
Chillicothe 15, Warren 13
Gallia Academy 27, Warren 13
Warren 10, Philip Barbour Colts 0
No. Name Hgt. Wgt. Pos. Yr.
1 Tyler Liston 6-2 150 WR/DB So.
2 Andrew Henthorn 5-11 146 QB/DB So.
3 Andrew Vincent 6-2 180 WR/DB Sr.
4 Chas Miller 5-11 185 RB/LB Sr.
5 Justus Johnson 5-10 150 QB/DB Fr.
6 Mark McDermott 5-8 140 RB/DB So.
7 Austin Kuhn 5-8 150 RB/LB Sr.
8 Jared Isner 5-7 140 RB/DB So.
9 Jake Davis 5-5 140 RB/JB Fr.
10 Jake Scott 5-11 200 RB/LB Jr.
11 David Ryan 6-4 210 QB/LB Jr.
12 Austin Klintworth 6-2 140 QB/DB Jr.
14 Justin Knapp 6-0 135 WR/DB Sr.
16 Travian White 5-6 125 RB/DB Fr.
17 Caleb Mayle 5-6 155 WR/DB Fr.
18 Dylan Leffingwell 6-2 215 QB/DB Sr.
19 Logan Weigner 5-8 140 WR/DB Fr.
20 Aaron Sealey 5-8 155 RB/LB Jr.
22 Andy Farnsworth 5-6 140 RB/LB So.
23 Isaac Gregor 5-10 155 WR/DB Jr.
24 Seth Balderson 5-9 165 RB/LB So.
25 Rodney Barnes 6-0 160 RB/DB So.
27 Zach Henthorn 5-11 200 RB/LB Jr.
28 Cody Dobbs 5-8 150 WR/DB Jr.
34 Lance Schafer 6-0 165 RB/DB Jr.
35 Tanner Huck 5-11 145 RB/LB So.
36 Zach Clegg 5-11 215 RB/DL Fr.
38 Cole Wigal 6-1 165 RB/LB So.
40 Eric Hackathorn 5-11 180 TE/LB So.
41 Matt Hackathorn 5-10 190 TE/LB Sr.
44 Brandon Barnes 5-11 150 WR/DB Jr.
48 Scott Shumar 5-8 140 WR/LB Sr.
51 Tim Shumar 5-6 170 OL/DL So.
52 Tanner Barrows 6-0 210 OL/LB Sr.
53 Harley Bailey 5-10 165 OL/DL So.
54 Tylor Pannell 5-10 165 OL/LB Jr.
55 Austin Richards 6-2 195 OL/DL Sr.
57 Kyle Wells 5-10 195 OL/DL Fr.
58 Mason Renner 6-0 185 OL/LB So.
59 Tyler Welch 6-2 190 OL/DL Jr.
60 Austin Miles 5-8 140 OL/LB Fr.
61 Wyatt Bryan 5-11 205 OL/DL So.
62 David Rowland 6-2 210 OL/LB Fr.
63 Mikael Hinton 6-0 205 OL/DL So.
64 Austin Hopkins 5-8 182 OL/DL Fr.
66 Gunnar Smith 6-3 225 OL/DL Jr.
67 Devon Bowling 5-9 160 OL/LB Fr.
68 Zach Pike 6-0 210 OL/DL Jr.
69 Peyton Young 5-11 175 OL/LB Jr.
71 Blake Staley 6-1 235 OL/LB Sr.
72 Cheyene Payne 6-1 295 OL/DL Jr.
73 Chris Massey 6-2 220 OL/DL Jr.
77 Brandon Pahl 6-3 255 OL/LB So.
78 Connor Cisler 6-4 250 OL/DL Jr.
79 Kris Collins 6-0 237 OL/DL Jr.
80 Eric Klintworth 5-10 135 WR/DB So.
83 Dalton Jenkins 5-8 125 WR/DB Fr.
85 Brayden Longfellow 5-8 130 WR/LB Fr.
86 Drew Simms 6-1 200 TE/DL So.
88 Jake Powell 5-11 185 WR/DB Jr.
89 Dakota Mayle 6-2 185 WR/DB Jr.
90 J.D. Wright 6-2 160 TE/LB Sr.
Probable Starters for Philo Game:
OFFENSE: (Wing T and Spread)
QB- Dylan Leffingwell
FB- Jake Scott
RB - Austin Kuhn
RB - Chas Miller
WR - Andrew Vincent
TE - David Ryan
RT - Chris Massey
RG - Tyler Welch
C - Austin Richards
LG - Tanner Barrows
LT - Gunnar Smith
Also to see plenty of action on offense:
RB's - Lance Schafer, Andrew Henthorn, Jared Isner
WR's- Brandon Barnes, Rodney Barnes, Austin Klintworth
TE - Jake Powell
OL - Brandon Pahl, Zach Pike
DEFENSE (3-5)
NG- Zach Pike
DE- Gunnar Smith
DE- Brandon Pahl
ILB - Tanner Barrows
ILB - Jake Scott
ILB - Austin Kuhn
OLB - Chas Miller
OLB- David Ryan
CB - Brandon Barnes
CB - Jared Isner
FS - Lance Schafer
Also to see plenty of action on defense:
DL - Tyler Welch, Austin Richards, Chris Massey
LB - Zach Henthorn, Jake Powell, Dylan Leffingwell
DB's- Andrew Vincent, Andrew Henthorn, Rodney Barnes
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker & Punter - Chas Miller
Long Snapper - Andrew Vincent
Holder - David Ryan
Note: Blake Staley (2-way starter on OL/DL): injured
"Our players will need to be physical and carry out their assignments for all four quarters to contain these players along with other talented Electrics."
Last year at Sam Hatfield Stadium in Duncan Falls, Warren defeated Dirk Lincicome-coached Philo, 34-10. The Warriors led 17-0 at the end of one and 31-3 at the break.
"We came out and played one of the best first halfs that we could play," Schob recalled, "and they struggled early."
Warren quarterback Dylan Leffingwell finished with three touchdown throws to lead the way for the royal blue and white.
"We beat them on their turf, and they ended up the season 6-4," said Schob, who guided the Warriors to a 5-5 mark in 2011 (and 2010).
Philo, no doubt, will have payback on its mind this Friday night.
"Coach Lincicome has done a great job building their program and wants to take the next step of being consistent winners, just as we are working to do the same thing," Schob said.
If Warren plays like it did against Herbert Hoover in a scrimmage last Friday, look out Electrics. The Warriors, sparked by three Leffingwell TD tosses to David Ryan (2) and Chas Miller (1), defeated the Huskies of Kanawha County, W.Va., 35-7, with a 40-minute running clock.
"We moved the ball really well against Herbert Hoover," Schob said. "Austin Kuhn was actually our leading ground gainer. He ran really well, and our line blocked really well."
Warren backs' Jake Scott and Zach Clegg also rushed the football effectively.
Warren, however, was not as formidable in the nightcap of that scrimmage twinbill against Logan of W.Va. when it dropped a 13-7 decision, again with a 40-minute running clock. Perhaps the Warriors were feeling the effects of competing twice on the same day?
"That's no excuse," Schob said. "Again, we moved the ball well, but we've got to finish drives better."
Schob and his Warren coaching staff are counting on that Friday, and believes it will take a total team effort to defeat Philo.
"I really like the chemistry and progress of our team at this point," Schob said. "We will not line up and individually beat teams, but when they work together and execute their assignments, we can be a pretty good football team.
"Philo's going to be one our tougher ballgames actually. We're going to find out where we are at in Game 1."
