Published August 3, 2009
The Charlotte Observer
By Langston Wertz Jr.
CHARLOTTE LATIN HAWKS
Head Coach: Larry McNulty
2008 record: 10-3
Fast Facts: The Hawks return seven defensive starters and six on offense but face one of their toughest schedules in recent years. It includes a trip to play defending Virginia private school champ North Cross School in October ... Junior running back Jalen Ross averaged 10 yards per carry last season.
Did you know: Charlotte Latin has reached six straight state finals, winning four ... Latin has its first quarterback battle in years (junior Sam Spence and sophomore Xander Maddox) ... Former Carolina Panther Wesley Walls' son, Colton, is a rising junior who McNulty is moving to middle linebacker and tight end. McNulty says he's one of the strongest players he's coached.
Players to watch: Kicker/punterSam Myers; safety/running back Paul Paschal; fullback/linebacker Chase Carbone; linebacker/running back Thomas Ashcraft; defensive end Archie McIntosh; offensive tackle/defensive tackle Nick Sella; receiver/defensive back Davis Austin.
Keys to the season: Consistency. Latin doesn't have the game-breakers of recent years and must do the little things well.
Can't miss game: Charlotte Christian, Oct.2 (rematch of past two NCISAA state finals).
2009 Schedule: Aug. 28 at W. Montgomery; Sept. 4, Porter Ridge; Sept. 11, Charlotte Catholic; Sept. 17, Victory Christian; Sept. 25, at Elkin; Oct. 2, Charlotte Christian; Oct. 9, at Providence Day; Oct. 16, Christ Church Episcopal; Oct. 23, at North Cross School; Oct. 30, vs. Country Day.
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