Milan Big Reds 2020 Preview

1990’s = 74-25

2000’s = 60-39

2010’s = 73-33

Milan is coming off a big year that saw the Big Reds finish the season at 11-1 and as Huron League and District Champions. Coach Jesse Hoskins (67-29) is entering his 10th season at his Alma Mater. Hoskins is assisted by Justin Ward, Craig Zupi, Steven Price, Vaughn Price, Brian Trolian, DJ Jones.

Returning Letter Winners: 15

Returning Starters Offense: 5

Returning Starters Defense: 5

Players to Watch: Kendrick McBride SR WR/DB, Kaleb Monahan SR OL/DL, Noah Cartwright SR OL/LB (top LB in league), Cole McElvany JR QB/LB , Jett Isaacs JR S/DB.

Other Players to Watch:  JJ Stines SR WR/DB, Ethan Griffin SR RB/LB, Dylan Beck SR OL/DL, Evan Morelock JR S/DB, William Walline SO OL/DL

Coaches’ Thoughts: League play will be tough as always. We have a good mix of experience and youth. Our overall team intelligence and team speed will be strengths. The expectation at Milan is that we compete to win every game that we play. SMCC, Riverview, NB and Airport should all be tough. Our league is always competitive. Getting better as the season progresses and staying healthy on and off the field, will have a major impacted on the league standings.

FNV Outlook: Milan graduated 15 seniors and FNV Player of the Year, Tristen Hines along with FNV All-Blog offensive linemen, Sam Lewallen, but don’t feel sorry for the Big Reds. Milan is at a point in their program under Hoskins where they just reload. Senior Kendrick McBride is one of the best players in the Huron League and will make a run at the overall FNV Player of the Year honors. Milan enters 2020 as the #8 ranked team in FNV’s Division 4 Preseason rankings. Look for the Big Reds to be in the thick of the Huron League race and poised to make a playoff run.