By Spencer Waugh
Logan Daily News

OBETZ — For the second straight season, Logan will visit Hamilton Township — and, much like last year, coach Bob Jacoby’s squad will feature a triple-option offensive attack highlighted by fast, talented running backs.

Jacoby, formerly of DeSales, has finished .500 in each of his first two seasons at Hamilton Township. This fall, his squad is 0-2 with losses against Chillicothe (17-9) and London (41-16).

The Rangers led 9-7 against Chillicothe before a lightning delay allowed the Cavaliers to re-group for a comeback victory. London ran over and around the Rangers thanks to an influx of transfers from the South-Western School District.
Josh Frakes (5-8, 170, junior) will start at quarterback for Hamilton, although expect him to run much more than pass. The Rangers didn’t complete a pass last week against London. Justin Smith (5-9, 190, junior) could also see time under center.

Chris Settles (6-1, 240, junior) is a bruising fullback who has the ability to drag tacklers for extra yardage. Rayshawn Justice (6-1, 175, senior) is a threat on the edge and as a receiver from his halfback spot. Smith, who scored twice last week, is the third running back and Tommy Welch (5-9, 155, junior) adds depth in the backfield.

Top receiving threats in addition to Justice are split ends Dominic Gray (6-2, 175, senior) and Welch along with tight end Daryle Moore (6-2, 180, senior).

Up front, the Rangers are led by four returning starters. Guard Alonzo Burley (6-2, 245, senior) is the anchor and T.J. Morrison (6-2, 238, sophomore) is the center. Jacob LeMaster (6-2, 250, junior), Cody Frazier (5-11, 220, junior), Tyler Kirkpatrick (6-0, 214, senior), and Mitch Horlocker (6-1, 190, junior) are the other offensive linemen likely to see time for Hamilton Township.

Defensively, the Rangers will use their speed and athleticism to get after the quarterback and contain receivers and running backs. Burley leads the defensive line and will play along side Kirkpatrick, Frazier, LeMaster, and Morrison.

The linebacking unit is athletic with Frakes and Smith playing on the outside and Settles and Horlocker on the inside.

Welch and Gray are the cornerbacks with Justice moving to safety.

A freshman, Caleb Crumley (5-10, 135) handles the kicking duties for the green and gold.

Spencer Waugh of loganfootball.com offers his scouting report of the Chiefs’ opponent every week in The Logan Daily News.