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The Cleveland defense wraps up McMinn's Zane Byas on a first quarter run. Blue Raiders from left are Dre Goodwin, Victor Dodd, Logan Stutzman and Ashton Dunn.
The Cleveland defense wraps up McMinn's Zane Byas on a first quarter run. Blue Raiders from left are Dre Goodwin, Victor Dodd, Logan Stutzman and Ashton Dunn. The Cleveland defense wraps up McMinn's Zane Byas on a first quarter run. Blue Raiders from left are Dre Goodwin, Victor Dodd, Logan Stutzman and Ashton Dunn.

CLEVELAND BLUE RAIDERS

Head coach: Scott Cummings (18-15 in three years here; 118-73 overall)

Returning starters: 5 offensive, 5 defensive

Key players: DE Victor Dodd (5-11, 220), DB David Dorsey (5-11, 170), QB Jackson Moore (6-0, 185), LB Logan Strickland (5-10, 220), OL/DL Alex Williams (6-3, 260).

Team strengths: There is plenty of size and experience up front on both sides of the ball. The Blue Raiders average 6-foot-2, 270 pounds on the offensive line, including senior center Caleb Flickner (6-2, 305), a three-year starter and a college prospect. The defensive line is anchored by Alex Higgins (6-2, 280) at noseguard along with ends Dodd and Wilson Benefield (6-1, 230). Benefield has made the move from offense and brings an aggressive attitude.