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Christian Heritage confident freshman quarterback is ready to lead

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Heritage has one of the area's most dangerous weapons in tight end Benji Michmerhuizen, who is also expected to be a big part of the team's defensive line.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Heritage has one of the area's most dangerous weapons in tight end Benji Michmerhuizen, who is also expected to be a big part of the team's defensive line. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Heritage has one of the area's most dangerous weapons in tight end Benji Michmerhuizen, who is also expected to be a big part of the team's defensive line.

By Lindsey Young 3 min read

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE LIONS

Head coach: Frank Barden (13-9 here; 230-124-1 overall)

Returning starters: 5 offensive; 5 defensive

Last year’s record: 8-3, lost in GHSA private-school first round

Key players: Benji Michmerhuizen (6-4, 205) Sr. TE/DL, John Stanley (6-3, 235) Jr. DL, Cooper Middleton (5-11, 175) Jr. RB/LB, Bronx Stallion (5-6, 170) Jr. WR/DB, Nigel Broome (5-11, 180) Jr. WR/DB, Bryce Gay (6-0, 270) Sr. OL/DL, Charlie Baxter (6-0, 170) Fr. QB.