Observer Preps 2017 Football Preview: Orangewood Christian Rams

Coach: Bill Gierke

2016 record/notes: 3-7

SSAC Division (2016 champ): Coastal League - Central Florida Division (Windermere Prep)

Division opponents (2016 record): CFCA (4-6); Lake Mary Prep (1-8); Legacy Charter (6-4); Windermere Prep (10-1)

Players to watch:  Ian Stone, senior (quarterback/safety); Drew Bane, senior (wide receiver); Logan Petit-Fere, senior (defensive back/wide receiver); Troy McPeak junior (running back/linebacker); Kyle Bowman, junior (tight end/linebacker)

Fun fact: Coach Bill Gierke has hired son, Jeff, and former Edgewater standout Jeremiah Schwartz as assistants.

Schedule:

Games at 7 p.m. unless noted.

Aug. 25 — vs. Cocoa Beach

Sept. 8 — vs. The Master’s Academy

Sept. 15 — vs. CFCA*

Sept. 22 — at TFA-Leesburg

Sept. 29 — at Lake Mary Prep*

Oct. 6 — vs. Legacy Charter*

Oct. 12 (Thursday) — at Windermere Prep, 4 p.m.*

Oct. 20 — vs. Cornerstone Charter

Oct. 27 — SSAC Playoffs

Nov. 3 — SSAC Playoffs

* Denotes district opponent