Leading receiver Bryant Thompson, shown breaking a tackle against Field last year, is expected to play a big role for Ravenna in 2024.
RAVENNA RAVENS
HEAD COACH: Brian Coman
LAST YEAR: 3-7 (3-4 Metro Athletic Conference)
POSTSEASON: Division IV, Region 13
Ravenna football’s returning lettermen (14)
D’Anthony Allen, WR/DB, 5-8, 140, So.
LaDarian Askew, WR/DB, 5-9, 140, Jr.
Braylon Burks, TE/LB, 6-0, 145, Jr.
Jose Carpenter, K/P, 5-7, 140, So.
Bradley Davis, OL/LB, 6-0, 185, So.
Hunter Dray, OL/DL, 5-10, 175, Sr.
Jaxon Kelly, RB/LB, 5-10, 200, Sr.
Amare Marshall, RB/DB, 5-5, 150, Jr.
Bobby Melzer, QB/DL, 6-5, 225, Sr.
Andrew Mladek, WR/DB, 5-6, 130, So.
Mark Miller, QB/LB, 5-6, 135, So.
Chris Pellegrini, OL/DL, 5-10, 220, Sr.
C.J. Ross, QB/DB, Jr.
Bryant Thompson, WR/DB, 5-11, 150, Sr.
Ravenna football’s impact players
Bobby Melzer did it all last year, from quarterback to tight end, from punting to plenty of hard hits on defense. This year, expect Melzer (19 catches, 227 yards) to star as a tight end/wide receiver (with the ability to play quarterback as well) and as a defensive end (who impressed with 42 tackles and a couple of interceptions last year). Known for his strong hands and ability to run good routes, Melzer, said coach Brian Coman, is “always the first to arrive for workouts and the last to leave the field because he’s always working to better himself.” … Bryant Thompson was another breakout star last season, leading the Ravens in receptions (20) and receiving yards (232). Like Melzer, Thompson also shined on the track, and, said Coman, “has the speed to beat opponents deep and has good hands.” Expect Thompson to excel in Ravenna’s secondary as well. … C.J. Ross “will bring a lot to our team,” said Coman, at quarterback and defensive back, including athleticism, experience (after a strong 2023) and leadership. The nice…
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