* Players to Watch – LB Kaleb Ringer (6-1, 220, sr.), DT Jeremy Campbell (6-0, 250, sr.), DB Justin Woods (6-1, 185, Sr.), DB Bobby Hardy (5-9, 174, Sr.), DB Cody Grillot (6-2, 195, Jr.), WR Jamal Trammell (6-4, 185, Sr.), OL K.J. Rieder (6-6, 290, Sr.), QB Cameron Belton (6-2, 170, Jr.), RB Gaven Kenerly (6-0, 215, Jr.), TE Troy Mangen (6-5, 235, Jr.), FB Dante Bland (6-1, 240, So.)
* Outlook – The Thunderbolts have qualified for the playoffs seven of the last 10 seasons, but have missed the postseason two straight years. Coach Lance Schneider, starting his 13th year at Northmont, has the talent back to stop that slide. Ringer has committed to Michigan and will spearhead the defense along with Campbell and Woods. Last season Northmont started five sophomores and freshmen on offense, which should play dividends this year. Belton led the GWOC in passing last year with 1,684 yards and 14 TDs. Trammell caught 33 passes for 487 yards and five TDs last year.
