* Players to Watch – OL/DL Matt Ison (6’3″, 275, sr.), RB/LB Matt Blackburn (6-0, 190, sr.), WR/DB Will Henderson (6-0, 165, sr.), WR/DB Nate Witkemper (5’8, 150, sr.), RB/LB Austin Miller (5’7, 160, sr.)
* Outlook – The Astros and head coach Matt Hodge (28-24 in five years) will test the D-IV waters this year. Henderson (117 tackles, three INTs), Blackburn (115 tackles) and Witkeper (six INTs) lead a solid defense. Ison anchors both lines, while Miller (1,390 career rushing yards, 16 TDs) will be the main cog on offense. EC is going for its fourth straight Southern Ohio Athletic Conference title.