Just the facts
Conference: Lake Erie League
OHSAA: Division I, Region 2
Coach: Dave McFarland, sixth year (36-19)
2018: 6-4 (3-2)
Twitter: @lorainathletics
Home field: George Daniel Field
Outlook
Lorain is looking to rebound from a disappointing 2018 in which it missed the playoffs after two straight appearances and handed over the Lake Erie League crown to Maple Heights. But expectations are high among the program. The Titans return all of their big-time playmakers from last season including quarterback Jordan Jackson. But with only eight returning starters there are plenty of holes to fill, most importantly on the offensive and defensive lines. Lorain hasn’t forgotten what it felt like to be knocked down from the top spot in the LEL and has turned it into motivation to earn back the championship and get back to the postseason in 2019.
Player to watch
Quarterback Jordan Jackson has a year under his belt, and after working tirelessly all preseason has been handed play-calling responsibilities. The senior’s got plenty of playmakers at his disposal, including Tyshawn Lighty, Daylin Dower and Savon Chavis – all players to watch in their own right – and Coach Dave McFarland has said the Titans will only be as good as Jackson this season.
Underclassman to watch: Junior Devante Jackson brings some size to the high-powered Lorain offense and gives Jackson yet another option at wide receiver.
Bottom line
IF: The Lorain lines can shape up on both sides of the ball, THEN: This Titans team will be hard to stop this year.
Schedule
Opponent 2018 result
Aug 30: Lorain at Brunswick, 7 DNP
Sept. 6: Avon at Lorain, 7 DNP
Sept. 13: Elyria at Lorain, 7 W 40-7
Sept. 20: Clarkson (Canada) at Lorain, 7 L 38-28
Sept. 27: Toledo Scott at Lorain, 7 DNP
Oct. 4: Cleveland Heights at Lorain, 7 (HC) L 31-23
Oct. 11: Lorain at Warrensville Heights, 7 W 50-20
Oct. 18: Maple Heights at Lorain, 7 L 44-38
Oct. 25: Lorain at Bedford, 7 W 39-2
Game to watch: The Titans face LEL rival Cleveland Heights in Week 6 for a homecoming showdown that will likely have conference championship implications on the line.
Roster
OFFENSE
Pos. Name Yr. Ht. Wt.
QB Jordan Jackson* Sr. 6-4 190
RB Daylin Dower* Sr. 5-11 185
RB Savon Chavis* Sr. 6-0 202
WR Tyshawn Lighty* Sr. 5-11 185
WR Devante Jackson Jr. 6-2 175
LT Khalyn Thomas* Sr. 6-0 180
C Jacob Addis So. 6-2 230
K Marc Rodriguez Sr. 6-0 165
DEFENSE
Pos. Name Yr. Ht. Wt.
OLB Jalin Cheers
DB Savon Chavis* Sr. 6-0 202
DB Tyshawn Lighty* Sr. 5-11 185
DB Devante Jackson Jr. 6-2 175
DB Daylin Dower* Sr. 5-11 185
DB Jaevon Manning Jr. 6-3 180
(* – returning starter)
Returning lettermen: 8
