XAVIER
Coach: Sean Marinan (10th year)
Last season: 13-0 (SCC D1 West and Class LL state champions)
Top players
Pat D'Amato (6-2, 200, Sr., QB)
Mike Mastroianni (5-9, 190, Sr., RB)
Jovan Santos (6-3, 235, Sr., LB)
Ryan Murphy (6-3, 210, Sr., TE/SS)
Strengths
Quarterback position, several skill players return, defense expected to be solid.
Weaknesses
Not much. Xavier is loaded, again. The Falcons will have to put last year's remarkable season behind them and focus on an daunting upcoming schedule.
Outlook
Xavier should be favored to repeat in the SCC Division I West. The Falcons have the talent to repeat as state champions if they can remain healthy. Repeating won't be easy, but Xavier should be in the mix for a state title come December.
Note
D'Amato has a full scholarship offer from Central Conn. State and Stonybrook.