ELKHART —
Levon Johnson returns for his third season as head coach of the Elkhart Central High School football team.
The Blue Blazers rebounded with a 4-6 record a year ago after going 1-9 in 2010.
Central begins the current season by visiting crosstown rival Elkhart Memorial Friday.
Five-eight (179) senior quarterback Nick Faus highlights the returnees.
He passed for 2,130 yards and 15 touchdowns last season.
Three of his favorite wide receivers are back in 5-11 (170) senior Larry Gates, 5-8 (165) senior Spencer Schnell and 6-0 (176) senior Tanner Tully.
Schnell caught 57 passes for 934 yards and eight TDs, Gates 41 for 698 and five and Tully 28 for 577 and four.
Five-eleven (134) junior Blake Faus is another possible receiver.
The leading candidate at running back is 6-1 (215) senior Lavail Robinson.
Returning starters in the offensive line are 6-1 (230) senior Adam Freehafer and 6-1 (230) sophomore Isaac Barrios.
Four starters are back on defense in 6-3 (186) senior Dylan Kruis, 5-11 (163) senior Austin McArt, 5-9 (171) senior linebacker Johnny Tredway and 5-10 (192) junior Eric Landgraf.
Six-three (170) senior Matt Eppers begins his third season as the kicker.
Central Schedule
Aug. 17 — Memorial T
Aug. 24 — Goshen T
Aug. 31 — SB Washington H
Sept. 7 — SB St. Joseph T
Sept. 14 — SB Riley H
Sept. 21 — Mishawaka T
Sept. 28 — FW Snider T
Oct. 5 — SB Adams H
Oct. 12 — SB Clay T
Oct. 26 — 5A Sectional begins
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