Press-Republican
MALONE — The Malone football team won the Section VII/X Class A title last year while finishing with a winning record for the first time since 2005.
The Huskies lost some key players, like starting quarterback Jake Gravel, but have strong leadership from captains Jordan Cosgrove, Brian Doe and Sam Moore.
"This team is playing hard together — real good intensity," coach Greg Marshall said.
Cosgrove will take the reigns at starting quarterback, with sophomore Mitchell Gallagher looking to see time at quarterback, tight end and defense.
In limited action last season, Cosgrove completed 11-of-22 for two touchdowns and four interceptions.
The Huskies will have an experienced backfield with returnees Brian Doe, Taylor Hilyard, and Jason Stepnoski. Doe was second on the team in rushing with 427, while Hilyard recorded 193 and Stepnoski 100. Doe and Hilyard each scored four touchdowns on the ground.
Hilyard also led the team in receiving yards with 197.
Sam Moore, Andrew Poupore and Brandon LaVoie return to a line that averages 250-260-pounds each.
"We have a very good group of kids back from last year — very hard working, team oriented," assistant coach Cory West said. "I'm looking forward to working with these kids.
"This group has had a great preseason."
Malone Huskies
Head coach: Greg Marshall
No. Name Pos Year
5 Bruce Monette SE Jr.
7 Brett Gagnier SE Sr.
11 Jordan Cosgrove QB Sr.
14 Darren Fullum HB Sr. 15 Mitch Gallagher QB Soph.
18 Zachery Peck HB Jr.
20 Daryn Johnston HB Jr.
22 Joe Tousignant HB Sr.
26 Taylor Hilyard HB Jr.
32 Luke Chapman LB Sr.
36 Korey Prue FB Jr.
41 Jason Stepnoski HB Sr.
44 Brad Doe FB Sr.
51 Dalton Patterson DE Jr.
52 Nick LaFlesh T Jr.
53 Doug Marshall G Jr.
54 Curtis Beaudry C Jr.
56 Sam Moore G Sr.
58 Cory Randall T Sr.
62 Howie Nason T Sr.
64 Gregory Monica G Sr.
65 Ryan Patterson DT Sr.
66 Austin Kerr G Jr.
67 Russell Roberts G Sr.
69 Mike Gordon G Jr.
70 Roger Snyder G Sr.
71 Kellen Wheeler T Jr.
72 Mike Sharrow T Jr.
73 David LaCroix T Sr.
74 Jordan Hession G Sr.
75 Brandon LaVoie C Sr.
76 Jon Dunlavey T So.
78 Andrew Poupore T Sr.
80 Ryan Jacques SE Jr.
81 Michael Studlack SE Sr.
84 Austin Dunlavey TE Jr.
88 Cody Gibson DE Sr.
89 Matt Cooley T Jr.
