The Skinny
The Benedictine Cadets move up one classification this season and will compete in Region 3-3A. The Cadets have achieved much success under Britt’s leadership including seven consecutive trips to the post-season and two state titles. Perhaps outsiders expect the success to come naturally, but each season has it’s own set of challenges. We asked Coach Britt about some of those challenges.
“Replacing a large number of skill players and our Offensive Coordinator”, he said.
A few of those skill players include running back Travis Blackshear, quarterback Nick Iannone, and defensive back Jonah Griffin. Additionally, Coordinator Baker Woodward was plucked by Savannah Christian to lead the Raiders as their head coach.
The Cadets will return Second Team All-Region running back Rico Powers. Powers was second on the team in rushing with 842 yards and 11 TDs. Powers was also second in receiving with 449 yards and 5 TDs through the air.
The defense returns a pair of First Team All-State selections in lineman Eric Hicks Jr., and defensive back, Jakeen Harris. Harris lead the team in tackles and interceptions last season while Hicks lead the team in sacks. First Team All-Region selection Coleman Marini (defensive line) and defensive back Nashon Copeland are projected starters on the line and secondary respectively.
Coach Britt said all of the games are important. There is not one particular one circled on the calendar.
We asked Coach Britt how success will be defined for the Cadets in 2018.
He said, “Success will be determined by how we prepare and how we play. At times you can prepare well and play the right way but still lose the game. However, we will determine our success by that.”
