Immaculata senior quarterback Frank DeNick directed the Spartans to a 12-0 season last year, winning Non-Public Group III and Skyland West titles.
He'll once again be counted on to lead the way and it starts against Somerville Friday night at Brooks Field.
The Spartan line should be outstanding with center Mark Brazinski, guards T.J. Hoppe and Robert Gorgy and tackles Andrew Heaney and Cody Bohler. Immaculata will most likely be without star running back Theo Riddick against Somerville. Riddick has a high ankle sprain.
DeNick could wind up throwing the ball off a few more snaps.
"It'll give us the chance to prove to people that we're not a one-man team," said DeNick, who also batted in the leadoff spot and played right field for the Somerset County Tournament champion Spartans last spring. "I love playing with Theo and he's a great friend of mine, but it's a chance to prove we can handle his absence."
One thing about Somerville: maybe we're not giving the Pioneers enough credit. These kids have been successful at the freshman and junior varsity levels.
Quarterback Colin Klika has two solid backs to hand off to in Williams Watson and his brother St. Claire Watson. The receivers are good too. Mike Naples and Steve Robinson are two of the Pioneer receivers with plenty of varsity experience.
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