Video: Preseason Top 25 Rankings
Our experts pick IMG Academy No. 1 to start the season.
Head coach: Bob Beatty
Last season: 13-2, not ranked
Head coach Bob Beatty
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LB | 6-2 | 220 | Sr.
Defensive leader racked up 103 tackles to go with three interceptions.
RB | 5-10 | 175 | Jr.
Rushed for over 1,200 yards and 26 touchdowns in 2019. Tucker and
Bradley West give the Shamrocks a big-time duo in the backfield.
LB | 6-4 | 205 | Sr.
The 2021 Cincinnati commit checks in as the top-rated outside linebacker in the state.
S | 6-3 | 200 | Sr.
Does it all from the safety position. Great in coverage, does not miss tackles and is the leader in the secondary.
QB | 6-2 | 205 | Sr.
Accounted for nearly 3,000 total yards of offense and 32 touchdowns in 2019.
Quarterback Nathan McElroy
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Aug. 21 — at Carmel (Ind.)
Aug. 28 — vs. Warren Central (Indianapolis)
Sept. 5 — at Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati)
Sept. 18 — vs. Male (Louisville)
Sept. 25 — vs. St. Xavier (Louisville)
Safety Blake Ruffin
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The Shamrocks won their 14th state title under current head coach Bob Beatty this past season and return key players for a run at back-to-back 6A crowns. As usual, they face a very tough out-of-state schedule that will get them ready for the postseason.
Running back Armon Tucker
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