North Fort Myers has a tough task ahead this fall. Not only will they try and improve on last year's disappointment, but also must replace graduated playmakers Tre Boston and Nathan Macintosh.
The top receiving and rushing threats have all graduated so there are fresh new faces mainly on the offensive side of the ball.
The Red Knights didn't have a bad year statistically as they scored more points than they gave up. On the other hand, they lost every close game and were blown out by Ida Baker and South Fort Myers. If they want to become a winning football team again, they will have to learn how to come together and win the tight ones.
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MICHAEL PISTELLA
North Fort Myers quarterback Chaz Richards (7) drops back in tandem with other QBs during an indoor practice because of lightning.
The defense should be solid with the return of key starters. With all the new players on offense, the Knights may have to rely heavily on a steady defense.
This may be tough to do as they must break in a new quarterback with very little varsity experience. Chase Wildman is in charge for the Red Knights and will have to learn on the fly.
Losing to Lehigh 33-14 in the spring game made the summer important as they try to figure out their identity.
The Red Knights make their season debut Sept. 3 on the road at Island Coast with the first home game Sept. 10 against Ida Baker.
North Fort Myers High School Red Knights
2010 Schedule
Sept. 3 - at Island Coast
Sept. 10 - vs. Ida Baker
Sept. 16 - at Cape Coral
Sept. 24 - vs. Fort Myers-x
Oct. 1 - at Estero
Oct. 8 - at South Fort Myers-x
Oct. 15 - vs. North Port
Oct. 22 - vs. Mariner-x
Oct. 29 - at Bishop Verot-x
Nov. 5 - vs. Riverdale-x
(x-district)
Head coach: Barry Goettemoeller, third year (9-11)
Assistants: Matt Nero (def. coord), Winston Woods (LB), Mack Mitchell (DB), Richard Roudybush (off. coord.), Mike Duff (WR), Scott Ashby (freshmen), Brian Makar (freshmen), Shane Makar (freshmen), Tim Gardner (equip.).
Team Colors: red, white & black
Stadium: Moody Field, 5000 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers
Class/District: 3A-11
Playoff History: 1972 - North 41, Tarpon Springs 22; Glades Central 6, North 3 (Semifinals); 1983 - North 26, East Bay 14; Atlantic 6, North 0 (Semifinals); 1985 - Bradenton Southeast 31, North 9; 1986 - North 20, Bradenton Southeast 7; North 35, Fort Pierce Central 21; Fort Lauderdale Dillard 25, North 6 (Sectionals); 1994 - North 20, Jupiter 13; North 50, Jefferson 32; St. Thomas Aquinas 24, North 12 (Semifinals); 1997 - Sarasota Booker 41, North 7; 1998 - DeSoto 28, North 7; 1999 - Ft. Pierce Westwood 34, North 15; 2000 - Cardinal Gibbons 28, North 21. 2006 - North 38, Lakewood Ranch 14; North 23, Largo 19; Bradenton Manatee 20, North 14.
2009 Results
Record: 4-6
Home: 2-3 Away: 2-3 District 1-4
North 45, Island Coast 27
Ida Baker 36, North 0
Cape Coral 25, North 20
Fort Myers 12, North 7
North 42, Estero 9
South Fort Myers 24, North 7
North 28, North Port 6
North 42, Mariner 28
Bishop Verot 31, North 30 (OT)
Riverdale 28, North 23
