Coach: Mike Kirschner (seventh year as head coach, 14 years overall at BD; career record of 46-22)

Last year’s record: 8-2 (MIC Champions)

Key returning players: Kyle Castner, Sean Boswell, Michael Beaty, Justin Brandon, Tim Leath, Malik Bittle, Kasha Wilder, Jamie Akin, and Dorian Tate all returning starters on offense.

O’Shea Heard, Tony Allen, Brent Brown, Jordan Gibson, Albert Williams, Tre Harney, Antione Crawford, Taylor Walker, Asmar Bilal, and Norman Oglesby all are returning starters on defense.

Key newcomers: Brandon Robinson, Jakari Cole, Darius Dixon, Damarius Lewis, Jailyn Harden, Brennen Gillis, McKinley Gillis, Tim Fields, Nate Adams, Steve Walker, Cortez Tinnin, and Cody Turpen.

Coach’s season outlook: “With our speed and our strength we are looking to have another great year. We have great varsity experience returning on both sides of the ball and if the seniors lead it could be fun to watch.”

Season debut: August 23 in Lucas Oil Stadium against Cathedral. Team will also play Sept. 21 in Lucas Oil against Pike and will host Warren Central Sept 13.