Football preview: Bell Creek Academy — July 18

Bell Creek Academy

At a glance

Coach: Willie Murphy, third season

Class: Sunshine State Athletic Conference (independent)

Last season: 2-7

Key players: QB/CB: QuinDarryn Davis, Jr.; ,OL/DL: Alex Peterson, Sr.; WR/DB: Roody Souverain, Jr.; RB/LB: Manny Zelaya, Jr.

Schedule 

Aug. 26 vs. Seven Rivers Christian, 7

Sept. 2 at Cambridge Christian, 7

Sept. 9 vs. Indian Rocks Christian, 7

Sept. 23 at West Palm Beach Berean Christian, 7

Sept. 30 at Orlando Faith Christian, 7

Oct. 7 vs. Sarasota Out-of-Door Academy, 7

Oct. 14 vs. LaBelle, 7

Oct. 21 at Central Florida Christian Academy, 7

Outlook

Bell Creek Academy is going through a rebuilding after losing 13 players who graduated, including 11 starters, many of whom played on both sides of the ball. The offense will rely heavily on the playmaking abilities of QuinDarryn Davis, who threw for 707 yards, ran for another 619 and accounted for 14 touchdowns last season. Manny Zelea, a two-way specialist, is a steady runner in the ground game and tied for the team in sacks last season. He will team with Alex Peterson to help anchor the defense.