Indian Rocks Christian

At a glance

Coach: Mark Buchanan, 14th season (first since 2017)

Class: 1, District 4 (Metro)

Last season: 4-4

Key players: WR/LB Tyler Dorta, Sr.; RB/LB Anderson Dumm, So.; OL/DE Parker Emry, Jr.; WR/DB Anthony Harris, Fr.; OL/DL Noah Senka, OL/DL Adrian Wodnicki, Jr.

Schedule

Aug. 26 vs. Saint Francis Catholic, 7

Sept. 2 vs. St. Petersburg Catholic, 7

Sept. 9 at Bell Creek Academy, 7

Sept. 16 at Legacy Charter, 7

Sept. 23 at Bishop McLaughlin, 7

Oct. 7 vs. Keswick Christian, 7

Oct. 21 at Northside Christian, 7

Oct. 28 vs. Naples St. John Neumann, 7

Nov. 5 at Jordan Christian Prep, 7

Outlook

Mark Buchanan, who stepped away as Indian Rocks Christian’s coach in 2017, has returned after a three-year battle with cancer. “So blessed to be back,” said Buchanan, who is now cancer-free. He inherits a veteran offensive line that includes Parker Emry, Noah Senka and Adrian Wodnicki. They also will provide leadership for a young but talented group of skill players, led by running back Anderson Dumm and receivers Tyler Dorta and Anthony Harris.