CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN
Head Coach: Jason Estep (14th year).
2019 Record: 8-2
Conference: CISAA
Returning Starters: 13
Returning Lettermen: 35
Key Returning Starters: Henry Rutledge, Sr., RB (5-10, 175); Mason Diel, Sr., OL (6-1, 250); Matthew Tuomala, Sr., QB (6-1, 195); Jimmy Bailey, Sr., LB (6-2, 225); Hudson Jones, Jr., DL (6-2, 250); Chip Kasay, Sr., RB/DB (5-11, 175); Philip Slaughter, Sr., OL/DL (5-11, 250); Carson Chow, Sr., WR/DB (5-10, 175); Cameron Hicks, Sr., LB (6-0, 180); Ben Stokley, Sr., OL (6-2, 240); Will Farrell, Sr., OLB (5-10, 180); Hudson Collins, Sr., WR/DB (5-11, 165).
Key Returnees: N/A.
Key Newcomers: N/A.
Outlook: The Knights are 39-4 in the last four years with three straight NCISAA Division I state championships. Charlotte Christian will be a title contender again in 2020 with 13 starters back led by senior running back Henry Rutledge (978 yards rushing last year), senior quarterback Matthew Tuomala and a strong offensive line. Meanwhile, the Knights’ defense will feature senior linebackers Jimmy Bailey (74 tackles), Will Farrell (47 tackles, four interceptions) and junior defensive lineman Hudson Jones (52 tackles).
Head Coach: Jason Estep (14th year).
2019 Record: 8-2
Conference: CISAA
Returning Starters: 13
Returning Lettermen: 35
Key Returning Starters: Henry Rutledge, Sr., RB (5-10, 175); Mason Diel, Sr., OL (6-1, 250); Matthew Tuomala, Sr., QB (6-1, 195); Jimmy Bailey, Sr., LB (6-2, 225); Hudson Jones, Jr., DL (6-2, 250); Chip Kasay, Sr., RB/DB (5-11, 175); Philip Slaughter, Sr., OL/DL (5-11, 250); Carson Chow, Sr., WR/DB (5-10, 175); Cameron Hicks, Sr., LB (6-0, 180); Ben Stokley, Sr., OL (6-2, 240); Will Farrell, Sr., OLB (5-10, 180); Hudson Collins, Sr., WR/DB (5-11, 165).
Key Returnees: N/A.
Key Newcomers: N/A.
Outlook: The Knights are 39-4 in the last four years with three straight NCISAA Division I state championships. Charlotte Christian will be a title contender again in 2020 with 13 starters back led by senior running back Henry Rutledge (978 yards rushing last year), senior quarterback Matthew Tuomala and a strong offensive line. Meanwhile, the Knights’ defense will feature senior linebackers Jimmy Bailey (74 tackles), Will Farrell (47 tackles, four interceptions) and junior defensive lineman Hudson Jones (52 tackles).
