2016 Charlotte Orioles Football Preview

2015 Record: (2-7, Overall)

2016 Schedule:

Week 1 vs. Ionia

Week 2 @ Fowlerville

Week 3 vs. Bay City John Glenn

Week 4 vs. Belding

Week 5 vs. Petoskey

Week 6 @ Hopkins

Week 7 vs. Benton Harbor

Week 8 @ Lakewood

Week 9 vs. Eaton Rapids

Season Outlook:

The Orioles will be an independent this season as they await their likely return to the CAAC in 2017.  So they'll play a hodgepodge of teams from all over the state this season.

Fourth-year head coach Jeff Finney has eight starters coming back from a disappointing season best by injuries.  But coach Finney really likes his offensive line, and he's got a rock in junior right tackle John O'Brien.

The loss of all-purpose back Sy Barnett to transfer will hurt, but if the other skill players come around, they have a shot at the postseason.