Here is a preview of the DeSales Irish for the 2011 Southeast 2B high school football season:

Coach: Pat Graham (3rd year, 16-7).

Last league title: 2009.

Last playoff berth: 2010.

Home field: Ty Baffney Memorial Field.

Returning starters

DB/WR Ryan Baumgart, Jr. (5-10, 150); QB Jeremiah Cox, Jr. (5-10, 160);

LB/RB Nick Wales, Sr. (6-2, 205); LB Luke Fazzari, Jr. (5-10, 175); DB Joe Duehn, Jr. (5-6, 135); LB Dan Solomon, Sr. (5-11, 170); DL/OL Mat Zimmerman, Sr. (6-1, 200); DL/OL Spencer Cordeiro, Sr. (6-2, 225).

Others to watch: DB/WR Darryl Galloway, So. (5-9, 165); DL/OL Cody Josifek, Jr. (5-10, 190); DL/OL Jesus Lara, Sr. (5-8, 210); DL/OL Tim Caudill, Jr. (6-1, 205); DL/OL Anthony Brown, Sr. (6-3, 200); DB/WR Kyler Pommerening, Jr. (5-7, 135).

Quick hits

* DeSales reached the quarterfinals last season, and thanks to a squad full of experience, the Irish should be back in the thick of things.

* Graham cited AP All-State honorable mention receiver and DB Baumgart, all-league TE Wales and QB Cox as central ingredients to a successful season.

* "We have a lot of depth at secondary we haven't had in the past," Graham said.

Outlook

Last year, DeSales was predicted to give league rivals a run for their money, and the Irish didn't disappoint. They have a good chance of continuing their rich tradition this season.