Joel Baker #0
5'11 187lb RB /OLB
Class of 2026
Jr. Season Stats:
72 tackles, 9 Tfls, 1 Sack, 4 PD
Athletic :
All Conference 2025
Bench: 225 lbs
Squat: 385 lbs
Clean: 215 lbs
Bio: Joel Baker is a complete athlete that took away the field last year as our strong OLB. Starting his high school career at corner has gave Joel a great coverage foundation to build off of. Joel has a great instinct for football as well as an unreal motor. Joel has many plays from his Junior year where him having the most effort on the field saved a long run from becoming a touchdown. After an all conference junior season expect to see Joel as the leader of our defense next year.
Landon Gaskin #40
6' 185lbs RB/LB
Class of 2027
Academic / Other:
3.85 GPA
Football
Baseball
Athletic:
Bench: 200 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Clean: 200 lbs
Bio: Landon Gaskin has been working his tail off to become a Friday night main stay for the Knights. Playing RB and LB there is always competition to get on the field and Landon has been one pushing our starters to stay consistent the past couple of years. He has a great attitude and love for football and does not shy away from contact. While he has been primarily a RB for the past two seasons expect Gaskin to become a true two way player for LCC if his work ethic stays the same.
Eli Thompson #1
6'2 195lbs DE/OLB
Class of 2028
FR. Season Stats:
17 tackles, 3 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 PD
Athletic:
Bench: 265 lbs
Squat: 400 lbs
Clean: 275 lbs
Bio: Eli Thompson is one of the most varsity ready freshman that LCC has seen in a long time. He came into high school as one of the strongest and fastest kids due to his natural talent and ability. While it is great to get someone like that at a 2a school it is even better when they have a second to none work ethic like Eli does. Since he has joined the LCC football team he has refused to be outworked by anyone. Eli spent the season jumping around positions on defense depending on the game plan but found the most success for us on 3rd and longs as a pass rusher or QB spy. Eli will spend the next three years rarely coming off the field as Offensive skill and defensive box player.
Chase Hittle #13
6'3 195lbs DE/OLB
Class of 2028
SO. Season Stats:
17 tackles, 3 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 PD
Athletic:
Bench: 200 lbs
Squat: 315 lbs
Bio: Chase moved to LCC going into his freshman year and had to sit out due to a lower body injury. After his season sitting out Chase hit a growth spurt and changed positions to a DE/ OLB where he has excelled and quickly found a starting spot. Chase started his first game in week two of this year and walked away with multiple sacks and TFL's. Chase Hittle will be one that continues to push the standards of Dline here at LCC.
Charlie Bapst #42
5'10 175 lbs ILB
Class of 2028
SO. Season Stats:
17 tackles, 3 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 PD
Athletic/ Academic:
Bench: 170 lbs
Squat: 265 lbs
GPA: 4.1
Bio: While it might have taken some people in the area by surprise that Charlie became the starting ILB by week 2 of his sophomore year no one on our team is shocked to see this. Charlie missed his freshman year with a wrist injury and came back this year after a great offseason in the weight room and took a starting spot through his football IQ and willingness to compete. While he might not be the prototype we have for ILB as a sophomore he has the ability to be this staffs first three year starter at the position. If he continues with his work ethic he might also be the best when it is all said and done.
