H.S. Football: Immaculata RB Mack a priority for Pope John

By BRENDAN KUTY

bkuty@njherald.com

SPARTA -- Pope John defensive coordinator Chris Kappelmeier grinned while strolling onto the football field, a big plastic container tucked under his left arm.

Packed inside the container were folders, papers and more papers, presumably detailing the top-seeded Lions' secrets to defeating fourth-seeded Immaculata (9-1) in Saturday's Non-Public Group 3 semifinal.

But despite all the preparation Kappelmeier has done this week, Pope John (9-1) will shift most of its focus to just one Spartan -- Ishmil Mack.

"Very fast," Kappelmeier said. "You give him a crease he can get through it in a hurry. We haven't seen anyone like that in a while."

Mack, a junior running back, has raced fo ...

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