Football preview: Virginia independents/others - The Washington Post Around the area: Ireton should bounce back from a 1-9 season to be competitive with almost everyone on its IAC and MAC-laden schedule. The Cardinals will be led by linebacker and physical running back Hudson Sullivan, who has offers from Richmond, Delaware, and James Madison. . . . After a 3-7 season last year, John Paul the Great may make some noise in 2013 on its way to even bigger things down the line. The Wolves are young, but led by four-year starting tailback Zak Perroots, who features in a loaded backfield with up-and-comer Michael Horan. . . . At Manassas Park (8-4), first-year Coach Steven Crist is tasked with replacing Swiss Army knife-like QB Ryan Kolb, a first-team Bull Run District selection on both offense and defense in 2012. A quartet of senior offensive linemen, led by all-district pick Isaiah Brown, should ensure some protection for whoever's under center. Keep an eye on the Oct. 4 matchup with Central-Woodstock, who looks to be the district favorite. . . . George Mason (1-9) looks to rebound from a 2012 during which it was outscored 370-158. . . . Brentsville (0-10) found itself on the wrong end of five shutouts last season but has a new coach in Ryan Smith. The Tigers will emphasize the run out of their misdirection-based, unbalanced line offense; senior running backs Fuzz Loa and Christian Aldea will feature in three-back sets.