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Lakeside High School
School Info
Conference: 1AD2 North Star League
Classification: 1A D1
Record Last Year: 4-5
Conference Record Last Year: 4-4
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Head Coach: Ron Miller
Years as Head Coach: 19
Assistant Coaches: Tim Turner, Chris Dorhman
Returning Varsity Players: 9
Returning Offensive Starters:
RB Levi Dole, Sr., 5-7, 160; WR Tyler McCully, Jr., 5-7, 150; FB Lamont Higgins, Soph., 5-9, 185; QB Brandon Smith, Soph., 5-10, 140.
Returning Defensive Starters:
LB Levi Dole, Sr., 5-7, 160; DL PJ Sifford, Sr., 5-9, 180; DL Timmy Damon, SR., 6-0, 250; LB Lamont Higgins, Soph., 5-9, 185.
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Key Players Lost:
Will Dole, Merlin Weaselhead, Alex Campbell
Offensive strengths/areas for improvement:
We have a few new young players on our team, and learning a new system is always a bit of a struggle. With upperclassmen who understand the offense and are willing to teach, it is an obstacle we will overcome easily.
Defensive strengths/areas for improvement:
Our defense is very effective, especially against the run. Filling the holes left open by last year's seniors will be challenging, but we have a good group of players to choose from and we are confident we can fill the voids.
Offensive Outlook:
With a very talented running back in Levi Dole and a solid offensive line returning for this season, we are excited to see what our players can do on the run. Our passing game finished strong last season, and with the return of our quarterback and key wide receivers we expect it to continue to gain momentum throughout the season.
Defensive Outlook:
We lose one of the best linebackers in the state in Will Dole and two very versatile players in Alex Campbell and Merlin Weaselhead. Filling their shoes will be some young talent, but with Timothy Damon and PJ Sifford anchoring a very stout defensive line, we expect to be able to control the line of scrimmage for much of the season.
Conference Outlook:
Every team in the league lost a lot of key players. The landscape of the conference will be very different from last year, and it will be interesting to see how things will turn out in the race for playoff spots.
Coach's Team Summary:
We are excited for the upcoming season. We are returning many starters on both sides of the ball who will help develop the new and young players coming up. We lost some great players, but we are confident in our approach to this new season. If we can stay healthy, we expect to be right up there in the hunt for a state playoff berth.
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