Team Profile
Photos by Andy Mitchell Photography
Q & A With Coach Gary Rankin
Q: How would you characterize this year’s team?
A: We have high character, a strong work ethic, and great leadership in our upper class.
Q: What will be the keys to your success?
A: Our ability to establish the run offensively, as well as our ability to stop the run defensively.
Q: Who will be your key leaders on the team?
A: Caden Johnson (WR/DB), Matt Stone (RB/LB), Garrick Cason (OL/DL), Jaylon Sanderfer (RB/LB), Thad Ballinger (OL/DL), Ty Barnes (OL/DL), Brohns Donaldson (WR/DB), and Jacob Shockley (OL/DL).
Q: What are your biggest reasons for optimism?
A: The depth we have from our skill positions is our greatest reason for optimism.
Q: What will keep you up at night?
A: The lack of depth on our offensive and defensive line.
Q: What can you build on from last year?
A: With a brand-new coaching staff, we are going to focus on this year’s development of our players.
Q: Any lessons learned from last year?
A: We are putting all our focus on this year.
Q: Will we see anything different this year?
A: Yes. With a new staff, we will have a different offense and defense, as well as special teams.
Q: How would you characterize your team’s speed?
A: We have some good speed at our skill positions. We will look to utilize that as one of our primary strengths.
