Panthers might look to the ground, pound the ball
Panthers might look to the ground, pound the ball: Even though Asotin is bringing back a large number of players from last season, the team is aware that the competition in the Washington Class 2B Bi-County League will be fierce.
The Panthers have 30 players on their team this year, which should give them a major advantage over many of the other teams in the league due to the team’s strength in numbers. This year’s team will compete in the.
The fact that the Panthers are bringing back 11 letterwinners is something that gives them an advantage over most other teams. Despite having started for multiple years, the athletes have not actually had the opportunity to experience a full season because of the pandemic-related complications that have occurred.
Players
Even if the players had already played their full allotment of games, the rest of the league will be bringing back a significant number of seasoned players as well.
Asotin’s head coach, Jim Holman, expressed his key concern over the level of competition in their next league. The majority of the teams have a large number of returning seniors and a wealth of experience.
However, the majority of teams do not have a returning Most Valuable Player on their football camp roster.
AJ Olerich, a sophomore offensive lineman for the Panthers, was honoured as the Most Valuable Player for his position group earlier this summer at a football camp hosted by the University of Idaho. Olerich will be joining an offensive line that already includes three other returners.
The offensive line is supported by a backfield that has a wealth of experience thanks to the presence of two returning letterwinners at running back and one at fullback.
The run-game experience could be helpful for the squad as it deals with the loss of Preston Overberg, who started for them for the previous two years at quarterback.
Statements
According to Holman, “it is a great strength for us whenever we are able to bring back the offensive lineman that we do.” “We rely heavily on those individuals.”
However, the offence will not be the same as it has been in the past.
The fundamentals will remain the same, but there will be some modifications,” Holman explained. “We are going to have a new quarterback this game. This is going to be a very inexperienced position for us, regardless of who ends up playing quarterback for us, so prepare yourself. position that probably has the least amount of experience overall, which isn’t necessarily good.”
According to Holman, the club will rely on the running game and play action to help relieve some of the pressure that will be placed on whoever ends up starting at quarterback.
Given that there are returning letter winners on all three levels of the defence, the defence should also be a strength for the team.
Holman stated, “In terms of experience, I feel more confident (on the defensive),” when asked about his feelings. “On the defensive side of the ball, we brought back nine men that either started games or saw significant playing time.”
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COACH — Jim Holman, ninth year
LAST SEASON’S RECORD — 2-7 overall and Class 2B Bi-County League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS — Wood, sr., FB/LB; Deven Olsen, sr., OL/DL; Kamea Kauhi, sr., WR/DB; Clegg, sr., OL/LB; Isaiah Berzett, sr., WR/DB/P; Reuben Eggleston, jr., TE/DE; Ells, jr., WR/DB; Justin Boyea, jr., OL/DL; Cameron Clovis, jr., RB/LB/K; AJ Olerich, soph., OL/DL; Eggleston, soph., RB/LB
Five things to watch
Overall player participation is up.
Experienced offensive line.
Junior offensive lineman AJ Olerich, who won a camp MVP honor as a sophomore, was also named to the all-conference team.
Many seniors will be playing their third year on varsity.
The team should rely on its kicking game and special teams to improve its offense.