Coach: RUSSELL ELLIS
6-5
DEFENSE
Look for the Bears to stay in their 3-4 scheme on defense this season. Players like Eaton, Kellhofer, Pedro and Greyson Phelps (6-2, 250, Jr.) are all key pieces of the puzzle up front for the defense. Phelps is an athletic player who will also see time at tight end on offense. An increased role for Phelps on both sides of the ball is not a good thing for opponents. Also look for Colten Walters (6-1, 215, So.) who has worked hard to grab some playing time this season on both sides of the ball.
Malotte leads a talented group of linebackers that includes Daycen Haskins (5-8, 190, Sr.) Phillips and Pettit. Reily Barrios (5-10, 175, So.) rounds out a solid group of physical players who fly around the field making plays. Both Haskins and Barrios will see time on offense at running back but look for them to make big plays on defense as well.
“I can see us being a solid passing and running team and being able to trust our guys to go and make plays,” said Haskins.
Daniel Pedro (5-8, 185, So.) and Zach Ziong (5-8, 180, Jr.) are two guys who can help this team at linebacker if needed, play running back on offense and be a member of the special teams units for the Bears. Everts, Lambeth and Straw will help lock down the defensive secondary with Noah Williams (5-10, 165, Jr.). Williams made some great plays last season in the secondary and is a valuable member of the special teams unit. Hoffman is another player who can help the secondary unit as well.
September 12th marks the date for the Battle of Wentworth with rival Pierce City, a game that both teams are excited to play. Look for the Bears to embrace a tough schedule that features them finishing the season with back-to-back games on the road.
8-29 – at Skyline
9-5 – vs. Hollister
9-12 – at Pierce City
9-19 – vs. Stockton
9-26 – at El Dorado Springs
10-3 – vs. Miller
10-10 – vs. Marionville
10-17 – at Diamond
10-24 – at Ash Grove
