Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 32, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 August 1997 — Page 33

Lancers have tough start

DEE GRENERT Sports Writer LAKEVILLE The loss of 14 seniors from a 1A state-ranked 8-3 (6-1 NSC) team has left LaVille Lancers coach Kevin McCullough with many positions to fill heading into the 1997 season. To compound matters, the Lancers will-be on the road through their first three games, including trips to

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Plymouth and Jimtown. “There are a lot of question marks,” said McCullough. “We’re definitely inexperienced and to start the season aga ist South Central, Plymouth, Jimtown and Glenn is going to be a hard

way to go.” Chad Stanley, senior Gary Hoping to make things easier \ Borton, juniors Matt are senior running back Bob \ Conrad and Robby Larkin and left guard Micah Miller and freshmen

Richhart, also a Crawford senior. Both were anc * Ryan dependable Hovarter. starters for the The Lancers Lancers last also face the season. |1 lU7 LO C difficult task Other la ■■ !■ Vlr I* Sr of replacing

returning varsity players include Greg Douglass, a sophomore, who will share fullback duties with classmate Eric Nolen and senior Chad Wright who will fill the Zback spot vacated by the graduated Neal Rush. “In the past the Z guy has been primarily a receiver, but this year he’ll run the ball more,” stated McCullough. “In fact, we’re hoping that we can replace some our passing plays with more option.” McCullough says

sophomore Josh Richhart will step in at center, but the rest of the line positions left empty by the losses of Ben Platz, James Bettcher and Mike Wemtz are up in the air. Offensive line candidates include sophomores Joe Stanley and

three-year starting quarterback Brenton Fish. Justin Hendricks, a junior, and sophomore Corey Sauer are battling for the starting job. Several players are competing for playing time at tight end. Senior Sean Carroll who gained sectional experience at the spot last year will be the starter with senior Brad Keb, junior Brad Amor and freshman Aaron Withey all looking to back up Carroll. LaVille’s defense is also searching for replacements and

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will turn to young players for help. “A lot of young kids are going to get the chance to play varsity football,” replied McCullough. “There are some great opportunities for the young players accelerated by small junior and senior classes. However, Larkin, the top returning Lancer defender is no stranger to his position. A first team ISCA Class A

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