game passing while holding opponents to 17.5 points per game. The defense returns six full-time starters from last year as well as
willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win,” said defensive coordinator Phil Pitts. “I can trust them in all situations, and they are both very physical. They bring tenacity and toughness to our defense. Brady Fann will do a great job of continuing the success we have had at our middle linebacker position.” In addition to having Hillman back in the secondary, Pitts likes what he has seen at the safety spots in junior Broden Prenger and senior Ben Holee. “They have both waited their turns and have really grown,” said Pitts.
#14 Austin Weaver, Quarterback
should be good again up front with Alex Wood, Bridger Markway, Stone Hosier and Charlie Schell on the line. Pitts is also expect- primed to be a star for us this year.” You will likely see a lot of players going in and out on defense during games, as Pitts likes to play up to 25 players. “We preach to our kids that if you prove you can play, we will play you,” said Pitts. “This helps us handle senior turnover and in-season injuries. Our players buy into it, and they know if they can prove they can play, they will.”
#86 Alex Wood. Senior TE/DE
Former Player And Coach Returns To The Blue And Gold better with the return of former Helias player and coach Andy Pitts. Pitts was a running back and safety for the Crusaders from 1998- 2014. He left that year and had college coaching stints at the Univer- sity of St. Thomas (2015), Northwest Missouri State as a graduate assistant (2016) and Lincoln University (2017-2018). He returned to the high school game in 2019, when he went to St. It was family that brought him back to the blue and gold of Helias. “My wife and I have two beautiful daughters, and moving closer to family we thought would be better for them,” said Pitts. “I am excit- ed to work with so many great people at Helias. The other coaches and teachers are all amazing.”
Pitts says Helias is a special place. “It’s a place where I can grow in my faith. It’s a place with great people who love, support and challenge me to be better.”
Coming back, he will also get to again coach with his brother Phil.
“Working with my brother is awesome. We challenge and help each other so much. I always learn from him,” said Andy Pitts. will teach biology at Helias.
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