Linebacker Eli Homan was the CMAC Defensive Player of the Year. Since the CMAC began, Helias has had the conference defensive player of the year each year, and Homan continued that streak last are truly bought in to what we do on the defensive side of the ball,” said Pitts.
Helias graduated three very good linebackers last year in Homan, Ben Lanigan and Brady Fann. It has been a position of strength for seem to always have one or two guys who just seem to take over that job he does with our linebackers is incredible. Our linebackers take so much pride in their group and continue that tradition. “Jackson Sherlock is a great player who is poised to have an amaz- ing senior season,” said Pitts. “He is so versatile and does so many to watch him make plays this year.” Jacob Lopez and London Talken will also be at linebacker this year, and Pitts says Eli Lopez will join that group, moving from his safety position last year.
There will be depth on the defensive line as the Crusaders plan to
lineman as I have ever coached,” said Pitts. “He has so much talent, and we are expecting huge things from him this season.” Others to watch include Sam Stephens, Brock Martin, Brock LePage and Gavyn Mengwasser. Helias is also moving Michael Malmstrom to defensive end. “Going to be a fun group to watch,” said Pitts. There will be a number of players involved in the secondary this year. Safety Broden Prenger is back for Helias, as is cornerback Jor- dan Sykes. They will be joined by a number of players including Drew Stevens, Oliver Lyskowski and Rylen Dassrath.
Special teams has become such an important part of the game today, and Hentges credits coaches Victor Bell and Garrett Wiggans in nine years, there will not be a Calvaruso kicking for the Crusaders. Nic Calvaruso graduated in May. Helias will be looking to Brock Martin, CMAC All-Conference returner Jordan Sykes is back for the Crusaders. Summer preparation and August practices are in the books. The write their story,” said Pitts. Football Friday Nights for Helias start in Hannibal on August 28. Give me an “H”.
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