Welling's emergence is only one of the reasons for optimism head- ing into this season. Just nine months ago, the Cavs won the school's season-ending 20-point loss to the Yellowjackets in 2024. thage, which was eventually the Class 5 state runner-up. ing of how to develop within the program. The way we approach football is something we can hang our hat on because we're having success with it."
"First and foremost, we have to be strong and tough, and we want to be physical," he said. "And if you're going to be tough, you have to be smart." Collier and the cavs have been blessed with great running backs
He's going to run over some people," Collier said. "They are not going to want to tackle him." The Cavs have three returning linemen to help open lanes for John- son and protect Welling, three guys who average nearly 270 pounds per player. And all three are only juniors, so just wait 'til next year
— Trayson Troester (6-0, 285), Alex Hamilton (5-10, 230) and Calvin Gooden (5-11, 285).
Senior tight end Jaden Bauman is returning after missing last sea-
— who's only 5-5 but he's like trying to catch a feather in a wind The defensive line "will be done by committee," including some
nior Javion Mosley — "He's got a really good knack of knowing where the ball's going." — and junior Wyatt Vanderslice, who opened some eyes this summer. including Ogden and seniors Cole Leverett and Porter Bax, while the corners "are up for grabs." Just like every other year, Collier comes into this season with very modest goals. "We just want to be competitive, we want to be in every game and see what happens," he said. "We always want to be in contention."
Chances are, they will be. "Everybody who knows veer football knows it gets better as the season goes on," Collier continued. “We want to start fast, but we know it's a situation where if we stick with it, we're probably going to be in contention to do some good things at the end of the season."
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