Back to basics
2004 High School Football Preview
Stories
Wood: Linemen typify back-to-basics theme
It's a painful way to live every Friday night. It's unglorified, unpopular, yet so crucial. Every week, they get pushed. They get pulled. They get socked, clocked and knocked to the ground. Whether they're the clear-cut winner each time out or not, they will be abused.
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Firebirds young, but not untested
In hindsight, Free State High coach Bob Lisher actually might see something positive come out of an injury-riddled 2003 season. The Firebirds limped to the finish line of a 5-5 campaign, seeing linemen, tight ends, running backs and linebackers struggle with injuries. The good news is, the 2004 Firebirds will benefit, because many of them gained experience while filling in for the wounded.
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Lions counting on Colter, Handshy
Looking up and down the list of returning talent on the Lawrence High football team, your eyes dart to two names almost immediately. Jeff Colter and Ian Handshy.
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Veritas Eagles eager for full slate
There is no better feeling for Veritas Christian football coach Doug Bennett than knowing the Eagles' opponents will have plenty to worry about.
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Baldwin Bulldogs banking on talented linemen
For a change, Baldwin High football coach Mike Berg sees the Bulldogs' strength in a different place this year.
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Ottawa Cyclones embrace expectations
The kind of success Ottawa High's football team has had the past two seasons has bred even greater expectations.
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Experienced Perry-Lecompton Kaws plan to shake doldrums
The individual defensive statistics might seem pretty spectacular for Perry-Lecompton's football team from last season.
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Tonganoxie Chieftains to count on youngsters
Tonganoxie coach Mark Elston never has experienced a losing season at THS. ...
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Mclouth Bulldogs look for better days ahead
Harry Hester's first year at McLouth didn't look too spiffy on paper. ...
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Oskaloosa Bears set sights on five wins, playoffs
Coming off a rough first season at the helm and the recent loss of his top returning player, Oskaloosa football coach Terry Porter is surprisingly optimistic. ...
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Mill Valley Jaguars motivated to show 'heart'
Hard-nosed, physical and intense are characteristics of any quality football team, and this year's Mill Valley Jaguars squad has vowed to get tough. ...
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De Soto Wildcats seek to 'finish'
The name of the game for De Soto's football team in 2004 simply will be to "finish." ...
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Eudora Cardinals have some big gaps to plug
At this time last year, the Eudora High football team was charged with filling some big holes on offense. ...
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Santa Fe Trail Chargers' coach eager to put past behind
It's not likely there's a coach more eager to begin the 2004 high school football season than Santa Fe Trail's Dave Watkins. ...
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Bonner Springs Braves eye third trip to playoffs
After making consecutive trips to the Class 5A state playoffs, Bonner Springs coach Lew Kasselman and his players are hoping to make it three in a row. ...
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Wellsville Eagles aim to start fast for a change
Slow starts and strong finishes have been commonplace for Wellsville's football team the last few seasons, but coach Bill Oshel wants that to change in 2004. ...
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Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars expect growing pains
The face of Shawnee Mission Northwest football may need some time to re-establish itself. ...
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SM North counting on seniors
If experience is the key to success, look for the Shawnee Mission North football team to play deep into the fall this year. ...
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Miscellany
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Don't miss the new interactive player cards featuring this season's top prospects from Free State and LHS. Go.
