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Edmond Memorial

Is Towne big enough to carry the Bulldogs?

Possibly the most experienced quarterback in the state is Pete Towne, a three-year starter. The Bulldogs will rely on his arm while they try to develop a new running back corps to replace last year’s seniors. The defense is very experienced, which will help.

Players to watch: Quarterback Towne and defense lineman Zach Wilson.

LAST YEAR: 5-5

PREDICTION: 5-5

 

Edmond North

Can the Huskies win the turnover battle?

New coach Jeremy Dombek moves from 3A Plainview to 6A Edmond North. The new offense will try to air it out. That could be dangerous. Turnovers hurt this team last year. The defense The Huskies will be led by a pair of tough linebackers. North will need an upset or two to make the playoffs.

Players to watch: Linebackers Zach Petty and Anthony Morales.

LAST YEAR: 3-7

PREDICTION: 3-7

 

Edmond Santa Fe

Are the Wolves too fast to catch?

This is going to be a fun team to watch this season. The Wolves are as quick as anyone in the state. Running back Randy Ponder will start the run for the playoffs, but the defense is experienced and is strong with outstanding linebackers. The Wolves will go deep into the playoffs.

Players to watch: Linebacker Josh Tebbe and running back Randy Ponder.

LAST YEAR: 6-5

PREDICTION: 9-1

 

Putnam City

Defense to lead Pirates into playoffs?

New quarterback Nico Watson will run the Pirates’ offense that has been hampered by the loss of star running back Bobby Smith to an ACL injury earlier this month, but PC has a history of being deep with running backs.

With a veteran crew on defense, the offense needs to keep from turning the ball over to their opponent.

Players to watch: Linebacker Greg Cortes and running back Fred Cato.

LAST YEAR: 4-6

PREDICTION: 6-4.

 

Putnam City North

Panthers returning to glory days?

After missing the playoffs the past two seasons, Putnam City North wants back into the end-of-season tournament.

On offense, the Panthers will balance the run and pass attack with running back Josh Booker and quarterback Matt Veazey.

The North defense will need to come up big for the Panthers to have a winning year.

Players to watch: Quarterback Veazey and lineman David Lamb.

LAST YEAR: 4-6

PREDICTION: 6-4

 

Putnam City West

A new coach with a new approach equals better results?

Head coach John Jensen faces a big task: taking a one-win Putnam City West team and teaching them how to win.

While other schools were working on their offenses and defenses last spring, the Patriots were learning basics – like tackling.

The offense will be run from a double wing formation and include a lot of misdirection. They should be able to drive the ball and run the clock. They are also capable of going deep if the defense crowds the line of scrimmage.

Players to watch: Quarterback Daniel Farrow and defensive lineman Austin Yeargain.

LAST YEAR: 1-9

PREDICTION: 3-7