The Gators won last year's game 13-6. The Gators have traditionally been a running team, but Trawick will look to his senior quarterback, Josh Marino, to throw the ball a lot more than they have in the past. Springwood lost the majority of its starters last year from the 7-4 team that made it to the first round of the state playoffs. Niblett will rely on his young offensive line to stop Glenwood's offense. Lone senior Dustin Ogle, a transfer from Hardaway, will start at running back for the Wildcats, where he's the key to their running game.
Lakeside begins anew behind a new head coach and a new enthusiam.
Coach Lamb said his team had its best practice Wednesday. Coach Gibson returns for his second season as the Cougars head coach. The Cougars finished 4-6 last season and return 12 starters, six on offense and six on defense. Quarterback Trey Morgan, who also starts at cornerback, leads a young offense which includes running back Dave Pierce and wide receiver Ryan Gibson. Other notables are linebackers Drew Smith and John Williams.