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BULLDOGS PREVIEW … Edgerton defensive back Scottie Krontz climbs the ladder to haul in one of his four interceptions last year.
By: Nate Calvin
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
sports@thevillagereporter.com
EDGERTON – A wealth of experience returns for head coach Brody Flegal as Edgerton looks to bounce back from a rough 2023 campaign that saw them go just 2-8, 1-6 in GMC.
Quarterback Maddox Baker is back along with playmaker Scottie Krontz for an offense that averaged 22.0 ppg and scored 30 touchdowns last year.
“Execution and ball security are huge”, said Flegal. We had too many self-inflicted mistakes in 2023. We also need to establish a run game, as everything branches from that.”
Edgerton will look to make strides on defense after surrendering 33.1 ppg and forcing just 12 turnovers in 10 games.
“We must control the line of scrimmage, be great tacklers, over-communicate”, said Flegal when asked what the keys will be to be successful on defense.
LETTERWINNERS LOST FROM LAST SEASON: Owen Roth (RB/OLB); Elijah Martin (OT/DT); Shaun Murphy (DT)
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: SENIORS – Evan Stark (OL); Scottie Krontz (WR/DB/KR; 44 rec. 770 yards, 8 TDs, 27 tackles, 4 ints.); Joel Walkup (RB/LB; 45 att., 240 yards, 3 TDs, 69 tackles, 3.5 sacks); Cory Herman (WR/DB/P); JUNIORS – Noah Weaver (TE/DL); Maddox Baker (QB/DB; 1,561 passing yds, 17 TDs); Bryce Schroeder (OG); Jackson Flower (OG/LB); Urijah Rivera (OT); Caden Sinclair (DB; 42.5 tackles); Parker Elden (K) SOPHOMORE – Ty Leppelmeier (C); Kellen Sanchez (LB/WR)
NEWCOMERS: JUNIORS – Brady Everetts (RB/LB); Karter Gibson (WR/LB); Orlando Puente
STRENGTHS: Experience in all areas returning; Return a core group on defense and return speed and athleticism; kicking game
WEAKNESSES: Execution on offense and offensive and defensive line depth
LEAGUE OUTLOOK: “The GMC is a great football league with a lot of respected programs. We are looking forward to competing each week in our league schedule.”
ABOUT THEIR SCHEDULE: Season Opener: August 23 – Edon (A) 7pm; GMC Opener: September 13 – Antwerp (H) 7pm
