Class A 6-man football preview: top five teams; top players
The Rocky
Published August 20, 2008 at 9:11 p.m.
1 Hi-Plains: The Patriots want to make up for a big semifinal collapse, and with a majority of their core players back, they look primed to win the title.
2 Eads: Despite losing a talented senior class, the defending state champs return 13 players and should be in contention again.
3 Kit Carson: The Wildcats have solid talent on both sides of the ball and have the potential to play deep into November.
4 Briggsdale: After surprising some teams last season, the Falcons, with a strong returning core, will try to get past the first round of the playoffs.
5 Woodlin: The Mustangs are solid, and with 12 players returning, they're poised to make a run at their first title since 1974.
BEST OF CLASS A 6-MAN
* Quarterback: Taylor Reed, Eads, 6-0, 170, Jr.
* Running back: Bruce Baxter, Briggsdale, 5-11, 170, Sr.
* Receiver: Kendal Rueb, Hi-Plains, 6-1, 185, Sr.
* Offensive lineman: Jon Ball, Kit Carson, 6-3, 200, Sr.
* Defensive lineman: Lance Pickett, Otis, 6-5, 270, Jr.
* Linebacker: Kent Herman, Hi-Plains, 6-5, 190, Sr.
* Defensive back: Ethan Burgess, Woodlin, 5-11, 150, Sr.
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