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kids back who got some great experience last year,” Monfiletto said. “They run a Wing-T offense out of the shotgun, similar to Carson at least last year. They like to spread the ball around and make you defend the whole field. It's a great challenge to start the year.”
Douglas took on McQueen in the lone preseason scrimmage for both teams. While score wasn't kept, the Tigers had bright spots in every facet of the game.
“We were able to work some kinks out,” Monfiletto said. “I thought we ran the ball well. We improved a lot on our passing game this week in practice. On defense, we did a good job running to the ball which is the most important thing I saw. There were a lot of encouraging things we saw.
“It was a good first step, but there is still a lot to work on.”
Douglas will have a number of key players starting on both sides of the ball, including running backs/linebackers Kaleb Foster and Cale Kynett.
“Our key to success is figuring out how to manage the personnel as far as playing time,” Monfiletto said. “We'll learn a lot about what that will look like this week.”
Douglas is 1-4 in season openers over the past five years. The Tigers played at Holt Arena to open the 2011 season, falling to Pocatello High School 49-36.
The Tigers return to Nevada next Friday, playing at North Valleys at 7 p.m.
Above, Nick Abreu carries the ball last season. He will be the Tigers' starting quarterback this season. Below, the Tiger defense returns a number of key players. Photos by Ron Harpin