ing starters this year . But what might be a deterrent for some isn ’ t for Lee .
“ The players have been in the program for so long and I know where the kids go ,” he said . “ I have been around them so much from junior high to high school , we kind of know their strengths and weaknesses .”
Five Greyhounds are projected to largely contribute to Strawn ’ s hunt for a second consecutive trophy : Kyler Tunnell at running back / linebacker , Jesse Corono at running back / safety , Jose Estrada at fulback / defensive line and linemen Justin Patten and Colby Morton .
“ We are excited to have Kyler and Jesse in the backfield this year ,” Lee said . “ Both of them have the quickness . They have a lot of experience between them , as one is going to be a junior , Jesse , and one will be a senior , Kyler .“
Estrada , described as a “ wrecking ball ” for the coach , is expected to wreak havoc on offense in his senior year .
“ Justin Patten will be a senior and is extremely smart and understands the game ,” Lee said . “ I think that he is pretty hungry since he has been waiting for his turn to get on the field . As a senior , I believe it is his time .
“ Colby Morton is going to be a linemen for us and works extremely hard for us . He is going to plug in there and be a big force for us in there on the offensive line .”
The new faces contribute to a new dynamic this season , and Lee acknowl-
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The players have been in the program for so long and I know where the kids go . I have been around them so much from junior high to high school , we kind of know their strengths and weaknesses .
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