A Supplement to The Eunice News Thursday, August 26, 2010
Westlake working to improve from 5-6 finish By John Burson Sports Writer WESTLAKE – After a disappointing campaign in 2009, head coach Max Caldarera hopes the return of 16 starters will result in a rebound season for the Westlake High Rams in 2010. The Rams finished with a 5-6 overall record, although they did earn a third-place finish in District 4-3A with a 3-2 mark. A state playoff berth ended in an opening round loss to Patterson. In 2010, the Rams’ defensive unit returns eight starters from 2009. Topping the list are firstteam All-District junior strong safety Justin Nordberg (5-9, 165) and first-team All-District defensive end Chase Schuck (63, 250). Other returning starters include junior outside linebacker Zack Vincent (6-0, 170), senior inside linebacker Alex Hardy (5-11, 190), and junior inside linebacker Devin Eaglin (5-10, 210). A new starter in the four linebacker corps will be senior Donald Shillow (5-9, 170). Schuck heads the defensive line at end, but the other end appears up for grabs going into fall practices. The new starter at nose guard is senior Trent Toups (510, 215). Nordberg leads the secondary and is joined by senior Tyler Stoddard (6-2, 200) and senior cornerback Reggie Lastrapes (6-0, 168) as returning starters. Senior Chance Stevens (5-11, 160) will be a new starter at cornerback. It appears that the offensive strength of the Rams will be along the line where all the 2009 starters return. Toups will be a dual starter as he returns at center. The guards are senior Gabe Spikes (6-0, 225) and junior Tommy Foy (5’-11, 195.) and the tackles are senior Jordan McBride (6-2, 235) and junior Ben Myers (6-1, 200). In the skill positions, Stoddard returns as the slot back,
but the other spots will be manned by new starters. Junior Ryan Feagin (5-10, 165) takes over at quarterback, with Nordberg and Eaglin taking over at the other running back positions. Seniors Randy Hesse (6-3, 170) and Jaylin Hadnot (6-1, 260) are potential new starters at wide receiver and tight end. “A lot of our skill positions will be young with junior varsity experience,” commented Caldarera. “Hopefully our offensive line will allow the young skill players to grow up.” District 4-3A will once again be tough, says the Westlake head coach. Crowley, Eunice, Iowa, Church Point, and Northwest will compete with Westlake for district honors.
The Eunice High seniors are expecting a good season including a district title and a run in the playoffs.
Push’em back, Push’em back, waaaay back.
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