CEDAR PARK Carl Abseck heads into his 7th season as head coach (17th overall) of the Timberwolves. In his 7 seasons he is an impressive 71-10 that includes 5 district championships and 1 State championship. Cedar Park finished 13-1 in 2020 and added another District Championship to their storied resume. Coach Carl Abseck told IHSFAN,” Our 2021 team has an impressive opportunity to leave their legacy at Cedar Park. Expectations are always high hear and we have a challenge to replace a lot of key contributors. The Timberwolves will return 4 on offense and 4 on defense, The offense will be led by Sr. QB Josh Pell who has big shoes to fill with the graduation of 3 year starter Ryder Hernandez. Other leaders on offense include 2nd AD Sr. RB Kevin Adams, 1st AD Sr. OL Cole Vallente, and 1st AD Sr. OL Connor Mason. The Defense will be led by 1st AD Sr. DL Murray Robinson, 2nd AD Sr. DB Michael Putney, and Def. newcomer of the year Sr. DE Ian Ferguson. Cedar Park never rebuilds they just reload. This season will provide opportunity for new players to shine in the spotlight.
ANDERSON Coach Dan Hunter heads into his 4th season at the helm of Trojan Nation. Last season Anderson had to navigate a covid-protocol shortened season that saw them finish at 1-6. Coach Hunter told IHSFAN,”Leadership in key positions is starting to emerge and we feel that if we keep developing throughout the offseason that the sky is the limit for us in 2021.” The Trojans will return 7 on offense and 8 on defense. The offense will be led by Jr. QB Fred Dale, 1st AD Sr. RB Colin Page, 2nd AD Jr. OL Tyler Crownover, and Sr. WR Reed Garcia. The defense will be led by 1st AD Sr. DL Jonathon Winfield, 2nd AD Sr. DL Evan Richards, 2nd AD Jr. LB IV Webb, Jr. DB Cole Canaday, and Sr. DB Will Fonken. The Trojans will feature the dynamic Colin Page and with their 15 returning starters they will be much improved in 2021.
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