The Wildcats are poised to have another great year. Going 8-3 last season with a trip to the playoffs, Northview returns size and athleticism.
The biggest piece to their puzzle is having to replace their 6'7" QB Brandon Leech.
Trent Simms has been waiting in the wings for his moment. He will be at the helm for the Cats.
"It is kind of hard but, he was a great quarterback. I just got to live up to, and do some good things that he did too," said Simms.
He's getting more comfortable under center.
"He's athletic, and he does some good things. He actually throws the ball pretty well, and does that kind of stuff well. His passing game has really, really, improved over the summer. He's worked very hard at it. That's going to give us a big option, because we can throw the ball down the field," said head coach Doug Downing.
Protecting Simms is a line filled with size and varsity experience.
"We're going against them in practice. It's not too fun, but in the season it helps. They're also very aggressive guys, so the size just adds a whole other element," said senior lineman Jayden Bolden.
The challenge during two a days is putting all the pieces together. Northview focusing less on season long goals, and more on their daily game plan.
"Our goal every year: 1-0. Win the first game, that's all we're playing for. That's what we're getting ready for, is the first game, and then we'll go on to the second game," said Coach Downing.
Northview opens up their season at home against Waite.
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