TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) -
It doesn't take much to get the sense that the Start Spartans are fired up for this season.
They have every right to be. They return a whopping 32 seniors after claiming the City League title last year.
"We bring a competitive attitude every day. We're competing to keep our starting spots," said senior free safety Darrell McMillian, Jr.
The Spartans have a three-way battle for quarterback. That competition includes a sophomore, a junior, and senior.
They seem to be neck and neck, each trying to make their case for the starting spot. Only one person, however, will lead the offense when the season begins.
"It's a good problem to have. At the high school level, it's not uncommon to have two or three quarterbacks. It's seen at the college level. We're thankful to have all these guys compete the way they do. They show up every day and work their butts off," said head coach Corey Pargo.
Another weapon in the Spartan arsenal comes in the form of their senior kicker, Jake Bumgartner. Coach Pargo believes he has the best kicker in the league, if not in all of northwest Ohio.
"If we come into a late game situation, we can score by kicking if we need to. Most other teams can't. We also can affect field position. I can punt or kick the ball deep near the end-zone. I'm a weapon, I guess," said Bumgartner.
The Spartans have a goal of making it to the playoffs, but they must first get past a tough Week 1 opponent.
Start opens their season at Clyde.
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