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Sophomore Landon Semrad (6-3, 181) is learning what to do. Tight End Junior Caden Redfern (6-1, 180) trans- ferred from Lincoln. "He was on the team that got us last year. He caused some problems," Abshier said, referring to a 59-48 loss in the regu- lar season finale. "He was here in junior high then went to Lincoln and now he's back. We're glad to get him back. He's pretty good." Senior Graham Guenther (6-2, 200), and junior Tristan Hamrick (5-9, 165), whom Abshier calls "an interesting player," can also man the position. Soph- omore Evan Foster (6-1, 140) is another tight end. Receivers Depth is kind of low in the receiving corps. "Junior Jackson Sorters (5-4, 150) is our guy," Abshier said. "We might slide Redfern out there some with Guenther at tight end, then he goes to split end, if necessary, because Redfern would be that for us." Senior Marshall Montgomery (5-10, 165) will see action with sophomores Davis Stephens (5-9, 122) and Landyn Washausen (5-8, 130) also in the mix." Offensive Line Three starters return on the Tiger offensive line led by senior Hayden Black (6-3, 290), a 3-year-starter at left tackle, junior Gunnar Caudle (6-3, 215) at center, and senior Cade Horne (6-1, 215) at right tackle. Junior Carter Scates (5-7, 165) starts at right guard and can also play center. Junior Alex Kirik (5-11, 170) starts at left guard. Sophomore John King (5-7, 150) is a backup while junior Dallas Meyer (5-5, 160) tore his ACL, underwent surgery and is working through rehab. Junior Seth Vaughn (5-5, 200) plays center and tackle. Sophomore Taevon Horton (5-7, 185) deepens the roster while junior Jordan Byassee (5-8, 215) backs up Black at left tackle and Horne at right tackle. PRAIRIE GROVE — Coach Danny Abshier (195-107-2) has 200 career wins in sight, but that isn't the only incentive the 2019 Prairie Grove Tigers hope to chomp down on. The Tigers open the season on the road at Farmington and would like noth- ing more than to spoil the debut of their No. 1 rival's $16 million state-of-the-art Cardinal Stadium on Sept. 6 especially after suffering a 33-30 home loss to Farmington last year. OFFENSE Quarterback Junior Knox Laird (5-10, 180), son of defensive coordinator Craig Laird, is the starter with sophomores, Paytin Higgins (5-9, 137), and Alex Helms (5-10, 150) looking for playing time. Halfback "Junior Cade Grant (5-11, 182) has some good moves, a smooth runner who has an extra gear," Abshier said. "Jared Harger (5-8, 160), senior, runs it tough. He'll lower a shoulder on you, straight-ahead kind." Ethan Beason (5-9, 160) played in JV last year. Sophomore Cooper Singleton (5-8, 160) adds depth. Fullback "We're starting with Foster Layman (5-9, 185), a junior, the fastest guy we got," Abshier said. "Keiandre Hobbs (5-7, 155), a senior, the quickest guy we got. Asher Sam (5-8, 135) does a good job, a young sophomore." Wingback Senior Cordelle Whetsell (6-0, 175) will probably start at wingback. David Hall (5-9, 185), junior, can play wing- back and runs the ball tough and hard. Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Enterprise-Leader 3C 2019 Football Preview Gary & Carolyn Boyle THE BOYLE TEAM Serving All of NWA with Over 25 Years Experience 479-263-7727 gboyle@lindsey.com www.gboyle.com R E S I D E N T I A L • CO M M E R C I A L FA R M S A N D L A N D • B U YI N G O R S E L L I N G We support all area football teams! Tiger Varsity Team Chews On Incentives By Mark Humphrey ENTERPRISE-LEADER MARK HUMPHREY ENTERPRISE-LEADER Prairie Grove's 2019 varsity football team is in line to get head coach Danny Abshier (195-107-2) his 200th Arkansas high school victory since taking over the program in 1993. The Tigers are also aiming for their ninth straight playoff berth. SEE TigErS PAgE 5C FARM • HOME • LIABILITY 2209 North Henbest Drive • Fayetteville • w a s h i n g t o n i n s . n e t 479-442-2612 S E R V I N G A R K A N S A S S I N C E 1 9 2 2 Washington County Farmers Mutual I N S U R A N C E Company Have A Great Season!