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able to be vicious and violent on that front line. We just got to work more at playing together as far as the ends and the interior linemen are concerned," Lewis said. Linebackers The junior Cardinals enjoy good depth at linebacker with six plus athletes avail- able to man three linebacking positions. Lewis projects all six can really get some time in the game helping stop the run and helping in pass coverage. The lineback- ers may be the best part of Farmington's defense in terms of playing experience transitioning from last year to this season enhanced by big bodies who are also fast playing at the linebacker positions. "The linebackers are positive, we have depth and experience with a lot of play- ing time last year. All linebackers can give exceptional effort and ability on the field. The linebacker positions will probably be the highlight of our defense," Lewis said. The starters are Joey Pierce at middle or "Mike" linebacker, the "Lock" or left linebacker Avery Lynch, and the "Rock" or rightside linebacker Dayson Caplena. "We have some dudes on offense who will also get reps on defense that can play linebacker, Zane Schmitt, Morgan Schader, and Russell Hodge," Lewis said. Defensive backs Farmington fields a trio of safeties Ryan Berger, Brycin Beaver and Lincoln Walker with four cornerbacks where Brandon Waters will switch over from offense and play a little defense as well. Arden Cater, Evan Pitts and Isaac Dick- son round out the rotation at cornerback. "In the secondary our safeties and cornerbacks are a fast, quick defen- sive back group with lots of experience. They've taken to understanding our cover- ages and systems really well. All zones are going to be tightened up as they work well with our linebackers," Lewis said, while predicting it's going to be hard for oppo- nents to find an open spot to throw to on the field. Lewis sees the secondary feeding off the VVR (vicious, violent and relentless) philosophy by coming up on plays to help stop the run. SPECIAL TEAMS Kicking Game On special teams the goal is to create advantages to help the junior Cardinals offensively and defensively. Going along with that philosophy Lewis said the special teams are nicknamed after violence and onslaught for a reason. "We want to flip the field in the kick- ing game to give our offense and defense advantages. We want to excel in every- thing we do," he said. OUTLOOK "Covid was a difficult year," Lewis said while noting a byproduct of a tough 2020 season resulted in a lot of eighth graders who got a lot of playing time in ninth grade games last year due to the numbers. "Last year we were so close to flipping our record from 1-9 to 7-3. We were in six games that were decided by six points or less," Lewis said. Wedington AnimAl HospitAl 4363 W Wedington Dr. • Fayetteville www.WedingtonAnimalHospital.com 479-444-6600 Hours: 7:30am-10pm •Monday-Friday 9:00am-5pm • Saturday & Sunday Find us on HAVE A GREAT 2021 FOOTBALL SEASON! Taking care of your best friend is just what we do 7 days a week. Proud to support our home teams! 1. 2. We're your Shield. We're your Shelter. ShelterInsurance.com AUTO • HOME • LIFE ® 3. Go Team! Special Instructions: The header "Go Team!" can be personalized by agent to reflect "Proud to support the ("home team") can be personalized by agent to reflect local high Warning: Some local colleges require you to obtain permission to use the name or Griggs Covington 12198 W Hwy 62, Ste B Farmington, AR 72730 479-846-2999 6C Enterprise-Leader Wednesday, August 25, 2021 2 0 2 1 F o o t b a l l P r e v i e w Farmington Junior Varsity roster No. Player Grade Position 1 Brandon Waters 9 WR/DB 2 Conner Noe 9 DB 4 Avery Lynch 9 LB/WR 5 Luke Elsik 9 QB/OLB 6 Hudson Froud 9 LB 7 Callahan Ramer 9 DL 8 Arden Cater 9 DB/WR 10 Russell Hodge 9 RB/OLB 11 Thomas Kenyon 9 WR 13 Evan Pitts 9 DB/WR 15 Ryan Berger 9 DB/RB 17 Dayson Caplena 9 LB/WR 18 Brycin Beaver 9 DB/WR 21 Isaac Dixon 9 DB 22 Joey Pierce 9 LB/WR 24 Morgan Schrader 9 WR/LB 27 Zane Schmitt 9 WR/LB 47 Jack Eldridge 9 LB 50 Holden Taylor 9 OL/DL 54 Hayden Bentley 9 OL/DL 56 Klayton Klark 9 OL/DL 58 Trevor Harvey 9 OL/DL 59 Dylan Keller 9 DL/OL 60 Tripp Hardy 9 OL/DL 61 Jamar Drumgoole 9 OL/DL 63 Eli Dennis 9 OL/DL 67 Kayleigh Burr 9 DL/OL 73 Dodge Usrey 9 DL/OL 77 Layton Mitchell 9 OL/DL 78 Kaleb Crotser 9 DL/OL 81 Lincoln Walker 9 DB/WR 83 Akin Johnson 9 WR/DB Head coach Austin Lewis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5C JUNIOR CARDINALS: Farmington Junior Varsity Enjoys Good Depth At Linebacker SEE FARMINGTON PAGE 15C