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Juniors Christian Thrailkill (5-10, 174), Brayden Kimbrell (5-10, 230) and Fisher Muller (5-11, 262) also work on the offensive line. Thrailkill is a bit undersized but super coachable and will play tackle, Bohannon said. Kimbrell, who played some last year, mans the center position, his coach said. Muller is the Lions' biggest offensive lineman and can play tackle and guard, Bohannon said. Sophomores Matthew Wright (5-9, 190), A.J. Davis (6-1, 200) and Clayton Nall (5-6, 180) also will contribute on the offensive line. On the defensive line, junior Kell Sweat (5-10, 213), Arnold and soph - omore Josiah McGee man defensive line positions. The Lions run a 3-4 base defense. Mayo, Davis and Nall also help out on the defensive line. Senior Ryder Brown (5-9, 155) is a returning starter at outside linebacker. "He's truly a hybrid kind of player, half defensive back and half line - backer," Bohannon said. "He played as a sophomore in a backup role and played a lot of snaps as a junior." Bontrager and Austin play inside linebacker, while Thrailkill also plays linebacker. Junior Sam Govitz (5-9, 148) also plays linebacker and special teams, while sophomore Holden Betz (5-10, 155) and Jaxon Galyean (5-10, 155) are in the mix at linebacker. In the secondary, Hilger and Meeker both started last year, while Ellis played quite a bit in a backup role, Bohannon said. Meeker plays corner, while Ellis is a safety and Hilger can play both spots. Senior Jordan White (5-10, 154) will get a lot of snaps at a cornerback posi - tion, Bohannon said. Sophomore Ian Leonard (5-9, 135), Carter and Will Betz are in the mix in the secondary. "(The secondary is) probably where we have the most experience on the defensive side of the ball," Bohannon said. Tax Planning: Individuals Business/Farm Corporate Work Tax ReTuRns esTaTe Planning: Wills Trust Estate Work Probate yates tax service & LaW OFFice Serving Northwest Arkansas since 2000 Daniel Yates Attorney at Law 205 Main St. SE • Gravette, AR 479-787-6171 • FAX 479-787-6173 yatesesq@gmail.com G o L I o N S ! 2021 Football Preview Wednesday, August 25, 2021 n 11C Herald-Leader/Westside Eagle Observer Randy Moll/Westside Football Preview Karl Bontrager carries the ball for Gravette against Vian, Okla., during last year's season opener. LIONS Continued from Page 10C