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2022 Football Preview Wednesday, August 24, 2022 n C21 Herald-Leader/Westside Eagle Observer Bateman will play mul- tiple positions on both offense and defense, the coach said. "Luke Bateman could play safety at times, could play on the on O-line as well, could be an end, could catch some balls," Kingcade said. "He's a good blocker, he's ag - gressive and he's leader. He does well with underclass- men, making sure they're getting lined up where they're supposed to be." Hazelwood will line up at wide receiver on offense and linebacker on defense. "He'll play an offensive end and linebacker and safety," Kingcade said. "He's got good speed for his size. He's got a mean streak. If you need a kid who can say he likes to hit somebody, Mike can be your guy." Barber will help the Engi - neers out in multiple posi- tions as well, including the backfield and offensive and defensive lines. "He's one of those guys you can plug him any- where," Kingcade said of Barber. Sophomore Kaiden Bur- rows is slated to start at center after playing there as a freshman. "Super impressive kid for his size," Kingcade said. "He moves good. He's strong, de - termined. Great attitude like Skylar; he's always smiling, always positive. There's no storm clouds over him. He's always sunshine." Sophomores Jackson Stacks and Kadence Myers are slated to help on the of - fensive and defensive lines. Freshman Irie Fortenber- ry, Drew Shreve and Daylon Hudson also will help in the trenches, the coach said. WATTS Continued from Page C20 Graham Thomas/2022 Football Preview The Watts Engineers open their season Aug. 26 at Sasakwa. Graham Thomas/ 2022 Football Preview Watts quar- terback Skylar Payne looks for a pass during the Engineers' home game against Welch in September 2021. Graham Thomas/2022 Football Preview Watts sophomore Devon Ford hauls in a catch during football practice on Aug. 11 at Watts High School.