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Football preview: Kenton Ridge
Speaking with Kenton Ridge head coach Joel Marratta today, and I couldn’t help but feel his enthusiasm.
Marratta kept using words like, “coachable” and “self-motivated” when describing his team. Strong groups of seniors, juniors and sophomores.
The optimism springs from plenty of returners, including 10 of 11 starters on defense. Some will be in new spots this season, including senior Jake Kelly. Kelly will move to outside linebacker. The move will put him in a better position to make plays, Marratta said.
The Cougars needed to make some changes this season, especially on defense. They allowed 333 points last season, and 40 or more points five times.
On offense, Kevin Johnson is a senior and three-year starter. He can also bend a defender’s ankle’s with the best of them. He compiled over 1,154 receiving and rushing yards last season. Look for him to be strong again.
In 2008 the Cougars won three games and lost two games by a combined nine points. So they were a couple bounces away from going 5-5. There’s plenty to build on at KR. Let the optimism ensue.
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