Republic rumbled through the Northeast 1B North league last year and lost in the state semifinals. But the 2015 version of the Tigers could be more dangerous. Coach Chris Burch must replace twins Alex and Angelo Rivera (Carroll College), but he returns 12 seniors, added two transfers and he likes what he sees on the smoky practice field.
When Liberty Christian loses a class of seniors, other coaches then have to worry about the next class to step up. The Patriots won the Southeast 1B league last season before losing to Neah Bay in the title game.
A year after running the table in the Northeast 1B South league, the Odessa-Harrington Titans are looking to make another run at the state playoffs. First year head coach Jeff Nelson said he thinks he may have the horses among the 21 players on his roster.
