Coldwater preview

COLDWATER OUTLOOK

COACH: Chip Otten

YEARS AT SCHOOL, RECORD: 7th, 79-11 (105-45 Overall)

LAST YEAR’S RECORD: 15-0 (8-0 MAC)

DIVISION: V, Region 20

RETURNING LETTERMEN: 3

RETURNING STARTERS:Troy Sanning (OL/DL, Sr.); Neal Muhlenkamp (WR/DB/K, Sr); Dylan Thobe (QB,LB, Sr.)

OFFENSE: Spread

DEFENSE: Multiple

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

TOP NEWCOMERS:Patrick Klosterman (DE, Sr.); Andrew Siefring (DE, Sr.); Zach Klosterman (LB/TE, Sr.) Bradley Giere (RB/LB, jr)

OUTLOOK: The Cavaliers must replace 19 of 22 startes from the Division V state championship team that added to Coldwater’s impressive history. The Cavaliers have been in seven straight state finals, have won four straight state titles, own the state’s longest current playoff streak (20 seasons) and own the state’s longest current postseason win streak (20 games). Gone from last year’s team are 24 seniors, including nine that earned All-Northwest District honors. The task at hand is challenging, Coldwater opens with Kenton followed by Delphos Jefferson, Marion Local and Fort Recovery. The first three games are on the road and only four games are scheduled to be played at Cavalier Stadium. “We have quite a few unknown players that we think can be good but are unproven. We’re looking forward to the challenge of competing for a MAC title and continuing the playoff streak,” said Coldwater head coach Chip Otten.

COLDWATER SCHEDULE

Aug. 26…..at Kenton…..7 p.m.

Sept. 2……at Delphos Jefferson…..7 p.m.

Sept. 9……at Marion Local……7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16…….Fort Recovery…….7:30 p.m.

Sept. 23……at St. Henry……..7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30……..Parkway………7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7………….at Minster…….7:30 p.m.

Oct. 14………Versailles…….7:30 p.m.

Oct. 21………at Anna………7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28……Delphos St. John’s….7:30 p.m.