What does South Oldham need to do to improve in 2018? What do they need to keep doing to be successful? Remember, please be constructive.

South Oldham returns a strong nucleus for the 2018 Dragons. The skill positions will be strong on both sides of the ball. Depth along the offensive and defensive lines will be a concern.

 

The offense will be led by all three returning starting running backs and leading WR.

- Keaton Martin (JR) -- 153 rush - 1258 yds 17 TD's

- Colton Bolden (SR) -- 39 rush - 619 yds 6 TD's

- JT Benson (JR) -- 37 rush -- 319 yds 4 TD's

- Ethan Bednarczyk -- 17 catches -- 429 yds 5 TD's

 

Garrett Chester is the lone starting OL returning but several others saw action including Zack Mason, Jack Herold and Seth Ford. I believe this is a strong coaching staff and OL Coach Carey Figg is one of the best coaches in Kentucky and they will have these guys ready to go.

 

Anthony Pierce figures to take over the QB spot from graduated 3 yr starter Drew Zaubi. Anthony started on the JV and did get some varsity time. He looked good in the spring and he has lots of experience around him to help him out. Sophomore Ethan Schneider figures to get some touches running and receiving as he showed some excellent skills for a freshman last season.

 

On defense it will be the same thing -- lots of experience in the LB Corps and DB group but need some players to step up on the DL.

 

Returning

- JT Benson (JR) DB

- John Downing (JR) Safety

- Isaac Lalli (JR) -- DB and Safety

- Mason Bowman (SR) MLB

- Noah Mitchell (SR) OLB

- Jack Herold (SR) DE

 

South could have a big loss in DT Tyrelle Love as there has been talk that he is transferring. He was a big part of the defense and would be sorely missed. There are several other LB's and DB's waiting in the wings like Cade White, Josh Carter, Chandler Muth, Immanual Darling and Trey Garrison to get their shot so they should have no problem filling those slots and providing depth. I am waiting to see who steps into the other roles on the DL. Always hard to tell in the spring with other sports going on.

 

I believe it will be a good year for the South Oldham Dragons and cannot wait for the season to he here!

Always tough to replace 5 new bodies on the OL. I am lumping TE in here too because of South Oldham's offense. I thought they looked really good until running into the best team in KY in the playoffs. Excited to see what happens with them.

Always tough to replace 5 new bodies on the OL. I am lumping TE in here too because of South Oldham's offense. I thought they looked really good until running into the best team in KY in the playoffs. Excited to see what happens with them.

 

Agree it's tough but folks doubted South could replace the OL after the 2015 and 2016 seasons. That's why I believe in this coaching staff. They will find a way.