WESTERN: HUGE!!!!
The offensive line is loaded with experience. Seniors Blake Banter (5-10, 245), Reece Pelgen (6-2, 275) and Ian Sheroan (6-2, 245) and junior Brayden Erb (6-1, 240) are returning starters. Erb was a Class 4A underclass all-state pick last year.
Stewart also likes his O-line depth. Senior Isaac Bourff (6-4, 290) likely will take other starting spot with senior A.J. Swing (6-0, 215), junior Coby Tuggle (5-10, 245) and sophomore Rhett Berryman (6-0, 235) all in the mix for time as well.
Western’s D-line looks powerful with 6-8, 310-pound junior Dan Marley and the 245-pound Tuggle clogging the inside and the 240-pound Erb and Jarvis on the ends. Erb had 69 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and four sacks last season.